Can you see through wooden blinds?

They’re not unless they’re closed properly and making sure that the blinds are functional that is to say that they’re a good size for your window, shut properly, and aren’t damaged or warped from exposure to dampness in the long term.

There are a lot of concerns about whether or not it is possible to see through the wooden blind slats, in different situations which is why I’ll address each of these questions in this blog article. Learn more about it here.

Do you have the ability to see through wooden blinds as a rule?

No. If you shut your blind in a way that all the slats aligned and your blind was custom-designed to fit the window you have and is in good shape it is impossible to be able to see the inside of the wooden shutters. If one or more factors are involved, (such as the blind not fitting to the window or if the slats are damaged or bent) it is possible to view through them to an extent.

Are you able to see through wooden blinds, if they’re not equipped with ladder tapes covering the cord holes?

However, someone from outside may see tiny pinpricks or light passing through the holes in the lift cord in the event that you have a lamp inside and it’s dark outside. But, again, if the blind is shut properly and is fitted and operates according to the plan the holes in the cord aren’t allowing anyone to see anything inside the blind, aside from the possibility of light.

Are you able to see through wooden blinds from below, if the slats have been closed to the upwards?

If your blind and window are located on the first floor or greater. Is it possible for someone on the street to look up into the blind’s frame? In terms of functionality, this is a very unlikely thing to occur that I feel confident in saying no.

It is almost impossible for anyone to stand at a straight enough angle below the blind that they would be able to see upwards and into the slats, regardless of whether the slats were tilted upwards or closed. In the worst-case scenario, they’d be able to see light or perhaps a few millimeters of the ceiling but not much more. Close the blind slats down instead of upwards will eliminate this problem (or the issue!) entirely.

Are you able to be able to see through wooden blinds from above, if the slats have been closed downwards?

On the other hand, there is a possibility that someone from above may have a view like from the balcony of an upper level or from an embankment/flyover higher than the window’s level and is close to your home Can you look through blind slats made of wood from above, if the slats have been closed to the downwards?

The answer is “no” as per the above scenario, but in the opposite direction, with the exception of perhaps a few millimeters of the floor beneath the blind. It is possible to learn more about the ways that closing wooden blinds slats up or down may be a factor (and the extent of it) here.

Can you see through wood blinds if they’re properly fitted?

No. Blinds made of wood that is properly fitted will not leave any spaces around the sides or the bottom to allow people to view through. This is the case only when your blind isn’t an exact fitting for your window and doesn’t have sufficient overlap so that no one can see through (or more specifically in the vicinity of) your blind.

Are you able to see through wooden blinds if you’re not the appropriate size for your window?

Yes, possibly. When the blind’s dimensions are big for the window, it could encroach on it, and look unnatural however it will not let anyone see through it. However, if the blind isn’t large enough for the window and doesn’t cover the window from the side, or only covers the window with no overlap, then there is a possibility that someone can be able to see through. These are the types of issues that you’ll have to deal with when you buy ready-made blinds or if you make a mistake when measuring for the custom-made blind!

Are people able to be able to see through blinds with slats if the slats are slightly tilted?

It all depends. If the slats have been tilted to the horizontal direction, it leaves large gaps between the slats that allow individuals to possibly be able to see through. The size depends on the width of the slats. If it’s daylight and your space isn’t illuminated anyone who might be looking in must be right in front of the glass and working hard to be able to see through.

The slats being tilted at an angle allows you to keep the light as well as a partial view of the outside but still allowing those who live outside to look inside.

Are you able to be able to see through wooden blinds when you put two blinds together?

This is a “maybe.” You should only employ two blinds made of wood in a row, side-by-side or abutted, in the event that the window is long and wide that it’s difficult to cover it all with one blind because of the limitation on weight to ensure security and safe installation and operation. Likewise, when you’re using blinds made of wood designed for bay windows that have angles to accommodate.

The main thing is the possibility of being able to be able to see through the gap in which two blinds made of wood connect and abut is dependent on the distance they lay close to each other, and whether there’s a joint or panel between windows or window panes that are to the left of this gap, to help fill in the gaps and how large this is in addition to how near the window sits towards the window, to minimize the gaps created through a sideways view angle.

It’s a little complicated, but you’ve probably gotten the picture!