How to Install Timber Venetian Blinds in your House?

With Venetian blinds you can choose the warmth of natural wood or the practicality of aluminium and PVC depending on where you want to install them in your house. Timber Venetian Blinds from Apollo Blinds come in two varieties, Cedar Timber and Basswood Timber. Both these varieties of timber Venetian blinds are available in a range of tones, colours and finishes.

Timber Venetian Blinds are ideally suited for bedrooms, lounges, studies and offices. Quite often these rooms of the house receive a lot of sunlight and you want to control the heat and make sure that it does not get trapped in the rooms. Timber Venetian Blinds do an excellent job of blocking out the heat whenever required. They can be raised to let in the light and enjoy the outdoor view or closed as the need arises.

Timber Venetian blinds are lightweight and sturdy. Both Cedar and Basswood timber are medium density timbers that offer the best insulating properties. Basswood timber is resistant to warping and has an even grain that gives a sleek and neat look to your Venetian Blinds. In fact, Basswood timber Venetian Blinds can be used in all areas of your house including the kitchen. Being lightweight, timber Venetian blinds from Apollo Blinds are extremely easy to operate. They are strong and durable, making them good value for money.

Here are basic steps to install Timber Venetian Blinds:

Before beginning to install the Venetian blinds, gather the tools and materials required for the installation. You will need a pencil, a few screws, a measuring tape, a level, a screwdriver, a drill machine and most importantly a step ladder.

1. Align the brackets on either side of the window frame and ensure they are in a straight line using the level.
2. With a pencil mark the screw holes on each bracket.
3. Drill holes with the drill machine.
4. Using the screwdriver and screws, fit the brackets into place.
5. Hold the blind from beneath and push into the brackets.
6. Push the blind towards the window and fit it into place. Make sure to clip the blind into the bracket, securely.
7. Install the child safety device according to the instructions.

These are the simple and basic steps to install Venetian Blinds Online. However, if you’re intimidated by the thought of doing this yourself, leave it to the experts at Apollo Blinds. The store representative will come and complete the installation quickly and efficiently.

Apollo Blinds supplies all types of blinds, shutters and Modern Awnings that are custom designed to suit your home. You might want to take a look at their gallery for ideas or request for a free measure and quote; visit http://apolloblinds.com.au to book your order online or find out more about the amazing deals Apollo Blinds has on offer.

Update The Look Of Your House With Affordable Fixed Cafe Awnings

The Australian summer heat can be very brutal and so home owners make every effort to keep the house comfortable during that time. There are various options to protect your interiors from the harsh sun, like blinds, shutters and awnings. With a combination of the right kind of blinds and awnings, you can control a substantial amount of heat entering your home. A good choice is affordable fixed cafe awnings that go on the outside of your doors and windows to prevent the hot sun entering your home.

Along with updating the look of your house, fixed cafe awnings offer a number of benefits:

• As stated before, fixed cafe awnings provide the shade over doors and windows, which prevents the heat from entering the room. With the right type of blind on the window combined with a fixed canopy awning outside, your home will be several degrees cooler than the outdoors.

• A fixed cafe awning also protects the interiors from the harsh glare of the sun. Your house is sheltered from the direct sun rays that can cause fading of the flooring, furniture and draperies.

• Australians love to entertain outdoors, and so you find many homes with outdoor patios and decks. These areas meant for outdoor entertainment are only used in pleasant weather. However, covering such areas with fixed cafe awnings is a good way to make use of the space as often as possible. A patio covered with a fixed cafe awning can be used as a seating area even in summer.

• Fixed cafe awnings help maintain an ambient temperature in your home without the energy consumption of the air conditioner. So in a way, awnings help you conserve energy and promote monetary savings.

Fixed cafe awnings from Apollo Blinds are an affordable solution for sun protection while also adding a contemporary look to your home. Available in a variety of colours, the materials come in acrylic, mesh and canvas. The awning has a sail track on the top with 5-sided front rail and powder coated arms for support. They are ideally suited to go over windows, doors and shop fronts.

At Apollo Blinds Online Fixed Awnings are custom made to fit the space and installed by experienced crew members who have a professional and friendly attitude. All products from Apollo Blinds are of the highest quality but reasonably priced.

If you are looking to improve the appearance of your home but still need some sun protection, Modern Cedar Shutters are the best choice. A representative from Apollo will visit your home for a consultation with free measure and quote. You might even book an order online at http://apolloblinds.com.au or call the store for more information.

Custom Ziptrak Awnings: New Style And Comfort For Your Outdoor Space

Outdoor entertaining is so much fun. For many Australians it is a way of life and many home owners make the extra effort to create a comfortable and cosy outdoor living space. The extreme Australian weather may not always permit outdoor entertaining, however, there are several ways where one can extend the indoor living space to the outdoors. Custom Ziptrak awnings from Apollo Blinds are one option to add a new style and comfort for your outdoor space.

Custom Ziptrak Awnings not only create a comfortable outdoor space, they also improve the style and appearance of your home or commercial space, thus adding value to your property. Ziptrak awnings are custom designed and manufactured in Australia to suit the typical Australian weather conditions. So, your Ziptrak awnings provide complete protection from the harsh UV rays and heat while allowing you to control the light and air that enters your space.

Depending on the fabric used for the blinds and awnings, they protect you from the heat, dust, rain, wind and insects. The fabric for Ziptrak blinds can either be high-tech solar fabric, clear PVC or tinted PVC depending on your requirement. The custom designed blinds move smoothly and easily on the side tracks allowing for easy operation. They can be raised to any height and locked at the bottom when they are lowered down.

Ziptrak blinds and awnings keep your outer space cool in summers and warm during winter. They are extremely easy to operate – there are no cords, wires or zips to contend with, simply push up or down. Ziptrak awnings are relatively maintenance free although an occasional wipe down of the screen ensures that they remain free of dust and grime. You can choose between motorised and manual operation of the blinds, as per your convenience.

Although Online Ziptrak Blinds Awnings are designed to withstand windy conditions, it is advisable to either draw them right up or close and lock them down in extremely windy weather. PVC screen fabric will protect your patio or verandah from rain and wind, keeping the area comfortable and usable even during a bad weather spell.

Solar fabric used in Ziptrak screens protects your area from the glare and sun rays. It is a complete UV protection for your outdoor space. This makes your outdoors comfortable and the perfect space for relaxation during hot summer days.

Custom Roller Blinds are the perfect choice for an enclosed outdoor space. Visit http://apolloblinds.com.au for more ideas, information and to get a free measure and quote. Call the store for a free consultation or book online for a customised solution for your outdoor space, today.