Deluxe Light Filtering Solar Shades Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
Customer Reviews (614)Customer Questions
134 questions · page 10 of 14
Can I use the same mounting hardware if I want to purchase solar shades for the summer, and then replace them with cellular shades in the winter? Basically leaving the mounting hardware in place and simply changing out the shades in November and May?
Asked by Tom ·
Hi Tom, thank you for your question! The mounting hardware for our cellular shades and our solar shades are different. The exchange would require you to mount that product's specific hardware as well in order to install it.
Answered by Blindster ·
i am trying to decide between solar shades and bamboo shades. How do you clean each and in your opinion, which is easier to clean?
Asked by Anne B ·
Hi Anne! Thank you for reaching out! Both of these products really just need a light dusting to knock the dust off. I believe that solar shades might be a little less maintenance just because the solar shade material is made of durable vinyl-coated fiberglass material and our bamboo shades is a natural product. If you'd like additional details, please give us a call at 888-256-8672, we'd be happy to help you!
Answered by Blindster ·
On motorized shades, are there any batteries on the roller shade (ie. does the shade need to be charged-recharged via an electric cord)?
Asked by Pam D ·
Hello Pam D., thank you for your question! Yes, these shades will have a rechargeable battery wand that is located inside the shades' roller tube. You will be provided with one charger per order that will allow you to recharge the wand when needed.
Answered by Blindster ·
How do you recharge the integrated battery wand?
Asked by S. R ·
Hello Susan, thank you for your inquiry. You will pull the battery wand out of the roller tube and recharge it with the charger that is included with your order.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do these solar shades give privacy at night time from the outside looking in? In other words, do they keep people from seeing in your windows at night?
Asked by Sheila ·
Hello Sheila, thank you for reaching out. These shades are not going to provide you with the privacy you may be looking for. These 10% shades are pretty open and so the amount you were able to see out during the day is the same amount that someone would be able to see in at night if you had the lights on inside the house. I would recommend a much tighter weave for privacy or a blackout solar shade option.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can solar roller shades be mounted on the top (inside mount) of the frame? I want to split a larger window into 2 shades but would have to attach the 4 brackets on the top. Thanks
Asked by Christine ·
Hello Christine, thank you for your question. Yes, you are able to top mount these shades. Please keep in mind that there will be a little bit more of a light gap at the top for this type of mount if ordering without a cassette. Ordering with the cassette option will require a top mount and eliminate this light gap at the top.
Answered by Blindster ·
How much room do i need for the brackets or is that measurement included in the overall width. Also, how wide are the motorized shades?
Asked by Happy H ·
Hi Happy, thank you for your question. You will not need to make an additional allowance for your brackets if you are installing as inside mount, the factory will automatically make that adjustment for you on the size that you provide. On an outside mount the brackets add about 1/8". The maximum width you can order a motorized shade is 96" and the minimum width you can order for motorized is 20".
Answered by Blindster ·
Hi dear, can this shade be ceiling or top mounted? Do you have other shades that can be top mounted? Also does the shade fabric allow air to pass through it? Thanks in anticipation of a timely response. Blessings.
Asked by Nnonyelum B ·
Hello, yes, this shade can be top mounted and air will pass through it. We also offer cellular shades, roman shades, and bamboo woven wood shades that can all be top mounted. However, the only one that air will pass through is maybe some of our woven wood fabrics. Please reach out to us at 888-256-8672, option "1" for further assistance, we'd be happy to help.
Answered by Blindster ·
If I want room darkening too, what number openess do I choose?
Asked by Carol E ·
Hello Carol, thank you for you question! 1% is going to block 99% of the light so it is a good option for room darkening. The next option would be Blackout, which will block all of the light from coming through the shade material. We recommend ordering some of our free samples first, so that you can see which material would work best for you. Please feel free to call us at 888-256-8672, option "1" for Sales if you would like further assistance.
Answered by Blindster ·
I understand you can see in at night, but can you see details or just shadows?
Asked by Robin ·
Hi Robin! Thank you for your interest! You are going to be able to see a little more than shadows through the shades from the outside when the lights are on. The lower the openness of the fabric the less you will be able to see through. I would suggest ordering samples of the fabric and taping them to your window and testing them out at night with the lights off and on. This will help you determine the fabric is going to give you enough privacy.
Answered by Blindster ·