Easy to install, 100% blacks out light
Our back door is original to our 1950 minimal traditional house and has several window panes down the length. While the natural light and view of our garden is beautiful, we thought it would be nice to cover it sometimes. During the late afternoon when the sun really beats on it in summer, privacy at night during the winter when there's no foliage between us and our backdoor neighbor, keeping one of our more excitable dogs from losing her mind every time she sees a bird out there. You know.The previous owners already scarred the door from their shoddy "handiwork" doing something similar, and so an important thing for me was the ability to install a shade without drilling more holes. Something that covers up the shotgun blast of failed mounting holes of years past is a plus! This shade checks those boxes, PLUS the blackout options really black things out.We got the light brown option and installed it using the 3M double-sided tape. I cleaned the surface real well before applying, and I don't think it's going anywhere. It's low-profile, no cheap cladding that doesn't do much more than stick out and look out of place. Very low-key, actually looks like it belongs where it is. We've had it installed for four days and the sun room is consistently and markedly cooler in the afternoon with it and the window shades drawn. I was doubtful that a shade of this sort could actually meaningfully block out light due to bleed around the edges, but I guess I was wrong. If you used these on all windows in a room, you'd be in a cave, for sure!One bonus that I hadn't taken into account when I went looking is that this shade is hefty, but not unwieldy. This means that not only does it stay completely put in its position without any stretch, but I can open and close the door it's on without the bottom clattering around and making a racket. Even the times I've been a bit careless and closed it roughly, the shade only just sort of swayed back and forth. It tapped the door a couple of times, but it was soft enough that the paint wasn't scarred and barely made any sound.Great purchase, and with the wide array of available sizes, I'm sure we'll be back! Recommended 100000%
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lisa page
August 03, 2021
Great item !
After searching for something to cover a glass door to control light and temperature, while still allowing easy accessibility and use of the door, I saw this blind. I was a bit on the fence, but ordered it anyhow and was pleasantly surprised ! It was easy to install, and even better, extremely easy to raise and lower. When it is completely raised, you don’t even know it’s there, but when it is lowered, it keeps the heat and the blinding sunlight completely out of the other rooms. I have yet to give it the true temperature test of blocking out the cold of a Pennsylvania winter – but so far, it was proven to be a great investment. Love it and would buy again ! The delivery took a little longer than most products I have purchased from Amazon, but well worth the wait.
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Ann Martinez
February 04, 2025
Hoping they last forever
I originally gave them a 1 star because I was awaiting an answer, however, once they did I felt like they were helpful. For the price, the blinds look nice. They’re not the greatest quality and I hope they last forever, but I love the look of them! Love the color! They should be easy to use & keep the light out. Looking forward to having new blinds 😊 I recommend to others looking for nice yet basic blinds. Nothing fancy.
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Received a return item
I received a return item that had a damaged blind, missing mounting hardware, wrong colour and inside sticker addressed to someone else.I started the return process. I will update once I get the correct colour with mounting hardware.Update: I finally received the correct item with hardware. I really like how easy it is to mount -- literally two screws on top part of window. I would say 95% blackout. You see small line of light at top of blind where it is mounted. Only concern is the material feels like paper and thin.
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S. Savvinidis
January 16, 2024
4 months later, they don't close
These look pretty good, from a distance. At first, the quality control seemed acceptable for a custom product at this price.Now, only 4 months later, they just don't close. If I want to retract them and get some sunlight in my room, it's an extremely slow and irritating process. Not a fan. Can't recommend.
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Wayne C.
September 08, 2025
Easy install. Work great
Worked great. Replaced the old metal blinds in my camper with these. Easy to install
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Love them!
We have two in our master bedroom. They’re great. Filters light. Looks fantastic. Durable. We’ve had them up for around 6 months now. Worth the price. I bought some cheaper ones for a different room and they were horrible.
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