How to install bistro Blinds

March 24th, 2016 · Published to Outdoor Blinds

A brief guide on how to install bistro blinds

Bistro blinds, otherwise known as cafe or outdoor blinds, are a very popular shade and weather protection solution across Australia. They not only provide fantastic UV-R protection at a very affordable price, but they also allow home owners to create their own outdoor living room at a fraction of the cost of developing a permanent structure. These two factors alone make bistro blinds very attractive to anyone looking to conduct a home improvement on a budget.

As such, here at Global Shade, we offer budget-friendly outdoor blinds across Australia, with additional savings if you wish to install the blinds yourself. In this article I’ll explain just how to install your bistro blinds.

Bistro Blinds

Read on as I explain how you can install bistro blinds yourself and save on costs.

Add a Bulk Head

In case you don’t have an existing structure which can be used to attach the head rails of bistro blinds, you must add a bulk head. A bulk head is essentially a beam along the perimeter of the bistro blinds, which offers a level surface along which the head rails can be attached, so that the blinds can open and close smoothly. The simplest type of bulk head is a U shaped aluminium beam, which can be attached to the building with the help of shaped timber boards. Boards and bulkheads can be securely fastened with the help of screws.

Installing the Blinds

Installing bistro blinds first requires you to clamp the blinds onto the bulk head and have it ready for drilling. Once the blinds are securely clamped, you can then secure the rail heads and attach them with screws. If you have additional blinds to be attached to the one you have fastened, you can join them together with the help of the provided zippers.

After all your blinds are in place, you can then attach wall anchors by drilling holes into the walls and securing them with screws.

Finally, you can anchor the blinds with anchor plates or screws and your bistro blinds are ready to be used. Use a cord cleat so that you can easily roll up your blinds and roll them in a single, smooth motion.

Given that the process is somewhat time-consuming, you can always choose to have them installed by our team of professional installers at Global Shade. At Global Shade, we offer various types of bistro blinds, which as mentioned come with the option of professional or DIY install. Our products are designed and manufactured to the highest of standards and they can cater to all outdoor living needs and are also backed by service warranties and a service hotline for support.

Conclusion:

Installing bistro blinds on your own can be a fun process, but it is definitely time consuming and also requires some amount of skill. Unless you’re ready to take up the work on your own and have the tools on hand, you should always look to get blinds installed by professionals, such as Global Shade.

If you need assistance with your bistro blinds installation, give us a call at 1800 724 407. We offer installation services all over Australia and our experts will ensure that the job gets done effectively and efficiently.

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