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How to Install Total Blackout Bedroom Blinds
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4 жыл бұрынIn today's video I will showing you how to achieve total bedroom blackout with an innovative roller blind system - perfect for this time of year when the days are so long and you're struggling to get your little ones to sleep!
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@zandvoort8616 2 жыл бұрын
A word of warning for anyone looking to buy the same product from the company Charlie quotes in the description. They are ridiculously expensive! I was quoted £600 for just one unit for a standard sized window! You can do far better with local companies or day John Lewis. I suspect this chap got his unit for free for featuring it on his channel but the average customer won’t be so lucky suspect - be warned!!
@anthonyreynolds1377 Жыл бұрын
Yes I was shocked when I went on the not so great website anf priced up 1m x 1m window as 9ver £600. Ouch ouch ouch 😂
@Amanda--- Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyreynolds1377 Hi just search universal vinyl light gap blockers for a more economical option.
@anem2434 2 ай бұрын
+ £25 for shipping.
@andrewwilson8717 4 жыл бұрын
Nice when you see someone tackle a job in exactly the same way you would yourself! Good work!
@ramonusategui6225 2 жыл бұрын
Man for real! Always see these hackjobs....this guy is CLEAN
@michaelnguyen8121 4 жыл бұрын
Putting your power tools in an unused old luggage is an ingenious idea. Was thinking hard the other day on how to efficiently stored my power tools and then I stumble on this. Thanks champ.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. You'd think in this day and age there would be better bespoke tool bags for power tools but there don't seem to be. The suitcase idea came from a hotel project we were working on where we were traipsing down long corridors all day with our tools, so putting them in a wheelie case made sense.
@3dcreations697 4 жыл бұрын
I am with others. I like the blackout blind options I see on KZfaq that are offered in other countries but not in the US. I may wind up having to fabricate my own rails to accomplish the same task as I have yet to find a decent blackout blind in the US.
@Pearcryt 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Did you end up finding the one you wanted? I am in the US. Have tried almost everything. No luck
@barrytipton1179 2 жыл бұрын
They must like daylight in bed rooms in USA
@danman132x 10 ай бұрын
@@barrytipton1179I don't, hate getting light in my room :/
@hansiesma16 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing blinds. I've been trying to create black out for my entire house, upstairs anyway but at £600+ for just 3 windows upstairs I can see I am going to have to stick with 247 blinds. So I now have a burning pain just knowing these beauties are that far away. It's wonderful that you explain what you are doing and why because tradesmen like you are few and far between and really, if you want a job doing properly then you have to do it yourself.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Glad you found it useful (and apologies that you now know it's out there)!
@hansiesma16 3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte Ignorance was bliss.....
@pareshvaja1443 Жыл бұрын
It's just a rip off price of £600, for a bit of plastics, metals and fabric which have been mostly imported from China and have been cut in UK.
@a.a.alexander6030 4 жыл бұрын
At 2 min ten seconds you show your kit neatly laid out for the job. Yep, it only takes seconds to put one's stuff down neatly, rather than stupidly. I was extatic seeing this as I work tidy and trades working messy makes my blood boil. More to the point, another very useful video. Thank you.
@RogerHolden 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, that's so useful. I bought quite a nice, lined Austrian blind but the light still pours in very early mid-summer. I'm definitely going to consider these...
@tomfletcher7291 3 жыл бұрын
Just getting into DIY and came across your channel last week. I have a 2 year old and another in a few months. I can't wait to try this out...... THANK YOU!!
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. 👍🏻
@MarcusT86 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, my good man, as somebody who works nights, this is exactly what I'm looking for! I'm about to watch with glee!
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Hope it met expectations. Give us a buzz if you need any help 👍
@MarcusT86 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte, it did! Thank you so much for the tips and great video. Can’t wait to get mine now!
@theconspiracyfactorist.144 4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte Where are they purchased please?
@lyndon2634 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered this …. Promo code still works. Thanks 👍🏼
@lazylad9064 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant product When my venetian blind gives up I'll definitely be investing in one of these. 👍. Thanks for sharing the correct way to fit them.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍 Venetians definitely have their uses, eg in a home office, or living area where you want to tilt the blades for solar shading or privacy, but they're not good for blackout.
