How to Remove and Reinstall Artisan Custom Shades

Shades 101

Shades 101: Difference Between Light Controls

It can be confusing when searching for the right window shade. There really are so many options when it comes to shades. There are different materials, colors, sizes, lift styles and so much more to consider. What’s more difficult is actually knowing what the right light control is for you. You may know you want a light filtering shade, but did you know there are also room darkening shades? Blackout shades? Did you also know that it can vary from material too? We’re here to help show you the true difference with Shades 101: Difference between light controls! As you...

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Quiz: What Shade Fits Your Style Best?

Having a hard time deciding what shade is best for you? Can't decide what shade fits your style best? We offer so many options! It’s hard to decide what’s going to work best for your needs. If you are asking yourself any of the following questions, take our quiz and we will help you figure it out! What shade is going to work best for the size I need? Do I want a shade made out of paper or fabric? What shade will work best for the room I need it for? What shade is going to keep the most...

Shades 101

Shade Hacks: For Shade Removal

Everyone loves hacks! And we love to give them. We’ve come up with a few hacks that we have found to be very helpful when needing to remove some of our shades. These especially work with our Simple Stick installation shades like Original, Original Arch, and Easy Lift shades. Surface Prep For all of our products it’s always a good idea to properly clean the surface before installing the shade. This will help not only to install the shade, but also to remove it. Apply some rubbing alcohol to the surface and then make sure it is totally dry before...

Shades 101

All About Original Arch Shades

Arched windows, also known as half circle windows, can be really tricky. They are so beautiful and we love how they show light through them, but at the same time, we kind of want to cover up that bright light that hits you in the face every morning. Then there’s the issue of having different shaped arch windows and finding shades to fit them. We get questions all the time about our Original Arch Shade, and we want to help you make it work for your half circle window. Some of the more common arch windows: Perfect Arch (28” to...

Shades 101

We are all about No Tools

We are all about No Tools Did you know that we are a No Tools Installation company? That’s right! For all of our products, you don’t need any tools. This means no drills or screws. Plus we make it so simple to install you don’t need anyone to help you install any of our products. Everything from Original Shades to our newest addition, Simple Slide Roller Brackets, have no need for tools. Original Shades It’s as simple as trim, peel and stick! Literally all you have to do. Then the clips help you keep them in place as you move...