What are the Traditional Tilt and Turn Windows?
Tilt and turn windows are traditional European-style windows and are a very popular choice for houses due to their increased security. They use a two-hinge mechanism for opening and closing and can both open inward from the side and tilt downward with a bottom hinge.
Homeowners all over the UK and Europe prefer to install these windows because they are easy to clean and have a low maintenance cost. They also provide security because they open up a very small gap which allows no one to enter through it.
However, the selection and installation of their blinds have been a problem for a long time. But, nowadays, a lot of particularly designed choices are available for tilt and turn windows. In this blog, we will not only guide you through the selection of blinds for your windows but also help you with their installation.
Best Choices for Tilt and Turn Windows Blinds
Perfect Fit Blinds:
Perfect-fit blinds are the best choice for tilt-and-turn windows because they are fixed inside the frame of the window and move along with it when opening and closing the window. Installing these blinds for your window will allow your windows to move in any direction without blinds getting in their way. This will also eradicate the chance of any damage to the blinds during window movement.
Moreover, perfect-fit blinds are extremely easy to install because they reside inside the window frame and do not require any screws and nails to keep them in place.
Venetian Blinds:
Venetian blinds are the second-best choice for tilt-and-turn windows because they are neat and elegant in their designs and can stay away from the radius of the window movement.
Venetian blinds also come with the added benefit that they can be lowered to any height and can be rotated to any degree to control the light coming into the room.
Wooden Blinds:
Wooden blinds work just like Venetian blinds. With the difference that they are made of stylish but durable wood. They will not only stay out of the pivotal movement of tilt and turn windows but also provide a modern décor to your room.
What to Consider Before Mounting the Blinds?
The method of installation is a very important factor to consider before mounting your blinds. Tilt and turn windows require space clearance around their radius of rotation, so if you mount your blinds closer to the windows, they might create a hindrance for the windows and get damaged. There are two ways in which you can mount the blinds:
- Inside the Recess
- Outside the Recess
Inside the Recess:
In this method, blinds are mounted inside the hollow of the window and directly on the window frame. This method of installing blinds is very suitable for sliding windows because they don’t require any extra space for opening and closing actions.
However, it is not suitable for turn and tilt windows because there is a risk of the blinds getting damaged because they will get in the way when opening and closing your windows.
Outside the Recess:
In this method, blinds are mounted directly on the wall facing the room. This method is suitable for windows that use a hinge mechanism for their opening and closing actions, like tilt and turn windows. This method provides enough distance between the blinds and the windows to use both tilt and slide actions without damaging your blinds.
How can you Mount the Blinds for Tilt and Turn Windows?
There are three different styles available for the tilt and turn windows. Which are:
- Only inward Tilting Windows
- Only inward Turning Windows
- Windows with both Tilt and Turn Actions
All three methods provide different options for installing your blinds, which are explained below.
Options for Only Inward Tilting Windows:
Option 1:
You can choose a perfect-fit blind that can be mounted directly into the frame of the window. This will give you both privacy and completely hurdle-free opening and closing of your window.
Option 2:
You can install your blinds outside the recess. This method will provide sufficient distance between the blinds and the windows so that you can open and close your window without any risk of blinds getting damaged.
Option 3:
You can install a headrail just inside the window recess in such a way that the blinds almost hang equally with the wall. This method can also provide good space for windows to perform adequate rotation movements for opening and closing.
Options for Only Inward Turning Windows
Option 1:
You can install a perfect-fit blind that will give you complete freedom to turn your windows open or close.
Option 2:
Install your blinds outside the recess so that the window can rotate on the side hinge without any problem. Make sure that you install the blind high enough that when completely retracted, it reveals the window completely so that you can open your window completely.
Windows with both Tilt and Turn Actions
Option 1:
A perfect fit blind is always the best option for open and tilt windows because it provides total privacy as well as the freedom to open and close windows. They are mounted directly into the window frame, which means you don’t need to worry about damaging your blinds when rotating your window.
Option 2:
If you don’t want a perfect-fit blind, then we suggest that you install your blind outside the recess to provide the necessary operational space for the window. However, make sure you install the blinds high enough that they do not get in the way of the rotation of the window after they are retracted.