@drted1282 4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel Charlie, it's absolutely brilliant and I am sure of that; so let's be honest here this will give me a lot more confidence with home DIY. Many thanks indeed.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment! I really hope so. It's all about research, preparation and a bit of practice 👍
@sibat777 4 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of this, only negative is the black fringE showing in side chanel I can’t see why the brushes could not be reset back within the channel more. Thanks for a useful video
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. They normally are, to be honest. I don't know why they looked so pronounced in the video.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
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@drted1282 4 жыл бұрын
Now we're cooking on gas! Thanks for the link Charlie.
@ChrisTheSparky 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie that's a good idea putting all your power tools in one bag. What is the bag at 2:24 it looks like a over head cabin suitcase 😄 but by the colour I'm guessing Makita? Point 2 how have you found it using a van, with your garage troubles and van crime on the up? Have you had any problems? I'm an electrician but work out of a car as I'm scared to get a van as they are targets at the moment 😔
@allvideos5577 3 жыл бұрын
It is unclear as to how to order these blinds form your Amazon page. Could you send a link?
@ChrisTheSparky 3 жыл бұрын
@@allvideos5577 that's because they're not on his Amazon marketplace list!
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
@@allvideos5577 It's in the Description below the video. We get ours from these people electricblindcompany.com/ thanks for trying through my Amazon page though 👍
@richardlostit 3 жыл бұрын
This would have helped me back in the day. I spent most of the '90's on 24x7x365 shifts. Sleeping in the summer was so, so difficult. (My tip - a glug or two of Night Nurse! ;-) )
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Ha, yes for night shifts and little ones these blinds are game changers 👍🏻
@brianohagan2157 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, I do nightshift and I got a blackout roller blind from a local blind fitting company which is not good at all. I will contact you soon directly to get a blind. Thanks Brian 👍
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. Yes, drop Ali an email at admin@moghulinteriors.com. We'll probably need to come up with a measure sheet. You basically need to measure the width at the top of the recess where the cassette goes, and the drop in both sides. 👍
@LeeGee1983 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent mate, really useful. I tried to fit a typical roller blind a while back I find them so difficult to do, it needed cutting down but I made a complete mess of cutting it perfectly straight. If it isn’t that it is usually the fitting which then hampers me, I’ll drill into the wall or recess and meet the hardest substance in the universe and don’t have the correct drill bit on hand. 😩 I did laugh when the camera switched to your tool kit you had brought almost like a comedic i am going to fit this blind here are the tools you need 🤣
@johnkillick6061 4 жыл бұрын
Nice product, going to invest in one, as I work shifts 😁 thanks
@PP-rq7ly 3 жыл бұрын
I was needing blackout windows. Now I need a skilled man who install them too.
@christopherdimiceli5951 7 ай бұрын
This has to be the best diy channel I’ve got
@ATPLTKI Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been researching motorised blinds for the bedroom and your videos came up. Excellent manner and style, very watchable.
@CharlieDIYte Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much - really appreciate that. They do this in a motorized version too. 👊
@r.d.1991 4 жыл бұрын
I learn something new with every one of your videos. Thank you so much. 👍
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Aw, thanks 👍
@HHh-ej4rl 4 жыл бұрын
These were in a Holiday Inn Express I stayed at. They are fantastic!
@nitrooxide2521 4 жыл бұрын
Bloc blinds do a kit same as this but a pull down blind, been using it for years, expensive but well worth it
@suelawson7273 4 жыл бұрын
I went for the Bloc blind, if/when it dies I would try this one next. It WAS expensive!
@NeillWylie 3 ай бұрын
Those blinds look awesome!
@CharlieDIYte 3 ай бұрын
They're really good. Fitted a lot of them in the old day job. 👌
@davidliu954 4 жыл бұрын
this is awesome. wish i seen this years ago. im using multiple heavy blinds right now
@doghouseriley4732 3 жыл бұрын
So this looks a really good idea. In the summer it is very light at 9pm and light before 5am, so it can be a good idea for anyone. Only one problem that I can see. A lot of those nigths are going to be hot, the window is going to be open, but how is the air going to get into the room?
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this isn't great with the window open, particularly if it's windy
@doghouseriley4732 3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte I was thinking more in the summer when we have more daylight and hotter nights. I can't see how you get any air into the room, Seemed like a good idea but.................
@NicMG 4 жыл бұрын
Again exactly what I need to do to my bedroom. Bloody great video dude.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick 👍 Go for it. These systems are awesome.
@vistron888 3 жыл бұрын
Personally prefer some light coming in but good to know these are available, not seen them before. I've yet to come across a window where it's not a concrete lintel you need to drill into. Also, you're not really supposed to be drilling into them yet all the trades do. I used to have the same Stanley Fatmax large toolbox. Well made piece of kit but I found it was just too massive to lug about for my needs.
