2 1/2 Inch Premium Cordless Faux Wood Blinds Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
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We have 5 casement windows that are 1/3/4 " deep and 59 1/2" wide and 60" high. These are double casement windows ( meaning 2 windows per casement). We would like to have an inside mount with a crown molding type valence that sits flush with the window trim - white in color. We were wondering if we would be better off with 1 large header , since there's not a divider between the 2 actual windows (each window cranks open) with 2 individual blinds or 1 large header and 1 large blind. Can you help?
Asked by Mark ·
Thank you so much for your interest! You would need 3 1/2" of depth to have the entire blind sit flush with the window trim. With only 1 3/4" the blind (including the entire valance) would extend outside the window at least 1 3/4". This blind is not available with 2 blinds on 1 headrail. You would have to order a single blind (would be very heavy but as long as you don't lift it regularly it would work) or 2 blinds side by side. You would have to order the premium blinds to get a 2on1 headrail. Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get more details.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do these blinds block all light? Are they considered rated "privacy"?
Asked by Paul f ·
Thank you so much for your interest! The 1" Premium Wood Blinds are not available with the privacy option. The privacy options is added by eliminating the route holes (holes punched in the center of the slat with the lift cords running through). Instead, the slats are notched on the back of the slat to fall in place with the ladders. While the privacy option gives you more privacy, it still doesn't block all light. Horizontal blinds will have more residual light than some other products because light filters through the gaps between the slats (even when closed tightly). This combined halo effect won't block as much light as a solid shade. Cellular shades (labeled blackout), roman shades with a blackout liner & bamboo shades with a blackout liner are the best for blocking light. Any window covering on our website labeled blackout has a fabric that will be completely opaque (no light will penetrate the fabric). However, there will still be residual light (halo effect) around the edges of the shade. Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get more advice about which type of blind/shade will work best for you.
Answered by Blindster ·
I have a 1.5inch depth restriction for the head rail. What is the depth requirement for the 1 inch faux wood blinds? Would they fit in my space?
Asked by Virna ·
Thank you for your interest! You need 1" depth (recess) to mount the blinds inside the window. However, your blinds will extend outside the window opening. You need 1 3/4" to have every part of the blind inside your window. It is very common for blinds to extend outside the window opening when the depth is shallow. In fact, some designers do it so that they can the more finished cornice look at the top of the window. The cornice look is accomplished by adding returns (side pieces that cover the headrail on the side usually when the blind is outside mounted) to the valance. The returns would need to be at least 3/4" and you will have to mount your blind as close to the front of the opening as possible. Please call one of sales representatives at 888-256-8672 so that they can help you get this order right.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do you have a picture of an outside mount?
Asked by Chris O ·
Thank you so much for your interest! I do have some photos of the 1" blinds mounted on a door as an outside mount. Please call us at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales so we can get your email address.
Answered by Blindster ·
Are your wood blinds fire rated?
Asked by Rhondag ·
Thank you for your interest! None of our wood blinds are rated as flame retardant. I am not aware of any wood blinds that are sold in the United States that are flame retardant. There used to be a company that would coat real wood slats with a flame retardant coating. However, the cost was almost 5 times the cost of the blind itself. Our Fauxwood Blinds do have a flame retardant certification. Please call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get more information.
Answered by Blindster ·
on a 24*46 inch wood blind(1") what would the depth be when stacked up, need to know how much vision I will lose when pulled up? Trying to decide which type of blind I want. thank you
Asked by Kathleen ·
Thank you for your interest! For the 1" fauxwood or wood blinds the stack (when fully raised) would be approximately 9 3/4" for a 46" height. The best products for minimizing the stack height would be cellular shades (stack would be approximately 4" to 4 1/2" depending on options) or roller shades (stack is between 2" and 2 1/2" because the fabric wraps around a tube that just gets thicker with no cassette or 4" with a cassette valance). Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for more detailed information.
Answered by Blindster ·
I need the blinds for (2) of my motorhome windows. The originals were/are fastened by two screws vertically up into the built in valance and fit into vertical "valences" on each side. This keeps the blind from bouncing away from the window and the wall behind keeps the blinds from hitting the window. Does this seem feasible with your blinds?
Asked by Frank ·
Thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, I can't answer without knowing the specifications of your built-in valances. Please call a sales agent at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales. They will be able to answer your question.
Answered by Blindster ·
I ordered these blinds for the 1'st time and wondering which way does the valance go?
Asked by Barbara W ·
Thank you for your interest! That is strictly a matter of personal taste. Most people mount them with the smooth part at the top.
Answered by Blindster ·
I have short windows in the family room, that now have sheers on bottom half of the Windows. Am considering mini shades, also just on the bottom half. So you think this is workable? I would think shades set on the inside of the window. Thanks!
Asked by Peggy K ·
Thank you so much for your interest! All horizontal blinds mount to the side of the window so you should be able to use any of our 1" blinds. You can get more detailed information by calling one of our sales associates at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales.
Answered by Blindster ·
What is routeless
Asked by Fred K ·
Thank you for your interest. Most horizontal blinds sold have a lift string (used to raise and lower the blinds) that runs through a hole that is punched in the middle of the slat (called a route hole). Routeless blinds don't have a route hole. Instead they have a notch on the back side of the slat. The lift strings are threaded through loops on the outside of the ladders (what the slats rest on). The advantage of routeless blinds is the increase in privacy and the reduction of light that results from eliminating the route holes. The only disadvantage to routeless blinds is that the slats will shift when the blinds are open and closed. It may be necessary to straighten the slats every time you close and then open the slats so that the notches will align with the ladders.
Answered by Blindster ·