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Blackout Roller Blinds - Edge and Karma
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Black Linen Textured Roller Blinds - Thermal & New Zealand Made
Looking for a touch of sophisticated simplicity for your New Zealand windows?
Our black textured roller blinds offer a beautiful flat, linen look with a hint of natural texture, adding warmth and character to any room. These blinds are perfect for creating a clean, modern aesthetic while providing excellent light control. Thermally backed in the same rich black colour, they also help to insulate your home, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer.
Measuring Guide
- How do I measure for blinds?
It’s something that we get asked how to do all the time, so you will be happy to know our easy-to-follow guide has all your bases covered. Here’s everything you need to know for our New Zealand windows.
- Reach for your metal tape measure - its the very best tool for the job.
- You only need to know the width and the drop (length) - its that easy.
- You will need to select between the three options for fitting...
1) Measuring for Inside Fitting Blinds
- Step 1: Measure the width of the inside of the frame; across the top, bottom and middle. Write down the smallest of the three measurements.
- Step 2: Measure the drop (length) of the inside of the frame across the left, middle and right. Write down the smallest of the three.
- Step 3: Check that you have enough clear space inside the window to mount the blind. you will need 60 mm for a single roller blind and 100 mm for a double roller blind.
- Step 4: When ordering your blind, select the “inside (Frame)” option.
- Step 5: When ordering your blind, select “front roll” option. This means that the fabric will roll off the front of the roll to avoid any latches, or other hardware inside the frame.
Important Tip for Inside Fitting Roller Blinds
Take into account that you are measuring for the placement of the brackets, not the width of the fabric. On a roller blind, the fabric will be approximately 32 mm narrower than the width you order (to allow for the operating mechanism and brackets).On a venetian blind we will only deduct 6mm each side to allow for fitting and the brackets.
Remember to take no deductions off the width and height measurements, but to record the exact size in the width and height boxes on our website.
2) Measuring for Outside Fitting Blinds:
- Step 1: Measure the outside of your window recess from one side to the other. You should be starting and finishing where you want the outside edges of the brackets to be.
- Top Tip: For best results allow your blind to overlap the edges of the recess by at least 50 mm on each side. - ensuring that you have enough space to accommodate the suggested overlap.
- Step 2: Measure your recess from top to bottom, starting from where you want the brackets to be and ending where you want the bottom of the blind to be.
- Step 3: When ordering your blinds, select the “outside” fit option.
- Step 4: When ordering your blinds, select back roll. This means that the fabric will roll off the back of the roll to ensure the fabric stays close to the architrave for maximum privacy and light control.
Important Tip for Outside Fitting Roller Blinds
Take into account that you are measuring for the placement of the brackets, not the width of the fabric. On a roller blind, the fabric will be approximately 32 mm narrower than the width you order (to allow for the operating mechanism and brackets).On a venetian blind we will only deduct 6mm each side to allow for fitting and the brackets.
Remember to take no deductions off the width and height measurements, but to record the exact size in the width and height boxes on our website.
3) Measuring for Blinds to be Mounted on an Architrave
- Step 1: Measure across from outside edge of architrave to outside edge of architrave. Again, you should be starting and finishing where you want the outside edge of the brackets to be this will be your width measurement
- Step 2: Measure from the top to the bottom of your archtrave, this will be where your blind brackets sits at the top and where the bottom of your blind finishes - this will be your height measurement.
- Step 3: When ordering your blinds select the “Architrave” fit option.
- Step 4: When ordering your blinds select the “back” roll option. This means the fabric will roll off the back of the roll to ensure the fabric stays close to the architrave for maximum privacy, light control and better insulation.
Important Tip for Architrave Fitting Roller Blinds
Take into account that you are measuring for the placement of the brackets, not the width of the fabric. On a roller blind, the fabric will be approximately 32 mm narrower than the width you order (to allow for the operating mechanism and brackets).On a venetian blind we will only deduct 6mm each side to allow for fitting and the brackets.
Remember to take no deductions off the width and height measurements, but to record the exact size in the width and height boxes on our website.
The old adage 'Measure Twice, Cut Once' holds true even today. To help you correctly measure and specify the design of your Blinds, Curtain rods, Venetian Blinds and Ready Made Curtains, we have prepared the following guide. Please see below for some of the more commonly asked questions, if you need more information please call or email us. Click on each title to read more - Which way should my blinds roll?
There are two ways your roller blinds may roll - either front roll or back roll.
Front Roll
This is where the fabric rolls off the front of the blind. This is the usual way a blind will roll when it is fitted inside the frame. We recommend this way for nearly all applications - especially if your window has aluminium window joinery.
Back Roll
This is where the blind rolls off the back of the blind. This is the usual way a blind will roll when it is exact or fitted on the outside of the frame. - My window is wider than the maximum width?
This is quite a common problem. Your window will require two blinds. Please contact us or phone us on 0800 763 748 so we can discuss the best options with you.
- Can we link roller blinds in the same window?
Yes, it is possible to link blinds in the same window. Please see specific questions below and refer to our linked blind page.
FAQs
- How long will my order take to be delivered?