@johnlange8729 2 жыл бұрын
You should check out the Milwaukee Packout system. I love it, and there are others making custom 3D printed accessories.
@MattRoszak 3 жыл бұрын
Very useful video. I'm getting ready to install new blinds, and I'm really worried about what I'll be drilling into at the top of the window. This video gives me some ideas about what to expect.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. If you hit a metal lintel, check out this vid kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZeqnLWqxLWukok.html
@barrytipton1179 2 жыл бұрын
Hope u don’t find steel lintel
@cuebj 3 жыл бұрын
Better than a similar product we had installed - and I'd have done a better job than installer did but was busy with day job and left the blinds to wife to sort out.
@davidpearce1934 4 жыл бұрын
Yet again a very helpful video packed with extra advice and tips 👍
@Waremonger 4 жыл бұрын
I wish you had made this video years ago :-) . I work at night and have been DIY'ing window blackout for many years until I came across BlackoutEZ Window Covers about 4 or 5 years ago. They work really well but I really like the blinds you showed in the video much better so I'll definitely be looking into them.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear it. Drop us a line if you'd like a quote.
@valborchardt3596 4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you Charlie, i seriously need a blind like that in our room, not sure if we can get ones like that in South Africa though....take care
@BooBoo-rm8kt 4 жыл бұрын
Tried to see on your amazon link to see where to buy these blinds?
@NaughtyKlaus 2 ай бұрын
I live in California, so obviously not UK, and have a long-horizontal window, akin to a flatscreen TV. Anyone know how I might go about getting these types of blinds for windows that aren't typical window size?
@Chris-BognorRegis 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, yet again another interesting video, mmmm our bedroom comes to mind. Glad to see your using the Erbauer combi drill that you advertised awhile back, mine is great.Keep those videos coming. Regards Chris
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Still love them Chris. Great value for money and B&Q are selling the combi with 2 x 5Ah batteries for £115 at the moment!
@justintemp 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried using the dust catchers used when installing spotlights when drilling anything into celling? That part where you balance the hoover and drill in 2 hands...
@joshinlogistics 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You do excellent work. My so called "blackout shades" from lowes in the US were not installed by a professional like you. All I see is light, the whole room is lighted when closed. No channel or brushes, or caulking. I'm very dissatisfied!
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The side channels are not typical but something you can specify if total blackout is required.
@simontaylor2335 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t find a blind like you fitted can you give me more details please
@loiuskruglick834 4 жыл бұрын
It's Hunter Douglas blind
@virgiltibbs9906 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I need this. Thank you.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Virgil. Drop us a line if you need any help (link in the Description). 👍
@johnmilman9049 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie I learn so much watching them Keep it up
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, very funny 😉
@greatdane114 4 жыл бұрын
This is really cool and it's something that I want. Now, add a Somfy smart blind to the build and I will give you all of my money.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. You can't buy these direct on the open market as they're trade only but if you get on touch with us through the link in the Description, we can work up a quote for you. And yes, we can supply with Somfy motors. I've installed a few of these!
@greatdane114 4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte aaah, I see. Is Moghul interiors your company then? I have already sent a message.
@C4sp3r123 4 жыл бұрын
Really liked the video, until the end and the price! Wow they seem expensive but I will still be looking into getting one for my bedroom as I often have to use an eye mask and I too use one of those stick up blackout blinds like in the video! Holding the hoover how you were when drilling looked a bit awkward, can I suggest you have a look on Amazon for a "Drilling dust nozzle". There are various ones available but the Festool one is surprisingly one of the cheapest and the best. Also something else you could add you your "tool store". Thanks for your videos!
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are a bit pricey but they're made to measure so that's always going to push the price up, and as I said they're good quality. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check that nozzle out 👍
@C4sp3r123 4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte I would be really interested if you know of any blinds and curtain 'closers' that can be used with smart speaker like Amazon's Echo/Alexa, a video would be great! I am very surprised that they aren't more common place as from a security view point I think they would be a great addition in the winter months as you could set them up to close at dusk and have smart bulbs turn on so the house looks occupied. Driving around in the winter months it is always so obvious which houses are empty and must make for easy pickings for robbers.
@michaeljames4904 3 жыл бұрын
An easy job with such a recessed window: practically made to measure! Spare a thought for us insomniacs with sash windows.
