What Are Panel Glide Blinds?
Panel Glide Blinds are a popular window furnishing option that is best suited to large covering requirements while boasting low maintenance and a wide range of fabric options.
Why Should I Consider Panel Glide Blinds?
Our Key Panel Glide Takeaways
- Ideal for wider covering needs
- Large range of fabric options
- Simple and easy operation
Cons
- May take up more space than other options
- No motorised option
- Battens are not available on stiffer fabrics
What are the Key Features?
Panel Glides have a fairly simple construction that provides a neat and sophisticated look to your windows while also maintaining easy operation. As the name implies, the design of Panel Glides consists of a number of large sections of fabric (panels) that glide horizontally along the track from the open and closed positions. A flat bottom rail or sewn-in weight is added to the bottom of the panel which helps them stay in the correct position. Panel Glides are equipped with a simple wand control that provides easy operation and child safety.
The design also comes with some key features that distinguish them from other window blind options.
Panel Glides are a fantastic window furnishing option and feature many of the benefits shared across other blind types.
They offer a wide range of fabric options to seamlessly blend with your home decor style. Your window furnishing goals will indicate which fabrics will work best for your specific application. Will your blind be located in a position where durability and low maintenance are essential? Or are you looking to add an increased sense of luxury to your space with a soft and textured fabric? Answering these questions can help inform your decision around fabric selection.
Panel Glides can also be equipped with battens, which are creases in the fabric with narrow wood or aluminium pieces that run horizontally. Battens are also found in roman blinds and are a fantastic way to add more visual interest and contrast to your windows or simply provide another opportunity to incorporate different tones within your interior design.
If you want to create a more seamless look Panel Blinds can also be fitted with a range of different pelmets which will help conceal the top of the blinds.
Battens
If you want to create a more seamless look Panel Blinds can also be fitted with a range of different pelmets which will help conceal the top of the blinds.
Applications
Like Vertical Blinds or Curtains, the horizontal movement allows you to easily move them to the side and walk through which is perfect for high-traffic areas. This makes them a practical and attractive option for living spaces where being able to quickly operate your blinds is critical. The large panels also help to block out incoming light and they also have fewer light gaps which can be a common limitation with other blind options.
Limitations to Consider?
Additionally, unlike our Roller Blinds, we don't offer motorisation for our Panel Glides. So if you're looking for a blind that offers motorisation and better convenience Roller Blinds might be a better alternative.
Another consideration is that more rigid and thicker fabrics are not available if your Panel Blinds are being fitted with battens.
What Maintenance is Required?
Panel Glides are a great option thanks to the easy maintenance. Simply clean them using a soft damp cloth to remove any dust or grime annually. They can also be spot cleaned if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are a unique type of blind that are perfect for spanning larger openings such as folding or sliding doors. They are great for improving privacy and blocking out light depending on your fabric selection.
Are Panel Glides any good?
Panel Glides are a stylish and practical option for covering oversized windows or large doors. They offer easy operation and good light-blocking attributes.
How does a Panel Blind work?
The fabric panels are linked together in the track and a wand is used to pull the panels into the correct position. They always lay flat and do not rotate like vertical blinds.
How do Panel Blinds stack?
The fabric panels bunch up and stack behind one another. If there is room available they can be customised to stack completely clear of the opening.
The Bottom Line
Overall, the versatility of the Panel Glide makes them an attractive choice to add visual interest with battens and cover large applications such as folding doors.
