Let me give an example. You just purchased a new home, got new furniture, and now you need the perfect window treatments to match your home’s décor. You look at the product pictures on www.paylessdecor.com and are fascinated about a particular product and color. So you order it from our website, get excited when it is quickly shipped to your home, and open the package only to find that the custom-made product you ordered (while high in quality) does not match the warm ambiance you were attempting to create for your home. So what you do as a valued customer is contact us regarding your concern. Now even the good Samaritans of this world would be disappointed when they learn they are unable to return the order being that our products are custom-made to your specific needs.

        That is why we stress the importance of ordering and viewing samples prior to placing an order. We understand you look at our high quality products and are even more amazed at the low prices. But we also want you to be 100% satisfied with the finished product you receive. Our samples are the only way to accurately determine if our products are suitable for your home décor. With that being said, we highly recommend that our customers “Free Sample It!” before you buy. That way you can get a feel for the texture of the material and determine the best color preference. The magic word in this statement is FREE. Yes, we will ship samples to you free of charge to give you the opportunity to determine which product and/or color will match your décor.

        Now let’s rewind so I can give a more satisfying illustration. You just purchased a new home, got new furniture and now you need the perfect window treatments to match your home’s décor. You look at the product pictures on www.paylessdecor.com and are fascinated about a particular product and color. So you place an order for several of our free samples on our website to determine which product/color matches your home décor. You find a product sample you like so you place an order on our website. You get excited when it is quickly shipped to your home and even more ecstatic when you see the high quality products were custom-made to your needs at a cost that didn’t damage the wallet.

        That is the type of experience we want you to have with our products. So before you place an order…“Free Sample It!” And feel free to call us with any questions or concerns you may have (800-925-4635).

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Rondale

     Yes people…it’s that time of year again where the hot sun that pushed us to spend summer afternoons in our pools has turned away, ushering in the cool winds of the fall season. It’s that time of year where we fight off that cold draft seeping through our windows by cautiously raising the heat thermostat or cuddling under that warm blanket mom took the time to hand knit for us.

     But what if there was an alternative to mom’s heartfelt creation to keep warm in these cool months to come. Especially living in an economy tainted by high-energy costs. If you’re looking for a contemporary product that can also be beneficial to your lifestyle, I would recommend our cellular shades.

     Our cellular shades are custom crafted from a durable 100% non-woven polyester fabric using a single or double cell construction. What this does is act as an insulator blocking that cold air draft from entering your home. It also filters out UV rays which can damage interiors and upholstery. This will be beneficial in 4 primary ways:

• It saves money through improved energy efficiency.
• Protects interior furnishings.
• Increases air circulation in your home.
• With UV ray filtration, they can be used year round!

In addition to the many economic benefits, our cellular shades are just darn stylish! I love their contemporary design. It adds a sense of elegance to any room. Even when they are raised, they give a neat and compact appearance. They are offered in a number of color selections and are customizable from room darkening fabrics to ‘top down/bottom up’ options. So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cellular shades today!    

And don’t forget to take notice of our other great products. Our bamboo shades add a rustic look to any home décor and our verticals blinds are great for patio doors, narrow windows, and doorways. These and more great products are available in the ‘Product Guide’ section of our website.

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Rondale

Although our bamboo shades are made to last a very long time without any repairs, sometimes things can happen and it may become necessary to restring one of your shades. If you should find your shade’s cord has broken, give us a call and one of our friendly Customer Support Specialists can assist you in obtaining some brand new cords. When you receive these here are a few simple steps that you can follow to put your window treatment back in working order:

Traditional Cords:

Check out this quick silent video to watch one of our experts:

1. Cut your cords the correct length. The correct length is the sum of three measurements. a) On the back of the shade the height from the bottom cord ring to the headrail, b) The measurement from the headrail to the middle of the shade (1/2 way), and c) the measurement in width from the cord track to the cord lock. Please note that for each column this measurement will be different. For example if your shade is 50" wide, there will be one column close to your cord lock and one or more columns farther from your cord locks.

2. Start with the longest cord at the front of your shade and pull your cord through the cord lock mechanism starting at in the innermost track on the underside of the mechanism, through the midle of the two cord lock pieces and then out towards the next pulley to the left or right of the cord mechanism. You will go through each pulley horizontally until you get to the last pulley (There may be one or two pulleys depending on the size of your shade).

