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Integral Blinds for Bi-Folding Doors, Windows, Conservatories and more

Nationwide supply only and supply and install of Integral Blinds - popular in Windows, Bifold doors, French doors, Sliding doors, Conservatories and more! We can supply integral blinds for your new windows and/or doors, or we can retrofit our integral blinds into your existing frames!

Integrated Blinds For Windows & Doors In The UK

What are Integral Blinds

There are many phrases used to describe this product, including integrated blinds, interstitial blinds, blinds in glass, internal blinds, enclosed blinds, built in blinds and more, however they all refer to the same product, which is Integral Blinds. An integral blind refers to a sealed unit (which is the glass or glazing element that is installed into window and door frames), which has a blind sealed in-between, or in the cavity of the sealed unit. As we have already mentioned, sealed units are simply the glass or glazing element that is fitted into window and door frames. In the UK, sealed units are overwhelmingly what we call double glazed, meaning that the unit is made up of two panes or sheets of glass, that are glued and sealed together which makes a sealed unit. 

What are Integral Blinds

If we imagine a sealed unit, first we have the inner pane of glass, which in the UK is most commonly 4mm toughened, we then have a cavity or space which is commonly 20mm in the UK, the cavity or space is achieved by using a 20mm spacer bar, the spacer bar runs around the edge of all 4 corners of the sealed unit, so that when the sealed unit has been installed it is out of view. Finally, we have the outer pane of glass, which again is 4mm toughened, this gives us a 28mm thick double glazed unit, as two panes of glass have been used. An integral blind is exactly what has just been described, it is a sealed unit for windows and doors, the difference is that an integral blind sealed unit has a blind that has been inserted and sealed into the cavity of the sealed unit. The standard thickness of sealed units in the UK is 28mm, two 4mm panes of glass and a 20mm cavity, this is perfect for us, as a 20mm cavity allows enough space for our blind to fit and operate without issues, our integral blinds require a minimum cavity of 16mm, anything below that and it is not possible for a blind to fit in the cavity of the sealed unit.

Magnetic Integral Blinds

Our most common system is our magnetic system which is controlled manually by hand using two small discreet magnetic controls which sit on the face of the glass. The controls sit on the face of the perimeter of the glass, and can either be on the left or right hand side of the unit. One of the control blocks operates the raising and lowering of the blind, sliding the control up and down the glass in turn raises and lowers the blind inside the unit. The second control block operates the tilt function, moving the control up and down the glass tilts the blind open and closed. The internal blind moves twice the distance as the control, therefore you only have to slide the control up or down 50% of the height of the glass in order to fully raise or lower the blind. With integral blinds you have the same functionality as a conventional blind, you are able to tilt or rotate the slats to various different angles, as well as raise and lower the blinds to various levels.

Your Journey with Leading Integral Blinds

Get in touch with our friendly team of experts who can talk you through how we can help you with your project

A free, no obligation, no pressure quotation is provided to you by email, simply let us know if you wish to proceed

We carry out a free professional survey to ascertain accurate measurements to manufacture your new windows and/or doors

Our experienced and professional team of fitters carry out your install to the highest standards

We contact you to ensure you are happy with everything, and provide a 10-year warranty PDF certificate

We have personally dealt with thousands of integral blinds enquiries over the span of several years from homeowners from every corner of this country. In our experience the biggest concerns for homeowners when wanting to buy integral blinds are how good the blinds look, how well they work, and what the guarantee is.

