{"id":2210,"date":"2021-09-14T16:04:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T15:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2210"},"modified":"2022-05-11T19:21:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T18:21:12","slug":"how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do vertical blinds last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Grey<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vertical blinds have been around for a long time, and so have many individual sets of them; if you\u2019ve seen a rather dated, tired-looking set in an office (which might have put you off them entirely) there\u2019s a good chance said blinds have been in situ for a couple of decades and cannot be held personally responsible for the impact of aging and changing fashions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, vertical blinds<\/a> are starting to become more popular in homes as well as workplaces, as they\u2019re comparatively inexpensive, come in a wide range of colours and finishes, and are a good pick for very large windows or sliding doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how long do vertical blinds last? Well, while they\u2019re probably the type of blinds you\u2019re most likely to see hanging around and working properly a solid decade or more after their initial purchase date, a number of different factors go towards contributing to how long any given set of vertical blinds might live for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will tell you the potential life expectancy of vertical blinds based on the usual variables they\u2019ll need to deal with in their lifetimes. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality is important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The quality of both the materials and workmanship of your vertical blind is the first and main factor that will dictate how long they will last, and all vertical blinds are not created equal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-quality made-to-measure vertical blinds will last far longer than a cheap, mass-produced set that\u2019s half the price. Even the fact that readymade mass-produced vertical blinds are usually designed to be cut to size at home can shorten their ultimate lifespan \u2013 because in order to ensure that the average Joe can indeed cut them down at home with basic DIY tools, the fittings aren\u2019t as sturdy and don\u2019t come with the reinforcement that made-to-measure blinds do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do vertical blinds last if you buy good quality made-to-measure ones?<\/strong> Anything from 15-20 years, and in many offices where words like \u201crefurbishment\u201d and \u201cmodernisation\u201d are topics likely to result in nothing more tangible than peals of laughter from the finance department, even longer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do cheap vertical blinds last?<\/strong> Mass-produced cut-to-size or ready-made vertical blinds, on the other hand, could at a push last up to five years of everyday use, if you handle them with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing these two benchmarks then, your slightly costlier (and definitely better-looking) made-to-measure vertical blinds are actually apt to work out cheaper in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, when it comes to made-to-measure vertical blinds for homes, the desire to redecorate and change the style of a room heralds the end of the life of more sets of good quality verticals than actual functional or cosmetic issues do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fabric choice and what your blinds are exposed to can also affect their lifespan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Grey<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vertical blinds can be made in a few different fabrics, being PVC, vinyl, and polyester respectively. PVC and vinyl vertical blinds are both waterproof, and this tends to mean they last for longer than polyester vertical blinds, for a few reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main one is that waterproof vertical blinds<\/a> won\u2019t absorb stains and marks, and are also easier to clean without risking water stains or destroying the starch solution that helps polyester vertical blinds to hang properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if your blinds are made of polyester and are exposed to humidity or moisture in the air or in direct contact with them (such as if they\u2019re hung in a kitchen or bathroom, over a window that condensates a lot, or in a room that otherwise gets damp or humid; or if they come into direct contact with water) they will eventually begin to look tired, hang poorly, and possibly disintegrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to damp may also result in mould or mildew growth on a polyester blind, which will weaken the fibres and also make the blind look (and possibly smell) pretty nasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of this will happen overnight, but if you choose a polyester vertical blind for a room or environment it\u2019s not well suited to, this will greatly reduce its lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the life expectancy of vertical blinds in normal day to day use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good quality made-to-measure vertical blinds are designed to live a full life of 10, 15, or even 20 years of being opened, closed, and adjusted multiple times a day, and don\u2019t require particularly delicate handling; but they won\u2019t last for as long if they\u2019re handled very roughly or operated incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow long do cheap blinds last\u201d<\/em> is a bit of a different matter though, and some cheaper vertical blinds may begin to fail within just a year or two if adjusted frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, if you\u2019re particularly heavy-handed or you have kids that seem to think that the blinds are part of their repertoire of entertainment options, adjust your lifespan assessments accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of light exposure on vertical blinds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"White<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blinds are kind of exposed to the sun by design; \u201cdoing stuff\u201d to alter or block light is their main role in life, and this means that exposure to UV is part of the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, this used to eventually lead to yellowing of the fabric of white and light-coloured vertical blinds and colour fading in darker ones; and while this does nothing to affect their functionality, it can make them look a bit jaded, to the point that you might want rid of them as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this process still usually takes years, and generally only rooms that get a lot of very bright sun for the majority of the day are those that will potentially lead to yellowing or fading of any blind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, good quality modern vertical blinds are treated with a protective solution to minimise or even fully negate this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabric choice can again partially dictate whether a blind will discolour\/fade and how long this might take; PVC and vinyl tending to be less prone to the issue, but even so, polyester is pretty robust in this respect too, being as it is a synthetic fibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you extend the life of your vertical blinds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, and actually the easiest way to do this is to clean them regularly, which just takes the form of a quick dusting to ensure that the operating mechanism don\u2019t get furred up, with a more thorough cleaning (which itself will generally just mean a wipe-down) a couple of times a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve covered how to clean vertical blinds<\/a> in more detail here if you want to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do start to notice your blind sticking, becoming a bit more challenging to operate, or developing a little squeak, just spraying a little WD-40 into the mechanisms within the headrail will usually sort this out; being sure to avoid the fabric of polyester blinds to prevent staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,25,24],"tags":[289,287,288,286,291,290],"class_list":["post-2210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ask-an-expert","category-geek-central","category-guides","tag-how-long-do-cheap-blinds-last","tag-how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last","tag-vertical-blinds-life-expectancy","tag-vertical-blinds-lifespan","tag-vertical-blinds-longevity","tag-what-is-the-life-expectancy-of-vertical-blinds"],"yoast_head":"How Long Do Vertical Blinds Last? - English Blinds<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How long do vertical blinds last?