The difference between the two is the thickness of the slats.
6 gauge vs 8 gauge mini blinds.
A classic choice with the largest variety of colors to choose from than any other window treatment.
If you want the most durable longest lasting mini blinds that are unlikely to get dented or bent choose the larger gauge.
Making it more resistant to denting and bending.
With its clean look mini blinds are perfect to go in any room of your home.
Thicker 8 gauge blinds may be more expensive than thinner 6 gauge blinds because more material goes into making them.
6 gauge slats are a better choice for less frequently used rooms while 8 and 9 gauge slats are preferable for rooms with higher traffic.
6 8 and 9.
The aluminum slats are available in a 6 gauge thickness as well as 8 gauge which is thicker than slats on similar products while also more numerous.
Sleek lightblocking headrail requires not valance.
Bali s aluminum blind finish actually repels and resists scratching and staining with a technology advanced finish that reduces static electricity and creates a smoother harder less porous surface where dust literally slides of the.
Not only are these easy to operate but they are also scratch and dust resistant as well as fire retardant making them sturdy enough for any room in your home or business no matter.
Graber offers both 1 and 2 aluminum mini blinds as well 2 vinyl mini blinds.
Levolor s classic mini blinds feature a 2 slat framed valance and box brackets for easy installation.
What does this mean for you.
9 gauge is 009 thickness.
For aluminum mini blinds there are three gauge sizes.
I would suggest our thicker 8 gauge aluminum blindswhich are spring tempered aluminum blinds that are offered in several colors.
This is a 8 gauge aluminum slat for extra durability also available in 6 gauge a more ecomonical aluminum slat.
8 gauge is 008 thickness.
There is also a variety of specialty options that you can choose from including cordless.
All riviera blinds feature child safe paint and have dust guard to cut dust accumulation in half.
As always we offer free samples with each of our aluminum mini blinds so you can see the color and quality of the blind slats.
There are three levels of metal slat thickness or gauges.
Like vinyl mini blinds they are durable and can withstand the pressures and strains of busy household.
You can choose between 6 gauge and 8 gauge.
6 gauge aluminum slats with a heavy duty 1 x 1 steel headrail.
A higher gauge blind is thicker and stronger than a lower gauge blind.
The bali 1 lightblocker mini blind gives you the utmost in light control and heavy duty durability.
6 8 and 9.
The metallic finishes are only available in a 6 gauge aluminum blind.
8 gauge mini blinds have thicker material allowing more durable material that is less likely to bend or dent.