Beautifully crafted custom blinds for the most value-conscious consumer.

- 100% basswood
- Furniture-grade stains or crisp paints
- 21 decorative tapes
- Split or grouped - custom cord placement
- Widths up to 72"
- Widths up to 120" for 2-on-1, or 3-on-1 headrail

Let's get technical

Factory deductions from ordered width:

Inside mount: 1/2"

Outside mount (From headrail only. Slats are ordered width): 3/8"

Minimum depth required for inside mount installation: 3/4"
Minimum depth required for fully recessed inside mount installation: 3 1/4"

Continuous valance maximum widths (Larger sizes spliced)

Paints: 108"
Stains: 96"

Number of ladders, (based on blind width)

Up to 36": 2
36 1/8" to 56": 3
56 1/8" to 78": 4
78 1/8" to 96": 5
96 1/8" to 120": 6

Minimum width for grouped controls: 21"

Minimum width for split controls: 12"

Child Safety

At Blinds First child safety is a top priority. While getting the right blinds should be a fun experience, making sure they are safe is an important and real concern. That's why all of our products are fitted with the highest quality components to adhere to industry safety measures.

- Individual tassels means no connected multiple strands
- Safety Stop Rings prevent ladder pull-through

Consider these tips

- Blinds under 12" wide will have a center tilt wand only, and no lift cord.
- Decorative cloth tapes not available for blinds less than 18" wide.
- Adding tapes adds to the blind's stacking height.
- Adding tapes adds to the blind's stacking height.
- Wood is a natural product with variations that lend to its beauty.Stain absorbs distinctly to different parts of the wood. And the grain variations show up on each slat. Remakes will not be issued for differences in wood graining or staining if orders are placed at different times. We can not guarantee a natural product like wood will be the same with every shipment.

*The following terms describe acceptable – and beautiful – wood characteristics found randomly throughout all wood blind products.
Flat Grain
Cutting the board tangent to the growth rings causes a flat grain. It appears as a cathedral or swirling grain pattern.

Tiger Striping
Tiger striping is a grain structure caused by irregular growth due to temperature changes and environmental factors. It shows up a cross grain pattern resembling the striping on a tiger’s coat.

Burl Figures
A burl figure is a grain pattern of swirls or small circles in the wood about the size of a dime. They are caused by irregular growth of the outer surface of the tree.

Knots
Knots are formed when a branch intersects into the vertical growth of the tree. They are typically dark due to the soft inner core of the growing cells.

Pin Knots
A pin knot is a small knot which is less than 1/4" in diameter.

Edge Knots
Edge knot is a knot that appears on the edge of the board.

Pin Hole
A pinhole is a hole in a small knot where the softer wood has fallen out during cutting.

Sugar Deposits
Sugar deposit is a dark brown streak with a softer texture caused by sap being trapped in the tree.

Mineral Deposits
Mineral deposit is a dark brown streak in the wood caused from fungus that once grew in the wood. Mineral deposits are typically solid and are the same density as the surrounding wood.

* The following are finish tolerances
Clear Finish
Very light mineral streaks and sugar deposits are permitted. One solid knot up to 1/32" in a three-foot section of slat is permitted.

Light Stains
Light mineral streaks and sugar deposits up to 1/4" width and 3" length are permitted. If there is more than one per slat, there must be a minimum of 12" between each one.

Dark Stains
Mineral streaks and sugar deposits up to 1/4" width and 6" length is permitted in a 12" section of slat. Two knots up to 1/8" in size are permitted in a three-foot section of slat.

Painted Colors (Whites and Off-Whites)
Very light mineral streaks and sugar deposits are permitted.

Cleaning and Care

In order to keep your window treatments looking new, follow the recommended methods for care and maintenance. Regular care will result in better appearance and performance from your Blinds First wood blinds. Please note that leaving your window open during rain may expose wood to water, which can cause warpage.