Our integral blinds look the best, work the best, and we provide a full 10-year warranty to give you peace of mind. Our rapid raise and lower magnetic integral blinds are the result of high quality components, and decades of manufacturing experience. Every single one of our magnetic controls is tailored to the size and weight of the blind it operates, we take the time and effort to do this to ensure the end user is getting a system that is very easy and smooth to operate

What are Integral Blinds

There are many phrases used to describe this product, including integrated blinds, interstitial blinds, blinds in glass, internal blinds, enclosed blinds, built in blinds and more, however they all refer to the same product, which is Integral Blinds. An integral blind refers to a sealed unit, which is the glass or glazing element that is installed into window and door frames, which has a blind sealed in-between, or in the cavity of a sealed unit. As we have already mentioned, sealed units are simply the glass or glazing element that is fitted into window and door frames. In the UK, sealed units are overwhelmingly what we call double glazed, meaning that the unit is made up of two panes or sheets of glass, that are glued and sealed together which makes a sealed unit. 

What are Integral Blinds

If we imagine a sealed unit, first we have the inner pane of glass, which in the UK is most commonly 4mm toughened, we then have a cavity or space which is commonly 20mm in the UK, the cavity or space is achieved by using a 20mm spacer bar, as can be seen in the diagram below or to the right, the spacer bar runs around the edge of all 4 corners of the sealed unit, so that when the sealed unit has been installed it is out of view. Finally, we have the outer pane of glass, which again is 4mm toughened, this gives us a 28mm thick double glazed unit, as two panes of glass have been used. An integral blind is exactly what has just been described, it is a sealed unit for windows and doors, the difference is that an integral blind sealed unit has a blind that has been inserted and sealed into the cavity of the sealed unit. The standard thickness of sealed units in the UK is 28mm, two 4mm panes of glass and a 20mm cavity, this is perfect for us, as a 20mm cavity allows enough space for our blind to fit and operate without issues, our integral blinds require a minimum cavity of 16mm, anything below that and it is not possible for a blind to fit in the cavity of the sealed unit.

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Magnetic Integral Blinds

Our most common system is our magnetic system which is controlled manually by hand using two small discreet magnetic controls which sit on the face of the glass. The controls sit on the face of the perimeter of the glass, and can either be on the left or right hand side of the unit. One of the control blocks operates the raising and lowering of the blind, sliding the control up and down the glass in turn raises and lowers the blind inside the unit. The second control block operates the tilt function, moving the control up and down the glass tilts the blind open and closed. The internal blind moves twice the distance as the control, therefore you only have to slide the control up or down 50% of the height of the glass in order to fully raise or lower the blind. With integral blinds you have the same functionality as a conventional blind, you are able to tilt or rotate the slats to various different angles, as well as raise and lower the blinds to various levels.

Benefits of Integral Blinds

Benefits of Integral Blinds

Benefits of Integral Blinds

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Integral blinds are essentially sealed units – sealed units are the glass or glazing element of windows and doors, the difference is integral blinds have a venetian or pleated blind sealed in-between the double or triple glazed unit. The blind is sealed in-between or into the cavity of the sealed unit, and then operated in a manual magnetic system, or a motorised system.

Integral Blinds last far longer than conventional blinds because they are sealed inside of the double or triple glazed unit and protected on both sides by toughened glass. The only way the blind can become damaged is if the glass is smashed and the blind becomes accessible. Conventional blinds become scratched, bent, twisted and broken as they are exposed to humans, pets, and objects. Our integral blinds are guaranteed by us for a massive 10-years. our guarantee covers both the sealed unit, guaranteeing against fog and condensation etc, and it also covers the blind mechanism and operation. If you follow our user guidelines which are supplied on installation, your integral blinds can last up to 20 years and longer, depending how often you use the blinds, and how often you use the raise and lower function.

Our magnetic integral blinds are available in anthracite grey, black, cream, silver and white, we also have two dual colours available – white inside and anthracite grey outside, and white inside and black outside. All of these colours are available for both the slats, and the perimeter frame of the slats, which is on the left and right hand side, and the headrail at the top.

We supply the finished sealed glass unit, which is a double or triple glazed unit that has a blind sealed into the cavity of the unit. We do not supply the blind separately, we only supply the finished or completed double or triple glazed unit with a blind that has been sealed into the cavity during the manufacturing stage in our factory. 