@animalapr 3 жыл бұрын
YES! The sash windows are ruining my life as I desperately want window blockers but can't think of a way to do it with my sash windows!
@Tephnos 3 жыл бұрын
Doing a total blackout system with attic bay windows is pain. I've resorted to perfectfit blackouts to stop the majority of it on the three panes, then a roman blind (fits tighter to the edges of the walls) in front of that to stop most of the residual light.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's about all you can do in a dormer. 👏🏻
@TheScarletMan 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video Charlie, very informative and I really want to fit some to my son's bedroom.....he is 2 ½ and these would be great. Do you have a link of where they can be purchased?
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 You can get in touch with us at admin@moghulinteriors.com, but you'll need to send us some measurements for each window (the width at the top where the mechanism goes and the drop at both sides) so we can get you a quote.
@5AJ1D 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, Came across your channel few days ago and mate i cannot thank you enough for Your tips and tricks. I have 1 request please, any chance you could show or even drop me a message on how to fill in screw holes on a prefinished oak veneer door? I had a bolt lock on 2 of them. It's no longer needed but no longer need the locks so I'm desperate to find a method. Thank you in advance
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Saj, I missed this somehow. Did you sort the problem? There are coloured 2 part wood fillers you could use but the best way to do a near invisible repair would be to get some little oak pegs shaped in a slight cone, and then tap them in with a bit of wood glue, tidying then off with a sharp chisel.
@5AJ1D 3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte thank you so much for your reply. I haven't sorted it out yet. Extremely hesitant because these are prefinished doors, kind of a glossy finish on them. Is there an alternative without any use of chisel? I'll most likely dent and scratch it if I use that lol. Thanks again for your help.
@Efarshid 3 жыл бұрын
It's a perfect solution for our early bird son, can we get this blind for big window 300 cm wide by 120 height ?
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you should be able to. There's a link to the company in the Description. Get in touch and see what they say 👍🏻
@crumdoggy 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Almost as good as a German rolladen shade.
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
It's a game changer 👍
@wk-gw4vv 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, Any similar blinds brand in US?
@VanjaMk1 4 жыл бұрын
Did you find anything similar?
@pel007cool 3 жыл бұрын
Wondering the same thing
@kosta2177 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I need. Thank you
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@kevinhughes9801 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video made it look easy thank you
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin 👍
@noelkelly7009 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie, great video 👍👍
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Noel 👍
@vince7735 2 жыл бұрын
Wow now that's blackout!!!
@JuanMartinez-wk3oq 4 жыл бұрын
Me encanta ese sistema me gustan tus vídeos saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴
@robinwelch1000 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks. ? How do you use the system when the reveals and not level/flush?
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! If you don't have a recess it's a little tricky as the side channels would be more noticeable, and you'd have to screw through the front rather than inside. In terms of the reveal being out of level, you just have to improvise as best you can, to get the cassette at the top level and the side channels square (if the cassette isn't level the blind is likely to telescope).
@jarman65 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I need for our new condo master bedroom. Can anyone link to similar blinds available in the US?
@sherrytee2962 Жыл бұрын
All those tools❤
@lqqkitslory 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice job! I’d love these but I don’t like the black brushes, as the look quite clinical. I can understand ‘white’ getting dirty but a light grey would make less of a statement.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure they also do a grey, but I might be wrong. Worth asking if you're tempted. There's a link to the company in the Description.
@MrGfritz130 4 жыл бұрын
Best option out there (with the brushes at the top and bottom) in the United States? Thanks!
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I can't answer that, Gregory. Hopefully someone else on this feed will chip in with some suggestions.
@lanesmith3556 4 жыл бұрын
I've found one in the same blackout family I am considering: www.blindschalet.com/slumber-shade-3-8-inch-double-cell-blackout-shades.html#productdescription
@FatEd1357 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe use some low profile handles too on the wondows so you don't need to set the blind out so far from the window, if that''s an issue.
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, good idea. Handles are always the issue particularly with Roman blinds which they tend to snag all the time!
@ratchriat1716 4 жыл бұрын
I think is a fantastic system Charlie enjoyed the video,
@Capricorn_IV 4 жыл бұрын
Quite expensive for a blackout blind but it’s the best one I have seen so you get what you pay for. Is the 20% discount you offer time limited? I would like to buy one and support the channel but won’t be needing one straight away as we are moving house in the next few months and I would like to purchase one for our bedroom when we move.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Not time limited my friend. Just get in touch when you're ready for it.
