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Panel track, PVC vertical blinds and Dream shade side by side
What mattersPanel trackPVC vertical blindsDream shade
The lookWide, flat panelsTall PVC slatsLike a soft sheer curtain
See out by dayYes, with screen panelsTilt the slats openA hazy view
How it movesA wand glides the panelsWand, or a covered chainWand or motor
Best forSliding doors and walls of glassPatio doors and wide windowsPatio doors
Copes with steam and dampAsk us about the fabricYes, PVC slatsAsk us about the fabric
How it opensPanels slide one way, or from the middleDraws to one side, or from the middleSlides one way, or from the middle
Walk through itYes, once the panels slide openDraw it aside firstYes, the vanes part
MotorizedNo: a wandBy hand onlyYes, with its own remote
Light and privacyScreens to room darkeningTilt the vanes for lightSoft light, or Velora to darken
Easy to cleanFabric panelsWipe the slatsFabric vanes
Fabrics and coloursSee the panel track samplesSee the PVC vertical blind samplesSee the Dream shade samples

For all five shutter lines side by side, see Shutters. We bring samples of every type to your consultation.

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