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Economy Basic Vinyl Blackout Roller Shades
Our custom blackout vinyl roller shades are an all-time best seller and engineered to create darkness any time of day. Whether you need a pitch-black bedroom for better sleep or a glare-free home theater, these...
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Our custom blackout vinyl roller shades are an all-time best seller and engineered to create darkness any time of day. Whether you need a pitch-black bedroom for better sleep or a glare-free home theater, these custom blackout shades are darkness, delivered.
Designed with budget-friendly durability in mind, our most popular blackout shades are packed with value and customizable lift options to perfectly match your aesthetic and functional needs.
Why Choose Custom Vinyl Blackout Roller Shades?
Whether you are outfitting a home theater, a nursery, or a bedroom for a day-sleeper, these shades deliver uncompromising light control.
- Maximum Light Blockage: The 4-ply fiberglass-reinforced vinyl material prevents all light from passing through the fabric.
- Uniform Curb Appeal: The street-facing side of the shades are classic white, ensuring a neutral, cohesive look from the outside regardless of your interior color choice.
- Family-Friendly & Easy to Clean: The flame-retardant vinyl surface is incredibly durable and wipes clean effortlessly—perfect for high-traffic areas or kids' rooms.
- Certified Safe: Meets all CPSC child safety guidelines, with cordless and motorized options available to eliminate hazardous dangling cords.
Tailored Design & Upgrades
Elevate your interior design by adding an optional cassette valance with fabric insert, color coordinated to your selected fabric choice (white, vanilla, gray, or black). This is a nice finishing touch to not only conceal the roller tube mechanism for a polished, 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:
- Continuous Cord Loop (Beaded Chain): Quiet, resistance-balanced pulling for exact positioning. Our most popular option, time tested.
- Cordless: A sleek, pet-and-child-safe option. Adjusts the height without worry about hazardous cords in your home.
- 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 Blackout Roller Shades
- Bedrooms & Nurseries: Essential for shift workers, infants, and light sleepers.
- Home Theaters: Eliminate 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: Choose a standard roll to bring the fabric closer to the glass (better for light blockage), or a reverse roll to hide the roller tube for a cleaner aesthetic.
- Larger Windows: Shades over 73" wide AND 60" long require the fabric to be "railroaded" (turned on its side), resulting in a visible, horizontal seam.
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 | Vinyl |
| Mounting types available | Inside mount, Outside mount |
| Minimum Width | 14" |
| Maximum Width | 103" |
| Minimum Height | 12" |
| Maximum Height | 120" |
Mounting Depth Requirements
| Mounting Structure | Required Bracket Depth |
|---|---|
| No Valance (Standard open roller) | |
| Inside Mount | 2 1/4" |
| 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" |
Cassette Valance & End Cap Coordination
| Vinyl Fabric Color | Cassette & End Cap Color |
|---|---|
| White | White |
| Cream | Vanilla |
| Beige | Vanilla |
| Birch | Vanilla |
| Dune | Vanilla |
| Doe | Chocolate |
| Grey | Silver |
| Shadow | Silver |
| Hunter Green | Black |
| Navy | Black |
| Black | Black |
Continuous Cord Loop (CCL) Chain Lengths
| Shade Height / 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 Specifications & Lengths
| Shade Height / Length | Wand Length Supplied |
|---|---|
| 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 & 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).
- If your measurements on this product are over 73" wide AND 60" long the vinyl fabric will need to be railroaded (turned on side). A horizontal seam will be visible. On shade lengths 60" to 74 1/8" the seam is located approximately 55" from the top of the shade. For lengths over 74 1/8" the seam is located approximately 45" from the top of the shade.
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.