Why Skylights Need the Right Blind
A skylight lets in roughly three times as much light as a wall window of the same size. That is great at 2 pm in the kitchen and less great at 5:30 am in a bedroom in June. The right blind gives you control without giving up the skylight.
Velux blinds are made to the exact size code of each skylight and clip into the frame, so they fit cleanly and work at any angle. We supply and install them on new and existing Velux units.
The 5 Velux Blind and Accessory Types
- Blackout blinds for bedrooms and nurseries.
- Light-filtering blinds for kitchens and living rooms.
- Heat-reducing awnings for south-facing roofs.
- Motorized and solar blinds for high ceilings.
- Rain sensors, remotes and keypads for automatic control.
Residential Blinds by Room
Bedrooms
Blackout, ideally solar-powered for remote control.
Nurseries
Blackout with a timer schedule.
Kitchens
Light-filtering to cut glare on counters.
Home Offices
Light-filtering to stop screen glare.
Lofts and Attics
Heat-reducing awnings for summer.
Bathrooms
Moisture-resistant pleated blinds.
Commercial Blinds and Accessories
Offices
Glare control over desks.
Clinics
Privacy and light control.
Retail
Protect merchandise from UV fading.
Condo Amenity Rooms
Motorized control from a keypad.
Smart Accessories
Velux Active
App and sensor control.
KLR 200 Keypad
Wall-mounted control for skylights and blinds.
Rain Sensors
Automatic closing.
Remotes
Pair multiple skylights to one remote.
Accessory Range
| Accessory | Price installed |
|---|---|
| Manual blind | $300 to $440 |
| Motorized / solar blind | $560 to $830 |
| Rain sensor / smart remote | $370 to $600 |
| Heat-reducing awning | Quoted by size |
Our Accessory Expertise
We know which blinds fit which Velux generations and which need an adapter. We pair everything before we leave so you are not reading manuals.
What Actually Stops Homeowners From Adding Blinds
“Blinds will block my view.”
In our opinion, a blind you can open is better than a skylight you avoid in summer.
“It’s a hassle to reach.”
Solar and motorized blinds solve that.
“They won’t fit my older skylight.”
We check the size code first.
“Smart stuff is complicated.”
We pair and label everything.
Blind Installation Timeline
Size Check
At the assessment.
Ordering
One to two weeks.
Install
15 to 30 minutes per blind.
Pairing
Done before we leave.
Velux Blind Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For
Blind Type
Manual is cheapest.
Fabric
Blackout and heat-reducing cost a little more.
Power
Solar and electric add cost.
Controls
Remotes, keypads and sensors.
Install
Flat install fee per blind.
Quantity
Several blinds in one visit save time.
Blinds vs New Skylight vs Repair: Which Service You Need
Light control only: blinds. Skylight failing too: Velux replacement. New room: Velux installation.
Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type
Any Velux type can take a blind. Solar VSS units pair best with solar blinds on one remote.
Blind Installation Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week
Size check in week one, delivery in one to two weeks, install in under an hour for most homes.
Why Toronto Homeowners Trust Us With Accessories
Exact sizing, clean installs and everything paired. Simple, everytime.
