Persilux Solar Blinds for Windows Shades UV Protection Window Blinds (36" W x 72" H, Black) Flame Retardant 5% Openness Semi Sheer Roller Shades Blinds for Home, Office, Kitchen, Easy to Install

I’m glad I looked into shades on Amazon! Had way faster shipping than those blind companies. And also had better deals and prices!The shades themselves are great quality. They were made and shipped from China, but didn’t take long to get to my home in the USA.I got black ones for my bay windows in living room and kitchen. They are 5% and have great coverage. They diffuse the light and sunlight(I get evening sun in the living room/kitchen on west side) to wear it lets light in but the sun isn’t blasting me in the face!I measured my windows and the company actually emailed and messaged me on Amazon about suggesting measurements. I did measure again to double check and said my original measurements were good enough. The ones they suggested were too big. So it was great they were thorough and stayed in touch during figuring out the right measurements.They did have a smidge smaller on a couple but that worked out to adjust for the valance cassette. I was glad I got a free valance upgrade as well. I bought 7 at once so I was able to take advantage of the deals they had.The installation was easy. It does come with instructions but my husband was able to figure it out without looking. And he used his own screws although it comes with screws and anchors.They look very fancy with the valance and are good quality. I got the stainless steel chain option and is easy to pull to move the shade up and down.A plus, as others have stated, they can diffuse light inside the home and have some privacy, looking in from outside. So we have them down and keep our curtains open for now until winter. I do like the black also and glad I got that color. And it doesn’t make the oom too dark when all are down.I will definitely order more for the rest of our windows.

I have a bay window in the eating area of my kitchen and it has a southern exposure. The windows are dual pane and while they don't allow huge amounts of summer heat to enter the house they allow more than they used to due to the rising temperatures here in the San Joaquin Valley. I decided to get a shade to help keep some of the heat at bay while still providing light to filter through. I spent a great deal of time looking at shades here on Amazon and had several in my cart when I came upon this one. It featured the transparency I wanted, came in a color I really liked, and it came in just the right size for my window frame. The vast majority of the reviews were 5 stars and frankly the price was really good so I took a chance and ordered it. I am a 70+ year old woman who has had back surgery and I installed it in less than 30 minutes. I am handy but I am still surprised that people had trouble with the installation. The only thing that gave me trouble was figuring out how to actually put the shade into the installed brackets by myself as it was more than 5 feet long. A tower of boxes set on the window sill allowed me to set the shade down after I put the chain pull end in place so that I could move the ladder in order to snap the remaining end in place. An extra pair of hands would have been helpful. This would not have been an issue with a shorter width. Once the shade was put into the brackets I cut the tapes holding the roll in place and used the chain to lower it. Then used the chain to raise it. I installed the bracket to hold the chain in place to keep my cats from playing with it.I installed this shade using the brackets in the ceiling mode as that was what worked for my window. I would suggest to anyone installing one of these shades to take the time to plan the installation before you pick up your drill. Know where the shade is going to go and that it is going to fit where you want to put it. Put the shade on the floor and put the ends and the brackets on and measure the assembled width. I was doing an inside the frame installation where the brackets were mounted to the upper "ceiling" corners of the wooden window frame so that is where I measured and I knew before I started that the shade would fit properly. And fit it did! While the instructions that come with the shade are not the best they are good enough to get the job done. They rely mostly on pictures.I think this shade is well made and I am really happy with it. The brackets are well made, have no sharp edges and the slots allow for very minor adjustments in order to get the distance between them just right. I would definitely buy more of them if needed for other windows.

Nice looking, easy installation, makes the room very cozy. These are reversible meaning that you can have the chain pull on the left or right hand side of the window opening. One of my three windows was trimmed a touch tighter than the other two and the shade would not operate properly. The first clue was that the retractable pin would not easily snap into the bracket, like the others, because the spacing was too tight. For this one window I removed the thin plastic covers that are attached to each bracket to gain an extra 1/8" of room which eliminated the need to modify the trim. The absence of the covers will never be noticed by anyone else.

Outstanding product. I've ordered two so far and both have fit perfect and no issues putting them up. They make everything easy and the operation of the product is smooth and precise. Just placed a order for a third and can't wait till it arrives. You may pay a bit more for this product, but well worth it.

First, the instructions were awful. I ended up assembling the whole thing, held it up to the door and marked the brackets and drilled it on. The directions had no measurements or anything to go by.As for the shade, it was exactly what I was looking for. It is light filtering and still somewhat see through. The sun rises through our back door and was super bright in the mornings, and this shade blocks the sun perfectly without being too dark. At night you can not see out of the shade, but you can see in. I picked the grey color and it looks great. The chain function is smooth and the parts overall are great quality. Very happy with this!

I absolutely love these! Very easy to install and their clean, sleek look is a bonus. The level of light filtering during the day is just perfect for these south-facing windows even on sunny days. In the description it stated that you can see through them at night. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes you can see through them from outside - but barely! I took pictures to share my own experience. I hope this is helpful when choosing your own.*The TV and lamp you see through the windows are less than 8 inches away from the shades, causing them to show more clearly. FYI