Blindsgalore Essential Solar Shades

Top Features & Benefits

• Essential is all in the name—our 5 best-selling 5% openness colors
• Perfect for rooms that receive direct sunlight
• Defends interiors against harmful UV exposure
• Maintains your view while reducing solar heat gain
• Energy-efficient to help lower cooling costs
• This product is available as a No Drill option for our easiest DIY Installation Blindsgalore No Drill Solar Shade

Control Options

Continuous Cord Loop

• Durable beaded chain with smooth clutch operation
• Chain height ~2/3 of shade height
• Color coordinated chain and clutch matched to your fabric
• Tensioner required for safe operation

Cordless

• Safe cordless spring system with clear bottom-rail handle
• Simply tug down to raise or lower
• Adjustable rolling speed for smoother performance

Motorized Wand

• Push-button wand control in white
• Wand length: 12"–60" (~50% of shade height)
• Rechargeable battery integrated into the headrail (6–8 months per charge)
• Charger sold separately (1 per order recommended)
• Note: Not upgradeable to remote or smart home systems

Remote Motorization

• Wireless control via handheld remote
• Ultra-quiet motor (~47 dB)
• 500 lift cycles per charge, rechargeable with plug-in charger
• 15-channel remote controls multiple shades or groups
• Tip: We recommend one remote per room

Smart Home Integration

• Upgrade with AMP Wi-Fi Bridge for app and voice control
• Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Shortcuts/Siri, SmartThings, IFTTT
• Control up to 30 shades per bridge with range up to 98 ft
• AMP App (iOS & Android) lets you schedule automations and create custom scenes

Finished Dimensions

Provide your exact window measurements for the best fit. For inside mount, measure the width and height of your window opening; for outside mount, measure the full area you want to cover. Our factory will make the following adjustments to ensure a flawless installation. See how to measure your windows

Inside Mount

• Headrail: 1/4" less than ordered width
• Fabric: up to 1-1/4" less than ordered width, with 1" deduction on the control end
• Height: ordered height

Outside Mount

• Headrail: ordered width
• Fabric: up to 1-1/4" less than ordered width, with 1" deduction on the control end
• Height: ordered height

Note: Finished measurements may vary by ~1/8".

Specifications and Mounting Requirements

• How big or small this shade can be made (depending on lift)
• If your window has at least the minimum inside mount depth or outside mount space, the blind/shade will fit

Continuous Loop Lift

• Width 12" - 84"
• Height 12" - 84"
• Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
• Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
• Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
• Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"

Cordless Lift

• Width 18" - 84"
• Height 24" - 84"
• Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
• Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
• Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
• Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"

Motorized Wand Lift

• Width 21" - 84"
• Height 12" - 84"
• Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
• Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
• Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
• Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"

Rechargeable Motorization Lift

• Width 22" - 84"
• Height 12" - 84"
• Minimum inside-mount depth 1 3/8"
• Minimum flush-mount depth 3 3/4"
• Minimum outside-mount space 1 5/8"
• Headrail depth and height 3 3/4" x 3 1/8"