Probably 3.5.
The pros - quick delivery and they really darken the room when shut correctly. They do the job, but...
The cons - instalation isn't straight forward. Whoever designed their manual has never put the blind up or seen someone steuggle to interpret it (honestly, which screw is which couldn't be less clear!).
I had read a review about it being a little small and it is exactly that. My two windows were 1600mm, then why did one come saying 1600 and the other 1599? I don't get it. Also, they weren't the size. The 2mm and 3mm difference for each meant that one kept falling so I had to hold it and put the side bars to keep it in place - it worked.
Another thing, the sticky bit that says you can un-stick: don't! It comes with the paint and never re-sticks. I guess that's why they give you the nails.
Fixing the side bars with the screw in that tiny rail was a massive pain. Too difficult. There should be another way!
Lastly, the rubber at the end doesn't feel solid. If it is under direct sunlight it will become brittle - I am dreading that. It is also under a lot of force as you need to really push it down to ensure it is working as a black out. The first day I realised it needed to go further to prevent light coming in.
What I learnt and did on the second blind:
1) I fixed the guides to the blind before and put it in place, then marked with pencil where the guides should go and stuck them there. Wokerd lovely! Pencil can be erased.
2) Have the side bars close by.
3) For the blind to work well, push slightly back to release the 'break' and slide up or down. When closing, push down well, the "toothed" bit should grab all of the lower part.
4) Consider adding 1mm when putting the width measurement, it would have helped me loads with both blinds.
There will be small areas of light coming through, maybe 1mmx1mm but it is a great result overall once they are in place.
For consideration, i still haven't really tested how they engage with the trickle vents in the windows. Moisture seems to accumulate more.
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