Temporary Window Shades

If you have recently moved into a new home, or maybe you are in the process of settling into a new office, then the use of temporary window shades can make all the difference to how you feel in your new location. Instead of that cold, empty, uninviting atmosphere you often have in a new property, the installation of a temporary window shade can quickly make you feel welcome and at home.

It is often the case that curtains and blinds are the last things to be put up following a move.  But because temporary window blinds can be installed very quickly and cheaply, you can put them up in a jiffy and you will then have both privacy and a certain element of cosiness while you settle in.

Temporary window shades are a fairly new innovation, but they are such a simple idea that it is surprising that they have only recently come on to the market. They typically follow a very simple design, being made of paper and coming in a range of standard sizes that can be cut down to fit almost any window.

How to Install Temporary Window Shades

The installation of these paper blinds could not be more simple. All you have to do is take them out of the box, measure them up against the window, and if they donít fit perfectly straight away, you just cut them down to size. Because they are only made of paper, this is actually a very easy process.

Once you have made the necessary adjustments, you attach them to the window frame using the adhesive tape provided. You can raise and lower the blinds very easily and hold them in place with clips, which are also provided.

Benefits of Temporary Window Shades

The benefits to these paper window shades are many and varied. To start with, compared with any other type of blind or curtain, they are extremely cheap. Secondly, they can provide privacy while still allowing in a certain amount of light. They can be installed in a matter of minutes and even though they are considered a temporary solution, they can look really good. So good in fact that you might even find that once you have installed your temporary shades, they will stay on your windows for much longer than you were initially intending!

Mostly people use temporary window blinds like these in their houses, but I have heard of them being used in conservatories as well, particularly in a upvc conservatory, where they attach particularly well to the conservatory window frames.

Where to Buy Temporary Blinds

There are a number of suppliers who can provide a wide range of paper blinds. One of the biggest and most well known suppliers is REDI, who have a selection of pleated blinds, which can be purchased online from various outlets. The blinds are mostly available in white, although some manufacturers are now starting to offer them in various colors. It is even now possible to purchase blinds with patterns and designs on, but you might need to hunt around to find something unique.

In terms of costs, REDI shades can be purchased for less than $10.00 each or around $50.00 for a box of six.

In conclusion, if you are planning a move and have been dreading the idea of being surrounded by big, cold, uninviting looking windows, then the installation of some temporary window shades will make all the difference to how quickly and comfortably you will settle in!

Redi Shade Temporary Blinds Company Profile

Redi Shade is a company specialising in temporary window blinds. They’ve recently entered the UK and Irish markets, and are also well established in the United States and Canadian markets.

The blinds that the company produces, Redi Shades, are affordable, easy to install window coverings that can be used in the home or office.  They offer a range of temporary window blinds, most of which come in two widths, 36″ and 48″.

Standard Pleated Shades

The standard shades offered by Redi are available in both paper and polyester. The Original Redi Shade, made of standard white paper, allows a certain amount of light through while still providing privacy. The Natural Redi Shade is very similar but instead of using standard paper uses quality recycled paper. These Redi blinds add a touch of colour and give a warmer light than the original version.

The Fabric Pleated Shade is made from non-woven polyester, comes in white, and also allows in a certain amount of light.

Redi Shade blinds are also available in darker materials. The room darkening pleated shade blocks out more light than the Original, Natural and Fabric shades, so is probably a better solution for a bedroom.

For complete light blocking the Redi Shade Blackout Pleated Shade blocks out 99% of light and is ideal for sleeping babies or for people who work nights and have to sleep in the daytime, for example.

If you have an arched window in your house, then the Redi Arch is designed specifically to fit windows up to 72″.

Redi Shade Easy Touch

For a more comprehensive solution, Redi shade and now offer easy touch, which comes with everything you need to size, cut and install your shades. Easy touch is available with either standard pleated shades or with cellular window shades, which have a honeycomb pleated design, designed for greater energy efficiency and insulation.

Where to Buy Redi Shades

In the UK, you can buy Redi Shade blinds from Amazon, or direct from the Redi Shade UK website.

Internationally, Redi shades can be bought from online retailers such as Amazon, all from stores such as Costco, JC Penney, and Walmart.

Safety

As a company, Redi Shade places a high emphasis on safety, with all their blinds being cord-free. This is a very important issue, as their temporary blinds are often installed in children’s bedrooms. According to the U.S. consumer product safety commission, in the last 19 years, over 300 children have died in window cord accidents. To combat this, all Redi Shades operate with simple clips instead of cords.

Redi Shades have actually been awarded the seal of approval by Parents for Window Blind SafetyTM, a nonprofit organization focused on the hazards of corded window blinds.

For more information, visit Redi Shade’s website.