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Gator Blinds sells these brands
Prestige, prestige blinds, prestige doverwood blinds, doverwood, designer wood blinds, prestige designer wood, prestige devonwood blinds, devonwood, prestige vertical blinds, prestige mini blinds, prestige florentine shades, prestige captiva shades, prestige venice shades, prestige sanibel roman shades, prestige toscana roman shades, prestige sliding panels, prestige roller shades, prestige pleated shades, prestige cellular shades, Century blinds, comfortex blinds, Shangri-La shades, Shangri La shades, Shangrila Shades, royal blinds, Levolor blinds, Kirsch blinds, Graber blinds, Graber Traditions Wood blinds, Graber Fresco Roman Shades, Graber Supreme Mini Blinds, Graber Classic mini blinds, Graber Fashionpleat shades, Graber EvenPleat Shades, Graber Tradewinds shades, Graber CrystalPleat shades, Bali Blinds, bali neatpleat shades, neat pleat, bali diamondcell shades, diamond cell, Hunter Douglas blinds, Hunter Douglas Silhouettes, slihouette shades, Hunter Douglas Country Woods, Hunter Douglas Duette, Duettes, Silhouettes, Celebrity mini blinds, decor mini blinds, Century blinds, royal blinds and many other blinds.
Products Gator Blinds sells
Gator Blinds sells custom made window treatments such as, wood blinds, real wood blinds, faux wood blinds, fauxwood blinds, fox wood blinds, foxwood blinds, cellular shades, cell shades, honeycomb shades, pleated shades, roman shades, roller shades, roll up shades, woven woods, vertical blinds, horizontal blinds, roman blinds, roller blinds, venetian blinds, mini blinds, aluminum blinds, micro blinds, macro blinds, vinyl blinds, shutters, plantation shutters, sliding panels, horizontal blinds, aluminum blinds, levelors, levelor blinds, levolor blinds, hunter douglas blinds, prestige blinds, graber blinds, bali blinds, century blinds, royal blinds, woven wood blinds, bamboo blinds, bamboo shades, woven woods, matchstick shades, natural wood blinds, duette shades, silhouette shades, horizontal window shades, phifer, phifer sheerweave, phifer sheer weave, sun shades, solar shades, arch shades, motorized blinds, top treatments, window treatments, curtains, drapes, draperies, sliding door blinds, vertical blind alternatives, valances, cornices, metal blinds, panel track blinds, pvc blinds, sheer shadings, sheer shades, window blinds. Our prices are better than Home Depot, Lowes and other home related stores. Window treatments in Gainesville, window treatments in Ocala and window treatments in Lake City.
.How To Measure For Window Treatments Like a Pro
When measuring for custom window treatments be sure to always use a steel tape measure, never use rulers, yardsticks or cloth tapes.
• Always measure to the nearest eighth of an inch, never round up or down to the next whole inch.
• A common mistake is to reverse the width and height when measuring a window. The industry standard is width X height, so always put the width first and the height last. Example given: 36 ¼ X 59 ½, 36 ¼ being the width and 59 ½ being the length.
• Do not take your own deductions, the factory will take it’s own deductions for a proper fit. Measure the window opening for an inside mount if the treatment is being mounted inside the window opening. If it is an outside mount, make sure you have added for hardware and any over hang you may want.
When measuring your windows, first decide what type of a mount you want to do. ‘Inside’ means that you will be installing the treatment inside the window opening. ‘Outside’ means that you will be installing the treatment outside the window opening. It usually looks better to install the treatment on the inside of the window, however, if your window is out of square, you may want to consider an outside mount to hide the windows imperfections. If you are mounting outside, make sure you have added the proper amount for hardware and over hang. If you are mounting inside, make sure you have enough room to mount the treatment.
If you will be installing horizontal blinds or window shades as an inside mount, measure the width in 3 places, top, middle and bottom. Mark down the narrowest width. Then measure the height in 3 different places, left, middle and right. Mark down the longest height. This will assure proper fit of your blind or shade. For an outside mount, measure exactly where you want the blind or shade to fit. Measure the window plus over-hang. For inside mount verticals measure across the top of the window for the width, and take the shortest measurement for the height. Do not add or deduct anything, order the exact size of the window.
For outside mount, measure window and add for over-hang and hardware. Windows with no inside dimension will need an outside mount. As a general rule you will measure the size of the window then add how much overhang you want. If the window is 62 inches wide, and you want the blind to extend 3 inches past on each side, you will need to order it 68 inches wide. If the window is 50 inches in height, and you want the blind to be the same length, your height will be 50 inches. If you want over-hang, add the proper amount of over-hang. If you want the blind to extend 3 inches beyond the height of the window, order the blind 53 inches in height.
For outside mounts you will also have to add for the height of the hardware. This is especially important for outside mount vertical blinds. For the width measure trim to trim (if no trim, measure from casing to casing) then add for how much over-hang you want. For the height measure from the floor to the top of the trim or casing, then add 2 inches for the mounting hardware.
You will only add to the size for outside mount blinds NOT inside mount. Outside Mount applications (in most cases):
• Sliding glass doors, Anderson-style windows, and French doors.
• Shutters are generally easier to install as outside mounts.
• Remember the golden rule “measure twice, cut once”.
• Once your order is in production, it cannot be stopped.
• This is a custom made item and cannot be returned, so please take the time to measure your windows properly.
• You are responsible for your own measurements.
