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Our 2 1/2" Premium Cordless Faux Wood Blinds feature a fresh modern design with wider slats than standard blinds. This means few slats in your window and a clearer view to the outside. These blinds are great in any window but are especially well-proportioned for larger windows, as they keep the design less "busy". The blinds welcome in the sunshine but are also ready to provide complete privacy and excellent light blocking when needed.  The bottom rail is a trapezoid shape to better contour your window sill when the blinds are closed and provide a flatter, tighter closure. There are plenty of high-value features in these blinds, including easy to install and extra-secure magnetic valance attachments, reliable internal mechanisms, and mitered and glued valance returns on outside mount blinds for a truly premium look.

Get to know this shade:

  • Large 2 1/2" slats provide better view-through than standard 2" blinds
  • Cordless lift and wand tilt included for easy and child-safe operation
  • Premium construction including durable aluminum headrail and easy to install magnetic valance clips

Why you'll love this shade:

  • Available in the perfect color to blend with your decor, including whites, neutrals, and even gray tones
  • Moisture-resistant slats make this blind perfect for any room in the house, including bathrooms and kitchens
  • Choose from three available valance styles to match trim and other woodwork in your home
  • Greenguard Certified for indoor emissions as a safe and toxin-free product
  • Trapezoidal bottom rail for better closure and appearance

Key considerations:

  • Blinds can be built up to a maximum area of 39 square feet

Great for:Living RoomBedroomOfficeKitchenDining RoomMedia RoomBathroomEntry WayUtility Room

  • Water Resistant
  • Easy to Clean
  • Child & Pet Safety

Made to order, ships in 6–8 business days. Once shipped, delivery typically takes 5 business days, depending on your location.

Key Features

Hidden Magnetic Valance Clips

Hidden Magnetic Valance Clips

Instead of plastic clips, back of valance has hidden magnets for an efficient installation

Cordless Lift

Cordless Lift

Simply move the bottom rail to lift and lower your blind with ease

Fade and Warp Resistant

Fade and Warp Resistant

Faux wood slats treated with UV inhibitors to help protect from sun-induced fading and warping

Specifications & Restrictions

Width
12 3/4" – 84"
Height
12" – 84"
Min Depth for Inside Mount

1 ¼ inches

Depth Required for Flush Mount

3 ¾ inches

Min Flat Space for Outside Mount

1 ¾ inches

Inside Mount Width Deduction (Headrail & Blind)

Approximately ¾ inch (Headrail) & ½ inch (Blind)

Outside Mount Headrail Width Deduction

Approximately ¼ inch

Valance Height

3 inches

Headrail Size

1 ½ inches (high) x 2 3/8 inches (deep)

Bottom Rail Size

¾ inches (high) x 1 ¾ inches (deep)

Outside Mount Valance Returns (Side Pieces)

3 9/16 inches

Restrictions

  • Blinds cannot be built larger than 39 square feet
2 1/2 Inch Premium Cordless Faux Wood Blinds dimensions diagram

How to Measure

How to Measure: Inside Mount

3 min read

Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your window!  Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth:

  • Measure inside the window opening from the back of the window to the front of the opening where the blind would mount. The depth at the top of the window must be at least 1 1/4" to mount the brackets. To have a flush mount (meaning the blind is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 3 3/4". If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions or consider a different product.

How to Measure:

Let's start with the Width:

  • Measure inside of the window opening/frame from left to right to the nearest 1/8" at three places: at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8".  That is your ordering width.

Now, let's do the Height:

  • Measure the inside of the window opening/frame from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill to the nearest 1/8" in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height.

Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the window opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/2" to your blind's width (and 3/4" for the headrail) to allow room for installation and for proper movement of the blind within the window opening. No deductions will be made to your height. 

How to Measure: Outside Mount

3 min read

Before you start measuring, decide where above your window opening you want to mount your blind. You will need at least 1 3/4" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets. The blind can be installed directly above the window opening, or higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. 

If you have trim around the window, you can mount the blind above the trim, directly on the trim (if you have the required minimum flat space for the brackets), or to the sides of the trim if you do not enough mounting space above the window or on the trim itself. See the directions below for how you'd like to install your blind.

If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different product.

Width:

  • Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the blind extends about 2" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. 
  • Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.

Height: 

  • Consider how far above the window you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The blind can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. 
  • Measure from the top of where you will mount the blind on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance.

