{"product_id":"classic-2-cordless-aluminum-mini-blinds","title":"Classic 2\" Cordless Aluminum Mini Blinds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 2\" 8-Gauge Aluminum Blinds are built for windows that get used hard. Thicker 8-gauge slats resist bending, a heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003esteel headrail\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the usual aluminum one, and broad 2\" slats give you a clearer view when open and tighter closure when shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the specification you choose when a blind has to survive daily operation for years: offices, conference rooms, clinics, schools, rentals, and busy rooms at home. Same clean aluminum look, considerably more structure behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Heavier on Purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-Gauge Aluminum Slats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, long-lasting slats for superior performance, noticeably more rigid than standard 6-gauge and far more resistant to creasing and bending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" x 1 1\/2\" Steel Headrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty construction for enhanced durability, engineered to carry wider, heavier blinds without flexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Blinds, One Headrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for wide windows, offering a seamless and coordinated finish across an entire opening instead of a row of separate blinds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWand Tilt, Cordless Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth operation with a modern, child-safe design and no lift cords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Static Dust-Repellent Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimizes dust buildup to keep blinds looking cleaner longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Toxic \u0026amp; Lead-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for homes with children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire Retardant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added protection for peace of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEleven Coordinated Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whites and off-whites from Snow Cap to Yellow White, plus Dove Grey, Char Brown, Black Satin, and Brushed Aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Headrail Across a Wide Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the feature that matters most on a big opening. Rather than hanging three separate blinds side by side, with three headrails, three sets of brackets, and gaps that never quite line up, we build multiple blinds beneath a single continuous steel headrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result reads as one deliberate treatment across the whole window wall, while each section still tilts and lifts independently, so you can shade the sunny end and leave the rest open. It is the difference between a window that looks specified and one that looks patched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2\" Slats Behave Differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wider slat changes the experience in two ways. Open, there is more clear space between slats, so you get a noticeably better view out and more daylight for the same window. Closed, fewer, broader slats overlap more decisively, giving you tighter light control and better privacy than a 1\" blind of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFewer slats also means fewer ladder strings crossing the window, which reads cleaner from across a room, and less to dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Commercial Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum blinds remain the default in offices, clinics, schools, and rental properties because the economics are hard to argue with: low cost per window, a damp-cloth clean, replaceable individual slats, and a uniform look across an entire floor. The 8-gauge specification is the one to choose when those blinds will be operated daily by many different people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutfitting a building or ordering in volume? Visit our commercial blinds page for project pricing and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE: modern office with multiple aluminum blinds across a window wall --\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"display: block; float: none; width: 100%; max-width: 640px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/3376\/7336\/files\/white-aluminum-mini-blinds-open-plan-office.webp?v=1785847995\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"2 inch aluminum horizontal blinds across a wall of office windows above a desk with monitor and keyboard\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #666; font-style: italic;\"\u003eBuilt for the windows that get adjusted every single day.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2\" 8-Gauge or 1\" 6-Gauge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\" 8-Gauge \u003cem\u003e(this blind)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\" 6-Gauge Classic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlat Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8-gauge, heavier and more rigid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6-gauge, lightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeadrail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\" x 1 1\/2\" steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 1\/2\" curved aluminum, no valance needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWide Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMultiple blinds on one headrail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndividual blinds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeavy use, wide openings, commercial fit-outs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExact color matching and shallow window frames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a specific color match or a slimmer profile? Our 1\" Classic 6-Gauge Aluminum Mini Blinds come in 29 colors, including fifteen whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut to your exact measurements, including wide openings using multiple blinds on a single headrail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside mount (1 7\/8\" minimum depth, 2 1\/4\" for a flush fit) or outside mount to cover the full opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValance Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e A color-coordinated single slat valance, a 3\" white aluminum fascia, or a cassette valance with fabric insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width +\/- 1\/8\"; height + 1\" or - 0\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited lifetime warranty on components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize ranges can vary by color and configuration, and are confirmed in the configurator above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Direct Since 1993\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 30 years building custom blinds and shipping them straight from the factory, so the money goes into the product rather than a showroom. Every order includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships freight-free anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Turnaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-made and shipped within approximately 7 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecify once, and forget about it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order free samples, then configure your custom size above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mariak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54952513438033,"sku":"rcd1789451498981","price":51.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/7065\/7873\/files\/classic-2-cordless-aluminum-mini-blinds_1.webp?v=1789451505","url":"https:\/\/www.petalandpath.shop\/products\/classic-2-cordless-aluminum-mini-blinds","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}