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- 5 out of 5
- Quality of Product
- 4 out of 5
- Ease of Installation
- 4 out of 5
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Shown in Alpine2 Inch Premium Room Darkening Sheer Shades
Made to order, ships in 8–10 business days.
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Color: Alpine
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Inside MountInside mount blinds are installed inside the window opening. Enter the exact size of the window opening NOT the size of the blind. The factory will make a small deduction from your width to allow space for the hardware operation.
Outside MountOutside mount blinds are installed outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. Enter the exact size of the blind you want to order. The factory will make no deductions.
Size: 24" W × 36" H
Measurements to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Fit or Free Guarantee. If for any reason your window coverings don't fit, even if you make a mistake in measuring, we'll remake them in the size you need free of charge.
Lift Type: Not selected
Nylon Beaded ChainA Nylon Beaded chain provides a clean look and loops around a tensioning mechanism attached to the wall or window frame. Pulling this chain hand over hand in a continuous fashion allows you to easily lift and lower your shade.
CordlessSimply grab the bottom rail to lift and lower your blind or shade.
Battery-Powered MotorizedEfficiently raise and lower your shade with Motorized Lift. Perfect for hard-to-reach windows, a battery-powered remote is all that is needed to lift and lower your shades.
Cassette Valance: Not selected
Standard CassetteFeatures a smooth, curved, metal cover that conceals the roller mechanism for a clean, modern appearance.
Fabric Wrapped CassetteFeatures a coordinating fabric wrapped onto the headrail to provide a soft fabric look.
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Can't decide between a light airy window treatment or something that provides more privacy and light control? Why settle when you can have both with our Premium Room Darkening Sheer Shades! This unique shade design combines opaque fabric vanes between two layers of sheer material for the perfect match of elegance and light control.
Sheer shades are a distinctly sophisticated type of window treatment. Featuring a combination of soft horizontal fabric vanes suspended between two layers of fine sheer material, this shade provides multiple options for light control. When the shade is fully lowered, the fabric vanes are tilted open to allow light to gently pass through the sheer layers into the room – but instead of harsh direct light, it's lightly diffused and spread out more evenly for a softer ambiance. When the shade is adjusted slightly, the vanes turn vertically and overlap each other for complete privacy and room darkening, blocking most of the light from passing through the shade. The room-darkening fabric is perfect for anyone in the home, especially bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms and anywhere there is bright direct sunshine. The fabric vanes stay closed as the shade is raised, providing any combination of open window and light blocking until the fabric fully disappears into the included cassette valance. The shade looks stunning no matter which way you position it with either standard beaded cord pull, or optional cordless lift for easy push/pull control or even motorized lift for remote-control operation. You'll love the look of new room-darkening sheer shades in your home!
Get to know this shade:
- Room darkening fabric vanes tilt open and closed for flexible light control, and are available in a variety of colors to match your decor
- Sheer material on the front and back of the shade holds fabric vanes in place, and lays flat when raising the shade
- 3" cassette valance included standard (matching fabric insert available or color coordinated painted finish)
- Color coordinated headrail and hardware provide a uniform look for every fabric color
Why you'll love this shade:
- Sheer fabric softens and disperses light more evenly in the room and blocks harmful UV rays
- Room darkening fabric vanes provide privacy and room dimming light control when needed
- Specially designed sheer fabric prevents any wavy distortion (moiré) when looking through the sheer material
- Choose between three lift control options - beaded loop pull cord, hassle-free cordless lift, or motorized lift with optional smart-home integration
- Complies with all current CPSC safety requirements – Blindster recommends cordless or motorized lift for convenience and child safety
Key considerations:
- Room darkening vanes do not provide complete blackout – some indirect light may be visible on the sides of the shade and between the vanes
- Rotate the fabric vanes closed for nighttime privacy – sheer material alone will be translucent at night
- Fabric portion of shade will be 7/8" narrower than ordered width on cordless shades, and 1 1/8" narrower with beaded chain and motorized
Great for:Living RoomBedroomOfficeKitchenDining RoomMedia RoomBathroomEntry WayUtility Room
- Child & Pet Safety
- Privacy
Made to order, ships in 8–10 business days.
Specifications & Restrictions
- Width
- 12" – 96"
- Height
- 16" – 96"
- Min Depth for Inside Mount
1 inch
- Depth required for flush mount
3 3/8 inches
- Min Flat Space For Outside Mount
3 inches
- Cassette Valance Dimensions
3 inches (height) x 3 3/8 inches (depth)
- Inside Mount Width Deduction
Approximately 1/8 inch
- Fabric Width Deduction
Approximately 1" - 1 ¾" inches depending on the lift type.
