Sliding doors & wide windows
Vertical blinds
Fabric vanes that hang from a track, tilt to control light and draw aside to clear a doorway. Practical and simple on sliding doors and wide windows, where a blind that lifts from the bottom gets in the way.
- Best for
- Sliding and stacker doors, wide windows
- Light
- Tilt the vanes to angle the light, or close them
- Opens
- Draws to one side, or splits to both
- Fabrics
- Light-filtering or blockout, depending on the range
- Budget
- A practical, economical way to cover big glass
- Lead time
- Typically 3–12 weeks, depending on the product and supplier
We check the door before the blind.
Which side you walk through decides which way the vanes stack. We plan that at the measure.
Or call the showroom on 07 3369 1183
How vertical blinds work
A vertical blind is a row of fabric vanes hanging from a track at the top of the window or door. Turn the wand and the vanes rotate together, from fully open to closed; draw them and they stack neatly to one side or both, clearing the opening.
Because they draw sideways, they suit doors you walk through. There is no need to raise the whole blind every time you step outside.
Fabrics
Light-filtering fabrics soften the light and give daytime privacy; blockout fabrics darken the room when closed, depending on the range. We bring samples so you can see how much light each lets through at your door.
Other options for doors
If you like the way a vertical blind moves but want a softer or more contemporary look, panel glide blinds use large flat panels instead of narrow vanes, and Veri Shades combine the feel of a curtain with vanes that tilt. Sliding plantation shutters and vertical honeycomb blinds are the other options. We can show you all of them.
If you have an existing vertical blind that needs fixing, see our repairs page.
Free measure & quote
Samples at your place, every opening measured, an itemised price. No obligation.
Other blinds
Other ways to cover a door
Common questions
Are vertical blinds good for sliding doors?
Yes — they draw sideways, so the doorway is clear without raising the blind, and the vanes tilt for light and privacy.
Do vertical blinds come in blockout?
Blockout fabrics are available depending on the range. We bring samples to the measure.
Vertical blinds or panel glide?
Verticals have narrow vanes that tilt; panel glides have large flat panels that slide. Panel glides look more contemporary; verticals give finer light control.
Do you repair vertical blinds?
Yes. See our repairs and refitting page for how to send us details first.
Ready when you are
Doors covered, doorway clear.
We bring the samples, measure every opening and leave you with a clear, itemised price. No obligation.