Redi Shade No Tools Original Blackout Pleated Paper Shade Black, 36″ W x 72″ L, 6 Pack
$29.97
Related Products
When a good night’s sleep is all you need, sometimes the most beautiful color is a perfectly dark room. That is exactly what you get when you remove 99% of light with Redi Shade’s No Tools Original Blackout Shade. Trim this pleated shade at home for a perfect fit, prep the surface and then install without any tools — no drill, screws or brackets needed. Ideal for any space that requires complete light control and privacy like bedrooms, children’s rooms, and movie rooms. This blackout shade is made of durable paper. Redi Shade, the original No Tools solution for window coverings, has been designing these shades in the USA for over 30 years.
Trim at Home: Prep Your Surface, and Then Trim at Home for the Perfect Fit Inside Or Outside Your Window Frame, Then Install in Seconds Without a Drill, Screws, Or Brackets — No Tools Needed
Light Control: Block 99% of light for complete privacy, light control and UV protection for bedrooms, children’s rooms and movie rooms
Always Cordless: No cords for a clean look and child safety — use included clips to raise and lower shade
Durable Paper: Made of durable paper that will not crack from sun exposure; designed in USA
No Tools Installation: Your No Tools window covering solution for over 30 years — works as a stand-alone solution, or easily layer behind existing window treatments
7 reviews for Redi Shade No Tools Original Blackout Pleated Paper Shade Black, 36″ W x 72″ L, 6 Pack
Add a review
$29.97
Rabble Ruffian –
Great price for what you get!… but understand what you’re getting
First, these shades work… very well. The material lets ZERO light through. Other than the light coming around the gaps between the shade and the window frame, no light penetrates the shade itself. Total darkness!But don’t get it twisted… these are otherwise pretty flimsy. Don’t buy them expecting hardware or anything “sturdy.” They are essentially a 36″ wide piece of pleated paper. The paper material seems to maybe be a mixture of paper, cloth and plastic. So it feels like it’s going to hold up well (and the reviews I relied on to make my purchase indicated that it does).At the top of the shade is an adhesive strip (peel and stick). After cutting the shade to size, you peel the wax paper and stick it up. Its very sticky, so get it in the correct place before lifting it to the edge you plan to stick it to. There’s no do overs.The set comes with 2 clips per shade to hold them up or down. That’s the only hardware. No strings to pull. No screws or brackets. Just two clips. But this makes installation so easy.Installation tips…1. Measure the window width at top, middle and bottom. You’ll cut the shade to the most narrow measurement.2. Measure and cut each window at a time. You’ll learn from doing the first one (at least I did!). I didn’t quite trim the first one narrow enough… and cut the rest a little more narrowly.3. Once you know the measurement, use a cutting board and very sharp knife or razor to “slice” the shade. Keep it folded like a block (adhesive stip facing up) and you can slice through it.4. First, inspect the window frames for dust or grime and clean them if needed to ensure adhesion. Then peel the waxpaper strip off the adhesive. Align it in the window about an inch from the top to be sure its centered and cut to the right width. Then stick it to top of the window frame (a clean, smooth surface. If your window frames are dirty, or textured, they won’t hold).5. Then let the rest of the shade unfold (drop). It will eventually relax and fill the window. Pinch two clips to the bottom. My windows are pretty long , so I didn’t need to trim anything off. But you can trim them easily if you have shorter windows and don’t want to leave the excess.6. To raise the shade, just remove the clips and fold the pleats back up to near the top of the window and replace the clips to hold it up. I found putting them about 1.5″ from the edge looked best (less sag).For $10, you CANNOT beat these for a quick, functional method to blackout light. I intend to buy true shades for close to $50 each at some point in the future. But since my wife works nights, and we have 11 windows in our room… that wasn’t a viable option to get her a dark room to sleep in NOW. These worked perfectly for now (and much easier to install too).
