Velux window blinds, real ones or compatible?

[Mr Chibs]

I've been ordered to get some blinds for the Velux windows... have seen non genuine and velux ones when I had a quick look... anyone got any comments about either please?

TIA

Chibs

 

[catlad]

What type of room are they for? if you go on the Velux .co.uk website you can use their configurator if you have the code off your data plate. ( found when you open the sash ) You will be surprised how many styles they have to choose from. The copies that I have seen are only basic and are not the same quality.

 

[Londoner2]

I bought some velux copies back in 2016 for the GL04 window, still working ok, cost was about £35 each.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I've just fitted a combined pleated blind/blackout blind to one of our Veluxes. Excellent fit and good quality item, if rather expensive (£130) - I was pleasantly surprised - so I ordered the same type of blind for the other window (partly because they were offering 20% off - they were having some sort of sale the week before last

 

[gonch69]

Couple of copy's does the job of blocking the sun then open in winter when ya need the light

 

[Mr Chibs]

Thanks for this, they look better than I expected.

Also, looks like a DIY Kitchens kitchen, unless I'm mistaken?

 

[gonch69]

You're not mistaken

 

[justigator]

The two 2014-vintage Velux windows in the house I bought in 2019 have pleated blinds. Pretty sure the blinds are Velux originals. They are OK but one has always been tricky to raise and lower - needs careful pressure exactly in the middle - and the other is fine. Windows are identical in size. Perhaps: go for any good blinds but fit with great care?