Absolutely, our integral blinds can be installed into UPVC, Aluminium, and Timber windows and/or doors. Our integral blinds can technically be installed into any aperture or opening that can accommodate a sealed glass unit that is 24mm thick or above. The standard thickness of our integral blinds is 28mm.

Integral Blinds can technically be installed into any opening or aperture that can accommodate and is suitable for a sealed glass unit that is 24mm thick or above. Integral Blinds are very commonly installed into windows, bifolding doors, french doors, sliding patio doors, single half or full glazed doors and conservatories.

You don’t, that is one of the best advantages of having integral blinds, they are hermetically sealed in-between the double or triple glazed unit, a hermetic seal is both a watertight and an airtight seal, meaning that nothing gets in or out. As a result the blinds cannot get dirty or dusty, and therefore never need to be cleaned, all you simply have to do is clean your glass every so often as you usually would with sealed glass units. 

It is possible to install integral blinds into your existing window and/or door frames, you do not need to change your frames, it is a simple process of removing your existing sealed glass units, and then installing integral blinds – which are double or triple glazed sealed units with a venetian or pleated blind sealed in-between the two panes of glass. It is not possible to reuse your existing glass, we supply new glass units with a blind that is sealed unit the glass during the manufacturing stage.

Our integral blinds work excellently for sliding patio doors, in fact in our opinion integral blinds are the best option when it comes to dressing your sliding patio doors. The blinds do not take up any additional room on the face of your doors, they exist into your glass units, therefore the blinds do not get in the way of the operation of your doors, allowing you to slide your doors back and fourth without problems. Our slimline controls which sit on the face of the glass are slimline and therefore do not obstruct or prevent you from operating the doors either.

There are two systems available – a manual magnetic system and a battery powered motorised system. The blind in the manual magnetic system is controlled by hand using two small discreet control blocks, that sit on the left or right perimeter on the face of the inside pane of glass. The magnetic control blocks connect to magnets inside the sealed unit that are attached to the strings of the blind, but the strings and internal magnets are all concealed out of view in the internal perimeter frame. There are two magnetic control blocks on the face of the glass, a smaller control block that is used to tilt the blind open and closed, and the larger control raises and lowers the blind. Simply sliding the larger control up and down the face of the glass will in turn move the blind twice the distance that you move the magnet, allowing you to raise and lower your blinds quickly and with ease.

The second option is our motorised integral blinds, the blinds are operated via the battery module that sits on the face of the glass, usually in the top left or right hand corner, or using the optional remote control. Our motorised integral blinds do not have any perimeter frame, there is just a headrail at the top of the unit. The blinds are operated via a motor that is concealed inside the sealed unit, which is concealed inside the headrail at the top, so it is out of view. The motor is then powered by the battery module that sits on the face of the glass, the battery module actually sits on a contact pad that is stuck to the glass, an out-of-view cable runs from the contact pad to the internal motor, once the battery pad has been placed onto the contact pad, the contact pad is then out of view, and the battery module is secured onto the contact pad via magnets that are integrated into the contact pad and integrated into the battery module. Power from the battery module then runs to the internal motor. The battery module also has two buttons on its face, an up and down button, clicking the up and down button will tilt the blind up and down, holding the up or down button will raise the blinds up or down. A remote control is also available as an optional, this way you can control the blinds remotely using the two buttons on the remote control. You can connect the remote control to several blinds at once, allowing you to control several blinds at once at the click of a button on the remote control.

Yes we do, we supply and install nationwide.

Yes we provide free nationwide surveys, whereby one of our friendly expert surveyors will visit your property and carry out a survey to ascertain the accurate glazing sizes for your windows and/or doors, as well as showing you a sample of the integral blind unit, and a colour swatch.

We provide a full 10-year warranty for our integral blinds. When we say a full 10-year warranty, we mean a warranty that firstly guarantees the integrity of the sealed unit, protecting you against fog, condensation and the unit breaking down, the guarantee also covers the operation of the blind, and the internal mechanisms, giving you full peace of mind that your units with us are fully covered for 10-years. On supply or installation of your integral blinds, we also provide a 10-year warranty PDF certificate in case you need to claim on your warranty in the future.