Continuous Cord Loop:

1. The cords must be tied at the rod and secured under the clip. The knot will hold the cords in place.
2. The cord then goes into the clip on the bottom of the plastic piece that holds the rod to the headrail. This way, the cord will be secured to the rod when it is rotated.
3. Next, the cords will go through the grommet to the back of the shade and continue down the guide rings on the back of the fabric.
4. The bottom of the cord then goes through the tassel and is tied off. Each of the knots can be re-adjusted to ensure the shade will raise evenly.

Make sure to take a look at your bamboo shade and its current cords prior to beginning this process. This will help you feel more familiar with the parts and assemblies so that these directions will make any restringing a snap.

Happy repairing,

Many times customers and businesses use the terms blind and shade synonymously. So when it comes to a Bamboo window treatment, this mixing of verbiage can cause confusion. Even we use the term interchangeable ways since and actual shade is usually what customers are looking for even if they search for bamboo blinds. So what is the difference? A shade is usually a piece of fabric or in this case, woven wood (bamboo, grass, reed, fabric, etc) that is raised and lowered in either a roman style, or a roll-up style (the former being more elegant generally). A blind, however, indicates thee are slats that tilt open and closed, like venetian blinds, mini blinds, etc, there are slats, made solely or primarily with bamboo. These slats may have a woven look, or may look very similar to a basswood blind - depending on how they are manufactured. True bamboo window blinds are much more of a niche product, since they are usually a bit more expensive than bass wood blinds, yet look similar (although they are ‘greener’); whereas, bamboo shades are quite en vogue with designers right now, who often dress a window with a combination of a bamboo shade, and colorful drapery panel set.

Hopefully this helps explain the difference, but if you still have any questions, give us a call and we’d be happy to discuss with you in more detail!

My personal favorite, if you can swing it, would be to get the bamboo shades and then add a soft treatment around the outside of the shade. I LOVE this look and it is what I went for in my house. I inside mounted the unlined bamboo shades and added curtains on the outside. This way you still get the see-through light filtering of the bamboo, but you don’t have to compromise your privacy or room temp. So, check out the brand new drapery panels that we just got in. With all of the color choices in our bamboo and curtains, you should be able to come up with some amazing combinations that will finalize the best look in your room.

Of course, the old stand bys for summer are the cellular shades and the roller shades. The cell shades are a honeycomb design that reduces noise and heat. We just added a really cool cell shade in the Signature line that can be totally cordless and top down bottom up. It is the 3/8” Signature Double Cellular Shades. Safety meets functional privacy control with that feature.

Roller shades can be ordered as a solar screen, such as the Premium Roller shades Illumination Bronze. This way they are like sunglasses for your window-you can still see through them, but the light is tinted from being so bright. Or, you can get them as a blackout shade to maximize the efficiency of blocking out heat. And, similar to bamboo’s see through quality, you can also get some of the roller shades with an openness factor. For example, the Style 2000 has little holes to filter the light in. You can have the brightness of summer filtered in without even lifting your shade!

Why do our customers love bamboo products so much? The bamboo shade is a very exciting product that is becoming a big hit among home owners and decorators alike.

I guess it’s because bamboo looks so nice in just about any environment — and it’s also true that items made from bamboo will be very durable. That means that purchasing blinds made from bamboo will prove to be a good value, sometimes long outlasting similar blinds made from other materials.

Natural Woven Wood Shades are made from bamboo, rattan, jute, grass, & reeds. These shades bring the beauty of nature indoors while at the same time providing insulation against summer’s heat and winter’s cold. These two elements combine to make this window covering an unbeatable choice.

Below are just a few testimonials from our customers proclaiming their love for our bamboo shades:

In our children’s bedrooms we have installed bamboo window shades — they have a very simple construction, with no complicated mechanisms for the children to break.

I am writing to tell you how pleased I am with my bamboo shades. They look just great in our living room. I couldn’t be happier. In fact, I just ordered more shades for our dining room. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice addition to any room…Thanks Again!

I just had to say that I am so impressed with the quality of the blinds you sent me. They are cut perfectly, hang like a dream and cost me much less than I expected to pay at a retailer. Thank you again!! I am going to tell all my friends about you.

Enjoy!