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Want to change the color of your fake wood blinds the cheapest, fastest way? You may choose to paint them to save the cost of buying new ones. Painting will also give new life to your blinds and add personality to your room. This post will tell you how to paint your faux wood blinds…

Want to change the decor of your space by painting blinds from wood, bamboo to a finish you love? Bamboo shades always look great and you can easily customize their look to match the existing theme of your home. These practical DIY tips to paint natural woven fiber blinds will make a huge difference. Painting…

Looking for the perfect fabric for your pleated shades? Pleated shades typically come in a wide array of fabrics than cellular shades, sheer shades, roller shades, and woven shades do. In fact, there are dozens of fabric options available for modern pleated shades, from woven grass-look fabrics to crinkle silks. The pleated shade materials also…

Understanding Solar Shade Openness Factors: An A-Z Guide for Buyers Unsure how different openness percentages or opacities of solar shades – 0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 14%, 32% – directly affect natural light entry, UV protection, level of daytime privacy, see-through, glare reduction, and energy efficiency? This comprehensive blog post has got your covered!…

Solar shades provide some degree of privacy during the daytime, but they are not optimized for complete privacy. In order to increase privacy in your home, you can either add a liner to your solar shades or invest in curtains to layer them. Without a liner or a layered curtain, solar shades only provide daytime…

Yes, solar shades are definitely worth it! Solar shades offer lots of functional, decorative, and health benefits. If you are looking for blinds for privacy, sun control, UV protection, glare reduction, heat control, and energy efficiency, solar shades are definitely worth the money. The typical price range for high quality, functional solar shades is $50…

Yes! Solar shades are the perfect way to cut down on glare and block UV rays and heat, without losing your view outside. Solar window treatments come with various opacity levels or openness percentages, such as 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 10%, and 14%, that address the amount of UV light that the blind lets into…

What is the best material for solar shades that blocks out heat and UV rays, while optimizing view? Among many types of sun shade materials, choosing the best one for your application could be hard. Metalized fabric, woven fabric, vinyl-coated polyester, fiberglass, knitted mesh, and natural wood are some of the popular choices for solar…