Blinds for Tilt & Turn Windows

The challenge

Tilt and turn windows tilt in at the top for ventilation and also swing open like a door. A blind fixed to the wall or window reveal (the sides of the window opening) would block the sash — the part of the window that opens — so the blind needs to be fixed to the window itself.

Perfect Fit® blinds

Perfect Fit® blinds sit in a slim frame that clips into the glazing bead of suitable uPVC windows, so there's usually no drilling and the blind moves with the sash however you open it. There are no loose cords, and the frame helps reduce light gaps at the sides.

• Perfect Fit® Venetian: tilting aluminium slats for precise privacy.
• Perfect Fit® pleated: slim fabric blinds, including blackout and honeycomb fabrics.
• Perfect Fit® roller: a simple fabric blind within a frame.

Other options

Where a framed system isn't suitable, some Venetian and pleated blinds can be fixed to the sash with brackets. We'll check the depth of the glazing bead (the strip that holds the glass in) and the handle position before recommending a system, so you don't need to work this out yourself.

Worth checking

When we visit, we'll look at:

• The window frame material and glazing bead depth.
• Handle position and clearance.
• How often the window is opened.

Common mistakes to avoid

Tilt and turn windows are very common in modern homes, and they're easy to get wrong if you treat them like an ordinary window.

• Fixing the blind to the wall above: a standard roller or Roman blind fitted above the window looks fine until you try to open the sash, which then hits the blind. You end up raising the blind every time you want fresh air.
• Fitting inside the recess without checking clearance: a blind fitted in the recess can stop the sash swinging open, or catch on the handle.
• Using a loose blind on the sash: a blind fixed to the sash but not held at the bottom can swing or flap when the window tilts. A framed system keeps the blind in place.
• Forgetting the handle: the handle sits on the sash, so the blind has to sit clear of it and still open and close smoothly.

Choosing between Perfect Fit® styles

All three Perfect Fit® options move with the window, so the choice mainly comes down to how you want to control light and privacy.

• Venetian: best if you want to angle the slats to let light in while keeping people from seeing in. The aluminium slats are easy to wipe, which makes them a popular choice for bathrooms and kitchens. See our wipe-clean blinds for more practical options.
• Pleated: a neat, soft fabric blind that's good for bedrooms. Honeycomb fabrics (a double layer of fabric with air pockets between, also called cellular) add a little insulation — see cellular blinds.
• Roller: a simple, clean look with a plain fabric. It's a good choice if you want the same style as roller blinds elsewhere in the room.

Room-by-room advice

• Bedrooms and nurseries: a Perfect Fit® pleated or roller blind in a blackout fabric gives a dark room, and because there are no loose cords it's a sensible choice where children sleep. Our blackout blinds guide explains how dark you can expect a room to be.
• Bathrooms: Venetian slats or a moisture-resistant fabric work well, and you can still tilt the window for ventilation with the blind down.
• Kitchens: choose something easy to wipe, especially near the hob or sink.
• Tilt and turn doors: the same principles apply to doors that open inwards. See French and patio door blinds for options.

Whether you're in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Darlington or elsewhere across Teesside, we'll come to your home to check your tilt and turn windows and show you samples in your own rooms.

Common questions

Can you put blinds on tilt and turn windows?

Yes. The key is to fix the blind to the sash, not the wall, so it moves with the window whether you tilt it or swing it open. Framed systems such as Perfect Fit® are the most common way to do this.

Do Perfect Fit® blinds need drilling?

On suitable uPVC windows they usually don't, because the frame clips into the glazing bead. Not every window is suitable, though, which is why we check the bead depth when we measure. Our measuring and fitting guide explains what we look at.

Can I still open the window fully with a blind fitted?

With a blind fitted to the sash, yes. You can tilt the window for air or swing it fully open, and the blind stays with it.

Are Perfect Fit® blinds blackout?

Pleated and roller versions are available in blackout fabrics, and the frame helps reduce light gaps at the sides. Like any blind, a little light can still find its way round the edges, but the result is much darker than a standard blind.

Get advice at home

Every window is measured individually. Request a free home appointment and we'll call you to arrange a convenient time, then bring samples to your home.