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In today's market place, there are a lot of different types of window coverings to choose from for your home. You can choose a more traditional drapery style, sheer curtains, wooden shutters, wood blinds, fabric or vinyl roll up window shades, pleated fabric shades, duet honeycomb shades, woven wood blinds, vertical fabric, vinyl or wood blinds, wood, vinyl or aluminum mini blinds or some of the newer shade introductions from companies like Hunter Douglas. Window shades and blinds can be used with draperies and drapery valances or alone.
The first step in covering your home's windows is to get accurate measurements of all the windows' widths and lengths. You will need to decide if you want inside the window frame installation or outside the window frame installation. It makes a big difference in the look of the windows and the size of blind or shade to order. If you are going to use draperies or valances with the shades, you need to have an inside installation to allow room for the drapes and their hardware. If you are using the shades or blinds alone you have a choice. Inside installation is more tailored and takes less wall space. Outside installation can make windows look bigger, or cover ugly window frames and hardware. Having wall support for the shade or blind hardware might be a factor. If the wall does not have wood support behind it where you would screw in the hardware, you might be better off with an inside mount screwed into the wood window frame.
The next step is to look at all the different choices for window shades, blinds and decide the look you like the best. Do you want a shade or blind that pulls up out of sight when not in use? Duets and pleated shades pull up to the smallest measurement. Will you be more interested in all day and night privacy? Wood blinds or shutters are attractive left down all the time and have louvers that let light in while maintaining privacy. If you have a low budget, metal or plastic mini blinds will give you privacy and light control at a low price. Vertical blinds are great for large windows or sliding doors that do better with blinds that slide sideways out of the way onto a wall area. The next step is to shop for the kind of window shades or blinds you have chosen and get the best price. If you can afford it, have the window treatment store install them for you. If you choose to install them yourself, read all directions carefully and make sure the hardware is screwed into adequate support on the wall or window frame.
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What is name of fabric window shades?
Fabric window shades can be referred to as Roman shades, roller shades, or fabric blinds.
Are Window Shades Better Than Window Blinds?
Window shades are great for blocking out complete light. Blinds have slits where light shines through.
Does Walmart sell Shades and Blinds for under 30 dollars?
Yes, Walmart does carry window shades and window blinds for below thirty dollars. Walmart stocks a wide variety of shades and blinds for all sizes of windows.
Which brand of window blinds is the most energy efficient?
Brands that make cellular shades are more energy efficient window blinds.
Where can one buy blinds for a window in Winnipeg?
Winnipeg offers several places to purchase window blinds in Winnipeg. There is Budget Blinds Winnipeg and Winnipeg Blinds, Shades, and Draperies Automaton.
Do window blinds keep light out more effectively than window shades?
Both of these household decorations are effective at keeping out light but this of course depends on the material and quality of the blinds or shades. Wooden blinds that rotate are very effective at keeping out light but so are blackout shades.
How do I install window blinds for my windows?
ww.yourblinds.com/education/how_to_measure.asp or www.ehow.com are two websites that can help you learn how to install window blinds. Be sure to measure the width of the window frame before you buy blinds.
Are blinds considered window treatments when buying a home?
Yes, blinds, curtains, shutters, valences, shades, and screens are all considered window treatments.
What is the average price for venetian window shades to cover a 4'x6' window?
The average price for venetian window shades or blinds that will cover a 4x6' window is $50. I found some that were in the $35 dollar range and some much higher than the $50 average and this included aluminum, wood and bamboo blinds and shades.
Where can I find shades and blinds for my huge windows?
Horizontal blinds (for large window treatments) on the other hand, such as cellular shades and wood blinds, work best on windows that are taller, so you can find them at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Where can I get some low priced window blinds?
Select Blinds is a great store to check out for window blinds. They have low prices and they offer free shipping and free samples.
Where is a good place to purchase blinds and shades?
One can buy blinds from stores which sell window treatments. They can be found in stores that sell other household necessities, or stores that carry strictly window dressing supplies, for example The Shade Store and Casey's Window Coverings.