@michaelmiller5387 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, loved the video and the product but obviously a bit pricey given our bedroom window is around 1800 x 1500. I have tackled this in the lats two homes we refurbished by adding a 3 sided pocket frame (top, left & right) and incorporated the coving at the top. We used blackout curtains instead and vision blinds which means we have privacy during the daylight hours and more practical. The curtains are velcro taped both sides, the frame material was 100mm MDF pencil round skirting pre primed. Looks great
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
You've approached that like a true pro, Michael! Thanks for the insight. 👍
@sil-ly4yj 3 жыл бұрын
hi Charlie how do i fit one of these blackout side tracks on a sash windows with no recess? thanks in advance for all you do
@engepufu 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, really helpful😀
@beverleybingham2207 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie could you advise a black out blind for sliding bedroom door please
@markofire999 Жыл бұрын
Bought some cheap ikea blinds and some plastic channel from b and q. Did the same for £30. Good video though
@CharlieDIYte Жыл бұрын
Good work. 👌
@BabyMacFlo 3 ай бұрын
can you enlighten us about what exactly you used from ikea and B&Q? That would be handy, thanks
@James-cx5hz 4 жыл бұрын
Tried to google but couldn’t find same blinds can someone provide a link plz.👍
@Drew__Films 2 жыл бұрын
Incase you still haven’t gotten blinds even though it’s been a year lol
@timothyleach4347 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried this with Plantation Shutters? Or a sliding door with vertical blinds? Sunrise is at 5:33 and the bedroom is awake with light. Would like a little more good sleep time. Thanks.
@stun9771 4 жыл бұрын
Neat system....not seen these before...👍🏻
@markbaldwin3749 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, i feel like im really progressing in DIY thanks to your channel, when a year ago i couldn't even operate a drill ! One thing that's troubling me on plugs though, is whether its ok to have a screw longer than the plug wgen going into masonry? Does it weaken tge fixing? Could you run a tutorial on plugs into masonry like you hsve on plasterboard? Thanks Mark B
@the-elliott-day 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not Charlie but I saw your comment - if it's longer it won't matter too much. If it's poking out the other side right through the wall then that's a bit of an issue cosmetically if it's in brick (most single skin brick walls are about 70mm + plaster/drywall thickness). What's necessary is the mechanical connection between the screw, the plug and the substrate (masonry i.e. brick) you're drilling into - that the plug has expanded and grips the hole in the wall for a strong fixing. There's somewhere I saw online (for the life of me I can't remember where, sorry) where it tells you how long a screw you need for a particular job - without revisiting high school bending moment diagrams! Since it was a month ago, I'm sure you've got your answer :)
@gaurasrspublishing 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, Another great video as usual. Can these blinds be fitted where the reveal isn't perpendicular to the wall? Thanks Jeff
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Yes, you'd just need some sort of wedge shaped filler piece behind the side channel to keep it square.
@AliAli-ir8kq 4 жыл бұрын
Really Amazing, Thanks Dear 😍
@anthonyreynolds1377 Жыл бұрын
Great video demonstration and great product just a shame only the super rich can afford £600 per window.
@darrenwales1092 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks . Any link to the blind product please?
@stuipooey1 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie, do you have any solutions for tilt and turn windows. We only have 26mm side clearance in our dormer windows and haven't seen a low profile solution that would still allow the windows to open inwards. Because its a dormer in a sloping roof we can't install on the outside of the reveal.
@brucemallicote4979 4 жыл бұрын
How on earth can I get these kits in the US? Absolutely amazing
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Good question, Bruce. Are you sure there's nothing similar?
@andresgalvez 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great video. Thank you.
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍
@owainjones9321 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie.
@cwocko1991 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie!!
@sohail579 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video im looking to move house very soon and was wanting somthing like this for the bedrooms. Do you do motorised versions?
@mahmoudsamy2997 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, Excellent video, could you please advise what make this is and where I can get it from, and whether this is a "made to fit"? . I am planning to fit one in my bedroom and, as you know, there are hundreds on-line to choose from. Many thanks
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. There's a link to the company in the Description below the video. They manufacture it themselves 👍🏻
@adamwlasak 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte the website link doesn't work. Do they still exist or would you recommend someone else now?
@Theincrediblespud 2 жыл бұрын
Are blinds like this breathable? I need the room dark to sleep, but my girlfriend can’t sleep without fresh air in the room. We live in the UK where air conditioning and ventilation isn’t the norm
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
You'd get a bit of air coming through but the fabric itself isn't breathable, so probably not suitable.
