Zebra blinds (day-night) in Gatineau

The zebra blind, also called a day-night, alternated or Duo blind, solves the classic window dilemma in one move: keep the light without giving up privacy. We make our zebra (day-night) blinds in Gatineau to measure, with translucent and opaque fabric bands that overlap.

Slide the control and the light moves from open daylight to blackout, without raising the blind.

How an alternated blind works

The blind is made of two fabric layers, each in bands. One layer is translucent, the other semi-opaque or opaque. When you move the control, the bands shift:

• Opaque bands over the translucent ones: the blind is closed and privacy is at its highest.
• Bands lined up: light passes through the gaps.
• Positions in between: the whole range between the two.

Because the blind stays lowered, you keep a softened view and gentle brightness while passers-by see much less into the room.

Fabrics, patterns and colours

The alternated blind is made in fabric and comes in many patterns and colours. Three fabric families are offered: translucent, semi-sheer and room-darkening. Room-darkening fabric suits home theatres and bedrooms.

Is it true blackout?

Not strictly. Even with room-darkening fabric, the bands overlap well but light can leak around the edges. If you need it nearly pitch dark (night-shift sleep, a media room), we add a side channel or pair the blind with lined drapes.

Where day-night blinds work best

• Living and dining rooms: brightness by day, privacy in the evening.
• Bedrooms: room-darkening fabric for sleeping in.
• Home office: cut glare on your screen without sitting in the dark.
• Home theatre: precise control over the light.
• Street-facing windows: a good compromise between light and privacy.

Day-night, roller or Roman shade?

A roller shade is simple and clean, but it is either up or down. A Roman shade adds folds and warmth. The day-night blind gives continuous light adjustment with a single mechanism.

Cassette, controls and motorization

The blind sits in an aluminum cassette. Choose a bead chain or a motor; Somfy motorization, wired or radio, is available on request. See our guide to motorized blinds.

Sizes and lead time

A day-night blind is made to your window’s dimensions; for a very wide opening, an advisor checks what the fabric allows. Lead time is 2 to 4 weeks. Fabrication is guaranteed for life and the mechanism for 5 years.

Measuring well

A good fit matters, especially if you want to limit light at the edges. Our guide to measuring windows for blinds explains inside and outside mounts. On request, an advisor comes to measure each window to the 1/8 inch, included in the quote.

Made in Gatineau since 1984

We have been making our blinds in our Gatineau workshop since 1984, for Gatineau and the Outaouais.

Tips before you order

• Bring a photo of the room. Seeing the window, the furniture and the light helps us suggest a pattern and fabric.
• Compare patterns in daylight. Translucent bands look different at noon than in the evening, so check the samples near a window.
• Think about both sides of the day. If the room is bright in the morning and used at night, a day-night blind lets one product handle both.
• Consider the frame. Check the depth of your window frame, since it affects whether an inside mount works.
• Ask about layering. In a bedroom, some people combine the blind with lined drapes for the darkest result, as noted above.

Request your free quote

Request a free quote or contact us. Drop by the showroom at 865 boulevard Maloney Est to try the control and compare patterns.