Unfortunately, we cannot. The blind cannot be sealed in-between the glass on site at your home, it has to be inserted between the two panes of glass before it is glued and sealed, this is done in our factory, therefore we have to supply new double or triple glazed units. 

The vast majority of problems that occur with blinds are due to the fact they are damaged and knocked about when they exist outside the glass like conventional blinds, because our blinds are sealed in-between the glass and cannot be tampered with, we have minimal problems, it is a very simple mechanism and because it cannot be knocked around, problems are very few, and the very few we have can mostly be solved simply using the magnets, without having to take the unit apart. However, do not worry, if you do experience any problems with the blind inside the glass, we provide a full 10-year warranty, so if anything goes wrong we will either repair or replace the blind.

When it comes to the glazing or glass part of your windows and doors (sealed units), it is perhaps more practical to consider which glass you are being supplied, as there are various glass options available with many being more energy efficient than others. For example, the most energy efficient glass available today is low emissivity glass, or low-E glass, this has a microscopically thin coating of metal oxide on one of the internal glass surfaces, this coating reflects heat back into the home but still lets in the light from outside. Low-E glass has proven to be 40% more energy efficient than conventional glass options. All of our integral blinds are manufactured using low-e glass as standard, we use Planitherm Total Plus, which is the UK’s leading low-E coating brand. 

Having integral blinds only serves to enhance the energy efficiency of your home, this is because they provide an additional barrier between the inside of your home and outside. This additional barrier helps to retain heat inside your home, which helps drive your energy bills down and keep your home more energy efficient. 

Our magnetic integral blinds are symmetrical as standard, which means that the aluminium perimeter frame inside the unit, is both on the left hand side, and the right hand side (with a headrail at the top), we do this so that you get a symmetrical finish, as having the perimeter frame down just one side looks odd and spoils the clean and sleek appearance of integral blinds. Technically, you only need to have the internal perimeter frame down one side, whichever side you have your magnetic controls, we put the perimeter down the opposite side purely for a symmetrical look, although it serves no purpose. 

All of our sealed units with integral blinds are argon filled as standard. Argon gas is colourless and odourless, it is considerably denser than air and has a much lower thermal conductivity, about a third less than air. Sealed units that are filled with argon gas are more energy efficient than air filled sealed units, and they also allow the blind to operate without issues during the cold weather when glass deflects inwards.

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Where can integral blinds be installed?

One of the most common questions we get asked is whether our Integral Blinds can be used in windows as well bi-folding doors. The simple answer is that our Integral Blinds can be used in any window or door frame that can accommodate a sealed glass unit of 24mm or above. They are very popular in all types of windows, bifolding doors, sliding patio doors, french doors,  single external doors and more!

It doesn’t matter if the frame is uPVC, Aluninium or Timber, it doesn’t matter if the frame is a tilt & turn window, a bi-folding door, a patio door or a casement window, as long as the frame can accommodate a sealed glass unit of 24mm or above, our Integral Blinds can be installed.

10-Year Warranty on our Integral Blinds

Our Integral Blinds come with a 10-year guarantee, which is double the industry standard! Our guarantee covers both the integrity of the sealed unit; against fog and condensation, as well as the blind mechanism itself, giving full protection and peace of mind.

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What our Customers say

"Just had glass installed Nadim they look absolutely fantastic. I'll send photos in day light. Buzzing mate it's completed our kitchen, thanks again pal."
Mr Coppinger
Littleborough
"Hello to the team, I just wanted to say thank you so much for installing the blinds. Really happy with them. They look great. Thanks."
Mrs Hussain
Barkingside
"Very professional, Nadim was always responsive and polite. Extremely happy with the blinds, the blinds are very easy to raise and lower."
Mrs McLennan
County Durham

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