Elite Wood Blinds
SWFcontract Elite Wood Blinds enhance privacy and light control, while offering durability and a classic look. Our consistent quality sets us apart as we follow exacting standards for producing our blinds, from wood drying to our state-of-the-art finishing process. But our quality begins at the source as we craft our blinds from North American hardwoods—the premier wood for producing superior blinds.
Why Elite Wood Blinds? It starts with the materials.
Elite Wood Blinds are an artisan made, high-quality traditional wood blind. Elite Wood Blinds feature:
- Slats are individually finished using a wiping technique that results in a beautiful, hand-finished appearance
- Utilize complete control of wood quality throughout the construction process
- Produced with sustainable-yield forest management techniques
Your end-users want solutions that save them money and energy. With SWFcontract, you’ll be the one who provides them.
Premier Product Styling
Elite Wood Blinds are a classic, high-quality product for your next commercial window coverings project. Slats are individually finished using a wiping technique that results in a beautiful, hand-finished appearance.
Construction Expertise
Using Elite Wood Blinds in your next project? Our 360 degree understanding of commercial construction will help fit the needs of your project. Our team has the ability and experience to help you plan your projects and get you the specs and diagrams that you need.
Best Experience Customer Service
Elite Wood Blinds offer a high quality wood blind for your commercial window coverings project. SWFcontract’s experts deliver the same high quality service to their customers. We’ve been helping customers complete their commercial window covering projects for over 80 years.
Features & Components
Headrail
- SureClose™ Headrail is 1-5/8" high x 2-1/4" wide x .022" thick U-shaped, extruded steel with 1/8" lightblocking lip on the bottom center line and finished with a powder coat paint.
- Cordless lift option uses 2" x 2-1/4" steel headrail.
- Headrail offers oversize blind capability.
Bottomrail
- Easy grip bottomrail is 5/8" high x 2" wide wood, shaped to improve closure.
Controls
- Tilt rod is elecro-zinc coated solid steel measuring 1/4" square.
- Cordlock is a snap-in design made of metal and incorporates a floating, shaft-type locking pin.
- The cordlock design provides a crash-proof safety feature that locks the blind automatically upon release of the lift cord.
- Cradles are made of low-friction polypropylene with metal lift cord rollers.
- Drums are made of high-strength thermoplastic, which securely anchors braided ladder or cloth tapes.
Control Lengths
| Finished Blind Height | Wand Length* | Cord Length |
|---|---|---|
| up to 36" | 12" | 1/3 of Blind Height |
| 36-1/16" to 60" | 20" | |
| 60-1/16" to 70" | 30" | |
| 70-1/16" to 80" | 40" | |
| 80-1/16" to 90" | 48" | |
| 90-1/16" to 100" | 60" | |
| 100-1/16" to 120" | 72" |
Slats
- Most Elite Wood slats are made from North American hardwood harvested though sustainable-yield forest management techniques.
- Slats are individually finished using a wiping technique rather than flow coat process, resulting in a hand-finished appearance.
- Slats are stained and painted after cutting so ends and route holes are sealed, which reduces warpage.
- PureGrain™ clear satin and high gloss finish available.
Ladders
- 24" ladder spacing is standard.
- Braided ladder is made of 100% polyester yarn, incorporating two extra-strength rungs per ladder for slat support. Standard ladder spacing is 44mm.
Options
- 2" and 2-3/8" slat sizes
- NoHoles™ privacy and lightblocking slat
- 1" or 1-1/2" cloth tapes
- Lift Options: cord (standard), cordless, or ring
- Tilt Options: wand (standard), cord, ring, or motorized
- Extension brackets
- Hold down brackets
- Cut-outs
- Decorative tassels
- Tension wire
- Specialty shapes
- Custom color program
- High gloss finish
- Custom cord lengths available
Brackets
- Installation brackets are a universal style and allow for a top, back, or side mount.
- Brackets are made from phosphate-treated steel with urethane primer and polyester-baked enamel finish to match headrail
- Bracket design incorporates a hinged front cover.
Corded
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Min. | 7" | 10" |
| Max. | 120" multiple blinds on one headrail, 96" single blind | 120" |
Cordless
| Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Min. | 12" | 10" |
| Max. | 120" multiple blinds on one headrail, 84" single blind | 86", authentic hardwood blinds 78" |
Product Features and Benefits
- SureClose™ Headrail system
- Easy Grip Bottomrail
- Clear satin finish
- Custom colors available
- Wand tilt
- Decorative tassels
- Specialty shapes
- Compliant with ANSI WCMA A100.1- 2018 standard for cord length
For complete product information and option details, please see the product's Data Sheet.
