# Motorized Deluxe Room Darkening Zebra Dual Shades > Two layers of alternating sheer and room darkening fabric bands provide privacy and light control options unlike any other shade, with remote control motorization! - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/zebra-dual-shades/motorized-deluxe-room-darkening-zebra-sheer-shades - Category: All Shades › Zebra Dual Shades - SKU: MDRDZSS - Price: $246.04 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.83 out of 5 from 6 reviews - Made to order: ships in 1–3 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free shipping - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/zebra-dual-shades - Suggested rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Dining room, Bathroom, Entry way, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 23" to 94" - Height: 12" to 94" ## 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. - Battery-Powered Motorized: 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. ### Remote Control Program a remote control to operate your shades individually or in synchronized groups. - No Remote - 6 Channel Remote (+$34.09): Each remote can be programmed to control up to 6 shades. ## Restrictions - This product's motorized remote is NOT compatible with Motorized Cellular Shades, Premium Motorized Solar Shades Exotic Collection or Premium Motorized Light Filtering Solar Shades, or Premium Motorized Blackout Solar Shades - Not able to side mount, top or surface mount only ## Colors 9 colors. ### $ - Essential - White - Sand: back-ordered until Nov 16, 2026, still taking orders - Light Brown: back-ordered until Nov 16, 2026, still taking orders - Coffee - Brown - Light Grey - Dark Grey - Storm - Black ## Highlights - Sheer & Room Darkening Fabrics - Smart Option: Motorize - Child & Pet Safety - Motorization: Efficiently operate your shades with a battery powered remote. - Privacy - Snap-In Brackets: Top mount brackets snap in easily for a seamless installation. ## Specifications - Min depth for inside mount: 2 5/8 inches - Depth required for flush mount: 3 inches - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount: 2 inches - Cassette Valance Dimensions: 2 5/8 inches (height) x 3 inches (depth) - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately 1/8 inch - Fabric Width Deduction: Approximately 7/8 - 1 3/8" 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 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. ## Description Looking for something new that combines the function of a blind with the softness of a shade? Searching for that wow factor in both form and function? Look no further than our Motorized Deluxe Room Darkening Zebra Dual Shades! You can effortlessly raise and lower these shades by remote control thanks to the built-in rechargeable motor inside the shade. With the 6-channel motor, you can operate shades independently or in groups for extra convenience! The shade itself features two layers of a revolutionary fabric that has alternating sheer and room darkening horizontal stripes. As the shade is raise or lowered, these alternating bands work together to give you the function of a blind with the soft comfort of a shade. Fully lowered means the bands are staggered, providing full privacy and maximum light control. Raise the shade slightly and the bands are now aligned so that light comes through the bands while the fabric bands block part of the light for the perfect ambience. Keep raising the shade for any combination of staggered or aligned to get the perfect amount of light and privacy – all with the push of a button! Get to know this shade: - Motorized lift features long-lasting rechargeable battery and easy remote-control operation - At least one remote control must be ordered to operate shades - One charging cord is included per order - Adjustable fabric positioning for ultra-flexible privacy and light control options - Align the sheer fabric stripes to allow UV filtered light through, or stagger the room darkening stripes to block nearly all incoming light Why you'll love this shade: - Sleek motorized operation raises and lowers shades effortlessly via remote control - Rechargeable battery lasts for months between charges with typical daily use - The combination of sheer and opaque fabric gives you light and airy looks when you want, or light dimming and privacy when you don't - Room darkening fabric provides even greater light control when needed vs light filtering shades - Blocks harmful UV rays and helps control heat gain to make your home more comfortable - Meets all CPSC requirements for child safety Key considerations: - The fabric will be 1" - 1 3/4" narrower (depending on lift option) than the ordered width due to the operating components and mounting brackets at the top of the shade - A single remote control can operate multiple shades – you can have one remote for all the shades in your home, or use a different remote for each room - Motorized shades have color coordinated hardware, including cassette headrail with matching fabric insert ## 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 5/8" for motorized shades. To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 3". 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 shortest. 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 7/8" – 1 3/8" narrower than the ordered width (up to 11/16" 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. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6vUY0kFe08 ### 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 2" 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 3/8" narrower than the ordered width (up to 11/16" 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. #### On The Trim 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. #### Door Mount 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. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FbAK9z2oDY ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/sheer-shades/deluxe-room-darkening-zebra-sheer-shades/documents/MOTORIZED%20ZEBRA%20SHADE%20INSTALLATION%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf ## Questions & Answers 3 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/zebra-dual-shades/motorized-deluxe-room-darkening-zebra-sheer-shades/questions ## Reviews 4.83 out of 5 from 6 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/zebra-dual-shades/motorized-deluxe-room-darkening-zebra-sheer-shades/reviews - 5/5, Dave, 2026-02-23: "Ease of ordering, quick customer service response and follow up. Short lead times. So far good quality for the cost. Some Bluetooth connectivity issues with the SmartLife app. Blindster seems to be the best bang for your buck. I’ve mention them to a few people now." - 5/5, Kendra, 2025-11-04: "These motorized zebra shades are perfect! Stylish, easy to use, and controls the light coming in beautifully."