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08-17-2020 06:57 PM
I need to upgrade old vertical blinds on my sliding glass door. Not sure where to turn ... a local blind store or the Home Depot ? I will need professional installation I do not know much about these things. Are vinyl blinds still the go to choice ?
08-17-2020 07:08 PM
I'd go to a blind shop and ask for a demo of what they have available then go to Home Depot and compare prices for similar products. I bought one blind at HD which I installed myself, and it had narrow metal slats. Now the pleated blinds are popular and very nice.
08-17-2020 07:15 PM
@Reever wrote:I need to upgrade old vertical blinds on my sliding glass door. Not sure where to turn ... a local blind store or the Home Depot ? I will need professional installation I do not know much about these things. Are vinyl blinds still the go to choice ?
Home Depot uses subs for most of their services - and sometimes the end results aren't good. Two years ago, I upgraded the verticals on my slider. I called a local company and they connected me with one of their reps in my area. He did a good job - but I didn't particularly like him. Last year I had shutters installed on 2 bedroom windows - and I checked Yelp dot com - and contacted 2 nearby companies that had many 5 Star Reviews. The owner of the company who responded first - measured the windows and then sent his installers (2 guys) - who put up the shutters very quickly - and I'm very happy with the job.
I always choose to hire professionals directly. You could also interview 2 or 3 companies - get a price quote - and see who has the product ur interested in - and who u feel comfortable with.
08-17-2020 07:18 PM - edited 08-17-2020 08:39 PM
Home depot charges more usually. Better off to call a blind shop. Many around. They know their stuff, and you cut out the middle man. Home depot is a sub contractor
08-17-2020 07:26 PM
Another think to consider, if all the bits are in good working order, just buy new slats which you pop in yourself.
08-17-2020 08:07 PM
@Reever ...I have a friend with a new home with many windows and she had Home Depot come out and measure and then they will hang all the blinds.
BLINDS.COM is who they work with. There is a flat fee for them to come and measure and hang the blinds. I think it was about $200.00
08-17-2020 08:15 PM
We have a blind company in town. We are a small too. Also.I forgot, Interior decorators also do this, for no fee. They just come out and d it. They are less than homedeopt I know for sure At least one I know is. If they have a been in business for a while they have arelationship with installers and companies. Maybe you could gt two bids
08-17-2020 08:41 PM
I bought a plantation shutter from Home Depot for a side window. Installer came on time and did a great job.
But for the rest of the windows and patio doors, I always go to Hunter Douglas. Great product and warrranty.
08-17-2020 09:09 PM
Have always used private shop, but this time went to Home Depot. Needed all 4 windows custom. Ordered Bali products. Installer came out to measure and as soon as they come will have installers out to put up. I thought the price was reasonable.
08-17-2020 09:15 PM - edited 08-17-2020 09:20 PM
@Reever ~ When I had plantation shutters, wood blinds, woven blinds and verticals installed, (whole house), I went with Hunter Douglas. Wonderful quality, installation and service. I was very pleased with everything.
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