# Pleated Blinds Source: https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blinds/ - [Image: A beige pleated blind fitted on a window. The accordion-folded fabric half open, garden view visible] **Pleated Blinds** — The mounting type defines the model. It is fitted the way the joinery allows. **Pleated Blind Categories** — The same pleated system comes in different fabric, pattern and transparency classes. The category matching the need is chosen. [[Image: Plain Pleated Blinds] Plain Pleated Blinds Unpatterned, single-colour pleated fabric. A plain, timeless look that suits every space — the essential solution. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/plain-pleated-blinds/) [[Image: Sheer Pleated Blinds] Sheer Pleated Blinds Transparent pleated fabric. Filters daylight while keeping the view open — for bright, airy rooms. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/sheer-pleated-blinds/) [[Image: Printed Pleated Blinds] Printed Pleated Blinds Motif-printed pleated fabric. Turns the window into a decorative element — for themed spaces and children's rooms. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/printed-pleated-blinds/) [[Image: Patterned Pleated Blinds] Patterned Pleated Blinds Textured, patterned pleated fabrics. A blind with more character and depth than a flat surface. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/textured-pleated-blinds/) [[Image: Day & Night Dual Pleated Blind] Day & Night Dual Pleated Blind Sheer and blackout fabric combined in one system. Daylight by day, full privacy by night. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/day-night-pleated-blind/) [[Image: Semi-Blackout Pleated Blinds] Semi-Blackout Pleated Blinds Dim-out pleated fabric. Softens bright daylight — for rooms that do not need total darkness. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/semi-blackout-pleated-blinds/) [[Image: Blackout Pleated Blinds] Blackout Pleated Blinds Blackout pleated fabric. Cuts the light — total darkness for bedrooms and projection rooms. Browse Products](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/blackout-pleated-blinds/) The technical details of screw, adhesive, hook, glazing-bead and bracket bonds are listed by connection type on the [Pleated Blind Installation Types](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blind-installation-types/) page; the places the series are fitted are shown under [application areas](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blind-application-areas/), and the size-dependent range is given in the [price calculator](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blind-price-calculator/). **What Is a Pleated Blind?** — A pleated blind is an interior blind in which a single layer of polyester fabric works by folding like an accordion. Its cordless build both keeps the look clean and is a safety advantage in homes with children. It is pushed from the handle and stays where it is left. In this family, the difference is not the fabric — it is the mounting. Screwed for permanent, adhesive for no-drill, glazing-bead for inside the bead, and hook for glass balconies. The selection guide below ties your situation to the right mounting detail. Selection Guide **Choosing the Mount by Situation** — It is the situation, not the model, that decides. The mounting type the joinery allows leads to the relevant detail. [Looking for a Permanent Fix Your own home, long term. Screw-mounted is the strongest bond.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/screw-mounted-pleated-blind/) - [Tenant or Undrillable Surface Fits without harming the joinery. Leaves no mark when removed.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/adhesive-pleated-blind/) - [Folding Glass Balcony The hook model hangs on the glass leaf. It folds open with the pane.](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/hook-mounted-pleated-blind/) ## Mounting Types Compared Drilling requirement, removal ease and glass-balcony suitability in one table. Touching the type in a row opens its mounting detail. Comparison of pleated blind mounting types by drilling requirement, removal ease, glass-balcony fit and note Model — Drilling — Removal — Glass Balcony — Mounting Note Screw-Mounted Pleated Blind — Yes — Hard — Partial — The strongest bond. Permanent fitting Adhesive Pleated Blind — No — Medium — On insulated glass — For tenants and undrillable surfaces Glazing-Bead (Portray) Pleated Blind — No — Easy — Partial — Seats into the glazing bead. One with the window Hook-Mounted Pleated Blind — No — Very easy — Full — Hangs on the folding glass leaf Bracket-Mounted Pleated Blind — Yes — Medium — Partial — Frameless areas. Carried to wall or ceiling - Green. Advantageous — no drilling, easy removal, compatible - Amber. Conditional — drilling required or partially applicable - — does not apply in this scenario Glass-balcony suitability is for folding glass systems; adhesive and glazing-bead options are also assessed on insulated-glass profiles. ## Light Transmission Classes The same rail comes in three fabric classes. The model is set by mounting; the atmosphere, by fabric. - 70–90% light pass **Sheer/Transparent** — Softens daylight, keeps the view out. Airiness in living areas. Light Transmission - Privacy - Blackout - Light: Very high transmission - Privacy: Partial by day - Use: Living room, study - Balanced **Standard/Semi-Opaque** — Filters light, cuts the silhouette. The standard choice in the privacy-light balance. Light Transmission - Privacy - Blackout - Light: Medium transmission - Privacy: Full - Use: Bedroom, kitchen - ~0% light pass **Blackout** — A metallised back face cuts the light. Total darkness bar the edge gap. Light Transmission - Privacy - Blackout - Light: Nearly zero - Privacy: Full - Use: Bedroom, presentation room Transmission values are industry class ranges. The exact figure in the fabric catalogue is shared with the quote. ## Order Process The joinery sets the mounting type. It starts with the glass measurement and is settled with the quote. 01. **Glass Measurement** — The glass or glazing-bead measurement and a photo of the joinery are enough. Sent details are handled under a single record. 02. **Mounting Type Chosen** — Screw, adhesive, glazing-bead, hook or bracket. The bond the joinery allows is settled. 03. **Fabric Pleated** — The pleated fabric is produced with fold memory and set on the headrail. The lead time is stated on the order. 04. **Fitting or Self-Fit Pack** — Within the service area, the install crew fits on site. For other cities, a self-fit pack ships by courier. - Cordless Operation No hanging cord. Safe in homes with children; pushed and pulled from the handle. - Top-Down/Bottom-Up Drop from the top, lift from the bottom. Cuts the street view while the sky stays open. - Millimetric Cut Cut to the glazing-bead measurement. Edge gaps stay minimal. ## Questions About Pleated Blinds Can a pleated blind be fitted without drilling? Yes. The adhesive, glazing-bead and hook models fit without drilling the joinery and leave no mark when removed. This is the right option for tenants. Which model suits a glass balcony? The hook model hangs on the folding glass system; the blind folds with the glass leaf. Adhesive can also be applied on insulated-glass profiles. Stating the joinery type is enough. Does a blackout pleated blind really darken? The fabric blocks the light entirely; light can only leak through edge gaps. Glazing-bead mounting minimises edge leakage — the right match for bedrooms wanting total darkness. How do I clean a pleated blind? A soft brush or slightly damp cloth between the folds is enough. Washing machines and irons break the fold memory — do not use them. What does Top-Down/Bottom-Up mean? The blind moves both top-down and bottom-up. The body can be covered at street level while the sky stays open — privacy and light together. How critical is measuring accuracy? The glazing-bead measurement is taken to the millimetre. Too large will not fit; too small leaks light at the edges. Once the glass size and joinery photo arrive via any channel, the record is gathered in one file — measuring is re-checked in production. Does a motorised pleated blind run on batteries? Battery or wired options exist depending on the model type. A remote is the only practical solution on out-of-reach high glass. It is settled by mounting type at the quote stage. ## Which Pleated Blind? Question 1/3 ### How do you like your light? ### Is drilling allowed? ### Which room? ### Recommended solutions The two best matches for “Which Pleated Blind?” based on your answers — the scores stay with you, the reasoning is ours: Both options matched strongly for Which Pleated Blind? — pick the one that fits your priority; if undecided, we clarify it at the survey. #### Sheer Pleated Filters light, keeps the view; for rooms used by day. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blinds/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) #### Semi-Blackout Softens light without darkening; the living-room and office balance. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blinds/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) #### Full Blackout Maximum darkness for sleeping and presentation rooms. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blinds/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) #### No-Drill Pleated Adhesive/hook fitting; for tenants and joinery that must not be touched. [Product page](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/pleated-blinds/) [Get a quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/get-a-quote/) [Send Result on WhatsApp](#) To apply your “Which Pleated Blind?” result without measurements, see the [measuring and installation guide](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/installation-and-application-terms/); installation is free in Istanbul and Kocaeli, and in other provinces the [installer partner network](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/installers/) takes over. ## Send Your Joinery Surface Once the glass measurement and joinery photo are sent, a mounting is proposed. A firm figure is shared within 48 hours. [Request a Quote](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/contact/) [WhatsApp](https://www.fenetresystems.com/en/whatsapp/)