Manual

At Holistic Flooring you meet the makers. Simple, stylish and easy to operate internal Holistic Flooring is an attractive roller system, guaranteeing optimal working and living comfort as well as offering outstanding aesthetic qualities. The refined minimal appearance of Roller blinds is enhanced by the use of high quality performance fabrics, designed to withstand the harsh elements of the Australian climate, in conjunction with advanced ultrasonic cutting technology, guaranteed against fraying of edges. In addition, Holistic Flooring offers a duo Holistic Flooring blind system using a screen fabric for controlling daytime heat whilst protecting interior, and a blockout fabric for night-time privacy and double insulation.

Technical Information:

Fabric Specifications

-Translucents: All Translucent fabrics will offer both night time and daytime privacy. Although you can not see through them, they do let the sunlight softly filter through, while still preventing UV rays from entering your home.

Berlin Composition:100% Polyester
Finishing:Pad wash heat set stiffened UV soil release
Colorfastness6-7 blue light scale
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Weight:260 gsm
Width:3000mm


Paris Composition:100% Polyester
Finish:Stiffened
Colour Fastness: Excellent
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:
Weight:
Width:2800mm


Noble Composition:100% Polyester
Finish:Stiffened and anti-fray
Colour Fastness: Excellent
Sound Insulation:Good
Insulation Qualities:Good
UPF Rating: 25 (96-97.4% UV Protection)
Protection:Mould and Mildew Resistant
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:0.38mm
Weight:180gsm
Width:2800mm


Moscow Composition:100% Polyester
Coating:Stiffened with Acrylic
Light Fastness:7+
Protection:Mould and Mildew Resistant
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:0.6mm
Weight:260gsm
Width:3000mm


-Blockouts: The coating on the blockout fabric range prevents all sun from getting inside, blocking out 100% of the light and UV Rays. It will offer night time and daytime privacy, and is most suited to bedrooms where light is least wanted.

Berlin Composition100% Polyester
Coating:Foam coated heat set stiffened UV soil release
Colorfastness:6-7 blue light scale
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Weight:400gsm
Width:3000mm


Paris Composition:100% Polyester
Coating:
Colour Fastness: Excellent
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:
Weight:
Width:2800mm


Noble Composition:100% Polyester
Coating:Acrylic Foam Coated Flock and Stiffened
Colour Fastness: Excellent
Sound Insulation:Very Good
Insulation Qualities:Very Good
UPF Rating: 50+ (Max 97.5% or more UV Protection)
Protection:Mould and Mildew Resistant
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:0.64mm
Weight:370gsm
Width:2800mm


Moscow Composition:100% Polyester
Coating:Acrylic Foam
Opacity:Tested to As-2663-1999
Protection:Mould and Mildew Resistant
Cleaning:Wipe Clean with warm soapy water
Thickness:0.7mm
Weight:430gsm
Width:3000mm


-Screens: These fabrics allow you to see straight through your blind, while retaining daytime privacy. They will stop approximately 90-95% of UV rays from entering your home, protecting floorboards and any furniture that is in the way of the harsh Australian sun. Excellent for views as the blinds can be kept down throughout the day. The darker colours will reduce glare, where the lighter colours will reduce heat. Please remember that it will not offer any night time privacy

M- Screen http://www.mermet.com.au/specs/mscreen8505.pdf
E-Screen 10%http://www.mermet.com.au/specs/escreen7510.pdf


Bracketing Systems

-Acmeda Manual Operation: There are 2 different size brackets available, depending on the size of the blind.

40mm projection40mm x 60mm

55mm projection40mm x 75mm

The size of the brackets supplied depends on the size of the blind, and the type of fabric used. This will be determined by the factory staff. Acmeda has 3 different size tubes available (40mm, 43mm and 48mm heavy duty) - these tube sizes are compatible with both bracket sizes above.

-Acmeda Manual Operation Duo Brackets: There are 2 different brackets available, depending on the control of the blinds.

Opposite Side Controls120 x 121mm

Same Side Controls100 x 115mm

Linking brackets are also available in the Acmeda system in either same side or opposite side controls.

-Holistic Flooring Manual Operation: There are 3 different size brackets available, depending on the size of the blind The size of the tube and bracketing system is determined by the size of the blind (refer to tube sizes).

32mm System48 x 60mm

40mm System50 x 68mm

45mm System65 x 78mm

-Holistic Flooring Duo Brackets: There is one bracket size for this system, which can either be same side controlled, or opposite side. Available in the 40mm system only.

40mm System108 x 110

-Chain Tensioners and Stoppers:

According to the Fair Trading Regulation, it is law to provide all looped cords with a tensioning device. This device is supplied with each individual blind, and is to be attached to the wall or architrave on the same side as the chain. The chain runs through the device,

Our chain tensioners are available in both black and white to match the blind mechanisms and brackets. We also have different designs whether the blind is fixed on the face of the window, or inside the window recess. The special designs allow operation of the blind without needing to twist the chain for it to be fixed to the wall.

