Insights and Opinons from the Window Blinds Industry
With Halloween right around the corner, it is fun to make spooky window treatments in time for a party, or just to brighten up a front window. There are many creations to use for decorations that do not need a sewing machine or even so much as a sewing needle. They are easy and fun [...]
Many people find fall to be a wonderful time of year because it means having friends over for a Halloween party. Children of course, love the season too, because it is a time for them to dress up in costumes and go from door-to-door to get candy. Decorating for Halloween does not have to be [...]
A good way to decorate a kitchen window for a holiday is to liven them up with a theme. Occasions like Christmas and Halloween are two of the easiest. At Christmas, there is many fun ways to decorate a kitchen window and bring some cheer into the room. Draping colored lights around it is always [...]
Halloween decorations are the first things that degree your guests as they approach your home. Celebrating this fun time means becoming creative and adding a little bit of spookiness to your home. They are fun to make, and even children can get involved in the window coverings created especially for Halloween. Level of Difficulty: Easy [...]
Shutters and blinds are two of the most well liked window treatments today. These types of window covering can either be manipulated manually or can be motorized. Materials used may depend on the type of shutter. The following are few of the most well liked shutter in the present day: cedar shutters, bamboo shutters and [...]
Comfortex is fazing out the Stardust vertical sheers and replacing them with the more functional Ballet Sheer drapes. The Stardust was a nice option to match the popular Shangri-La colors but vertical drapery sheers sales have slowed because of price and consumers tastes. Comfortex just came out with a new Shangri-La sample book a few [...]
Most cellular shades are either glued or heat treated or both. All of our cellular shades have a lifetime warranty against fabric separation and a remake is usually as easy as sending a picture over. Here is a picture of a job where the customers string snapped and the blind separated. You can tell this [...]
The metal fascia simply snaps into place on the roller shade bracket. Our installers try to hang each bracket as an up mount because it allows you to pull the brackets in and out from the sides and makes a tighter fit. Install the bracket. The top part of the fascia hooks into the top [...]
We have a new shade design called vista pleated arches that cover arch windows. These are high quality shades that have a nice, clean, formal look. They are available in one-inch pleats for smaller arches and two-inch pleats that are designed to cover larger windows. There are thirteen different collections of these shades, from the [...]
When purchasing or replacing old blinds or window coverings, there are certain mistakes that people often make. Knowing what they are will allow the person to make a better choice. Selecting The Right Product There are a great number of items on the market such as venetian or pleated blinds. It is vital to select [...]
A wood blind is a material that screens or covers the window from heat and light. There are a lot of different types of a window blinds that are available in the market in the present day. Each wood blind is created by using different kinds of materials and systems. A common type of a [...]
It is believed that shutters were first used in ancient Greece, and as use of these window treatments spread across the Mediterranean, and later into medieval Europe, early designs changed from marble to wood. But the first wood shutter did not really make an appearance as an exterior window treatment until the Victorian era, as [...]
Window treatments are the types of coverings used on the windows. Most of the treatments are aesthetically sound and functional too. They are mainly used for serving various purposes. They are used for blocking the sunlight, providing the required privacy, for insulation and for decorative purposes. Since they are found in various types, you have [...]
Blinds are a beautiful way to finish off the look of your windows. Buying blinds is a big investment, so make sure the blinds you buy will be long lasting to get the most bang for your buck. Buying blinds made in the USA will help make sure your blinds are made of top quality [...]
All of our brand 1″, 2″ & 2 1/2″ custom wood blinds will now come with magnets instead of plastic valance clips. This new option makes installation as easy as ever. It also hides the clips and gives the blinds a cleaner look. Available on the 15th.
When summer is up, the curtains are either down are drawn. In the past there were curtains of various sizes, colors and styles that could be hung in homes and offices, customarily these curtains had hooks attached to their edge on one side and entire window sill will be lines with rollers so they can [...]
Today we are testing the Eclipse Faux Wood Shutters. They are made of a hollow, reinforced (cellular interior) PVC vinyl. The material is Greengard certified and produces no emissions. It comes in four colors and three louver sizes of 2 1/2″, 3 1/2″ and 4 1/2″. It has 5 different frame styles and several popular [...]
Blinds And Curtains: Alike But Different Sunlight is really good to see at home, but too much of it isn’t. Good thing there are curtains that keep those unwanted rays. But curtains sometimes tend to get broken easily with all the possible dangers in the house: stains, scissors, shears, open wires, and even kids. Curtains [...]
Long before glass window panes were commonplace, indoor window shutters were the only way to keep rain, wind and snow out of ones abode. Even after glass became available to the masses, shutters remained as the preferred method of blocking out the sun. Even though cloth curtains were readily available to accomplish this task, solid [...]
Once you receive your blinds, cut the box slowly. Once out of the box, be sure to wrap the packages instead of just cutting in.
Panel-type folding doors are ideal for use in place of curtains or blinds as a covering for sliding glass doors. The attractive wood shades can complement every style of room decor, and the ability to mount them inside or outside doorframes enables them to work on virtually any door in the home. Valances can be [...]
We had a customer who ordered four shades all at the exact width even though the sizes were slightly different. In most cases, up to 1/2 difference will still allow the blind to hang properly. When it comes to roller shades though, measurements are crucial. For all of our blinds and shades, each window needs [...]
As summer trudges on and the days get increasingly hot, many people are looking for ways to block out the burning sun. If you are looking for a high quality blind that adds a touch of beauty to your room, you will be pleased to know that we have recently added the Envision Roller Shades [...]
What would I put on this for a window treatment? I say an outside mount “L” frame plantation shutter. Two panel, left right configuration with no divider rail. Mount end of frame to end of frame. The client may have to remove the cranks and replace [...]
Wooden blinds are a sophisticated upgrade to traditional vinyl blinds, with the range of wood types and finishes providing a large selection to choose from. Wood can be expensive, however, with prices varying according to both retailer and materials. Faux wood is an economical alternative to wooden blinds, with an added benefit of easy care, [...]
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