So flimsyAnonymous reviewerAnnoying to assemble and flimsy when its up. I bought a replacement from another supplier for an extra £10 and I wish I'd done that in the first place!1
Cut to size, failed, poor design Anonymous reviewerI bought these blinds because they are advertised as cut-to-size, with instructions included for trimming them to fit your window. I followed the instructions carefully, measured twice, and cut exactly as directed.
Unfortunately, after cutting the blind according to the guide, it still doesn’t fit properly in the window frame. The design leaves very little margin for error, and the instructions don’t adequately explain the clearances needed for the mechanism.
As a result, you can end up with a blind that simply won’t fit despite following the official guidance. For a product that requires permanent modification, the design and instructions should be far clearer and more forgiving.
Disappointing experience overall.1
Instructions much harder than usual to followAnonymous reviewerI love Ikea products usually and tend to be quite good at following instructions to build furniture etc but this was an epic fail for me. I bought the necessary tools but cutting neatly was a real struggle. The main issue for me however was following the instructions which I got wrong. I have wasted £19, had a load of hassle and should have stuck with the temporary blinds from Dunelm - much easier and look better.1
Have a spare few hoursAnonymous reviewerThis blind made me cry. Its really easy if you have a PHD in Quantum Physics. Read the instructions, then read them again and then throw them out of your window. 2 hours of my life Im never getting back. I gave it 2 stars because I felt bad for the people who made it in the factory.2
Utterly useless do not waste your moneyAnonymous reviewerThis blind looks ideal on paper do not be fooled.
Problem 1 Trying to cut the metal poles a hack saw with two fresh blades barely scratched the first one unlike suggested by the assembly guide. These required a power recipricated saw with a metal cutting blade. Not sure where ikea aquired this metal but probably captain america's sheild or wollverines claws.
Problem 2: the adehesive to hold the brackets in place didn't stick, the manual told you to apply it to the window frame or glass it kept falling off.
Problem 3: if attching it to the frame of the window and you hope to have a chance of opening it after forget it due to the poles being the lenght of the frame you can't open the window.
This is utterly usless do not buy1
Have good toolsAnonymous reviewerCutting it not easy, you need good tools. Putting the ends in is hard. Pushing the poles through is awkward. Good luck.3
Not as easy as they sayAnonymous reviewerCutting it not easy, you need good tools. Putting the ends in is hard. Pushing the poles through is awkward. Good luck.3
Do the job ok though a few nigglesAnonymous reviewerLifting blinds are hard to find and expensive. Once fitted these work ok though it's hard getting an even spread of fold lines in view from outside and the lift clamps are stiff. Instructions are poor. CUTTING - almost essential is a vice or Workmate to hold tight the supplied cutting guide. A new disposable knife with a thin blade cut the folded material neatly if finger pressure is applied near the cutting line . Similarly a junior hacksaw with a new blade easily cut the rods if they're clamped tight in the guide.4
Great concept poorly executedAnonymous reviewerThese seem like great blinds, but cutting them to size is nigh on impossible if you're looking for any kind of accuracy, which is needed when fitting them onto glass. Pictorial instructions are always a challenge (please IKEA, a couple of text sentences to clarify each step would really help), but in this case the most important step (measuring for the cut) is in a tiny image which, even when magnified, doesn't show sufficient detail. I wasted one blind by cutting it according to that image as best I could work it out and it's nearly 3cm too narrow. The rods are steel so a junior hacksaw won't cut them unless you're Dwayne Johnson. The plastic guide is helpful until the saw cuts through it, so all in all, much as these blinds seem to offer a great solution for my needs, I'm not going to risk another cutting error and will be returning the rest. Packaging: the part number is tiny and you may not be aware that there are two types, blackout and daylight, so look closely before buying.2
Cut to size failedAnonymous reviewerMy window is 80cm wide so I had to cut the blind, which doesn't seem to be a problem according to the product description.
But the instructions were very unclear for the cutting of the actual blind, so now im stuck with an frame but the blind is to short and the whole thing doesn't work at all. Very disappointed in Ikea!!1
BlindsAnonymous reviewerSimple to install and look good once up! Easy way to cut and look neat.5
Great blind.Anonymous reviewerThe blackout blind type was the best we have seen. It’s quite rigid and easy to fit. Don’t believe the online reviews if you have a decent hacksaw and a sharp Stanley knife you can fit it!5
Really bad design & developmentAnonymous reviewerRubbish would be a complimentary way to describe this product. It’s flimsy, poorly made, badly conceived and constructed design. It’s tricky/fiddly to install if you are reducing the size to fit your window. Please note; reducing the width will compromise were the metal rods need to be aligned - if you’re measurements are out by 1mm the blind will not work properly. I’ve replaced mine after 5 weeks. A waste of time, money and resources.
I will post this review on google, Facebook and instagram 1
Pleated roof blindAnonymous reviewerExcellent quality and looks great ! 5
pleated blind replacementAnonymous reviewerthis product is perfect for roof window, may I know if I could order additional pleated blind for replacement which I would like to try block-out one5
Misleading Anonymous reviewerI specifically ordered these blinds because of no drilling or difficulty in fitting. Turned out there are tools required that I do not have. Special screws required. Very complicated instructions so I contacted customer service to see if I could get them fitted by professional. Polite enough on the phone but could offer no help whatsoever because I don’t have an IKEA in area. I’m going to get fitted for me , expensive. Misleading advertising IKEA.3
Hornvallmo pleated blindAnonymous reviewerBought online after viewing IKEA website.
I should have visited the store , but the distance from home was a distraction. Decided to trust my faith in IKEA.
Supplied on time , packaged well, the blind was being used to offer a degree of privacy on a new stable door , the top half in clear glass .
The blind was fitted by me to the door, using the self adhesive fittings ,so very pleased no screws to mark the new door.
Patience is essential ,measuring in millimetres is key. The blind is able to be raised or lowered ,
Very pleased with the overall look5
Not good for Loft windows Anonymous reviewerThe stickers after a week just fall off not good enough will return for a refund. 1
Fab blinds - easy to install and a huge saving compared to local firmsAnonymous reviewerWe had a quote for made-to-measure blinds for our bay window and French doors. We were shocked at the cost (over £3k) so thought we'd have a look in IKEA and see if there was anything suitable. Found these blinds which were a bargain and new at the time - under £300 for all the ones we needed ( we decided one per window in the bay, despite some needing a lot of cutting down). They're easy to cut (just need a sharp stanley knife and a small hacksaw to cut the poles), straightforward to install (we did it that afternoon) and look great when in! Well done IKEA! We love them so much we plan to get them for the rest of the windows that need blinds in our house as we do the rooms up!5
Excellent Anonymous reviewerDies exactly what I needed it to do.5
