I was VERY leery of these shades because I have never purchased a "Paper Shade" in my life, and wasn't sure that paper would be strong enough. After reading reviews I decided to give them a try.
I ordered 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Mounting Tape, 1-Inch by 50-Inch with the shades because I wanted to be sure they stuck.
I was able to cut them down to the ODD sizes I needed. My dining room has 4 windows - 2 in the center are considerably larger then the ones on each side of the 2 bigger ones. I was able to cut one shade in half and use those 2 pieces in each side window, and I was able to cut off about 4 inches of 2 more to fit the center windows.
These were simple to install. Measure your window, cut with either sharp scissors or an Exacto knife.Pull off the strip covering the sticky strip <I did that and then added the 3M Double Sided Tape>, then simply put them up. These curtains, all 6 of them, come with clips that you put on the bottom of the shade to pull up and down the shade, without touching the paper. It took me an hour to put all 4 shades up, and I'm 100% Disabled so I don't usually do this stuff. But I was excited to see them up and didn't want to wait for my husband to come home from work to do it.
I am actually pretty impressed with these shades. They look Amazing! You'd never know they are paper unless you get right up to them and feel them. They are definitely a high quality paper. I had these ugly, ugly plastic mini blinds that I paid a fortune for since they were such odd sizes, and these Paper Shades look like I spent even more!
They aren't light "Blocking", but they do filter it. I have more light now then I did with the plastic mini blinds. It's a really nice "glow" light. I like that there's no string/handles, they're cordless. They provide complete privacy <nobody can see in or out> while not blocking out the light.
What I like best though is No. 1 - the price is perfect! Where can you get 6 shades for under $40??? And No.2 - I can do this myself! And quickly! AND with no help from anyone. And for someone like myself who has to count on someone to help with almost everything - that's pretty awesome to me!
Definitely give these a try!
| Material | Paper |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 72"L x 36"W |
| Brand | Redi Shade |
| Color | White |
| Opacity | Light Filtering |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Window Covering |
| Specific Uses For Product | Window Covering |
| Room Type | Living Room, Bedroom, Home Office, Nursery |
| Operation Mode | Cordless Lift |
| Special Feature | No Tools Install |
| Included Components | 6 Shades, 12 Clips, Installation Instructions |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Weight | 1.75 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Spot Clean Only |
| Closure Type | Cordless |
| Size | 36 in x 72 in |
| Mounting Type | Inside Mount |
| Number Of Panels | 6 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Control Type | Cordless |
| Manufacturer | Redi Shade |
| Part Number | 1616204 |
| Item Weight | 1.75 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 1616204 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Original Light Filtering Pleated Paper Shade |
| Finish | White |
| Pattern | Paper Shade |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 6 |
| Special Features | No Tools Install |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
