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[Closed] Where to source this plastic profile ?

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As above, bits of plastic being sold at extortionate prices, but surly you can buy it cheaper??

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It’s just to stop light getting in around the sides of black out blinds. I can find plenty of U shape profile plastic, but not J shape


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 9:39 pm
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Have you tried somewhere like Eorocell?


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 9:45 pm
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Eurocell


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 9:46 pm
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Does it need to be j-profile, would a u not work?


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 9:57 pm
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Yes U would work, but I can’t find any deep profiles (again could be looking in the wrong place


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 10:12 pm
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Would cable trunking work?

Screwfix


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 10:27 pm
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Electrical trunking?


 
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I dont believw Eurocell really do stuff like that.


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 10:30 pm
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That stuff that moab linked to is certainly also made by eurocell, never even thought of soffit back trim, only thing I'd say, is its a bit flimsy. Eurocell have trade depots all over the country.


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 10:37 pm
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It is flimsy, and I'm racking brain for something same size but chunkier.
Alloy?


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 10:41 pm
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National Plastics


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 11:31 pm
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The plastic stuff in the op should fit along the gasket of a double glazed window I believe from the reference clamp fit. Looks like a "cheap" alternative to a lot of alloy profiles in the market but at £32 it's not exactly cheap given cheap retail blinds are available for much less complete (this will be non fr amongst other things and is just a first Google result. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sol-Royal-Cassette-Blackout-Drilling/dp/B01458B37Q

What's on the op is a guide rail (as it says) its not designed to cut out light really, the idea is predominantly to ensure the fabrics don't flap too much.

For guide rail something like this

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-19-5mm-Multi-Purpose-U-Section---Aluminium-1m/p/188179

Wooden molding isn't unusual as an option either but will depend on the fabric spacing from your recess edge as to what is available.


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 11:59 pm