Each blind also comes with a clear plastic chain stopper washer. This is used to stop the blind from hitting the windowsill when the blind is rolled all the way down. By placing the stopper at a certain point of the chain, it will not go through the mechanism, stopping it just millimeters before it collides with the sill or floor.

Please find below the Regulations for looped chains from the Department of Fair Trading for NSW.

REGULATION

(1) A corded interior window covering must be so designed that the looped cord used to lower and raise the covering is at least 1600mm above the base of the covering when the covering is lowered to its lowest point.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the looped cord used to lower and raise the covering-
(a) can not form a loop with a circumference of more than 300mm, for example, because the covering includes an effective way of retracting or securing the looped cord;
(b) has a cord release device that-
(i) passes the release test for cord release devices set out in ANSI A100, Appendix A; (ii) if the device is intended to entirely detach from the covering when it releases its loop, does not, when tested in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 8124, clause 5.2,1 fit entirely into the small parts cylinder mentioned in that clause, whatever the device's operation; or
(c) has a tension device that complies with ANSI A100, clause 6.5.4

-Fabric Roll:

There are two different ways that the fabric can be rolled onto the tube during the manufacturing process.

Normal Roll (fabric rolls towards the window and sits closer to the glass)

Reverse Roll (fabric rolls away from the window and creates a gap between the fabric and the glass)

Each way has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the application of the window, these are outlined below.

Normal Roll: Can be used for blinds sitting either on the face or in the recess of the window. The fabric rolls closer to the glass, which creates a smaller air pocket between the fabric and the glass. This reduces the amount of heat entering your home. The chain is easily accessible, and you don't have to reach through the fabric to operate the blind. If you have a coloured blockout fabric however, you will be able to see the white backing on the top of the roller. This is not always the best look.

Reverse Roll: Recommended only for blinds sitting inside the recess of the window. If a face fixed blind is reversed roll, there will be a large gap between the fabric and the wall, letting in both light and heat, aswell as allowing unwanted eyes to see in if privacy is an issue.

Blinds rolled in this way can be more aesthetically pleasing as it covers the roll underneath, and creates its own small pelmet. It is also an excellent choice for blinds with handles, as the fabric sits out more and bypasses the protruding object without damaging the base bar or fabric.

-Spring Assist:

We now have special spring assist option for those heavy blinds.

Available to suit both the Acmeda and Louver-Lite systems, the spring assist mechanism is placed on the chain control end and is set up and wound up here in the factory. This means that the blind can simply be installed the same as any other blind!

How it works: The spring is wound up automatically as the blind is brought down. When the chain is pulled in the opposite direction to raise the blind, the unwinding of the spring helps to lift, which means that less force is needed.

Just note on your order that a spring assist is required, and we'll make sure that it is included with your order.

Please Note: A spring assist is not recommended for smaller size blinds, as it is not functional.

-Linkages:

There are 2 different blind linking systems available for chain operated blinds. Both systems will give a 20mm gap in the middle between fabrics. Linking 2 blinds together are mainly used for large expanses of glass such as sliding doors where you don't want chains hanging in the middle. Just remember that when lifting 2 blinds together it can be a bit heavier, so a spring assist is recommended.

Acmeda: This neat system allows you to link 2 blinds together with the one operation. There is a linking bracket for both a single operated blind, or duo blinds.

Holistic Flooring: There are two different ways that the blinds can be linked. The first is to have 2 blinds linking with the chain control on one side The second way is to have 2 blinds linked with a chain control on each side. This can be a lot neater instead of having 2 brackets butting up next to each other. There is however a 30mm gap in the center. The Holistic Flooring links are not yet available in the duo system.

Motorised: There are 2 types of links in the motorized systems. The first is a standard link, where 2 or more blinds can be operated with the one motor. This will save in cost as only one motor is required, but remember that they can not be operated separately, and must go up and doewn together. Our linked motorised blinds have a specially designed clutch in the mechanism, which allows you to turn the blind around in the brackets and align the base bars. You can also adjust he linking bracket a total of 10mm to align the blinds correctly. There will always be a gap of approximately 30mm between fabrics.

The second is a link which can go round corners. This bracket can go around any angle from 0-90 degrees. The gap can be much larger than a standard link depending on the angle required, and whether the blind is to be normal or reverse rolled. A reverse roll in this situation will always reduce the gap between fabrics.

-Tube Sizes:

To ensure that each blind manufactured sits perfect and is easy to operate, we utilize different size tubes and mechanisms depending on the size of each blind.

Please find below the grid of systems to suit the Louvrelite mechanisms and brackets:

TUBE SIZES