Bamboo blinds provide a natural-looking shade while blending harmoniously with their surroundings. Bamboo is a fast-renewing plant, making it an eco-friendly choice and a preferred material for conscious buyers. The semi-finished design offers the advantage that the predetermined sizes of these bamboo blinds fit standard doors and window openings, making it easy to find the right size. No treatment is required indoors; however, exterior bamboo blinds need surface protection. These blinds can be used on patios or balconies, allowing some natural light to filter through. The version matching the door or window size can also be installed as no drill roller blinds with the separately available ROLKA fittings.
The BC30 type is woven with cotton thread, creating a decorative bamboo fabric on both sides. Color: brown (carbonized) slats. Blind width size: 100 cm. Height: 100 / 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 240cm. 1G type mechanism with brake. Without surface treatment, these are recommended for indoor use only.
Installing standard-sized blinds with 1G mechanism is truly simple. To see what you need to use from the installation kit for standard size rattan blinds UK, watch our video—click this sentence. If you prefer a no drill roller blinds installation, you may choose the ROLKA no-drill fitting (sold separately).
The stain soaks into the structure of bamboo sticks, does not create a cracking coating, repels water, and reduces color fading. It is generally recommended to reapply the stained surface treatment every 2–3 years. A thin wood stain will also protect exterior bamboo blinds from frequent and intense moisture if treated every 3 years.
Wood oil penetrates deep into the bamboo fibers, helping maintain flexibility and reducing the risk of moisture and sun damage. However, this does NOT protect against intensive and direct water exposure. This type of protection is more effective against occasional humidity and fog in locations not directly exposed to water. To maintain protection, oiling is recommended every 2–3 years.
Surface treatment should only be performed on clean and completely dry exterior bamboo blinds, as moisture decreases absorption and drying efficiency. Lacquering is not recommended for exterior bamboo blinds as it forms a layer on which microcracks can appear in a short time.
Privacy blinds limit incoming light and reduce UV exposure, protecting outdoor surfaces and furniture from fading. They help create a shadier environment on the terrace or balcony, efficiently filtering angled sunlight. With the right surface treatment, these remain more resistant to rain and strong sunlight.
Maintenance is simple; for indoor use, only periodic dusting is needed. We provide a 5-year warranty on the bamboo blinds mechanism, and offer a video guide for changing the pull cord. The blind should only be rolled up when completely dry. A damp rolled-up blind will become moldy, even if it was surface-treated! IMPORTANT: Strong winds may damage the lowered blind, so always raise it in windy or stormy weather. This product may also be known as: patio door blinds ikea.
First, position the bamboo blinds in place. Position it, then mark the holes on the surface. Drill the holes. Insert drywall plugs into the holes and screw in the small hooks. Finally, hang your 1G-mechanism blinds onto the hooks.
It's very simple! Just place the bamboo blinds UK where you want them and mark the locations for the hooks. Screw the small hooks into the wood at the marked spots; pre-drill if needed. This solution also works with bamboo blinds 100cm wide and 160cm long.
| Length of the bamboo blind (cm) | 1G diameter (cm) | 1G height in upraised position (cm) | 2G diameter (cm) | 2G height in upraised position (cm) | 2R diameter (cm) | 2R height in upraised position (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 150 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 200 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 13,5 | 8 | 20,5 |
| 250 | 8,5 | 18 | 8,5 | 14 | 9 | 21 |
diameter of the bamboo blind reel (cm)
height in upraised position (mechanism included, in cm)
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Bamboo blinds are a shading solution made from natural materials that effectively reduce sunlight and heat from entering. These bamboo roller blinds come in standard sizes, equipped with 1G mechanism, and are made from BC30 material. For indoor use, this product can be used without surface treatment, while for exterior bamboo blinds it is recommended to apply oil or wood stain. Bamboo roller blinds are available in standard or custom sizes and are easy to install, making them an ideal privacy blind solution for balconies, patios, or pergolas.
