Routed vs. Routless Blinds - No Holes Privacy

Mar 22 2010

One popular upgrade on wood and faux wood blinds in routless blinds or no holes privacy upgrade. What is a routless blind and what are the advantages and disadvantages of upgrading to a routeless blind?

Standard Routed Blinds

Standard Routed Blinds
Standard horizontal mini blinds have routed holes in each blind slat through which the lift cords pass. With routeless blinds there is no routed holes and the lift cords run along the outside of the blind slats. Because standard routed blinds have cord running through each slat, the slats stay in place better. Due to the routed holes there is some minor light leakage as well as some privacy loss through routed holes.

Routeless Blinds

Routless Blinds
With the No Holes Privacy upgrade, each blind slat has no routed holes.Because there are no holes in the blind slats each slat provides more light blockage and additional privacy.

Because there are no cords running through the slats of the blinds, there is very little keeping the blind slats in place. For this reason we do not recommend routless blinds in areas where pets or children can reach. Also we do not recommend routless blinds for door blinds. When routless blinds are mounted on a door, as the door is opened an closed the blind slats will not stay in place.

Things to Consider
Use no holes privacy upgrades when you want added privacy and light control. Routless blinds are better as inside mount blinds because the slats stay in place better. When routless blinds are outside mount the slats can easily slide out the sides. With children or pets, standard routed blinds are recommended.

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Who is covered: Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades. What is covered: Any defects in materials of workmanship Operating mechanisms and other parts Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds Broken vertical vanes Restrings for internal cords What is not covered: Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use Normal wear and tear Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning Accidental damage Resolution: BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired. In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. 30 Day Measuring Insurance Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed. Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered. Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount. 30 Day Returns This plan does not cover returns.

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Who is covered:

Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.

What is covered:

Any defects in materials of workmanship
Operating mechanisms and other parts
Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
Broken vertical vanes
Restrings for internal cords

What is not covered:

Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
Normal wear and tear
Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
Accidental damage

Resolution:

BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective.
If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Measuring Insurance

Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount.

30 Day Returns

This plan does not cover returns.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Who is covered: Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades. What is covered: Any defects in materials of workmanship Operating mechanisms and other parts Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds Broken vertical vanes Restrings for internal cords Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use Normal wear and tear Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning Accidental damage Resolution: BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired. In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. 30 Day Measuring Insurance Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed. Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered. Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount. 30 Day Returns If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Refunds will be processed within 2-3 business days after we receive the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable). Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love

Who is covered:

Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.

What is covered:

Any defects in materials of workmanship
Operating mechanisms and other parts
Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
Broken vertical vanes
Restrings for internal cords
Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
Normal wear and tear
Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
Accidental damage

Resolution:

BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective.
If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Measuring Insurance

30 Day Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Refunds will be processed within 2-3 business days after we receive the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable).

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

Routed vs. Routless Blinds - No Holes Privacy

Routed vs. Routless Blinds - No Holes Privacy

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