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Western Red Cedar Venetians
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For adding value to your home or office look no further than the long lasting and natural beauty of a timber blind,
crafted from the highest grade Western Red Cedar. This is the ultimate window application for
warmth and versatility.
Western Red Cedar is considered to be the
most stable and durable of all timbers used for making timber blinds.
Hand crafted Cedar blinds are custom made to your requirements and include true superior quality, backed by over
15 years experience in industry knowledge and expertise.
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Timber Features
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Having a reputation as one of the world’s largest cedars, this fine timber is renown in the industry for its stability,
durability and variation in grain and colour, making it the most suitable timbers for blind making.
Cedar’s natural preservative oils make it highly resistant to the effects of time and weather and extremely suitable for
Australian climate conditions.
Its unique cellular structure makes it a highly efficient insulator against heat, cold and noise. Western Red Cedar’s long
density gives the smallest shrinkage of any commercial softwood, thus providing outstanding resistance to warping and
twisting.
Imported to Australia in log form from large managed plantations in North America and British Columbia, the timber is
kiln dried, (using the vertical grain to resist warping) and micro sanded before going through the lengthy process of
becoming a blind.
Please note that OUR timber comes from plantation forests, we do not use tropical timbers in our
production of timber blinds. Trees are replanted after harvesting, ensuring a continuous supply of Cedar for many
years ahead.
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Components |
- Single action cord locks
- Easy gliding tilt mechanisms
- Colour co-ordinated and U.V. protected polyester ladders (double
knit) and cords
- Optional ladder tapes are also
available
- Pull cords and tilt mechanisms can be left or right handed. For blinds with long cords we suggest the pull cord and
rotating cord be on opposite ends to avoid tangling. The length of these is at a standard of 2/3 of blind drop unless
otherwise specified.
- Heavy duty head box to carry the
weight of the timber blind
- Timber Acorns to enhance the timber
blind effect
- Heavy duty base rail - blind does
not sag in the middle when pulled up
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Pelmets |
- All Cedar Venetians come with their own Cedar pelmets.
- Fitted to the front of the head box
or track to cover the mechanisms and brackets.
- Available in a flat or a moulded finish.
- Optional rear pelmets also
available.
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| Slat Widths |
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A choice of slat widths are available for
decor and functional requirements.
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46mm (4.2mm)
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60mm (4.2mm)
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wider slats offer:
- more contemporary look
- clearer
view
- greater
air flow
- flexible
light control and privacy
- clear
simple lines
- easy
to clean
- gives the wide blade shutter look at a lower
cost
The superior slat
thicknesses (4.2mm) means the risk of the slat warping or bowing is
minimised.
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| Finishes |
Not only is Western Red Cedar one of the most stable timbers available, it also offers beautiful grains, which can be
highlighted when the timber is oiled, lacquered or stained, retaining uniqueness that not only protects its surface but
enhances its beauty.
Dial a Blind offers an extensive range of finishes that will give warmth and serenity to any interior décor, modern or
contemporary.
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Scandinavian Oil |
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- A low sheen look and feel that is in its almost natural raw state.
- Timber is soaked in an oil bath, hand rubbed and left to dry over the duration of a week.
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Available colour tones:
- light to medium
- medium to dark
- Scandanavian Oil finish is not suitable for high humidity rooms or areas such as bathroom or kitchens.
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Although we endeavour to produce a product with a colour consistency as even as possible, please keep in mind that
cedar is a naturally variegated timber, and is renowned for its colour variation.
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| UV
Clear Lacquer |
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- Consists of a semi gloss non-scratch surface, which has proven to be easy to clean and
require very little maintenance.
- Contains a moisture resistant coating,
therefore highly recommended for bathrooms and kitchens
and any high humidity area.
- Contains a UV stabiliser to
protect against fading.
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Available colour tones:
- light
- light to medium
- medium to dark
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Although we endeavour to produce a product with a colour consistency as even as possible, please keep in mind that
cedar is a naturally variegated timber, and is renowned for its extreme colour variation.
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| Stained & Lacquered |
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- Ideal when a certain effect is desired in a room such as colour matching Mahogany furniture or Lime Wash floor
boards.
- Hand rubbed ensuring an even colour distribution
throughout the entire blind.
- Finished with UV clear lacquer to enhance and protect the stain from
scratches, dirt and fading over the years.
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Staining Western Red Cedar enhances the timbers wood grain due to the different base
colour.
- Ideal for high humidity areas due to its clear lacquer finish.
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| Painted |
- Ideal for a fresh look and when attention to detail is necessary.
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Both functional and practical,
a painted finish cedar blind has a durable polyurethane finish, which will not chip or crack over time.
- Available colour tones:
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| Maintenance & Care |
We at Dial a Blind believe that blinds should be treated like a piece of furniture rather than just another window
covering, and the required maintenance for Cedar blinds depends highly on the care and attention given as well as the
amount of sunlight exposure the blind receives.
Scandinavian Oil finishes may need re-oiling between 2 and 6 years. This will give the timber a rejuvenated look and smell,
and helps prevent discolouration. Water, household cleaners or other substances should NOT be used for this type of
finish.
Clear lacquer, stained clear lacquer and painted finishes in a normal environment require virtually no maintenance other
than dusting or a careful wipe with a damp cloth or mild household cleaner. This will keep your blind looking and feeling
new during its entire life cycle. Re-staining, lacquering or re-painting is NOT required for these types of finishes.
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