Window Blind and Shade Glossary I - O

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Window Blind and Shade Glossary I - O

Inserts: Long plastic sleeves, also called groovers, used with fabric vertical shades. An insert slides onto the fabric and provides added privacy and insulation.

Inside Mount: Hanging the blind inside the window frame, so that it is recessed with the window.

Lift: The cord which raises and lowers the blind or shade.

Light Control: The ability to control the amount of incoming light. Slatted or lovered blinds provide the best light control. Cellular or pleated shades can be raised or lowered for light control.

Light Filtering: A translucent or partially translucent blind or shade that allows filtered light in when fully lowered.

Mount: Blinds can be mounted inside the window frame or on the wall surrounding the window. If mounted inside the window frame, it's called an inside mount. If mounted on the wall just outside the window, it's called an outside mount.

Natural Shades/Natural Woven Shades: Shades made of natural materials such as wood, fibers, bamboo, and grasses (usually Roman style shades).

Opaque: Refers to blinds made from opaque material that blocks up to 99% of outside light. Opaque is a smart choice for bedrooms, children's rooms, and media rooms.

Outside Mount: Hanging the blind outside the window frame, on the wall around the window — covering and overlapping the wall.