We usually take between seven to twelve working days to process orders for sunscreen blinds, blackout roller blinds, venetian blinds, curtain rods and tracks and ready made curtains. If there is a delay ,you will be notified at time of placing your order. If you require your order by a certain date, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your deadline.
On our Easy-Fit curtain track range , we have same day dispatch on your order. As long as we receive your order by 1pm it will be dispathed that day . Delivery is usually the next day for most North Island customers and three days for most of the South Island. Our three day dispatch blinds will be sent within three working days. - Can I order over the phone?
Rods and Blinds are always happy to help you place your order over the phone, especially if you need some expert advice about the products before you buy. Just call us on 0800 763 748 and speak to one of our trained advisors
- What are my payment options?
We accept all major credit cards, account to account, and direct credit.
- What is three day dispatch?
Three day dispatch means that this particular item will be dispatched within three full working days of receiving your payment. Orders that consist of both three day dispatch and standard delivery products will all be processed at the standard delivery times.
Reviews
Edge and Karma
At different times over several years we have purchased your blinds for our house 100% happy
Posted on 19th September 2025 by John from Dunedin
Edge and Karma
Absolutely fabulous customer service and amazing service
Possibly look at another courier company would be the only thing to enhance your amazing service
Edge and Karma
Really pleased with our blinds great quality thank you
Posted on 20th May 2025 by Gillian from Alexandra
Edge and Karma
Another great job - thank you!
Posted on 30th April 2025 by Desley from Dargaville
Edge and Karma
Thank you very much for shipping these blinds early as requestd. They arrived yesterday (Thursday 27th) and I put them up that afternoon. My customer is very pleased to have the room finished before her daughter arrived from Melbourne.
Posted on 28th March 2025 by John from MangonuiEdge and Karma
Great service. Arrived earlier than expected. Great product. Have been recommending to everyone!
Posted on 26th February 2025 by Shannon from OamaruEdge and Karma
Communication could improve. After having ordered and paid I didn’t receive any info if payment had arrived and what the progress on the order is. After I emailed again about 2 weeks later the order got suddenly dispatched the next working day. I’m happy with the product though and the parcel arrived in good order.
Posted on 15th September 2023 by Arvid from Blenheim
Edge and Karma
Excellent range to choose from, got the exact blind fabrics I was quoted for elsewhere for less than half the cost, We got dual roller blinds and they look great, We will definitely be purchasing any future blinds or curtains from rods and blinds. Super happy with our purchase
Posted on 3rd December 2022 by Kiri from Levin
Edge and Karma
Awesome service. Quality products. Staff were very helpful providing advice and sending through a decent size of each sample of fabric (roller blinds). This is the second time I used 'Rods & Blinds' and there service was as good the second time round. I now know where to send people and I definitely know where I will be going again in the future - no question about it.
Posted on 14th September 2022 by Hinemoa from Gisborne
Edge and Karma
Once again great service from Rod & Blinds, and the blinds are well made and everything fits perfectly. Thank you, I will be back 😀
Posted on 13th September 2022 by Alison from AshburtonEdge and Karma
Very professional from order to delivery, with first class customer service
Posted on 17th August 2022 by Barry from Nelson
Edge and Karma
Brilliant website, easy ordering and order completed and delivered perfectly packaged and labelled before estimated time. Very happy and would use again and highly recommend.
Posted on 16th August 2022 by Maree from TaupoEdge and Karma
Excellent customer service. Were very helpful prior to order and frequent communication and updates throughout process. it may be a little while before I'm ready to hang my blinds but they look well made and just as I had hoped. Thank you.
Posted on 30th June 2022 by Deborah from AucklandEdge and Karma
Outstanding value for money each and every time!
Posted on 4th June 2022 by Nichola from HamiltonEdge and Karma
Highly recommend, we have just received our blinds and we are over the moon, they are fantastic! Very well made, excellent quality, very reasonably priced and super fast turn around. Thanks so much
Posted on 20th May 2022 by Fiona from WhangaparaoaEdge and Karma
Easy as, excellent product. Exactly as described.
Posted on 17th August 2021 by Scott from Palmerston NorthEdge and Karma
Excellent service and Sean is especially helpful.
I have ordered 23 blinds now from Rods & Blinds and they are the best you can get. Excellent quality and a really good price. I am very happy with my blinds and have recommended Rods & Blinds to many of my friends and family.
Edge and Karma
Great web site, easy to use, lovely staff.
Was great info on stages of my blinds, you could watch progress.
Have put other people onto you.
thankyou again. Very happy customer.
Edge and Karma
Great product and price. Why would I buy elsewhere
Posted on 2nd November 2019 by Jacqueline from AucklandEdge and Karma
I came back for more because the quality of product and quality of service was amazing.
Thanks for making our house feel like a home.
Edge and Karma
great products. It's the 3rd time we have used Rods and Blinds and we are always very happy with the product and the blinds.
Posted on 12th September 2019 by Rowena from RenwickEdge and Karma
Good communication, kept us updated continuously.
Posted on 30th August 2019 by Shelley from WhanganuiEdge and Karma
Wonderful service and a great product, thank you
Posted on 29th August 2019 by carole from KerikeriEdge and Karma
So easy to order , good value and easy to install
Posted on 3rd June 2019 by Justine from Greytown
