Vertical Blinds for Bifold Doors

Blinds can be beneficial for bifold doors, providing shade, privacy, and helping to keep rooms cool by blocking the sun​​.

Vertical Blinds are a great solution for bi-fold doors. They can be installed within the recess of the door and are capable of covering extra large widths. They are a great solution because they can provide variable levels of privacy and light control with a simple twist of the wand to rotate the louvres to any angle.

Another great solution for bi-fold doors, if your frame is compatible are perfect fit pleated blinds. They are installed directly to the frame of each panel of the door without the need for drilling or screwing and move with the door when the door is operated. Because they are fitted to the frame itself, they do not construct access to the door or disrupt the door's operation​.

Yes, vertical blinds can indeed be fitted within the recess of an aluminium bifold door, providing that there is sufficient room within the recess. You should consider that any door furniture such as handles will reduce the usable recess depth. Also, if your doors fold inwards, then it is likely that vertical blinds will not be suitable. Vertical blinds provide an excellent solution for covering the, often very wide spans, of a bi-fold door. They are versatile in that they can be drawn completely to one side, allowing complete access to the door. When drawn closed, the slats can easily be tilted to allow a view out, partial or full privacy and light control.

Assuming that you have sufficient recess space to fix vertical blinds within the recess, rather than drilling into the bi-fold door subframe itself, then vertical blinds will not cause damage to your bifold doors. You should avoid drilling into any element of the surrounding frame of your door.