Two issues in this post...
I need to replace a number of blinds (roller type) on my home's windows. The style of mounting has the brackets on the window itself. This allows one to open the upper window (pulling it down) to allow ventilation, without the blind getting in the way. We have come to like this style of mounting, but since the brackets are mounted on the windows (wood), instead of on the wall (drywall), changing the position of the brackets is not much of an option (leftover holes wouldn't be easily hidden).
I've replaced a few shades before, taking the desired dimensions into my local BORG. The problem is that they are "programmed" for customers to tell them the style of mounting ("inside" or "outside" on the wall), and the width of the opening. The person then adjusts the numbers according to their procedure and cuts the shade. (The machines are set up so that no thinking is required, just set the machine for the dimension and mounting style and it takes care of the rest). The result of this process is an end dimension compensated for the particular application (which accounts for overlap or clearance and mounting pin/tab lengths).
In my case, I know the end dimension of the shade I want. Telling this dimension, however, to the person at the store gets varied puzzled responses. Each time I have tried this I have had less than satisfactory responses. The dimensions of the end result aren't correct. The people seem to not understand how to adjust the cutting procedure for my application.
Anybody else experienced this challenge? Am I making this more difficult than it needs to be? Suggestions?
Secondly, I have found some of the shades offered at the big box stores to be stunningly low quality. Anybody have good experiences with respect to quality that you can share to help me make a wise choice?
Thanks.
I need to replace a number of blinds (roller type) on my home's windows. The style of mounting has the brackets on the window itself. This allows one to open the upper window (pulling it down) to allow ventilation, without the blind getting in the way. We have come to like this style of mounting, but since the brackets are mounted on the windows (wood), instead of on the wall (drywall), changing the position of the brackets is not much of an option (leftover holes wouldn't be easily hidden).
I've replaced a few shades before, taking the desired dimensions into my local BORG. The problem is that they are "programmed" for customers to tell them the style of mounting ("inside" or "outside" on the wall), and the width of the opening. The person then adjusts the numbers according to their procedure and cuts the shade. (The machines are set up so that no thinking is required, just set the machine for the dimension and mounting style and it takes care of the rest). The result of this process is an end dimension compensated for the particular application (which accounts for overlap or clearance and mounting pin/tab lengths).
In my case, I know the end dimension of the shade I want. Telling this dimension, however, to the person at the store gets varied puzzled responses. Each time I have tried this I have had less than satisfactory responses. The dimensions of the end result aren't correct. The people seem to not understand how to adjust the cutting procedure for my application.
Anybody else experienced this challenge? Am I making this more difficult than it needs to be? Suggestions?
Secondly, I have found some of the shades offered at the big box stores to be stunningly low quality. Anybody have good experiences with respect to quality that you can share to help me make a wise choice?
Thanks.
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