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3/8 Double Cell Blackout Shades Custom Blinds and Shades By SelectBlinds.com

3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades

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3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades
Great blinds... w/ one major flaw by
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Overall I'd say that these shades are a good value and well made. We wanted both the blackout and insulating properties of a cell shade and the cordless feature, as we used them in our 2 year old's room. They seem very sturdy and were a breeze to install. I had to build some custom blocks to use them on an inside mount, but that's due to our unusual window molding.

We got the up/down feature as well... which is were I found the only real weakness in this product. The up/down functionality is a great feature and allows maximum flexibility in window coverage. However, the mechanism on these shades leaves a lot to be desired.

Once the shades have been down for a few hours, it is virtually impossible to push them back up without a complex, two-handed process. You either have to bring the top rail down to meet the bottom rail and then slide both to the top. Or painfully, slowly raise the bottom rail, while holding the shade above it from buckling out. I hope that over time, the cells "relax" enough that this won't be and issue, but after one month, it's not gotten any easier.

I'd have a hard time recommending these shades in this exact configuration. I just think they are too heavy to work well w/ the up/down feature... at least where opening them is concerned. The shades themselves are built very well and I have a feeling that they might work fine with a corded raising mechanism.

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3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades
Pretty good product some issues by
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2/5 stars
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Bought 4 sets for my daughter's room, got the double cell room darkening that can also be dropped from the top. Super easy install, but I disagree with their instructions. I suggest adding about 1/8 to your inside mount horizontal measure, and another 1-2 inches length as they make them super tight and it is hard to get the blinds all the way to the bottom. Also, even though we ordered the white, the company uses beige in all the trim (unless you ask at the time of order - found out after calling the company). Had them a month, still hard to bring down all the way, and lifting them is not great either. Suggest you try somewhere else.

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3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades
These really do block out light by
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I purchased these shades for some windows that face a school. The school has parking lot lights that are lit throughout the night. It makes it very hard to sleep when your bedroom is as light as day! These shades really do block out all the light! The only exception is the space between the blinds and window edge, but it is pretty minimal. I also liked the number of colors that these blinds come in. My local hardware stores only carry black, brown, and white. I did request samples to make sure I got a good match. The samples are a great idea - please request these if you have any question about the colors.

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3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades
Not as well made as I hoped by
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I ordered the top down / bottom up cordless version, but the bottom up functionality does not work. Even if you leave the blinds fully open for 2 days, and then close and lift very slowly, once you get half way, they stop going up, and you basically have to force them the last half of the way. They bottom of the blinds also do not hang level (there are instructions to level, which I followed, but they only level the top of the blinds, not the bottom).

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3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades
BEST BLINDS by
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These blinds are everything we wanted. We can now totally adjust the light entering the room. With the top-down feature, lack of privacy is no longer an issue. These blinds are: Affordable, Functional, Well Made, Easy to Install and LOOK GREAT!

Would you recommend this product to a friend?Yes
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Product Info


Description

The Honeycomb shades seen exclusively on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition... accept no substitutes. SelectBlinds™ cellular shades are the pinnacle of energy efficiency. With their double honeycomb construction, SelectBlinds™ cell shades not only provide the highest level of insulation, but also filter out harsh UV rays that can damage interiors and upholstery. SelectBlinds™ Honeycomb shades can be customized to darken an especially bright room. Select Blinds cell shades will significantly reduce the amount of light and give a warm feeling to any room. As with all of our products, cellular shades come with a limited lifetime warranty and free shipping.

Features

  • Custom made in the USA.
  • No visible cord holes provides better privacy and eliminates light leaks through cord holes.
  • Light gray color on backside (streetside) of fabric.
  • Crash proof cord lock securely protects sill from damage.
  • Snap-in brackets for easy installation.
  • Limited lifetime warranty.
  • 100 % Polyester which provides crisp pleats.
  • 3/8" Double cell pleats.
  • Includes all mounting hardware.
  • Conforms with C.P.S.C. child safety guidelines.
  • Lowers energy costs
  • 90 day satisfaction guarantee.
  • Privacy Factor: 5 out of 5

Options

  • 2 on 1 headrail
  • Top down / bottom up available.
  • Continuous cord loop available and recommended for ease in raising larger shades.
  • Ultimate light control

Specifications

  • Minimum width: 12"
  • Maximum width: 96"
  • Minimum height: 8"
  • Maximum height: 120"
  • %UV Blockage - 99.9%
  • Minimum mounting surface - standard=1/2", continuous cord and top down bottom up =3/4".
  • Minimum flush inside mounting surface - standard=2", continuous cord=1 3/4".
  • Headrail - standard=1 1/2" depth X 1/2" height, continuous cord=1 11/16" depth X 1 5/16" height.
  • Top down / bottom up - max width = 72 max height = 96
  • Headrail may not match the exact color of the shade but will be closely coordinated.
  • Continuous cord loop system comes with white headrail only with a color coordinated insert strip.
  • Top down, Bottom up shdaes come with 2 sets of lift cords. The one on the right raises from the bottom and the one on the left lowers from the top.
  • Lift cords for shades will be white.

