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Quick answers about blinds

Short answers about measuring, fitting, privacy, light control, costs and commercial requirements. If your window is unusual, a description is enough to begin.

The short version

What do you need to know?

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Do you measure and fit the blinds?

Yes. Gemini advises, measures, supplies and professionally fits made-to-measure blinds. You can enquire before choosing a product or taking final measurements; any visit is confirmed separately.

Read the measuring guide

What happens during a measuring appointment?

View the available colours, fabrics and patterns during your measuring appointment. Gemini also provides a no-obligation quotation before you decide.

What is included in the service?

Professional fitting. Old blinds removed and taken away.

What warranty do blinds have?

12 months’ warranty with all blinds. This confirmed wording is for blinds; ask about the terms for shutters, hospital privacy bed tracks and disposable curtains rather than assuming it extends to those products.

Can motorised blinds be controlled by remote?

Yes. Remote control for motorised blinds is available; confirm the motor and control arrangement for the selected blind and window.

What areas do you cover?

Gemini supplies made-to-measure blinds to domestic and commercial customers across South Wales. Area pages are enquiry starting points, not separate branches; confirm availability for your project.

See South Wales coverage

How long does an order take?

Timing depends on the product, materials, measurements, availability and fitting arrangements. Ask about your specific enquiry rather than relying on a standard timeframe.

Will a blackout blind make the room completely dark?

Blackout fabric reduces light through the material, but light can remain around sides, bottoms, handles or other gaps. The window, recess and installation position matter.

Read the blackout and privacy guide

Can blinds solve a conservatory that gets too hot?

A covering can change glare and daylight, but comfort also depends on the glazing, roof, orientation, ventilation and room use. Discuss those factors together; a blind is not a substitute for building work.

Read the conservatory heat guide

How should I compare daytime and night-time privacy?

Daytime privacy may retain some daylight; night-time privacy usually needs a closed or more opaque arrangement. Fabric, slat angle, gaps and neighbouring windows affect the result.

Start with the choosing guide

What should I check for a bay window or glazed door?

Note angles, recess depth, handles, hinges, thresholds, opening paths and where a blind could stack. Photographs and rough measurements help, but the window or door must be checked before specification.

Bay window guideBifold and door guide

Why can’t you give one standard blind price?

A quote depends on window size and number, product, material, lining, controls, access and fitting. Tell Gemini what the rooms need and ask for a window-specific specification and price.

Read the cost guide

Do you discuss commercial blind requirements?

Commercial options can be discussed for offices, education, care, retail and other workplaces. Raise glare, privacy, operating frequency, maintenance and site requirements so the specification can be confirmed.

Who does Gemini carry out work for?

Gemini carries out work for domestic customers and public-sector and commercial organisations, including local authorities, NHS environments, police, schools and universities. Work includes Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen Council.

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