How Wide Can Motorized Shades Be?

With specialized electric motors and precise fabrication RoseSun has built motorized roller shades that have spanned over 40 feet wide, and up to 22 feet in height.

How wide can an electric blind be?

Both these blinds are electrically operated roller blinds that can cover widths up to 4.8m wide (Draper Flexshade 2) and an incredible 8.7m wide (the Draper Colossal)!

How wide can a shade be?

Roller and Solar shade maximum sizes vary from 80 to 120” in width and about 100-144” in height (depending on fabrics and options chosen).

What is the widest roller shade available?

Generally, our standardchain operated roller blinds can reach a maximum of 3450mm wide and our new Premium XL range of roller blinds can reach up to 4700mm wide, which for most people is plenty wide enough.

Can blinds be too wide?

The easiest solution for blinds that are too wide is to install them as an outside mount instead of an inside mount.However, if you don’t like the look of an outside mount, you can trim many blinds to allow them to fit within the window frame.

How wide can cellular blinds be?

Shades can be made up to 144″ wide and in almost any shape you can think of—from a circle to a triangle.

How wide is too wide for faux wood blinds?

If a fabricator is willing to make a large faux wood blind, then they will advise NOT using the lift function of the blind and/or will require a warranty waiver. For the mid-level or cut-down faux wood brands, the width of the blind generally will not exceed 72″ with a maximum height of 96″.

How much smaller should blinds be than the window?

Record the height of the window accurately, including any brackets or moldings you may have. Add three inches to the measurement to ensure sufficient mounting space. Deduct half an inch from the blind’s height when it extends beyond the frame. Need Mini Blinds?

How wide do blinds come?

The standard sizes of window blinds ought to match these and can be found in most stores: Picture windows: 1–8 feet high, 2–8 feet wide. Double-hung windows: 36–72 inches high, 24–48 inches wide. Sliders: 24–60 inches high, 36–84 inches wide.

What size blinds do I need for a 35 inch window?

The actual width of the 35″ blinds are 34.5″ (half inch narrower) to comfortably fit inside a 35″ opening. So if your frame is exactly 34.5 inches, I would go with the 35″ blinds.

How wide can you buy blinds?

Common window sizes include: Double Hung Window: Standard lengths vary from 36 to 72 inches, and standard widths extend from 24 to 48 inches. Picture Window: Standard heights range from 2 to 8 feet, and standard widths are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 feet.

What is Zebra blinds?

Zebra Shades are a very modern alternative to a horizontal blind. Zebra Shades are Roller shades that allow you to transition between sheer and privacy. The blinds can be adjusted so that the 3″ zebra stripes line up-offering privacy, light control, and insulation.

How wide can blackout blinds be?

Roller blinds including blackout blinds also work well in many instances. They are limited by the size of certain fabrics however, particularly some patterned designs, but in most cases we can manufacture up to nearly 3 meters in width and wider on certain fabrics.

Can you adjust blinds width?

You can either measure your window and cut the valance at 1/8″ under the width, or just simply put the valance up to the window and make a mark 1/8″ shorter.

Do blinds have to fit exactly?

Shades and blinds must fit precisely to a window’s measurements only if they are installed inside the window frame or opening.If the shades are installed outside of the window opening — called an outside mount — the shades typically are wider than the window by a few inches and can also be longer than the window.

Can blinds be adjusted?

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Many of the newer verticals on the market today come with a self adjusting mechanism, where if the blind gets out of alignment, you can pull the slats to one side and it will adjust on it’s own.

What size cell should I get for cellular shades?

If you have a medium-sized window and are looking for a cellular shade that reflects that size, go with 1/2? or 9/16” cell sizes. These sizes are the most popular because they provide good balance for all sizes of window, all without being too overwhelming. Large windows should be covered with 3/4? single cell shades.

What is the difference between single cell and double cell blinds?

Just based on their names, the immediate difference between single cell shades and double cell shades should be obvious: Single cell shades have one layer of cells or pockets, while double cell shades have two layers of cells.Double cell shades work especially well in shallower or smaller windows.

Are faux wood blinds too heavy for large windows?

The compound that makes up faux wooden blinds is much heavier than real wooden slats so faux wood can be too heavy for large windows. The weight will make the blinds very hard to raise and lower and can put too much strain on the mechanism.

What does trim width mean on blinds?

If you’re mounting to the trim, measure the width of the trim at the top of the window. If you’re mounting to the wall, measure the width you’d like the blinds or shades to be. We recommend adding at least 2 or 3 inches to the width of the window opening. ( see photo above)

Can you cut blinds that are too long?

Horizontal blinds that are too long look bad, but also create a serious safety hazard for young children. Fortunately, shortening them is easy—all you need are scissors and a screwdriver.