Comparison
Bloom Bug vs Blinds To Go
Both have their place. Blinds To Go is a convenient retail chain for off-the-shelf blinds; Bloom Bug is the custom-fit, locally-installed screen and blind shop in Coquitlam. Here's an honest look at where each one wins.
Shoppers comparing Blinds To Go to a custom screen shop usually fall into two camps: grabbing standard blinds at a store, or solving a real problem — odd sizes, pets, patio doors, bugs, and screens that actually last. Blinds To Go handles the first well. Bloom Bug vs Blinds To Go exists for the second.
| Bloom Bug | Blinds To Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit & sizing | Measured and custom-built to each opening | Retail sizes, some trim-to-fit |
| What they sell | Window screens, patio door screens, retractable, metal mesh, blinds | Ready-made blinds and shades — no insect screens |
| Mesh options | Standard, pet-rated, and durable metal mesh | Coverings only — no insect mesh |
| Installation | Professional measuring & install across Metro Vancouver | DIY; in-store pickup |
| Service area | Local Coquitlam workshop, BC-wide shipping for DIY | Retail stores / online |
| After-sale support | Direct line to the local shop that built it | Store / retailer support |
Where Bloom Bug wins
- • Custom measuring for non-standard windows and patio doors
- • Durable metal mesh — one of the few shops in BC that offers it
- • Local installation and re-screening across Metro Vancouver
- • One shop for screens, retractables, metal mesh and blinds
Where Blinds To Go wins
- • In-store convenience and quick pickup
- • Competitive prices on standard blind sizes
- • A safe pick if your windows are all common sizes and you DIY
The short version: if every window in your home is a standard size and you just want blinds, Blinds To Go is a sensible choice. If you need screens, custom fits, metal mesh, or local install — that's where Bloom Bug vs Blinds To Go comes in. See our products →
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