# Deluxe Blackout Solar Shades > Designed to block 100% of the sun’s UV rays, this blackout solar shade is the perfect solution for bedrooms, media rooms, or any other room where light is a daily disruption. In addition to minimizing heat and protecting furniture, this shade will give you extra privacy when it is lowered. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/solar-shades/deluxe-blackout-solar-shades - Category: All Shades › Solar Shades - SKU: BLN-DBSS - Price: $54.05 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.65 out of 5 from 66 reviews - Made to order: ships in 3–5 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free shipping - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/solar-shades - Suggested rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Media room, Bathroom, Entry way, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 15" to 103" - Height: 24" to 120" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Mount Mount type determines how you will install the blind. Choose inside mount if your blind will be mounted inside the window opening/frame. Choose outside mount if your blind will be mounted outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. - Inside Mount: Inside mount shades are installed inside the window opening. Enter the exact size of the window opening NOT the size of the shade. The factory will make a small deduction from your width to allow space for the hardware and operation. - Outside Mount: Outside mount shades are installed outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. Enter the exact size of the shade you want to order. The factory will make no deductions. ### Lift Type The lift type determines how you raise or lower this product. - Cordless Spring Roller: With the Cordless Spring Roll, a hidden spring inside the convoluted paper roller tube releases tension when you pull on the shade's hem, allowing you to easily raise and lower your shade. - Nylon Beaded Chain: A 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. - Metal Beaded Chain: A Metal 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. - Cordless Precision Lock (+$62.50): Adjust shade more accurately to any desired height. Pull down, or gently push up to set the shade exactly where you want it. - Battery-Powered Motorized (+$207.43): Efficiently 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. ### Lift Position The location of the lift cords. Offered with: Nylon Beaded Chain, Metal Beaded Chain. - Left: The lift cord location is on the left-hand side. - Right: The lift cord location is on the right-hand side. ### Remote Control Program a remote control to operate your shades individually or in synchronized groups. Offered with: Battery-Powered Motorized. - No Remote - 6 Channel Remote: Each remote can be programmed to control up to 6 shades. ### Roll Orientation How the fabric rolls off the roller at the top of the shade. - Standard Roll: Fabric rolls off the back of the roller (closest to the window). - Reverse Roll (+$5.95): Fabric rolls off the front of the roller (away from the window). ### Cassette Valance This color-coordinated valance conceals the roller at the top of the window. - No: Roller will be visible at the top. - Yes (+$73.70): A Cassette Valance conceals the roller tube at the top of the window and a fabric insert covers the face of the cassette. You cannot side mount with this option. ## Restrictions - Cassette not available with the reverse roll option - Optional cassette valance cannot be mounted at the sides. It must be mounted at the back or at the top of the cassette - This product's remote for Motorized lift is NOT compatible with the motorized lift option of our Premium Solar Shades - Cordless Precision Lock must be ordered with a Cassette Valance - Shades over 94" wide AND 84" tall, fabric will be railroaded and a horizontal seam will be visible. ## Colors 7 colors. ### $ - Essential - Optic White - White (High quality, durable PVC & polyester yarns with white, flocked opaque backing) - Whisper - Misty Grey - Silver - Charcoal - Coal (High quality, durable PVC & polyester yarns with white, flocked opaque backing) ## Highlights - 100% Light Blockage - Go Cordless! - Smart Option: Motorize - Easy to Clean - Privacy - Child & Pet Safety (cordless): Child & Pet Safety - Eco-Friendly ## Specifications - Min depth for inside mount: 2 ¼ inches - Min depth for inside mount (with valance on all lift types EXCEPT Cordless Precision Lock): 3 inches - Min depth required for inside mount (with valance and Cordless Precision Lock): 2 ¼ inches - Depth required for flush mount (without a valance): 3 inches - Depth required for flush mount (with valance on all lift types EXCEPT Cordless Precision Lock): 3 ¼ inches - Min depth required for inside flush mount (with valance and Cordless Precision Lock): 3 inches - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount (without valance): 2 ¼ inches - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount (with valance): 3 inches - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately 1/8 inch - Fabric Width Deduction: Approximately 7/8 to 1 3/8 inches (applies to all solar shades regardless of mount 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 - Charger included for Motorized Shades: 1 Charger per order included*Recharge time on a shade is 5 hours, chargers are not meant to be plugged into the shade long term. - This product's motorized remote is NOT compatible with the following products: Deluxe Cellular Shades categories & Premium Solar Shades categories ## Description Designed to block 100% of the sun’s UV rays, this blackout solar shade is the perfect solution for bedrooms, media rooms, or anywhere else complete light blocking is needed. The blackout fabric also gives you complete privacy day and night – even in a lit room, no