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Shades 101
Safety First: The Benefits of Cordless Shades
Here at Redi Shade we are on a mission to make products that suit our customers needs so the safety of your family and ease of operation is our priority. That is why cordless operation comes as a standard feature on all of our products. Stick around and learn more about why “Always Cordless” is the way to go for window treatments. Safety Of course tangled hanging cords can be unmanageable and unsightly but they can also pose a major risk to kiddos and pets. The clean, cord-free appearance of all of our products is a design choice that has…
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Window Shade Care Guide
For those wondering how best to care for and clean our shades, today we are bringing you a one-stop-shop window shade care guide. Paper Shades This includes: Original Pleated Paper shades and Original Arch Pleated Paper shades. DO: Lightly dust and/or vacuum with an upholstery attachment. DON’T: Immerse in water, dry clean, use ultrasonic cleaning, spot remover, or strong detergent. Fabric Shades This includes: Original Pleated Fabric shades, Original Arch Pleated and Cellular Fabric shades, Easy Lift Pleated and Cellular Fabric shades, Artisan Select shades, and Artisan Custom Cellular shades. DO: – Lightly dust and/or vacuum with an upholstery attachment….
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Installing Simple Stick Shades as an Outside Mount
We’ve been getting some questions about how to install our Simple Stick shades as an outside mount so we wanted to bring you an easy step-by-step guide for this alternative installation. This applies to all the Original and Easy Lift product lines. Step 1: Measure Just as you would with the more traditional inside mount installation, you’re going to want to measure the area of installation. For outside mount, measure above the window casing from edge to edge or any additional area you would like covered. Step 2: Trim Next, trim your shade to the desired measurement. For…
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How to Install Original Arch Shades
It’s easy to love the statement and elegance of an arch window, but we know how hard it is to find an affordable window covering solution for these specialty windows. Enter Redi Shade Original Arch shades! These shades are awesome because they can be installed without tools in a matter of minutes, at a fraction of the price of traditional custom arch window treatments. These unique window coverings can be trimmed to fit perfect arch windows up to 72” in width. They’re also offered in a variety of materials, colors, and light control options to fit your needs. The best…
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The Redi Shade Dictionary: A Guide to Window Shade Terminology
We know window shade shopping can get overwhelming with window shade terminology. In turn, we’ve put together “The Redi Shade Dictionary”. This tool can help you better understand the features and variations offered in our products. Keep reading for definitions and examples! Installation Simple Fit: An installation method. Simple Fit allows you to install your shade in seconds with the push of a button with included Command Strips from 3M. This installation method is available in Artisan Custom and Artisan Select Shades. Simple Stick: An installation method. Simple Stick allows you to install your shade in minutes by trimming…
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Shades for Every Season
Although our shades are designed for year round use, your light control and energy efficiency needs may change throughout the year. We’ve got you covered with our recommendations for a seasonal shade swap. Winter: Easy Lift Cellular Light Filtering Shades In the winter months you’ll likely want to preserve the brightness of open windows, but may be looking for an extra layer of insulation. These shades will give you the best of both worlds by softly diffusing light with the crisp light filtering fabric all while keeping rooms warmer by preventing temperature transfer with their honeycomb D-cell structure. …
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How To Modify a Shade for an Imperfect Arch
Have questions about how to modify our Original Arch shades for an imperfect arch window? We’ve got a video for you! This guide offers info on: How to tell if you have an imperfect arch Where to make your initial cut A step-by-step tutorial on modifying the shade to fit your window Tune in to learn more! Also, please note: our Original Arch shades are designed for perfect arch windows. We’ve found this method works to modify our shades for windows slightly off from a perfect half-circle. If you have a specialty arch, like a wide, narrow or eyebrow arch…
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Which Shade Lift Style is Right for You?
Today on Made in the Shade we are bringing you a comparison of our three Artisan Custom Cellular shade lift styles: Standard, Top Down Bottom Up, and Day-Night. Whether you’re looking for a classic style or an upgraded lift option to fit your needs, we’ve got you covered. Ready to order your Artisan Custom Cellular shades? Start customizing today at The Home Depot.
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