Built locally, not imported
We manufacture aluminum and metal blinds in-house — cut, assembled, and quality-checked locally. No import lead times and no customs holds, so project timelines hold.
Aluminum and metal blinds in Vancouver
Aluminum and metal blinds are the durable, low-profile choice for buildings that take heavy use. Slim metal slats — also called aluminum venetian or metal venetian blinds — tilt for precise light control, resist heat and moisture without warping, and wipe clean for years of service. Custom-sized and built locally for commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects across Metro Vancouver.
Specified and installed across Metro Vancouver offices, clinics, and institutional buildings. Backed by 25 years of local manufacturing and the HT Worry-Free Warranty.
Built for commercial
A specialty product, built for working buildings
HT Blinds is Vancouver's factory-direct window coverings manufacturer. We build aluminum and metal blinds for the places that need them most — offices and tenant improvements, healthcare and clinical spaces, schools and institutional buildings, and back-of-house areas where durability and cleanability come first. Metal handles heat, moisture, and constant use without warping, and slim slats keep a crisp, low-profile line.
For homes, there's a better fit. Faux wood blinds give you the same slatted look with a warmer finish, and roller shades give you the cleanest light and UV control. We'll point you to the right product.
Why HT Blinds
Why builders and property managers choose HT Blinds
One supplier, spec to install
The team that measures your openings is the team that builds and installs them. One accountable supplier across hundreds of windows — coordinated installs, occupied-building access, and a clean turnover. No middlemen. No handoffs.
HT Worry-Free Warranty
Every blind passes the HT Five-Point Check before it ships and is covered by the HT Worry-Free Warranty — slats, hardware, and operation, backed by a dedicated service-request system.
Built to spec, fire-rated options
No stock sizes. Every blind is cut to your exact openings, in the slat width, finish, and control you specify — with fire-rated and cleanable options for code-driven environments.
Options
Slat sizes, finishes, and controls
Specify the slat width, finish, mount, and control to match the application. We'll confirm what suits the building during measurement.
Slat sizes
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1" slats
The standard commercial slim slat. A tight, low-profile stack and a crisp horizontal line — the most common choice for offices, clinics, and institutional windows.
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2" slats
A wider slat with a bolder line and a deeper tilt range. Suits larger openings and spaces that want more visual weight.
Finishes
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Matte
A flat, non-reflective finish that reads clean and modern. The default for most commercial interiors.
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Metallic
A subtle sheen for a more finished, architectural look.
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Perforated
Micro-perforated slats soften and diffuse daylight while keeping the metal profile — useful for glare-prone offices.
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Room-darkening
Routeless slats and a tighter close reduce light leak for media rooms, AV spaces, and rest areas.
Mounting & controls
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Inside / outside mount
Inside mount for a built-in look within the reveal; outside mount to cover the opening fully and clear obstructions.
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Wand tilt + cord lift
The standard commercial control — rotate the wand to tilt, lift on a continuous cord. Durable and simple to service.
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Cordless lift
A cord-free option for child-safe environments like schools, daycares, and healthcare.
Our process
How we build and back your aluminum and metal blinds
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Measure
We measure every opening — exact sizes, mounting depth, and reveal conditions across the building.
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Spec
Confirm slat width, finish, mount, and control per area, with fire-rated and cleanable options where code requires.
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Build
Cut, assembled, and quality-checked locally — made to your exact openings, not stock sizes.
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Install
Our own crew installs and fits every blind, coordinated around occupied-building access. Typical turnaround: 2–3 weeks from measurement to installation.
Built Local. Backed for Life.
HT Worry-Free Warranty
Covers slats, hardware, and operation, backed by 25 years of local manufacturing and a dedicated service-request system.
HT Five-Point Check
Every blind passes before it ships: operation, function, durability, finish, and dimensional accuracy.
Aluminum is non-combustible; fire-rated assemblies are available for commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects with code requirements.
Metal blinds, explained
Where aluminum and metal blinds fit — and where they don't
An aluminum blind is a set of slim metal slats — typically 1" or 2" — held on a ladder cord and tilted with a wand. The product goes by several names: aluminum blinds, metal blinds, steel blinds, aluminum venetian blinds, metal venetian blinds, and aluminum mini blinds all describe the same slatted metal covering. Most blinds people search as "steel blinds" are in fact lightweight aluminum — it resists rust, weighs less, and tilts smoothly; true heavier-gauge steel is a specialty we can advise on for security and industrial work. What they share is durability. Metal doesn’t warp, swell, or fade the way some materials do in heat and humidity, and the slats wipe clean — which is why metal window coverings hold up in buildings that see constant use.
