Honeycomb Shade

Honeycomb shades are excellent choices for window coverings. They are designed to offer insulation and look great at the same time. They retract easily and can provide the right level of light filtering to suit your needs. Honeycomb shades are also very simple to install. Most shades will come with a set of do-it-yourself instructions for easy installation but you need to make sure that you purchase the correct size before installing. Here are some tips on how to select the right size honeycomb shade for your window.

Before you purchase your honeycomb shade, use a measuring tape to measure the area you intend to cover. You can install your honeycomb shade on the outside of your window frame or on the inside. This is a matter of personal preference but it will determine what size honeycomb shade you need to purchase.

If you are installing the shade on the outside of the window frame, measure the area you intend to cover plus any overhang where you would like the shade to overlap outside of the frame. If you are installing the shade on the inside of the window frame, measure the area between the two inside brackets of the window frame. This measurement with give you the width of the honeycomb shade.

The next measurement should be to determine the length of the shade. Once again, if you are installing the shade inside the window frame you will need to measure the length from top to bottom to ensure that the honeycomb shade fits snuggly inside this area. If you are installing the shade on the outside of the frame, determine how far below the window you would like the shade to hang. Measure from the top where the shade will be installed to this point at the bottom and you will have a length measurement for your honeycomb shade.

The thickness of your honeycomb shade will be determined by the area. If you are installing the shade within the window frame you should consider how far set back the shade will be and how much room you have to play with. Make sure that the shade is not going to interfere with any window handles or cranks if positioned within the window frame. Honeycomb shades come in many different sizes and the thickness will depend on the size of the cell and the type of material it has been constructed from. You will find the thickness on the package. Make sure that this is within a range that will suit your needs before making a purchase.

To install the honeycomb shade all you will need is a screwdriver, a drill and some drill bits. Unpack the honeycomb shade and follow the installation instructions provided. Once you have installed your honeycomb shade, keep it in top condition with a regular cleaning regimen. Make sure you don’t over use cleaning products as this can cause damage to your shades and reduce their lifespan.

Honeycomb shades are durable, energy saving and look great. They come in many different materials, textures, patterns and colors. They are great for all types of windows and can be used to block out the light or filter it, the choice is yours. Measuring up the window before you head off to purchase your honeycomb shades is always the best course of action.