shadows are visible from the outside. While typical solar screens allow some sunlight to come through the shade and still provide view-through to the outside, our Deluxe Blackout Solar Shades have 0% opacity that prevents any light from coming through the shade and is completely opaque. So you get the clean, contemporary look of a solar screen and all the benefits of a blackout shade. Get to know this shade: - Shade material is made from durable PVC and polyester yarns with an opaque white backing - The shade color you choose is visible only from inside the room; the white backing provides a neutral streetside appearance - Shade material blocks 100% of light from coming through the shade, although light may still come in around the shade Why you'll love this shade: - Enjoy complete privacy and light blocking around the clock - High quality shade material is durable and easy to clean - Standard roll option puts the shade closest to the window to prevent more light from coming around the shade - Use the reverse roll option for windows with protruding handles or other obstructions that might interfere with the fabric - Your choice of four ways to operate your shade – beaded chain, cordless lift, cordless precision lock, or battery-powered remote control - Add on a cassette valance for a finished look and the help block incoming light at the top of the window - Complies with all current child safety requirements Key considerations: - The shade will block light from passing through the shade material; a small amount of light will still enter the room from around the shade - The fabric width will be up to 1 3/8" narrower than the ordered width in order to accommodate the mounting brackets and control mechanisms at the top of the shade ## 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 2 1/4" for shades without a cassette valance and 2 5/8" for shades with a cassette valance. To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 3" without a cassette valance and 3 1/2" for shades with a cassette valance. 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 1/8" to the width of the top of the shade to accommodate the installation brackets. The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 1" – 1 1/2" narrower than the ordered width (up to 3/4" 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. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYtoELQTAxc ### 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 1/2" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets for shades without a cassette valance, or at least 2" for shades with a cassette valance. 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 "tip to tip" measurement, which is the widest part of the top of the shade including the brackets and cassette valance (if applicable). The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 1" – 1 1/2" narrower than the ordered width (up to 3/4" on each side. 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. #### Above the Window (No Trim) 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. #### Above the Trim 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. If your trim is 3/4" or thicker, we recommend ordering the shade with the reverse roll option. #### On The Trim Width: - We don't normally recommend mounting roller shades directly on the trim unless your window configuration doesn't allow for other placements. Your ordered width will be the bracket to bracket measurement which cannot exceed the width of your trim. However, the fabric portion of roller shades is always narrower than the ordered width, and will not extend to the edges of the 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. #### Door Mount Width: - Using a metal tape measure, measure left to right from the outside edge of the trim piece that goes around the glass to the other outside edge. That is your ordering width. However, if you have space, it is best to order the shade about 2-3" wider for better light control. Height: - Consider how far above the window trim piece you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Measure down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below the window trim piece as you used above. That is your ordering height. Note: This product is not available with hold down brackets (for attaching the bottom of the shade to the door to prevent swaying). We recommend considering a different product if installing on a door where the bottom of the shade is likely to swing back and forth. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkDP8R1QEBk ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/solar-shades/deluxe-blackout-solar-shades/documents/BLN-DBSS-install-instructions.pdf ## Questions & Answers 55 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/solar-shades/deluxe-blackout-solar-shades/questions ## Reviews 4.65 out of 5 from 66 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/solar-shades/deluxe-blackout-solar-shades/reviews - 5/5, Duane, 2026-10-03: "Great fit and they were simple to install. Thanks!" - 5/5, Walter, 2026-08-14: "The motorized shades that came pre-programmed from the factory worked very well. The measurements I did and shared with customer assistance for verifcation worked out well." - 5/5, Mark, 2026-08-13: "Blinds ordered came in as measured and were easy to install. I ordered the motorized darkening shade and it works well." - 5/5, Karen, 2026-08-13: "As a designer I was skeptical of placing an online order for blackout roller shades. I called Lester was able to speak to a real live person who answered all my questions and help me place an order that was perfectly sized. The installation was painless as a result. The product itself is well made, and heavy duty. I would order again for clients without any hesitation!" - 5/5, Corey, 2026-07-25: "Easy instal and works great"