That durability is why aluminum and metal blinds are specified mainly for commercial, institutional, and healthcare work. Offices and tenant improvements use them for clean glare control at the window wall. Healthcare and clinical spaces choose them because the slats are easy to clean and pair with cordless, child-safe controls. Schools, government buildings, and other institutional projects rely on them for long service life and fire-rated options. They also suit back-of-house, utility, and high-moisture areas where a warmer product would be the wrong call. As industrial metal blinds, perforated and room-darkening finishes extend the same product into glare-prone and light-sensitive spaces.
Aluminum and metal blinds are a commercial and institutional product. For homes, faux wood blinds give the same slatted look, and roller shades give the cleanest light control.
We build custom aluminum and metal blinds to your exact openings, in the slat width, finish, mount, and control your project needs — then measure and install with our own crew across Metro Vancouver. One supplier, from build to final fit, so a multi-window office, clinic, or institutional project gets one accountable result.
Aluminum and metal blind FAQs
Applications, sizes, fire rating, and ordering — answered directly.
Are aluminum and metal blinds available for homes?
No. Aluminum and metal blinds are a commercial, institutional and healthcare product. For homes, faux wood blinds give a similar slatted look with a warmer finish, and roller shades give the cleanest light and UV control.
What slat sizes do aluminum blinds come in?
Aluminum blinds come in 1" and 2" slats. The 1" slat is the standard commercial choice — a tight, low-profile stack and a crisp line. The 2" slat has a bolder line and a deeper tilt range, suited to larger openings. Both are custom-cut to your exact window sizes.
Are metal blinds fire-rated?
Aluminum is non-combustible, and fire-rated blind assemblies are available for commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects with code requirements. Tell us the specification and we'll confirm the right product and documentation for your project through Trade & Builder Access.
What's the difference between aluminum blinds and faux wood blinds?
Aluminum blinds use slim metal slats — durable, cleanable, moisture-proof, and slim-profile, best for commercial and high-use spaces. Faux wood blinds use a moisture-resistant composite with a warmer, wood-look finish, best for homes and humid rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. Both are custom-sized; the right one depends on the look you want and where they're going.
Are aluminum blinds the same as venetian blinds?
Yes — aluminum venetian blinds, metal venetian blinds, and aluminum mini blinds all describe the same product: horizontal metal slats that tilt for light control. "Venetian" refers to the tilting-slat style, and "mini" usually refers to the 1" slat width.
Are these steel blinds or aluminum blinds?
The slats are lightweight aluminum. Most window coverings searched as "steel blinds" or "metal blinds" are aluminum — it resists rust, weighs less, and tilts more smoothly. For a security or industrial application that calls for heavier-gauge steel, tell us the specification and we’ll advise the right product through Trade & Builder Access.
Can metal blinds be motorized?
Aluminum and metal blinds use manual wand tilt with cord lift, or a cordless lift for child-safe environments. For motorized and smart-home operation, roller shades are the better product — they motorize cleanly with rechargeable HT Smart Motors and Somfy automation. We’ll recommend the right control for the space.
Do you make custom aluminum blinds across Metro Vancouver?
Yes. We build custom aluminum and metal blinds to your exact openings, locally, and install them with our own crew across Metro Vancouver — typically 2–3 weeks from measurement to installation. For a multi-window project, our trade team coordinates measurement, build, and a staged install around building access.
Still have questions?
Tell us about the building and the openings — we'll spec the right product for the project.
Talk to a Product SpecialistSpecifying aluminum or metal blinds?
Offices, healthcare, institutional, and multi-unit projects — one supplier from spec to install, with fire-rated options and coordinated, occupied-building installs. Send us the openings and the spec.
Trade & Builder AccessOutfitting a home?
For homes, faux wood blinds give you the warm slatted look and roller shades give you the cleanest light control. Tell us your windows and we'll recommend the right product. Faster quote: include your window count, sizes, and whether you need light control, privacy, or blackout.
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