Width:

  • Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the blind extends about 2" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. You can also choose to have the blind the same width as your window trim.
  • Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.

Height: 

  • Consider how far above the window you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The blind can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the blind is raised. 
  • Measure from the top of where you will mount the blind on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance.

Note: We provide complimentary spacer blocks upon request. These go behind the installation brackets to position the blind away from the wall and prevent the blind from hitting the frame. Spacer blocks add an additional 3/8" of depth for installation. Note that the valance returns (the side pieces that wrap around the headrail) will be made 3/8" longer when requesting spacer blocks.

Width:

  • Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim.  That is your ordering width.

Height: 

  • Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance.

Width:

  • Using a metal tape measure, measure left to right from the outside edge of the trim piece that goes around the glass to the other outside edge. That is your ordering width. However, if you have space, it is best to order the blind about 2" wider for better light control.

Height:

  • Consider how far above the window trim piece you would like to install your blind but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Measure down to where you want the bottom of the blind to be, using the same extra space below the window trim piece as you used above. That is your ordering height. The blind will be made to the height you order with a minimal + 3/4" tolerance.

Note: We carry complimentary hold-downs (door brackets) which can be requested during the ordering process. These should be installed for a successful door mount as they secure the blind at the bottom of the door so that it does not swing when the door opens and closes.

How to Install

How to Install: Inside Mount

Let's make sure you have what you need!    

What came with your blinds?  

  1. Mounting brackets
  2. 1 ¼" Mounting screws (two per bracket)
  3. One valance with valance clips*
  4. One tilt wand

What else will you need in order to complete the installation?  

  1. Rechargeable drill with ¼" hex bit
  2. Phillips screwdriver
  3. Pencil
  4. Tape measure
  5. Ladder

*If applicable to your order.

 

Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your inside mount blinds. 

Download printable instructions (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How to Install: Outside Mount

Let's make sure you have what you need!  

What came with your blinds?

  1. Mounting brackets
  2. 1 ¼" Mounting screws (two per bracket)
  3. One valance with two side pieces and valance clips*
  4. Spacer blocks (one per bracket)*
  5. Two hold-down brackets*
  6. 5/8" hold down screws (two per hold down bracket)*

What else will you need in order to complete the installation?

  1. Rechargeable drill with ¼" hex bit
  2. Phillips screwdriver
  3. Pencil
  4. Tape measure
  5. Ladder

*If applicable to your order. 


Download the PDF below for a complete step by step guide on how to install your outside mount blinds. 

Download printable instructions (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Videos

  • Faux Wood Blinds - Craft Your Perfect Space

  • How to Measure for Inside Mount Blinds

  • How to Measure for Outside Mount Blinds

  • How to Install Wood and Faux Wood Blinds

Reviews

4.7

Based on 26 reviews

  • Nina

    I am very pleased with my blind, great quality and they were delivered in exact time frame as noted on website. I would highly recommend Blindster to anyone looking for new blinds.

  • Kyle

    Four screws and boom--They are up! Wow. Sturdy and look great.The valence (sp?) with a magnet and clip is brilliant. Love these blinds Worth every penny.

  • Tim

    The fit was perfect and the install was easy. We have 27’ of Pella windows in our Sun Room and the blinds look great!

  • Michael

    Our blinds are perfect! Love the color (antique white) and the measurement is exactly what it should be.

  • Sharon

    Love the magnetic valence!

  • Leila

    Blinds are really nice, good quality, the samples were really helpful.

  • Markez

    I ordered my blinds. Was easy to get it going. Got a notification that Blindster got my order. The next notification was my order was in production. Then 3 or 4 days later got a notification that it is already in shipping. I think this is where I deducted one star because they send this notification to far in advance and I had to wait for more than 4 days I believe, watching the delivery come in every day. Or maybe the delivery company was the issue. All in all maybe its good. Only the everyday excitement in receiving the order was in vain, until when you about to give up then in comes in. Or maybe it is an incentive to live for the next day..

  • Richard

    Great product will order again once I replace a couple more windows.

  • Robert

    Fast delivery, fit opening, look good, work well and were a good deal. They were also easy to install.

  • Thomas

    Easy to install, quick production, good shipping. I purchased another one after the initial nine I purchased for one more window, would recommend. Shopped around and Blindster was the highest rated and had the 2-1/2" premium wood blinds in more colors than other online retailers. Repeat customers is about the highest rating a retailer can get.