This is a 8 gauge aluminum slat for extra durability also available in 6 gauge a more ecomonical aluminum slat.
6 gauge vs 8 gauge mini blinds.
6 8 and 9.
8 gauge mini blinds have thicker material allowing more durable material that is less likely to bend or dent.
6 gauge is 006 thickness.
The metallic finishes are only available in a 6 gauge aluminum blind.
With its clean look mini blinds are perfect to go in any room of your home.
It is recommended to choose the highest grade possible for maximum durability.
What does this mean for you.
A higher gauge blind is thicker and stronger than a lower gauge blind.
I would suggest our thicker 8 gauge aluminum blindswhich are spring tempered aluminum blinds that are offered in several colors.
9 gauge is 009 thickness.
A classic choice with the largest variety of colors to choose from than any other window treatment.
6 8 and 9.
There are three levels of metal slat thickness or gauges.
All riviera blinds feature child safe paint and have dust guard to cut dust accumulation in half.
If you want the most durable longest lasting mini blinds that are unlikely to get dented or bent choose the larger gauge.
Riviera aluminum blinds include color coordinated all metal components for durability a heavy gauge steel bottom rail to maximize closure.
The difference between the two is the thickness of the slats.
Graber offers both 1 and 2 aluminum mini blinds as well 2 vinyl mini blinds.
Not only are these easy to operate but they are also scratch and dust resistant as well as fire retardant making them sturdy enough for any room in your home or business no matter.
8 gauge is 008 thickness.
The bali 1 lightblocker mini blind gives you the utmost in light control and heavy duty durability.
The aluminum slats are available in a 6 gauge thickness as well as 8 gauge which is thicker than slats on similar products while also more numerous.
For aluminum mini blinds there are three gauge sizes.
Like vinyl mini blinds they are durable and can withstand the pressures and strains of busy household.
6 gauge aluminum slats with a heavy duty 1 x 1 steel headrail.
There is also a variety of specialty options that you can choose from including cordless.
Levolor s classic mini blinds feature a 2 slat framed valance and box brackets for easy installation.
Sleek lightblocking headrail requires not valance.
As always we offer free samples with each of our aluminum mini blinds so you can see the color and quality of the blind slats.
Making it more resistant to denting and bending.
Thicker 8 gauge blinds may be more expensive than thinner 6 gauge blinds because more material goes into making them.