Mike Wasdin is a specialist in all facets of home decor. For questions or additional help, visit http://www.gatorblinds.net or call 352-375-1995
How To Install Window Treatments Like A Pro
Tools needed: a battery operated screwdriver, screwdriver bits (Phillips and standard), hex head driver, tape measure, and scissors. Although no special tools are usually required when installing window treatments, it is suggested that you use a battery operated screwdriver or drill to make the job easier. First, un-package your treatment carefully and do NOT use a razor blade or knife to open the boxes. It is very easy to cut a string or the blind by doing this. Take care when removing the treatment from the box that it was shipped in; some treatments are more delicate than others. Remove all of the packing that was used in shipping, again taking care to do so. Place the treatment at the window that it will be installed; this helps if there are several treatments for different windows as not to get them mixed up. Then place all mounting hardware at the windows that are having treatments installed on them. Make sure you have the proper tools for the job, as screws and hardware will vary.
Horizontal blinds: Install brackets making sure you use the proper bracket for the proper side (some have left and right brackets, and some do not). After the bracket is installed, open the brackets by lifting the bracket doors. Put blind in the brackets and close doors, making sure both sides are securely closed. If blind has a valance place valance clips on head rail before putting blind in brackets. Attach valance to blind headrail. Lower blind using the lift cord, and then rotate the blind in both directions to insure that it operates correctly.
Window Shades: Install shade brackets. Snap shade into place. (Because shades and brackets vary, refer to installation instructions that came with your shades). Lower the shade by pulling on the shade lift cord. This is usually done by pulling the shade lift cord to the left to release it, and to the right to lock it.
Vertical Blinds: For inside mount verticals mount the valance first. (Some valances may require trimming first). Mount brackets under valance in the proper position to allow slats to move without interfering with valance. Snap track into place. Hang the slats and make sure they all snap securely in place. Attach cord tension pulley to the wall and adjust tension so that it is secure but not tight.
For outside mount verticals: Measure to the spot you measured for the bracket to be, and make a mark. Using the top screw hole of the bracket, fasten a screw in the top hole where you made your mark. Place another screw in bottom hole. Center track over window and snap it into place, making sure that it is properly secure. Attach slats, making sure that each one is properly attached. Snap the valance brackets onto head rail if they do not have them built into the brackets. Center valance over the vertical track and place into valance holder. (Some valances may require a slight tap with the butt of your palm to secure). Mount the tension pulley to the wall and adjust the tension so it is secure but not tight. Draw blinds back and forth, and rotate them to assure that they are functioning properly.
Blind Cleaning Basics
When I was a kid I remember watching my Grandmother put her Venetian Blinds in the bathtub and scrub them. When she was done she would hang them over the cloths line to dry. Oh the good ole days!
Window Treatments have come a long way from the days of the old fashioned Venetian Blind. Today's window treatments are a lot more complex. The old Venetian Blinds were made primarily of Aluminum and had wide Vinyl tapes instead of cloth tapes or ladder cords. Because the blinds did not have Cloth tapes to get mildew or watermarks on them or Wood slats to warp this was an acceptable way to clean these blinds.
This would not be a recommended form of cleaning today. Even if the Head rail of the blind is made of aluminum, the blinds components can be steel, which can rust when exposed to moisture or they may have cloth tapes that will stain from watermarks. If it's a wood blind and you submerse it, you will have ruined it. So what is the proper way to clean window treatments? This will vary by type of window blind and the material it is made of.
Aluminum blinds and Vinyl Blinds- The best way to clean Micro Blinds, Mini Blinds and Venetian Blinds and other vinyl or metal blinds is with regular feather dusting. If this is done on a regular basis, heavy cleaning should never be necessary. Turn the slats downward at an angle and starting from the top and using a feather duster (a soft vacuum attachment can also be used) work your way down. Dust them briskly, but not so hard as to damage the slats. If the blinds have not been cleaned in a long time you will need to use a mild detergent and warm (NOT hot) water to clean them. There is a tool that can be purchased that you can run between the slats, however I have never had much luck with these. They usually just redistribute the dust and dirt and bend or damage the slats. These blinds can usually be Ultrasonically cleaned as well. You should be able to find a company that will clean them with an Ultrasonic cleaner in your phone book if they are really dirty or greasy. If the blinds are new and you dust them regularly you should never need to have them professionally cleaned.
Wood blinds- Extreme caution must be used when cleaning real wood blinds. NEVER use water or water based cleaning products on wooden blinds. Water or even excessive moisture can permanently damage the wood slats. The best way to clean wood blinds is with a feather duster or soft head vacuum attachment. If a cleaning product is used, make sure it is something you would use on your fine furniture as well, something that is made for cleaning wood (no water based products) like a furniture polish. Normally cleaning products will never be required if the blinds are cleaned on a regular basis. NEVER submerse wood blinds in anything.
Fabric Shades- These shades require very little cleaning, a light dusting with a duster or vacuum attachment will usually be fine. Some fabrics can be sponge blotted if they have stains on them (check your product care and maintenance card for details). Most Pleated shades and Cellular shades can be cleaned Ultrasonically as well (always check to be sure) but this will not be required if the are dusted on a regular basis.
Vertical Blinds- Vertical Blinds are the easiest blind to care for. Since the slats are vertical as opposed to horizontal, they will not collect dust like a horizontal blind. Light dusting is usually all that is required. If they are a vinyl they can be cleaned with a mild cleaner such as 409 or Fantastic. Vinyl slats can also be Ultrasonically cleaned if needed.
The trick is frequent cleaning. If you purchase your blinds new and clean them on a regular basis they will give you years of service with very little maintenance. Always refer to the care and maintenance instructions before cleaning your blinds, as blinds will vary by manufacturer. If you have any other questions please contact Gator Blinds at 1-352-375-1995 or sales@gatorblinds.net
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