2 Inch Premium Cordless Faux Wood Blinds Questions & Answers
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i am looking for distressed white faux wood blinds.. off white with light lines of brown or tan running through them. We live in a log home and the color that is inbetween the logs is like this. do you offer anything like this?
Asked by Cynthia G ·
Thank you for your interest! We have some vertical fauxwood blinds that might work but not any horizontal fauxwood blinds. Some of our horizontal blinds have the distressed look but the color is consistent in the white colors. Please feel free to order samples on our website, they are free!
Answered by Blindster ·
We currently have wood horizontal blinds covering our slider. They are heavy, difficult to lift up. How much lighter our faux wood blinds? Also, our biggest problem are the cords breaking. What is your warranty?
Asked by Mark L ·
Thank you for your interest! Actually, fauxwood is 80% heavier than wood blinds. Our warranty covers the cords for a lifetime with normal use. After 1 year we will repair you blinds if the cords break. There are probably better products to use on sliders. Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales for more specific recommendations.
Answered by Blindster ·
I have the color swatch for the premium faux wood product in 176E--antique white. What color is closest in the available colors on the deluxe faux wood line to 176E? I am trying to get close to matching the paint color shell white.
Asked by Johnny ·
The Antique White Embossed 123 is a very close (or exact) match to the Antique White 176E. Thank you for your interest!
Answered by Blindster ·
What is the proper way to measure your window for blinds?
Asked by Shirley ·
Thank you for your interest! The measuring instructions vary slightly based on the product. All of our products have measuring instructions on the product page. For inside mount: Measure the width at the top, middle & bottom of the window. Order using the smallest of those 3 widths. Measure the height on both sides and us the longest of those 2 measurements. The factory will make a slight width deduction (for this product it is 1/2" total) so that the blind will fit inside the window and move freely. For outside mount: Measure the area you want to cover with the blinds. You need a minimum of 2 1/4" of flat space to mount the blinds above or to the side of the window. We recommend that you add at least 3" to the width and height of the window opening to get the best coverage. The factory will make the blind to the exact width ordered. For both inside and outside mount blinds the height is made at least to the height ordered plus up to 3/4" longer than ordered. Please call one of our sales at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales for more information.
Answered by Blindster ·
We are thinking of replacing our mini aluminum blinds with the 2" faux wood blinds in our kitchen bay window. I am concerned that the larger blinds that have a larger head rail will not fit properly if I order the same size. I am not sure how to measure so the two narrower side blinds don't crowd into the center wide blind. Any tips?
Asked by Suzanne A ·
Thank you for your interest! You can find measuring instructions on our blog site at http://blog.blindster.com/how-to-measure-bay-windows-for-blinds/. Or feel free to call a sales agent by dialing 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales.
Answered by Blindster ·
Hi, just got the blinds and although they look nice, they are "bowing" . the middle of the blind curves up. We checked the instructions, online because they were not shipped, adjusted the strings, but there isn't anything we can do to have them stop from looking like this. Thoughts?
Asked by Sharon ·
I'm sorry for the problem with your blinds. Unfortunately, I don't have any information to identify your order and call you. You can call us at 888-256-8672, option 2 for customer service so we can take care of the issues on your particular order. Fauxwood blinds should not bow. With that said, sometimes when blinds are first received it takes a while for them to adapt to their environment. Fauxwood slats are affected by extreme changes in temperature. This is common during the summer months when shipments are moving in hot trucks. If it does not straighten in 2 or 3 weeks, just give us a call and we will remake your blinds.
Answered by Blindster ·
how does the side piece to the valance fit? we can't figure out how to attach it.
Asked by Terry F ·
I'm sorry you had a problem. The valance side pieces are attached with a L bracket that slides into the back of the valance face and side pieces. If you do not have that part, please call 888-256-8672, option 2 for customer service and we will send them right out to you.
Answered by Blindster ·
My window is a side by side double window which measures 71" x 71" total. I have a blind beforeto fit the entire length and it is entirely too heavy when raising it. I would like to split it and have two blinds which means I would need a middle rail of some sort. How would I go about getting the right size blind width?
Asked by Marilena ·
Thank you for your interest! When mounting multiple blinds/shades in 1 window, we recommend that you: Window panes in the window are equal - Measure the overall width of the window (smallest width measurement at the top, middle and bottom) and divide it by the number of blinds/shades you are hanging in the window. Window panes in the window are not equal. Measure the overall width of the window (smallest width measurement at the top, middle and bottom). Measure each window pane to the middle of the dividers. Make sure the total of your window pane widths equals the overall width measurement. Use the width measurements you got using the instructions above to order your blinds/shades as inside mount. The normal factory deductions will allow so that the blinds/shades fit inside the brackets and move freely in the window while still giving you minimal gaps between the blinds/shades. Please call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales to get more detailed help.
Answered by Blindster ·
How heavy are faux wood blinds that measure 78" wide? Are they too heavy to lift up, putting pressure on the top mount?
Asked by Louise ·
Thank you for your interest! The weight also varies by height but a 78" wide x 60" height would weigh approximately 35 lbs. Wood blinds would be approximately 25 lbs. The blinds would come with center support brackets that would keep it secure in the window. The problem would be lifting the blinds. The proper way to lift a horizontal blind is to pull the lift cord with one hand and push up on the bottomrail with the other hand. At this weight, this will be a little more difficult. With that said, horizontal blinds are really designed to be tilted open and close, not lifted on a daily basis. Please call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales if you want to discuss alternative window coverings.
Answered by Blindster ·
If the opening is 71 and 1/8" wide,and 58 and 1/8" in height, what size do I order the blinds?
Asked by Bonnie ·
Thank you for your interest! If you are mounting your blind inside the window and order them as inside mount the factory will make a deduction to allow room for the mounting brackets and for the blinds to operate within your window opening. For this reason we need the exact measurement of each opening for a custom fit (order using the narrowest width measurement at the top, middle & bottom of the window in 1/8 inch increments). Please call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales for more information.
Answered by Blindster ·