Minimal Light Leakage With Face?Fit Blinds

Minimal Light Leakage With Face?Fit Blinds

Design features that stand out  selecting window treatments for your home you’ll come across the choice of whether to fit them inside (recess mount) or outside (face fit). Each option has different benefits and impacts how your blinds look, how well they block out light and even how much space they take up. This article will explore the differences between each option and help you decide which is best for your home and lifestyle.

Often known as ‘face fixing’ or ‘frame mount’, face fit blinds are mounted on the wall and architrave around the window, rather than within the windows recess. This mounting style allows for a blind that sits flush with the edge of the architrave, covering any gap and eliminating light leakage through side gaps.

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This mounting style also allows for more precise measurements and installation, making it easier to avoid hitting obstructions deep within the window recess such as a door handle or awkward window sill. It’s an ideal solution for older homes where the window frames may be damaged or unattractive, enabling a more streamlined and finished look to your window furnishings.

However, if you’re looking for superior light blocking abilities and better privacy, this type of mounting isn’t the best option for you. This is because a face fixed blind can allow light to escape through the narrow side gaps and between the vanes or slats, which impact their room darkening capabilities. It can also limit the usability of the window sill and collect more dust than other options.