Traditional Cord Control Options for Cellular Blinds
Cellular blinds, like many other window coverings, come in a variety of convenient control options. Conventional window shades offer cord controls for lifting and lowering. Cellular blinds come with similar options that both look and feel like traditional shades.
There are two basic categories for conventional cord control for cellular blinds:
- Traditional Cord Control
- Continuous Cord Loop
Traditional cord controls feature separate cords to lift and lower the cellular blinds. This type of control is familiar and similar to those found on conventional blinds and shades where the length of the cord changes as the shade is lifted or lowered. This cellular blinds option is easy to use and provides similar visual appeal to traditional window treatments.
Unfortunately, however, traditional cords come with some safety hazards. Although many manufacturer's of cellular blinds offer alternatives to cord controls, many people still opt for the traditional look of cords. You should remember, though, that long cords can be dangerous to curious children and some animals.
Continuous cord loops provide a safer option for control of your cellular blinds yet still maintain the look of traditional shades. These cord loops maintain a consistent cord length whether you lower or raise the blind. Since the cord feeds back in on itself, it retains a safe distance from the floor and away from pets and young children.
Continuous cord loops also provide better control over heavier cellular blinds that have been installed on large windows. The size and weight of these blinds can prove difficult to control with conventional cords. Continuous cord loops give you safety and stability while lowering and raising heavy cellular blinds.