Premium Textured Solar Shades Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
Customer Reviews (30)Customer Questions
134 questions · page 9 of 14
Are these privacy shades? Can you see inside the home from the outside?
Asked by Janet B ·
Hi JB, Solar Shades are not recommended for Privacy, as you can see out, and others can see in.
Answered by Blindster ·
We are in the desert in AZ. The windows I want to add the solar blinds to are East facing. We have solar screens on the windows but are looking for extra help during the summer. As we face the golf course we want to be able to see out even when the shades are down. I was wondering which openness percent would be best in our situation. I was looking at the linen/cranberry 5% but was not sure if these would meet our needs or if that openness percent would be the right choice.
Asked by Chris ·
Hi Chris, these would be great for you as you would block 95% of UV Rays while also maintaining the view of the golf course. With solar shades, we highly recommend ordering free samples and holding them up to the window you will be placing the shades on to determine which openness is best for your needs.
Answered by Blindster ·
Is the nylon beaded chain less noticeable than the metal
Asked by Sheila M ·
Hi Sheila, the nylon beaded chain is color coordinated, while the metal is just a silver metal chain. However, they are both located in the same place and the same length, so a Nylon beaded chain might blend better (according to the color of the shade) but is still noticeable.
Answered by Blindster ·
Is the nylon beaded chain less noticeable than the metal
Asked by Sheila M ·
Hi Sheila, the nylon beaded chain is color coordinated, while the metal is just a silver metal chain. However, they are both located in the same place and the same length, so a Nylon beaded chain might blend better (according to the color of the shade) but is still noticeable.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can I get a valence on a side mount shade? My windows are 46.5" wide by 95" high and there is about a 12' overhang from the patio. I want to mount a shade at 72" on the 96" windows for privacy, but let light into the room from the top.
Asked by ChrisPaulsen ·
Hi Chris, I would suggest once you are ready to order to please call in so that one of our reps can assist you with your project at 888-256-8672 anytime M- Th 8am - 7pm and/ or F 8am - 5pm CT or you can email in at [email protected] and provide us with images of your project so that we can better assist you.
Answered by Blindster ·
If I want to be able to see out during the day when the shades are down but not have anyone see in at night, which shade would that be?
Asked by Kerri ·
1% Solar Shades are the product nearest to this description, however, at night with the lights on, these can still be seen through. Sheer shades can be moved throughout the day, when they are opened slightly, you can see through, however, when they are closed you can not. https://www.blindster.com/sheer-shades/
Answered by Blindster ·
Just installed my premium solar shades and they're just what we wanted. I do have a question about the shade stops. Mine were pre-installed and, of course, not in the correct position. How do I relocate them without breaking either the plastic stop or the plastic chain?
Asked by Ron S ·
Not answered yet.
Can you program these shades to open and close at different times automatically and setup a schedule?
Asked by Shawn ·
Unfortunately, no, not at this time. Our motorized shades can only be controlled by a 15 channel remote. We are working everyday to improve our motorized products.
Answered by Blindster ·
what does it mean when it says 10% open, 3% open
Asked by Conner ·
So those are the levels of opacity (openness) 14% is our most transparent shade, whereas 1% is our closest shade to blackout. The percentages just identify how much you can see out or in the window by telling you the percentage of UV Rays that are allowed in. So for example, on 3% Openness, that means 97% of UV Rays are blocked out.
Answered by Blindster ·
what does it mean when it says 10% open, 3% open
Asked by Conner ·
So those are the levels of opacity (openness) 14% is our most transparent shade, whereas 1% is our closest shade to blackout. The percentages just identify how much you can see out or in the window by telling you the percentage of UV Rays that are allowed in. So for example, on 3% Openness, that means 97% of UV Rays are blocked out.
Answered by Blindster ·