Large Blinds Solutions

Many customers face the same issue concrening large blinds. Often your blinds will be say 102 inches wide. When your searching for a product this wide you'll find no warranty or even that the product cannot be produced.

The solution for this can be a 2 or 3 on 1 head rail. One single head rail of say 102 inches with 2 or 3 blinds hanging from the one head rail. The multiple blind on one header solution will be like ordering any other blind so far as measuring and the space between the blinds will be approximately 1/4 inch.

An alternative to the multiple blind on one head rail is the common valance. This senario is where you have ...again, say 102 inch wide. you enter the total width 102 inch, then choose how many blinds to share the 102 inch space and indicate the width of each blind. The blinds will each have a separate head rail and require individual mounting, the space between the blinds will be about 5/8 inch due to the brackets mounting next to one another. The term common valance is because a valance will be supplied that appears as one piece all the way across the top of the blinds. The commonn valance will appear as a 2 or 3 on one head rail however the space between the blinds is a little greater and the you may save a shipping fee depending on the overall width ordered.

Though ordering is basically the same as a single blind, always check factory specifications for all pertinant deductions and additions.

Have a great week!

Receiving Delivery of your New Blinds

Some tips on the initial receipt of your blind or shade order. As you can guess the boxes in which blinds and shades are shipped are commonly long and slender, certainly not the typical box available at any store. Take care in unpacking the items. Try not to damage the boxes and save them. In the event an item has to be returned you will need the box in which it was shipped. A customer care contact label is on the box and should be used in the event of damage or malfunction of a product. Packing slips should also be removed and filed away. The pink packing slips contain the detailed information you will need, to identify your particular order when calling customer care.

Many deliveries take place when a customer is not at home and cannot inspect the packages. Please do not be alarmed if a package appears damaged. You do not need to notify the shipping company. Simply unpackage and inspect each item. When a total assement has been made, then with your packing slip in hand contact the customer care number to assist in repair or replacement.

Fortunately, damaged and or defective items are few in number and are easily corrected when packing slips and boxes are retained.

Wood vs. Faux Wood

Hey there, hope everyone had a great 4th of July. What the heck are they putting in the fireworks today? The kids on my street had some ridiculously loud blast! the show was outstnding, but I don't recall such a boom before. We are certainly fortunate to live in such a blessed nation with freedom.



Our topic today is wood blinds vs. faux wood blinds. If you are looking for a real wood look, then naturally a real wood blind is going to be the choice. Nothing will be as real as the real thing. Stains just pop out once applied the natural wood. Faux wood finishes have come a long way and can be a great 2nd choice especially if your looking at a white painted finish. One reference point is the weight difference. Wood is lighter than faux wood. This weight difference can mean the operation of the blind is smoother. Tilting and lifting will generally be with less effort due to less weight and this fact becomes more evident the larger the blind. Not to say a faux wood will not operate as designed, not all. The faux wood blind will tilt and lift as as any other only the pressure on the control mechanisms is greater and takes a little more effort on the operators part. Faux woods have it over the real thing (wood) when placed in areas of high humidity like bathrooms, over sinks, any area that might be subjected to extreme steam or moisture. If the blind is located many feet from the sorce of steam and you have good ventilation (exhaust fan etc.) this may not be an issue for you. Wood can warp. Please take into consideration when ordering, the application of the blind. Faux can take more abuse than a wood blind. Having small children who are always going to be active or if you have pets that might be inclined to claw a view outside, then faux wood (though it can be scratched) will hold up better than the wood product when subjected to abuse.

God Bless America, Enjoy your week.

Protruding mount blinds

You know we get many calls regarding what is commonly called the protruding mount blind. This happens when you do not have enough space for the blind to fit totlly recessed in the window opening. Let's say tou want an inside mount blind which generally requires three inches of depth (for 2 and 2 1/2" blinds). Looking at factory specs you will notice the minimum required mounting space is 1 and 1/8". So the blind brackets can be mounted without the total 3" depth so long as you have a solid mounting surface in which the mounting screws can be inserted. When you mount is this fashion the brackets, blind valance and slats will protrude out into the room. This means the unstained edges of the slats are visible as would they be on an outside mount. It also means the unstained edges of the inside mount valance will be visible. The visible valance and bracket issue can be overcome. To accomplish this you must order inside mount blind with outside mount valance. Simply place order for inside mount utilizing the call/mail payment option. This is suggested so that the order is not produced prior to the all important contact you must make with us to say "Hey I want outside mount valances!" When you request this you will be responsible for letting us know how much valance return (side peice of valance) to provide so that the valance will cover the bracket but also allow for attachment to the head rail. We can cut the valance return to a minimum (usually 1") or to insure the best fit you can trim the valance return yourself (saw required). Many professional installers will cut to fit. This is not complicated, however full understanding is required. When in doubt call to verify. If not totally comfortable, spend the few extra dollars and hire a local installer.

God Bless you and have a wonderful Independence day!