@swhalley2006 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie great video...can you tell me where you can purchase the blind system? Thanks
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. Yes, there's a link in the Description below the video where you can get in touch with us. There are other systems on the market but you've just got to make sure they're decent quality. The system in this video is part chain part spring so when you push it down the final section it tensions the blind to keep it taught.
@Brian18741 Ай бұрын
What would you suggest for a bay window?
@SitzmarkAngel 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Charlie! Love your channel. QQ4U though. For those of us (ie me) who have already got a blackout thermal blind to keep the heat of the sun out of our children's bedroom and yet didn't reckon on the heat/light bleed coming through the sides, is there an ingenious diy hack we could do with some c-section channel and some brush tape? I can't for the life of me find channel broad enough so wondered if I'm barking up the wrong tree here to keep the heat out. Cheers.
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
You could click on the link in the Description and ask the company if they could supply you with a length of the c section - it comes in 40mm and 70mm profiles, complete with the in built brushes. You'd still get light leakage in the top but again, they manufacture aluminium head boxes, with bottom trays. You put the roller in the box and butt the side channels up to the box. The only issue you'll have though is that the roller bottom bar won't be heavy enough to drop under its own weight thought the brushed aside channels, as the bottom bars that come on the blinds are much heavier. So unless you could open the bottom bar and slide in extra weights, you might have a problem.
@SitzmarkAngel 3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte Cheers Charlie. I will give it a try.
@SitzmarkAngel 3 жыл бұрын
So I contacted them and they responded very quickly to my email. Suffice it to say the biggest flaw in the idea for me is that my thermal blackout blind is cellular, and the one from the company and indeed your video is flat fabric. This means the side channels they offer are only 22mm wide and certainly not wide enough to accommodate a cellular blind that has a bottom bar of 28mm wide. Thanks for the help anyway Charlie. The guys at EBS were very helpful. I think the idea is still good, so I'll be finding some white aluminium c section at 40mm-ish wide and some brush tape after all. Your video should help me with the installation too. ;)
@alanmacgillivray8137 2 жыл бұрын
Did you manage to get aluminium c section to create your own siderails? If so any advice for someone in the same situation.
@SitzmarkAngel 2 жыл бұрын
@@alanmacgillivray8137 I never did. I looked everywhere online I could find but the only places I could find the C or U channel I wanted only sold in bulk. Next steps for me was/is to go down the industrial workshops in my home town and ask them face to face. This job sifted down my Dadlist though.
@noslrak2000 4 жыл бұрын
This is crazy, I can't find these blinds in the UK. Casstyle Blinds Ltd is listed as a dormant company in the Companies House... Charlie, where are you getting yours from?
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
It's a trade only supplier, Dmitriy, so you'll have to go through us if you want these particular blinds. Link in the Description below the video.
@noslrak2000 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte I'm in the trade too...
@davidmaxwaterman 4 жыл бұрын
Do the blinds come the correct length? ...or are windows always the same width, or one a set of widths?
@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын
You'll need to measure the window recess at the top, and also the drop in both sides. The blind is made to measure.
@rachel8531 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I just found your video and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Are these available to purchase in the US? Or do you ship to the US?
@CMDRSloma 4 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in getting a good and big tool bag, any recommendations?
@womblestacker7993 3 жыл бұрын
Great bud will get some
@neogrosz Жыл бұрын
How do I acquire these in Canada?
@TOXICGAMESTER Жыл бұрын
Ok I have looked everywhere I can think of and I can't find the brand of blind use in this video at all
@RogerHolden 3 жыл бұрын
And I don't think you brought quite enough tools with you!
@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын
Roger, if I leave just ONE thing behind, it's always the tool I need. Talk to any fitters in the industry and they'll say the same thing. A lot of our customers think we're moving in, we bring so much stuff. 😂
@eugeniucastravet4222 Жыл бұрын
Great job...
@CharlieDIYte Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👊
@NNNNIIICCKK 3 жыл бұрын
What if it's concrete wall... Do you have a vid for that thanks!
@xjosef82 2 жыл бұрын
What is the best way to measure which size il need, there is not much info on the website. Maybe a video on measuring would be great! Thank you!
@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын
If you measure the width in three places - top, middle and bottom and take the narrowest measurement. Same with the drop but if you got the drop too long you could at least cut the side channels down a bit. When you submit the order tell them you've given them recess measurements.
@xjosef82 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte Thank you very much!😄
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