Mo –
Great temporary solution for baby’s room
So glad someone recommended these to me as a temporary solution to darken our littlest’s room. They’re easy to use, stay up, and do the job. I just wish they’d come on longer options, too.We kept the blinds that came with our new apartment as a temporary measure until we were ready to install something more permanent. The day before our move-in, I pulled on the cord of the blinds in our baby’s room and the whole thing came crashing down; blind slats were everywhere. Thank goodness my kids weren’t there. I panicked because the window is east-facing and the little room gets baked in the morning sun. I was relieved to find these shades. They arrived on our move day to our new place. In the midst of the chaos, we were able to cut and install one easily.We were hoping to have the a/c installed that day, but it didn’t work out. That meant the paper shades were too short to cover the window. My only wish is that the 48” width shades would come in longer options. I would have definitely purchased a longer set. For the first night we covered the bottom with a cardboard box. By the next day’s nap we had the a/c in and then the shade length was sufficient. It really blocks the light and lets our toddler nap comfortably during the brightest hours.This is only the third day with the shade up. We will see how long it stays up. Luckily, we have extras if it falls. It also remains to be seen how easily it can be removed and whether it will strip the paint. We just don’t know. These would also be great when traveling in case the windows aren’t sufficiently shaded for babies and kids who nap. The friend who recommended them said her mother used them while visiting Norway in the summer, during the long days of the midnight sun. Where she was staying there wasn’t good window cover, so she used these.I don’t understand the reviewers who complain that this is a temporary solution that’s difficult to open and close. It takes a bit of folding to clip them back up, but it’s all straight forward and easy to do. It’s also not intended to be a permanent replacement for proper window treatments. At $5/shade, these are great..
Kindle Customer –
Clips / pegs not strong enough to hold blind. Adhesive not strong enough either to stick.
Piotr Jadas –
Sehr gut.
James C. –
These shades block out sunlight extremely well, go up in seconds and look fantastic.Others mentioned that the adhesive didn’t keep up for extended periods so I decided to put tacks in the top corners to prevent them falling. If you’re just going to use the adhesive, I suggest washing the surface first to improve the contact. (I put one up without tacks, so I’ll update this review if/when it falls down.. but if you’re reading this, it means it hasn’t fallen yet.)Since they’re made of paper and can’t be washed (only dusted), I’d consider these to be single-use and wouldn’t recommend using them in bathrooms or in situations where you’ll need to raise & lower them often (they’ll likely tear easily if you’re not careful) but they’re perfect for covering windows (or the tops of them) permanently. You can shorten both the length and width easily with a utility knife as needed.As they’re very lightweight, a slight breeze can make them move away from the window, so you may wish to tack down the bottom corners if this is a problem. Alternatively, you could use magnets to weigh it down (or use velcro.)If you plan on using these on shorter windows (3′ tall or less), you could cut them in half along the seams and put them up with tacks (or double-sided tape or velcro) to get 12 shades out of it instead of 6. Just keep in mind you won’t have enough clips to raise them all at once.One reviewer mentioned that it didn’t come with the clips/clamps, but mine did and they look to be good quality and will probably outlast the shades (I attached a picture since one wasn’t provided.) While I probably won’t be using the clamps to raise the shades, I’ll be keeping them to find another use for.If used for the right purpose, these are an amazing value and look great. Exactly what I needed.Hope this helps, sorry for the long-winded review.
Leticia C. –
Cumplen su función, si bloquea la luz, un 90%, trae 6 piezas, bien por mi ya que lo use para mi ventana de 2 metros, y lo restante lo usaré para otra ventana. se tuvo que reforzar el anclaje ya que se cayó a las 24 horas, el material es más grueso de lo que imaginé. Lo necesito porque trabajo de noche y me ayuda mucho a dormir de día sin luz. Le doy 5 estrellas. Sí volvería a comprar.Llegó a tiempo y la caja impecable.
Michael –
Amazing!! So easy to install, black out all light. Our boys will probably be able to sleep longer now. We advise Any one looking to purchase this and you get 6!!