Vertical Blinds

Ideal for Sliding Doors

Vertical blinds are the traditional choice for sliding patio doors and other large windows. With a wide variety of styles and materials including fabric, cellular, aluminum, faux wood and solar screen, vertical blinds can suit almost any decor requiring a functional yet elegant window treatment solution. Whether you are looking for energy efficiency, light control or simply to preserve a beautiful view, vertical blinds are the versatile solution for your home’s large windows.

American Blinds and Shutter Connection of Myrtle Beach offers a great selection of discount vertical blinds from Bali, Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Kirsch, Graber & Comfortex as well as our other quality brands. If you are interested in alternatives to vertical blinds, consider panel track blinds, vertical sheer shades or vertical cellular shades.  Check out Vertical Blind Alternatives section for more ideas.

vertical blind features:

• Available in fabric, vinyl, cellular, faux wood and aluminum styles in colors to suit any decor

• There are many special features that are available for vertical blinds including:  

  • One Way, or Split Draw
  • Free hanging, PVC or PVC backed fabric
  • Cord or wand opening option
  • Radius for bay windows
  • Angled for irregular windows
  • Motorized controls
  • Center draw
  • Striping
  • Reverse one-way draw (stack left, controls right)

  Other considerations when choosing vertical blinds include slat stack and opening options as described in the following paragraphs.

  Slat Stack

  When you open vertical blinds, there will be a stacking of the slats. It is important to be aware of this fact. On a window that is 108" wide, the stack will be approximately 23" thick or more based on material you choose. If you don't allow for a wider headrail, a part of the window will be covered. There are two reasons not to compensate for slat stacking. If you don't care about the stack, or if overall space on either side of the window is limited. If appropriate, compensate for slat stack by specifying a wider headrail when sizing the blind. 

  Opening Options

  You have the choice to either one way draw, or split draw so the slats open to opposite sides. There are a number of reasons for opting for one over the other.

   
• Consider S-curved vanes for maximum light control
• Optional upgrades include decorative valances and single control wands