Redi Shade 1616204 Original Pleated White Paper Shade 36-by-72-Inch, 6-Pack

by Redi Shade

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Redi Shade Original temporary window shade is made of high quality white paper, gently allowing light to filter through it. The Redi Shade not only provides instant privacy with style but installs in two easy steps; peel and stick. Available in 36-inch and 48-inch widths, each measures 72-inches in length. The paper shade is easy to trim to custom fit your window or may be overlapped to cover larger windows. The Original is completely recyclable and cordless, making Redi Shade safe for homes with children and pets. You can also give your room a custom look by simply adhering you favorite fabric or paper to the shade.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000SDX54M
• Item model number: 1616204
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,703 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Window Hardware > Screens

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect solution!!!, August 30, 2010

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Bargainista (Winston Salem, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Redi Shade 1616204 Original Pleated White Paper Shade 36-by-72-Inch, 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

These shades, though made of paper, look nicer than one would ever expect when installed. Being able to custom fit them to the width of the window(s) is a plus, especially for a set of windows that vary somewhat in size. So far I have had no problems with mine staying up, and I would offer the following tip: prepare the surface where you will attach the adhesive strip first; clean the area with a paper towel saturated with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry thoroughly. This removes any dirt and especially oils that prevent the adhesive from working well. The shades filter light and provide privacy although they are not light-blocking. Also, please note that the 72" length on these is misleading; the shades are that long only if the accordion pleating is fully extended, which does not happen simply by hanging them. When installed and allowed to hang naturally, the shades cover a 60" vertical space (approximately). I found that it took a lot longer to trim the width of the shades than the stated time, but I was not using the sharpest of knives:( In general I highly recommend these shades for their appearance and value!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not sticking that well, April 21, 2010

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Edgewood & Village Booksellers LLC "villagebo... (Vermont USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Redi Shade 1616204 Original Pleated White Paper Shade 36-by-72-Inch, 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

This batch of Redi Shades just isn't sticking the way the way its supposed to. The adhesive will hold for a day or two, then the shade will fall off and need to be rubbed back into place. The only solution was resorting to two-sided adhesive tape to keep them in place. This was a repeat purchase, I've had no problem with the brand until this. Don't know if they changed the type of adhesive used, but if so its definitely not an improvement. Since they are not really so cheap (Dollar Stores sell 'permanent' shades in the same price range) I thought this worth noting.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great style for a low price! Perfect as quick fix or even more long-term, February 5, 2009

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miss bianca (boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Redi Shade 1616204 Original Pleated White Paper Shade 36-by-72-Inch, 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love these shades, they actually look really nice and were easy to use. We needed something right away so that we could move into our new house and have some privacy but we didn't have the time or money to find all our curtains and shades at this point. A friend recommended these and I am so glad because they were quick, easy, cheap and look almost as good as expensive permanent shades. I'd probably look into the corded version as it can be a pain to keep clipping these up and down, and I'm not sure how durable they'll be since they're made of paper, but it's been a month and I'm really happy with them. In some rooms we may not even replace them.