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"English Blinds Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/english.blinds\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"940\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"380\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Polly Kay\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@englishblinds\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@englishblinds\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Polly Kay\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Polly Kay\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5b774862b0e978a2df1c57c8570eebeb\"},\"headline\":\"How long do vertical blinds last?\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\"},\"wordCount\":1154,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"how long do cheap blinds last\",\"How long do vertical blinds last\",\"vertical blinds life expectancy\",\"vertical blinds lifespan\",\"vertical blinds longevity\",\"what is the life expectancy of vertical blinds\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Ask an Expert\",\"Blinds Geek Central\",\"How to Guides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\",\"name\":\"How Long Do Vertical Blinds Last? - English Blinds\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00\",\"description\":\"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg\",\"width\":940,\"height\":380,\"caption\":\"Grey vertical blinds in retro living room\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How long do vertical blinds last?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"English Blinds Blog\",\"description\":\"Find expert advice, answers to frequently asked questions along with style inspiration and upcoming interior trends.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"English Blinds\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/english-blinds-logo-2020.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/english-blinds-logo-2020.jpg\",\"width\":600,\"height\":140,\"caption\":\"English Blinds\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/english.blinds\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/englishblinds\",\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/englishblinds\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/english-blinds\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/englishblinds\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5b774862b0e978a2df1c57c8570eebeb\",\"name\":\"Polly Kay\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Polly Kay\"},\"description\":\"Polly is a marketing professional with an in-depth knowledge of window blinds and interior design and has over a decade of experience as a digital marketing consultant and senior marketing manager. Prior to beginning her career in marketing, Polly worked as an NUJ-affiliated journalist serving both print and online publications and news aggregation agencies, and has a large portfolio of accredited content to her name.\",\"gender\":\"female\",\"knowsAbout\":[\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Window_blind\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Window_treatment\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mini_blind\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interior_design\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marketing\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_marketing\"],\"knowsLanguage\":[\"English\"],\"jobTitle\":\"Senior digital marketing manager\",\"worksFor\":\"English Blinds\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/author\/pollykay\/\",\"nationality\":\"British\"}]}<\/script>","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How Long Do Vertical Blinds Last? - English Blinds","description":"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"How long do vertical blinds last?","og_description":"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/","og_site_name":"English Blinds Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/english.blinds","article_published_time":"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00","og_image":[{"width":940,"height":380,"url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Polly Kay","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@englishblinds","twitter_site":"@englishblinds","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Polly Kay","Estimated reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/"},"author":{"name":"Polly Kay","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5b774862b0e978a2df1c57c8570eebeb"},"headline":"How long do vertical blinds last?","datePublished":"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00","dateModified":"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/"},"wordCount":1154,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg","keywords":["how long do cheap blinds last","How long do vertical blinds last","vertical blinds life expectancy","vertical blinds lifespan","vertical blinds longevity","what is the life expectancy of vertical blinds"],"articleSection":["Ask an Expert","Blinds Geek Central","How to Guides"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/","name":"How Long Do Vertical Blinds Last? - English Blinds","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg","datePublished":"2021-09-14T15:04:59+00:00","dateModified":"2022-05-11T18:21:12+00:00","description":"Vertical blinds have been around for many decades now, and that includes some specific sets of them; they\u2019re one of the most hardwearing types of blinds of all.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grey-vertical-blinds-in-retro-living-room-f.jpg","width":940,"height":380,"caption":"Grey vertical blinds in retro living room"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/how-long-do-vertical-blinds-last\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How long do vertical blinds last?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/","name":"English Blinds Blog","description":"Find expert advice, answers to frequently asked questions along with style inspiration and upcoming interior trends.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#organization","name":"English Blinds","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/english-blinds-logo-2020.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/english-blinds-logo-2020.jpg","width":600,"height":140,"caption":"English Blinds"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/english.blinds","https:\/\/x.com\/englishblinds","https:\/\/instagram.com\/englishblinds\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/english-blinds","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/englishblinds\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5b774862b0e978a2df1c57c8570eebeb","name":"Polly Kay","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eaac72c9bad57ea9dfa1756df3741839852a1e771252d3dc974b9b2bf8d2fd48?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Polly Kay"},"description":"Polly is a marketing professional with an in-depth knowledge of window blinds and interior design and has over a decade of experience as a digital marketing consultant and senior marketing manager. Prior to beginning her career in marketing, Polly worked as an NUJ-affiliated journalist serving both print and online publications and news aggregation agencies, and has a large portfolio of accredited content to her name.","gender":"female","knowsAbout":["https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Window_blind","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Window_treatment","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mini_blind","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interior_design","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marketing","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Digital_marketing"],"knowsLanguage":["English"],"jobTitle":"Senior digital marketing manager","worksFor":"English Blinds","url":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/author\/pollykay\/","nationality":"British"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2210\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishblinds.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}