- 6 channel remote control required to operate motorized shades
Remotes from other companies will not operate Blindster shades
- All shades are pre-programmed at the factory to operate on channel 6
Each remote can be programmed to control up to 6 shades
- Remote Control Range
65 feet
- Easy Rechargeable Feature
Battery wand is integrated into the roller mechanism of all motorized shades
- This product's motorized remote is NOT compatible with the following products:
Deluxe Cellular Shades categories & Premium Solar Shades categories
- Charger required to operate motorized shades
At least 1 charger needs to be ordered
*Recharge time on a shade is 5 hours, chargers are not meant to be plugged into the shade long term.
- Fabric Slat Size
2 inches
Restrictions
- Motorized lift type has a maximum size of 50 square feet
How to Measure
How to Measure: Inside Mount
Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your window! Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth:
- Measure inside the window opening from the back of the window to the front of the opening where the shade would mount. To mount the brackets, the depth at the top of the window must be at least 1". To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 3 3/8". If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions or consider a different product.
How to Measure:
Let's start with the Width:
- Measure inside of the window opening/frame from left to right at the top of the opening to the nearest 1/8". If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering width.
Now, let's do the Height:
- Measure the inside of the window opening/frame from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill to the nearest 1/8" in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height.
Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the window opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/4" to the width of the top of the shade to accommodate the installation brackets.
The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 7/8" – 1 1/8" narrower than the ordered width depending on the lift type (up to 9/16" gap on each side between the window opening and the edge of the fabric). When maximum light blocking is needed, consider an outside mount or an alternate product.
No deductions will be made to the ordered height.
How to Measure: Outside Mount
Before you start measuring, decide where above your window opening you want to mount your shade. You will need at least 1" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets. Follow the directions below for where you'd like to install your shade.
If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different product.
Your ordered width will be the width of the cassette at the top of the shade. The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 7/8" – 1 1/8" narrower than the ordered width (up to 9/16" on each side) depending on lift type. If you wish to have the fabric cover a specific width, we recommend ordering slightly wider – just ensure that you have enough horizontal space to mount the shade.
Width:
- Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance.
- Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.
Height:
- Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools onto the roll, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window.
- Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height.
Width:
- Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance.
- Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.
Height:
- Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools onto the roll, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window.
- Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height.
Note: The shade fabric may rub against the trim when operating. If your trim is more than 1/2" thick, consider adding shims (not included) under the brackets for additional clearance.
Width:
- We don't normally recommend mounting zebra dual shades directly on the trim unless your window configuration doesn't allow for other placements. Your ordered width will be the width of the cassette at the top of the shade. However, the fabric portion of roller shades is always narrower than the ordered width, and will not extend to the edges of the trim. Conversely, having the width of the fabric equal the width of your window trim will mean the top of the shade will extend beyond the width of the window trim.
- Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim. That is your ordering width.
- Note that the fabric portion of the shade will be narrower than your ordered width.
Height:
- Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height.
This shade is not suitable for installing on a door. The motion could cause the fabric to shift and telescope off the tube which will result in the material fraying on the edges.
How to Install
How to Install: Inside Mount
2 min read
Let's make sure you have what you need!
What came with your blinds?
- Mounting brackets*
- 1 ½" Screws (two per bracket)
- Screws for Tension Device (if Continuous Chain Operation ordered)
- 6 Channel Remote Control (if ordered)
What else will you need in order to complete the installation?
- Rechargeable drill (use 5/64" drill bit to predrill screw holes & use ¼" drill bit for wall anchors, if needed)
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Ladder
*Quantity will vary depending on width.
Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your inside mount blinds and for more information on how many brackets are required for your order.
How to Install: Outside Mount
2 min read
Let's make sure you have what you need!
What came with your blinds?
- Mounting brackets*
- 1 ½" Screws (two per bracket)
- Screws for Tension Device (if Continuous Chain Operation ordered)
- 6 Channel Remote Control (if ordered)
What else will you need in order to complete the installation?
- Rechargeable drill (use 5/64" drill bit to predrill screw holes & use ¼" drill bit for wall anchors, if needed)
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Ladder
*Quantity will vary depending on width.
Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your outside mount blinds and for more information on how many brackets are required for your order.
Related Videos
How to Measure for Inside Mount
How to Measure for Outside Mount