Blackout Blinds
Blackout blinds are great for any room in the home. They are especially good for bedrooms, media rooms, and offices. This is because they block the most amount of light out of a room – allowing you to fall asleep, watch TV without distraction, or work on a computer without banding. And, if you have children, it's a great way to reduce the light during nap time.
What exactly are blackout window blinds?
- Blackout blinds operate exactly like your typical window blinds but have can have one or more of the following additions:
- Slats that close tighter. The blackout blind slats can be the typical slats or in a slight "S" shape that keeps more light out.
- Routeless slats. These slats operate on a ladder system and don't have holes for the strings. This keeps the light from leaking in through the string holes.
- Added fabric tape. This allows the blinds to close tighter and adds an additional layer of light blockage.
Do blackout blinds block all the light?
No, they do not. For the best light blockage, you should consider blackout shades. Blackout shades can block all the light and are the best choice if you want to block out 100% of the light. Blackout shades are usually not necessary, the added protection blackout window blinds provide is typically enough for those who are looking for window blinds, not window shades.
What are the benefits of blackout blinds?
Blackout blinds have many benefits. The biggest benefit is that they block out most of the light and are still window blinds. That means that you can open the slats and see the outside view without having to raise your window treatment.
Additionally, blackout blinds provide less banding than traditional window blinds when closed. So, when you're watching TV or trying to fall asleep, you won't see as much of the light coming through the slats as you would with typical window blinds. If you have ever tried to take a nap during a weekend afternoon or watch a movie in the middle of the day, you can understand how great blackout blinds can be in the middle of a sunny afternoon.
Where can I find blackout blinds?
Impact Blinds offers a wide variety of blackout blinds. Since our blinds are custom made, you get to choose all the options you want... and you get them at an affordable price. So, just browse our huge selection of window blinds and select your favorite. You just need to make sure you choose the “routeless” window blind option and, if you would like, add fabric tape to your selection.
Get started searching blackout window blinds now or continue searching through our blackout blinds style and room guides.