Deluxe Blackout Vinyl Roller Shades Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
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143 questions · page 14 of 15
What would be the pros and cons between vinyl beaded chain and a metal one?
Asked by Israel ·
Thank you for your interest! Mostly, it is cosmetic. They perform the same. The PVC beaded chain is color coordinated to the color of your fabric.
Answered by Blindster ·
Does the color selected for a shade exist on both sides of the shade, or just the interior side? If different, what is the color of the outside-facing?
Asked by Allegedp ·
Thank you so much for your interest! The outside fabric color for this shade is white.
Answered by Blindster ·
My windows have hardware for roller shades. They are of cast iron and I would like to keep them. Would the ordering measurement be the distance between the existing brackets?
Asked by Daniel ·
Thank you so much for your interest! The proper width would still be the actual window opening width where your brackets are mounted. To be safe you would reduce the width by 1/8". With that said, it is unlikely that you will be able to use your old brackets with the cordless shades. Corded shades have a little more consistent hardware but still may not work with your brackets. Please call 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales. We can send you some photos of the installation hardware we use.
Answered by Blindster ·
How would these work on sliding glass doors? Thank you!
Asked by Beverly ·
Thank you so much for your interest! Vertical blinds are the most commonly used window covering for sliding glass doors. However, roller shades can be used as well. You would need to have a very deep window opening to mount them inside the window so that the door doesn't rub against the roll at the top when the doors are opened and closed. Most people mount the blinds/shades on the wall above or to the side of the sliding glass door. Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales for more information.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can a grommet be added to a roller shade for a pull?
Asked by Barbara ·
Thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, the Deluxe Blackout Vinyl Roller Shades are not available with any kind of pull or handle (none of the deluxe have these available). However, our premium roller shades have a handle included with the cordless shades. However, the continuous cord loop system is a much more reliable lift system and it doesn't require that you touch the fabric.
Answered by Blindster ·
I have a window with a depth of only 1" that needs a shade. Do you have anything that will work with that?
Asked by Deborah ·
Thank you for your interest! The Deluxe Blackout vinyl Roller Shades require 1 1/4" recess (or depth) to mount them inside the window frame if you want a plain shade (no valance). All of our Premium Roller Shades can be mounted inside a window with only 5/8" recess (clutch shade without a valance). There are several products that will fit inside a window opening with a depth of only 1". Please call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales so we can help you find the product that is best for you.
Answered by Blindster ·
Where do I choose the color of my vinyl chain?
Asked by Jessica ·
Thank you for your interest! The color of the chain is color-coordinated to the fabric. Chains are available in white, vanilla, grey or black. The clutches are always white. You can specify a specific chain color by putting a note on every roller shade you order. Or you can call one of our sales agents at 888-256-8672, option 1 for sales.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can these be cleaned by wiping down with soap and water. Need a shade that I'm able to wipe clean since it would be over a cook stove.
Asked by Jh ·
Thank you so much for your interest! The vinyl fabric itself can be cleaned with water and a soap that is safe for vinyl. The components should not be exposed to water or soap.
Answered by Blindster ·
We have a huge arch window in a bedroom. It illuminates the room very well during the day, but it lets too much light in in the mornings, interfering with sleep! I notice that all your measurements are for straight lines width and height. Do you, or can you, make custom size shades or blinds for arch windows (they are not straight)? We are desperately looking for something to block the morning light in that room. Can you help us? Thank you for your time
Asked by Yvonne ·
Unfortunately, we don't have any products available for arches.
Answered by Blindster ·
I'm looking for a shade that really provides good black-out, especially at night. Will these work?
Asked by Kay Z ·
Thank you for your interest! Anything labeled "blackout" on our website has fabric that is opaque and will block 100% of light. With that said, if you mount it inside the window there will be light seepage around the edges. Roller Shades have the widest gaps at anywhere from 3/8" to 3/8" on each side. Roman shades (with a blackout lining) have the smallest gap of approximately 3/16" on each side. To get the best blackout effect you will need to mount the shades over the window (above the window or to the sides). The wider and longer you make the width, the less residual light you will see around the edges. We recommend adding 3" to the width and height to get the best coverage.
Answered by Blindster ·