Re: Upside down roller blind.

Sep 19, 2026 Last reply: 15 hours ago 2 Replies


So I thought a roller blind unit at the bottom with some sort of


>brackets or magnets to hold the blind when deployed. We'd use a normal
>hook type window pole, don't really want cords.

If it's normally going to be deployed, a simpler solution would be to mount it the normal orientation, but half way up the window. If it's normally going to be open you might find that intrusive.


-- Richard


Ah. Yes stairwells have tall bits...

Ok...

I am sure if you cant find the right bits, it will. Other options would include Venetian blinds - Assume the issue is to not frighten the horses when you stagger down butt naked for your 3.a.m cornflakes....

A normal roller blind with an extended pole at the free end and a couple of U shaped curtain pole supports would be simple enough

My biggest worry is the spring retraction. But that should be OK with

1.2m or so

Talk it over with a blind making company.

Window film?

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Wooden strip to form a bar.

I've used some in the above-door lights - fake stained glass. Sounds a bit naff, well, it is, but look a lot nicer than what was there to my eye.

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