Shipping & Production


Information

  • Free shipping on all orders inside the continental United States.
  • All 3/8" Double Cell Blackout Shades are custom made to your specifications and typically ship 3 to 5 business days after ordering.
  • Please allow 1 to 5 additional business days for shipping.
  • Products ordered with Cordless Top Down Bottom Up typically take 8-13 business days in production.
  • 2 day FedEx or UPS express shipping is available on all products.*

Measure & Install


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Here are some quick tips and notes to remember:
  • Use a steel measuring tape
  • Round down to the nearest 1/8" for width
  • Round up to the nearest 1/8" for height
  • Always reference product specifications
    below for complete measuring instructions

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Measuring Instructions For

Inside Mount
- Inside Mount

All cellular shades except VuThru and EcoTrack
Width:
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
  • Take the smallest of the three measurements.
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
  • *Headrail will be made 1/4" less than width ordered, including endcaps. Fabric will be made 1/2 inch less than width ordered.

Height:
  • Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places.
  • Take the largest of the three measurements.
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order.
  • *width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8"
VuThru Shades
Width:
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in three places (top, middle and bottom).
  • Take the smallest of the three measurements.
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
  • Inside mount headrail will be plus 1/4". Inside mount fabric width will be ordered width less 1/2".

Height:
  • Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in three places.
  • Take the largest of the three measurements.
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the second number of the measurement. This is the height you will order.
  • When the vanes are expanded (closed), the bottom rail touches the window sill. When the vanes are compressed (open), the bottom rail may lift off the sill slightly. This is normal.
How to Measure EcoTrack Products
EcoTrack products are available as inside mount only.
Width:
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the inside edge of the window frame in 3 places (top, middle, and bottom).
  • Take the smallest of the 3 measurements; this is the width that you will order.
  • Factory will make the following deductions:
       o Headrails: 1" less than width ordered.
       o Fabric: 1 1/8" less than width ordered.
  • Mounting requirements:
       o Minimum inside mount depth: 1 ½".
       o Flush inside mount: 2".

Height:
  • Measure the exact height (top to bottom) from the top inside edge down to the window sill in 3 places.
  • Take the largest of the 3 measurements; this is the height that you will order.
  • Factory will make the following deductions:
       o The side tracks will be 1/8" shorter than the height ordered.

Measuring Instructions For

Outside Mount
- Outside Mount

All cellular shades except VuThru
Width:
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the wooden or metal window frame or how wide you would like the blind or shade to be.
  • Make sure to measure wide enough as to cover the entire window and provide maximum light gap coverage. Example: if the window opening is 72", it might be helpful to order 76". This will provide 2" coverage on each side of the window.
  • There is no rule on the width of blinds other than to make sure that it is wide enough to cover the opening.
  • Fabric will be made at ordered width and headrail will be made at ordered width plus 1/4".
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement.

Height:
  • Measure the height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom.
  • We recommend adding about 3 or 4 inches to this number to insure maximum light gap coverage and to cover the window completely.
  • Please be sure to know that the height measurement will always include the headrail. Example: if the height ordered is 50", this will be the height including the headrail (from the very top of the headrail to the bottom rail).
  • You will want to mount the headrail above the window frame. Please make a note that some windows have trim that might interfere with mounting so it's important to measure above the trim if this is the case.
  • *width and length measurements may vary +/- 1/8"
VuThru Shades
Width:
  • Measure the exact width (left to right) of the wooden or metal window frame or how wide you would like the blind to be.
  • Make sure to measure wide enough as to cover the entire window and provide maximum light gap coverage. Example: if the window opening is 36", it might be helpful to order 40".
  • There is no rule on the width of the blinds other than to make sure that it is wide enough to cover the opening.
  • Write down that size making sure that it is the first number of the measurement. This is the width you will order.
  • Headrail will measure ordered width plus 3/8".
  • Fabric will measure ordered width.

Height:
  • Measure teh height you would like the blind to be by measuring top to bottom.
  • We recommend adding about 3 or 4 inches to this number to insure maximum light gap coverage and to cover the window completely.
  • Please be sure to know that the height measurement will always include the headrail. Example: if the height ordered is 80" this will be the height including the headrail (from the very top of the headrail to the bottom rail).
  • You will want to mount the headrail above the window frame. Please make a not that some windows have trim that might interfere with mounting so it's important to measure above the trim if this is the case.
  • Headrail is 2 1/8" in height.
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