Deluxe Blackout Solar Shades Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
Customer Reviews (66)Customer Questions
55 questions · page 4 of 6
Hello, I recently purchased and installed your product but now I am realizing I want to have blackout in some of my windows. Can I add blackout to my existing shades?
Asked by Carlos ·
Hello Carlos, Unfortunately, we are not able to add blackout lining to existing shades. Please give us a call at 888-256-8672, option "2" for customer service and let us look into how we can best assist you.
Answered by Blindster ·
What kind of privacy do the blackout solar shades provide at night? How much can people see in? What about the 1, 3 or 5% shades?
Asked by Terry J ·
Hi Terry, thank you for your interest! There will not be any light getting through the material on the blackout solar shades. They will give you complete privacy. The higher up you go in percentages the more open the fabric will be and the more privacy you will lose. I would recommend taking advantage of our free samples that we offer so that you can tape them to your window and test out what that visibility is going to look like through your window at night with both the lights on and off inside the house.
Answered by Blindster ·
We have a white deluxe solar shade 1% from Blindster and are looking to add more. Is the material for this blackout shade essentially the same as the 1% deluxe solar shade material, but with a backing? Thanks!
Asked by Jeffrey ·
Hi Jeff, That is correct, the color on these is the same the blackout just has a backing on it to block light coming through the fabric.
Answered by Blindster ·
what is the material of the Deluxe Blackout Solar Shades? The write up says 100% UV blockage - what about lights (from neighbors, etc) at night? Can I get a matching fabric valance?
Asked by Susan S ·
Hi Susan! High quality, durable PVC & polyester yarns with flocked opaque backing. The fabric is blackout however it will still have light leaking around the edges. The coordinating fabric is on the front of the cassette valances if you choose that option.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do the Premium Blackout Solar shades offer a good level of privacy?
Asked by RUSSELL F ·
Hi Linda, yes, they are completely blackout, therefore no one can see in or out.
Answered by Blindster ·
I am looking for blinds in an assisted living facility and they are required to be fire resistant, which products do you offer that are "fire resistant" and secondly I was wondering if I could go with a faux blind for a primary function but then have a roller solar shade behind it for a blackout feature when desired...?
Asked by Chad ·
Not answered yet.
What is the R value?
Asked by Monica W ·
Hi Moni, these do not provide specifically insulation. Our only shades designed for insulation are Cellular Shades.
Answered by Blindster ·
Does the exterior color of the shade match the interior color of the blackout shade ?
Asked by Bob ·
Hi Robert, the exterior is white.
Answered by Blindster ·
which number on solar shades gives more UV protection, the lower or higher number??
Asked by Peter S ·
Hi Peter, the lower the number, the more protection. 5% means that 95% of UV rays are blocked, 3% means that 97% of UV rays are blocked, 1% means that 99% of UV rays are blocked.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do the measurements have to be inside the window case or can it be outside. We will be taking existing treatments down and I want to cover the holes rather than have to repair and paint.
Asked by Denise M ·
Hi Denise, you can either measure inside the window case for an inside mount or outside for an outside mount. Often, customer can use the same holes from the old mounts to install these new mounts.
Answered by Blindster ·