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Classic Fabric Blackout Roller Shades
Elevate your space with our Classic Fabric Blackout Roller Shades, combining the timeless elegance of high-quality fabric with absolute light control. If you’re comparing different Blackout Roller Shades for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms, this...
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Elevate your space with our Classic Fabric Blackout Roller Shades, combining the timeless elegance of high-quality fabric with absolute light control. If you’re comparing different Blackout Roller Shades for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms, this option is designed to deliver a polished look with dependable privacy and light blocking.
Crafted from a premium 100% polyester acrylic with a dedicated blackout backing, our elegant classic blackout shades make no compromises, blocking up to 99% of light for maximum privacy when you want it.
Why Choose Classic Fabric Blackout Roller Shades?
Whether you are outfitting a media room, a nursery, or a light-sensitive master bedroom for restful sleep, these shades ensure maximum light control and a beautifully polished look. They can also be a practical choice for larger openings, especially if you are looking for Blackout Shades for Sliding Glass Doors that help reduce glare, improve privacy, and create a darker, more comfortable room.
- Premium Blackout Material: Made from high-quality 100% polyester acrylic with a solid blackout backing, offering durability, effectiveness, and a timeless, stylish aesthetic.
- Odor-Free & Non-Toxic: Crafted with safe, high-quality materials, making them the perfect health-conscious choice for nurseries, bedrooms, and family living areas.
- Maximum Light Blockage: The specialized blackout backing blocks up to 99% of incoming light, eliminating screen glare and providing total privacy whenever you need it.
- Certified Safe: Meets all CPSC child safety guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for your entire family with cordless and motorized options available.
Tailored Design & Upgrades
Elevate your interior design by adding an optional cassette valance with a matching fabric insert (available for standard roll installations only). This is a polished finishing touch to not only conceal the roller tube mechanism for a seamless look but also help block the small sliver of light that can seep in at the top of the window.
Smooth & Reliable Lift Systems
Select the operating mechanism that fits your lifestyle:
- Cordless: A sleek, pet-and-child-safe option that adjusts the height effortlessly without the worry of hazardous cords in your home.
- Continuous Cord Loop (Beaded Chain): Quiet, resistance-balanced pulling for exact positioning. A time-tested, reliable standard.
- Motorized Lift: Ultimate modern convenience. Control your room’s lighting with an easy-to-use remote (up to a 65-foot range).
Blackout vs. Room Darkening: What's the Difference?
Blackout shades block 99%+ of light through the fabric, stopping light from shining through for the maximum privacy available. Room darkening shades typically block around 95%. For complete darkness, blackout is the right choice.
Note: We recommend an outside mount to minimize light gaps around the edges if you are not using curtains to complete your look. Inside mount blackout roller shades will have a small light gap on the sides to accommodate the mounting hardware.
Best Rooms for Classic Blackout Roller Shades
- Bedrooms & Nurseries: Essential for shift workers, infants, and light sleepers, featuring non-toxic, odor-free materials for healthy, restful sleep.
- Media Rooms & Home Theaters: Ideal for light-sensitive spaces to completely eliminate screen glare for a true cinematic experience.
- Energy Efficiency: Provides an extra layer of insulation to reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
Key Considerations for the Perfect Fit
To get the absolute best blackout experience, keep these structural details in mind:
- Light Gaps: The fabric portion of an inside-mount shade will be approximately 1" to 1 ½" narrower than your ordered width to accommodate the brackets, so a small light gap from 7/16” to ¾” may occur depending on your valance choice. For maximum darkness, we recommend an outside mount.
- Roll Direction: Customize your shade's appearance by choosing a standard roll (brings the fabric closer to the glass for better light blockage), or a reverse roll (hides the roller tube for a cleaner aesthetic). Note: Optional cassette valances are only available with a standard roll.
- Larger Windows: Shades over 94" wide will be "railroaded" (the fabric is turned on its side), resulting in a visible, horizontal seam, ensuring consistent coverage on large windows.
Want to browse additional blackout shade options?
We have a range of other fantastic blackout shade options to suit every style and budget:
- More Options: Explore our full collection of blackout roller shades for an even wider variety of colors and fabric materials.
- Blackout Cellular Shades: For a different look to a roller shade, our blackout cellular shades offer a combination of blackout functionality and energy efficiency and improved insulation.
- Roman Shades: All of our Roman Shades have the option of a premium blackout liner to achieve the same blackout functionality of our roller blackout shades.
