ProGrade Blackout Roller Shades

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Commercial grade blackout performance. Engineered for durability and high-traffic use, ProGrade Blackout Roller Shades are the go-to solution for property managers, commercial contractors, builders and trade professionals. Featuring a heavy-duty matte vinyl construction, these shades...

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Starting at $95.99MSRP: $129.99
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Product Information

Commercial grade blackout performance. Engineered for durability and high-traffic use, ProGrade Blackout Roller Shades are the go-to solution for property managers, commercial contractors, builders and trade professionals. Featuring a heavy-duty matte vinyl construction, these shades provide 99%+ light blockage while meeting the rigorous maintenance and safety standards required for rental properties and professional spaces.

Why Professionals Choose ProGrade Blackout:

  • Commercial-Grade Durability: The moisture-resistant matte vinyl won't fray or tear, making it ideal for high-humidity areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Safety & Compliance: Our ProGrade fabric is flame retardant, providing peace of mind and meeting essential safety requirements for multi-family housing and commercial builds.
  • Low Maintenance: Unlike fabric shades, these vinyl panels are non-porous and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth—essential for protecting your investment in rental units.
  • Bulk Capability: Custom manufactured up to 156" wide, allowing for a consistent, professional look across everything from standard windows to oversized commercial glass.

Matte Vinyl Construction: Built to Last

ProGrade shades utilize a smooth, non-reflective vinyl surface that delivers total light control. This fabric is designed to stay flat and resist warping over time. Available in 6 versatile, neutral colors to suit any project: Beige, Black, Fawn, Grey, Linen, and White.

Contractor Tip: For large-scale projects or multi-unit builds, ProGrade offers the best ROI. It delivers the same blackout performance as higher-priced products but with a utility-focused construction that reduces replacement costs due to tenant and user wear and tear.

Custom Manufactured to Your Specs

  • Wide Window Solutions: Custom sized up to 156" wide and 156" tall.
  • Versatile Control: Choose Cordless for child-safe rental compliance or Continuous Cord Loop for heavy-duty use. We can quote Motorized control for ProGrade lines on request.
  • Mounting Styles: Available in inside or outside mount with standard and reverse roll optoins. Optional aluminum fascia in white or cassette valances for a clean, professional finish if your commercial projects require higher-end finishes.
Bulk Pricing: If you're ordering for projects with more than 20 window coverings, please reach out to us for a custom quote and our absolute lowest price.

Product Specifications

Product Specifications

Control Style Options & Compatibility for this product

Control Type Best For Features
Deluxe Cordless Child & Pet Safety
  • Streamlined and sleek appearance with no chains, the shade raises and lowers smoothly and easily
  • Ideal for homes with children or pets
  • Available with optional cassette valance with matching fabric insert
Continuous Cord Loop Large / Heavy Windows
  • Beaded chain and clutch system to ensure raising and lowering the shade is easy
  • Beaded chain remains at the same length, regardless of shade position. Ships with a hold down device to keep the chain taut against the frame for enhanced safety
  • The chain will be approximately 7/8 of the length of the shade. Longer chains can be requested by contacting us if you have high placement windows
  • Left or right side chain positioning, depending on preferred orientation
  • Available with cassette valance with matching fabric insert or aluminum fascia
Motorized
  • Hard-to-reach Windows
  • Convenience
  • We can provide motorization for almost any dimensions, even if not listed in our on site builder. Contact us for a custom quote and we will handle the rest for you
  • Provides easy operation of hard-to-reach or larger windows and is ideal for homes with children or pets
  • Standard motorization option is available for blinds and shades up to 72" x 72" and comes with a single channel remote. Multi channel remotes available upon request
  • Can be operated from virtually anywhere in the home (up to 65ft) using Somfy's proprietary protocol
  • Available with standard or reverse roll
  • If reverse roll and motorization are desired, no valance option will be available. Blind must be produced as a standard open roller
  • Standard roll is available with aluminum fascia
  • Motorization is not available with cassette valance with matching fabric insert

Technical Specifications to consider when purchasing this product

Technical Specifications
Material / Fabric Composition Polyester, PVC
Mounting types available
  • Inside mount
  • Outside mount
Minimum Width 36"
Maximum Width 156"
Minimum Height 24"
Maximum Height 156"

Mount Depth Requirements for this product

Flush with Casing Mount Minimum Depth Requirement
No Valance (Standard Open Roller)
Cordless 2 1/4" 1 7/8"
Continuous Cord Loop 3 1/4" 2 7/16"
Motorized 2 15/16" 2 1/4"
Cassette Valance w/ Fabric Insert
Cordless 3 15/16" 1 9/16"
Continuous Cord Loop 3 15/16" 1 9/16"
Aluminum Fascia (3")
Continuous Cord Loop 3 1/8" 2 1/2"
Motorized 3 1/8" 2 1/2"
  • Flush with Casing Mount means the depth required to mount your blinds so that they sit perfectly level or even with the surrounding window frame.
  • Minimum Depth Requirement means the least amount of depth inside your window frame to house the blind, and is dependent on the valance choice you make.

Fabric Deductions for this product

Mount Type Fabric Deduction
Inside Mount 1/4"
Control Type
Continuous Cord Loop 1 1/4"
Deluxe Cordless 1 1/4"
Motorization 1 3/8"
  • The fabric deduction makes space for the brackets, clutch or motorization components, ensuring a correct fit
  • Please note that the fabric width of the shade will be less than the window measurement provided
  • Change in tube sizing along with different clutch/idle end combinations influence these deductions as do other options such as your choice of valance
  • The information below is approximate and for guidance only

How to Measure & Install

Taking accurate measurements is straightforward. Let us walk you through the process!

To ensure a perfect fit, keep these essential pointers in mind:

  • Always use a metal measuring tape for the best accuracy; fabric tapes can stretch and lead to errors.
  • If your width measurement falls on a 1/16" or 1/32" mark, round down to the nearest 1/8".
  • If your height measurement lands on a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the closest 1/8".
  • Always consult the Product Specifications for the product you are measuring for. If you have questions, we will be happy to help!

Instructions for Inside Mounted Roller Shades

Depth Requirements: For an inside mount, you'll need to make sure the window frame is deep enough to accommodate the roller shade. Refer to the Product Specifications for minimum depths depending on your chosen valance option.

Measuring the width

  • The width measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the top, middle, and bottom.
  • Choose the smallest of these measurements.
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round down to the nearest 1/8".
  • That's your width for your roller shades.

Measuring the height

  • The height measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the left, center, and right.
  • Choose the largest of these measurements.
  • If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the nearest 1/8".
  • That's your height for your roller shades.
Do not make any deductions. The factory will make a small deduction to ensure the roller mechanism fits inside your window frame. If you would like more light coverage, an outside mount will minimize any potential light gaps.

Instructions for Outside Mounted Roller Shades

An outside mount sits outside of the window and the window frame. Because it is meant to cover the entire space of the window, you'll need to make some additions to the measurements to make sure you order the right size. Please follow the instructions below.

Measuring the width

  • Measure the width of the area you want the shade to cover across the top.
  • We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the width (2 inches per side) to minimize light gaps.
  • That's your width for your roller shades.

Measuring the height

  • Measure the height from where you want the headrail to sit down to the window sill or desired length.
  • We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the height (2 inches top, 2 inches bottom).
  • That's your height for your roller shades.

For detailed step-by-step instructions with videos, visit our Measuring Guide Hub.

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