Q. How do I know which size kit to buy?
The material supplied should be cut or trimmed to the exact shape and size of the window in question. Measure your window, including frame, and select the smallest kit into which your dimensions will fit. Depending on which kit you purchase, there is sufficient Velcro® or white tack supplied to make an easyblind of the maximum size for each kit.
'Stick on' kits are available in one size only - 1.35m x 1.5m and inlcude 10m of white tack.
Q. Why would I need to buy additional VELCRO® or white tack?
Each Velcro® easyblind kit has sufficient Velcro® to make up one easyblind of the maximum size. Additional Velcro® is available for two reasons. Firstly should you wish to purchase one large kit to make more than one smaller blind, additional Velcro® may be required, depending on the dimensions. Secondly, when covering a large window, it can be more convenient for frequent use to assemble individual blinds for sections of the window, particularly an opening section. The blind will work perfectly well if large, but it can be more convenient to remove a small section, rather than a very large blind, to allow some light in when required or to open the window. To determine the length of Velcro® required, simply measure around the frame. Additional Velcro® is available to purchase by the metre.
'Stick on' kits are available in one size only - 1.35m x 1.5m and inlcude 10m of white tack and so depending on the size of the window(s) in question, there may be sufficient to make more than one blind, or the additional white tack may be useful for further use.
Q. Which measurement is the width, and which is the drop?
Our blackout material can be used in either direction - vertically or horizontally.
Q. To which side of the material should the VELCRO® be attached?
The self-adhesive Velcro® can be attached to either side of the material, however we recommend attaching the Velcro® to the coated side of the material so that the uncoated side faces in to the room. This is purely for aesthetic reasons.
Q. To which side of the material should the white tack attach?
White tack must attach to the uncoated, i.e. fabric, side of the material.
Q. If the material becomes creased when I fold my easyblind when not in use, can it be ironed?
Creases should fall out of the material when hung, however if the material is very creased, it can be ironed with a cool iron on the uncoated side.
Q. Is this blackout material washable?
The material is machine washable, however the adhesive on the Velcro® is not. Once a Velcro® easyblind is assembled, the blackout material can be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge. If you wish to wash the easyblind, the Velcro® should be stitched in place, the easyblind can then be machine washed at 40°, and ironed with a cool iron on the non-coated side only. Please note, however, that stitching the Velcro® to the material will leave small stitching holes and these can let some light through.
Q. When I have completely finished using my easyblind, is the Velcro® on the window frame easily removed?
The Velcro® can be pulled away from the window frame. There may be some residue from the adhesive left behind. This can be removed using standard bathroom silicone sealant remover (available from most hardware and DIY shops) or acetone-based nail polish remover.
Please note that where used on painted or varnished window frames, the Velcro® could pull paint or varnish away, particularly where the finish is not sound. It may be necessary in this case to touch up the paint or varnish.
Q. If I wish to, can I move my easyblind to another window?
Once applied to the window frame, the hook Velcro® cannot be removed and used again. To use your easyblind on another window, you would need to use a new length of hook Velcro® for the frame. This can be ordered at 95p per metre plus p&p.