The Benefits Of Having Window Blinds Fitted By A Professional
Many people have used the time spent at home during the lockdowns to redesign their living spaces and take on some much needed DIY in their homes. The DIY trend looks set to stay as well, it’s now more popular than ever, but there are some things best left to the professionals.
The idea of being proactive and saving money on hiring a professional seems like a win all round, but it might not always be the best option. As blind specialists, we can’t speak for other types of DIY, but here at Redwood Blinds we believe that all blinds should be fitted by a professional.
However, installing blinds is a little more complex than simply putting up a shelf or fixing a wonky curtain rail. It only takes a single miss-measurement for things to go wrong and leave your home looking less than you imagined.
Save Money, Hassle and Time
For many people, the main benefit of DIY is the fact that you can save a lot of money. This isn’t necessarily the case with blinds though, as there are specialist tools for fitting blinds that you are unlikely to already have in your toolbox. The problem is that you may never use these tools again, which means you can end up spending more on these tools than if you hired a professional.
On the slim chance that you do have the tools, it’s unlikely that you’ll have the expertise to make installing the blinds a quick and easy job as a professional who does it every day can. Don’t underestimate the difficulty of installing blinds, especially if the windows are unusually designed or in awkward positions such as tall designs or curved bay windows.
You could end up spending a great deal of time and hassle trying to install your blinds when a professional could do it with greater speed and ease, as well as leaving your home looking stylish as intended.
Avoid Annoying Problems
Professionals know how to work around potential problems. Some blinds need to be drilled into the frames of the window and for most people this is a little bit too much DIY in case something goes wrong and you compromise your expensive double glazing installations. You might even need to set up a motorised system for the blinds hooked into the electric.
In short, when you’re dealing with unusual fixtures and tools, mistakes are likely to happen. You could potentially damage the blinds or your windows. We’ve even known people to get into physical accidents, so we recommend you let a professional take on the job.
Guaranteed Perfection
If you’re a true perfectionist but are not confident in your own skills, then this kind of DIY probably isn’t for you. Hiring a blinds professional means you are guaranteed to get blinds that are fitted perfectly and are an asset to your home for years to come.
Simple mistakes that you make trying to install blinds on your own can come back to haunt you every time you pass that less-than-perfect blind installation you attempted.
That’s how it is for us at Redwood Blinds, and all of our fitters are top professionals with years of experience who won’t accept anything less than perfect.
Get Personalised Advice
When you hire a professional, you don’t just get someone who has the physical expertise, they should also be able to give you detailed advice. Some people may have a clear vision about the blinds they want, while others will want some advice on what works best with their property. Professionals will be able to offer suggestions about what blinds will work best for the unique style of your home.
Contact Us
We hope we’ve given you an accurate picture of DIY blind installation, compared to that of a professional. If you’ve been convinced that professional is the way to go, contact us now for more information about our services. We’re looking forward to helping decorate your living space with blinds you love.