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Roller Shades & Roller Blinds
Roller Shades & Roller Blinds
Controlling how much light comes into your home or office affects your overall comfort. There are many solutions, but roller shades are a great choice for several important reasons. They are easily raised and lowered, which is a significant advantage compared to window treatments like draped curtains.
Common Questions About Roller Shades & Roller Blinds
How to install roller shades
Measuring and installing roller shades is pretty straightforward, but you need access to tools like a measuring tape, level, and a drill. You will likely need a step stool or a ladder as well. If you don’t have any experience with roller shades installation, consider this Factory Direct Blindsinstallation guide.
How to measure roller shades
Taking accurate measurements for your window covering blackout shades requires some tools. You’ll need a metal measuring tape, a pencil, and a level. Whether installing a cordless lift, blackout shades, or traditional roller shades, thisguide can help you learn how to measure your windows.
What are roller shades?
When it comes to window treatments, roller shades are a very popular option. Their main feature is that they can roll up quite neatly at the very top of your window, leaving the glass fully uncovered.
Roller shades are also incredibly versatile, as many fabric and color options are available. You can choose a room-darkening feature by opting for custom light-filtering fabrics for your roller shades.
What to expect choosing and installing roller shades
When choosing and installing roller shades, it’s essential to keep in mind that your window frame must meet a minimum depth requirement for roller shade installation. You can choose between light filtering and blackout shades, depending on your needs.
Finally, you can upgrade your roller shades by choosing customizations like continuous cord loop, which allows you to raise or lower the shades quickly.


