Not sure about the color? Order your free blackout shade samples before you buy to confirm your color choice.
Product Specifications
Control Style Options & Compatibility for this product
| Control Type | Best For... | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless | Child & Pet Safety |
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| Continuous Cord Loop | Large / Heavy Windows |
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| Motorwand | Large / Heavy Windows |
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| Motorized |
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Technical Specifications
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material / Fabric Composition | Polyester |
| Mounting types available | Inside mount, outside mount |
| Minimum Width | 14" |
| Maximum Width | 96" |
| Minimum Height | 12" |
| Maximum Height | 120" |
Mounting Depth Requirements
(for mounting brackets)
| Mounting Structure | Minimum Depth Requirement |
|---|---|
| No Valance (Standard open roller) | |
| Inside Mount | 2 3/8" |
| Inside Flush Mount | 3" |
| Outside Mount | 0" |
| Cassette Valance | |
| Inside Mount | 2 5/8" |
| Inside Flush Mount | 3 1/2" |
| Outside Mount | 0" |
Fabric Deductions
- The fabric deduction makes space for the brackets, clutch or motorization components, ensuring a correct fit
- Please note that the fabric width of the shade will be less than the window measurement provided
- Change in tube sizing along with different clutch/idle end combinations influence these deductions as do other options such as your choice of valance
- The information below is approximate and for guidance only
| Mount Type | Fabric Deduction |
|---|---|
| Inside Mount | 1/8" |
| Outside Mount | 0" |
Chain & Motorwand Lengths
If selecting a plastic or metal beaded chain, or a motorwand, the chain "drop" or wand length will depend on total length of the shade.
CCO Chain Loop Lengths
| Shade Length | Chain Loop Drop Length |
|---|---|
| Up to 36" | 24" |
| 36 1/8" - 54" | 36" |
| 54 1/8" - 72" | 48" |
| 72 1/8" - 90" | 60" |
| 90 1/8" - 120" | 72" |
Motorwand Lengths
| Shade Length | Wand Length |
|---|---|
| 20" - 40" | 12" |
| 40 1/8" - 52" | 24" |
| 52 1/8" - 64" | 36" |
| 64 1/8" - 76" | 48" |
| 76 1/8" - 120" | 60" |
Important notes and product restrictions
- Standard roll (no cassette valance) shades can be mounted to the top, side or rear.
- Shades with a cassette valance have concealed brackets and can be mounted to the top or rear of your window frame only.
- Cassette Valance and Cordless lift cannot be combined
- Motorized not available on widths less than 20"
- Reverse Roll is not available with a Cassette Valance
- Reverse roll must be top mounted (cannot be mounted back to the wall for outside mount).
- Shades over 94"W and 82"L will be seamed
How to Measure & Install
Taking accurate measurements is straightforward. Let us walk you through the process!
To ensure a perfect fit, keep these essential pointers in mind:
- Always use a metal measuring tape for the best accuracy; fabric tapes can stretch and lead to errors.
- If your width measurement falls on a 1/16" or 1/32" mark, round down to the nearest 1/8".
- If your height measurement lands on a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the closest 1/8".
- Always consult the Product Specifications for the product you are measuring for. If you have questions, we will be happy to help!
Instructions for Inside Mounted Roller Shades
Depth Requirements: For an inside mount, you'll need to make sure the window frame is deep enough to accommodate the roller shade. Refer to the Product Specifications for minimum depths depending on your chosen valance option.
Measuring the width
- The width measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the top, middle, and bottom.
- Choose the smallest of these measurements.
- If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round down to the nearest 1/8".
- That's your width for your roller shades.
Measuring the height
- The height measurement is found by measuring the inside of the window frame in three locations: the left, center, and right.
- Choose the largest of these measurements.
- If you get a 1/16" or 1/32" increment, round up to the nearest 1/8".
- That's your height for your roller shades.
Instructions for Outside Mounted Roller Shades
An outside mount sits outside of the window and the window frame. Because it is meant to cover the entire space of the window, you'll need to make some additions to the measurements to make sure you order the right size. Please follow the instructions below.
Measuring the width
- Measure the width of the area you want the shade to cover across the top.
- We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the width (2 inches per side) to minimize light gaps.
- That's your width for your roller shades.
Measuring the height
- Measure the height from where you want the headrail to sit down to the window sill or desired length.
- We suggest adding at least 4 inches to the height (2 inches top, 2 inches bottom).
- That's your height for your roller shades.
For detailed step-by-step instructions with videos, visit our Measuring Guide Hub.