{"id":73,"date":"2018-10-16T13:39:20","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T13:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/new-blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2023-04-21T15:18:30","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T15:18:30","slug":"what-to-expect-when-your-blind-arrives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-when-your-blind-arrives\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect When Your Blind Arrives From DotcomBlinds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">Open The Box To Find Out What&#8217;s Inside!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">The moment you\u2019ve been waiting for is here! Your blind arrives on your doorstep in a blaze of glory, carried atop a velvet cushion by the courier. Savour this moment: your first encounter with a\u00a0<strong><a title=\"shopping for blinds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blinds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DotcomBlinds blind<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Open the box(es) and gaze upon your goodies. If you bought a roller blind or venetian blind the whole blind will be in a single box; if you have a vertical blind, the louvres will be rolled up in a separate box.<\/p>\n<p>Lay out everything you find in the box. Blind, fittings and instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"DotcomBlinds' Fitting Kit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Fixings1.jpg\" alt=\"The fitting kit that comes with a DotcomBlinds blind typically comes with screws, universal wall plugs and fitting instructions\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" \/>Your instructions will guide you through the installation process, navigating you through the turbulent waters of DIY-dom like a lighthouse in a storm. Follow these instructions if you need them, just make sure you remember <strong><a title=\"measuring for blinds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how you measured your window<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 recess or exact.<\/p>\n<p>Recess means we have made the deductions to ensure it fits in your window, exact measurements means we made your blind to the exact measurements you provided. Remember this as it dictates where you can install your blind (exact fit blinds most likely won\u2019t fit within a recess).<\/p>\n<p>You will find the fittings in the box. These are integral to the installation of your blind, do keep them handy!<\/p>\n<p>With everything ready to go, all that\u2019s left is to fit your blind. We have plenty more articles on hand to guide you, such as:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/which-way-round-do-roller-blinds-go\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Read more\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Roller_social_BlogCover_11.png\" alt=\"Which Way Round Do Roller Blinds Go Blog Post Image\" width=\"200\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-blinds\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Read more\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CleanVenetian_social_BlogCover1.png\" alt=\"How to clean a venetian blind blog psot image\" width=\"200\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/how-to-programme-electric-blind\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Read more\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Prog_social_BlogCover1.png\" alt=\"How to programme electric blinds blog image\" width=\"200\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/how-to-fit-roller-blind-easy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Read more\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Fixings1.jpg\" alt=\"How To Fit Roller Blinds (For Dummies)\" width=\"200\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t got your blind yet&#8230; what are you waiting for? I know we&#8217;ve spoiled the surprise by telling you what will be in the box, but you can shop now and start enjoying the anticipation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open The Box To Find Out What&#8217;s Inside! The moment you\u2019ve been waiting for is here! 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