I absolutely love these easy to install shades! They replaced some very old vertical blinds and the pleated shades give my windows an elegant look, while being very functional. They block the sun, but are thin enough to allow the light to filter through. It's so easy to draw and lift the shades by hand without the use of cords. They are sturdy and easy to install - no tools needed unless you have to cut the shades down.
First of all, there are a couple of ways to install the shades. On the first set of three windows, I installed them inside the window frames with the use of the adhesive tape, located at the top, and they were sized perfectly. The other set of two windows were slightly larger, so I had to purchase larger shades that had to be cut down in order to fit inside the frames. It turns out that I didn't cut the first shade quite enough to fit inside the frame and rather than to try to shave a quarter of an inch, I decided to install them over the window frame. For the second window, I installed outside the frame without trimming and it fit perfectly. So, one of the shades shows a slight gap when you look at it from the side, but it still looks good.
For uniformity, it's better to trim equal amounts on each end of the shade. There are very thin cords inserted into the pleats and the measurements would definitely be off if the shade is trimmed on one side only.
I used a cheap fine tooth saw to trim one end of the shade and the teeth quickly ground down to nothing. I found another old saw for the other end of the shade and both cut pretty well, although it was not super smooth. The caps are removable and snap onto the cut end very easily. Cutting takes a little trial and error; just measure well (there is a little ruler at the top), have a variety of cutting implements and take your time.
I've looked at very expensive shades and I think these are very comparable. I love the color too.
| Material | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 64"L x 36"W |
| Brand | Redi Shade |
| Color | White |
| Opacity | Light Filtering |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Window Shade |
| Room Type | Kids Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office, Dining Room |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Special Feature | No Tools Install |
| Included Components | (1) Shade, (1) Patented Trimming Scale and Guide, (1) Instructions |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Care Instructions | Spot Clean Only |
| Closure Type | Cordless |
| Size | 36 Inch x 64 Inch |
| Mounting Type | Inside Mount |
| Number Of Panels | 1 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Manufacturer | Redi Shade |
| Part Number | 3511168 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 3511168 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Pleated Shade |
| Pattern | Shade |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | No Tools Install |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
