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Common Window Treatment Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Window treatment mistakes

We fix these mistakes every week.


Mistake one: measuring wrong. You measure once. You round to the nearest inch. You order blinds that don't fit. The gaps let light through. The whole thing looks amateur.


Solution: measure three times. Width at top, middle, and bottom. Height on both sides and center. Write down exact measurements to the nearest eighth of an inch.


Mistake two: buying the cheapest option. Those big box store blinds seem like a deal. They break in a year. The plastic cracks. The mechanisms jam. You end up buying twice.


Solution: invest in quality brands like Graber, Norman, or Hunter Douglas. They cost more upfront. They last 10 to 20 years longer.


Mistake three: ignoring the room's function. You put fabric shades in a bathroom. The humidity ruins them. You install blackout shades in a living room that needs natural light.


Solution: match the treatment to the space. Moisture-resistant materials in bathrooms. Light-filtering options in living areas. Room-darkening shades in bedrooms.


Mistake four: DIY installation without the right tools. You eyeball the level. You use drywall anchors that aren't rated for the weight. Your blinds fall down in six months.

Solution: hire professionals. Window blinds installation Athens experts have the tools and experience to do it right the first time.


Mistake five: forgetting about child safety. Corded blinds are dangerous for kids and pets. Old-style continuous loop cords are a strangulation hazard.

Solution: choose cordless options or motorized systems. Safety should never be an afterthought.


More Than Blinds helps you avoid all these mistakes. We measure correctly. We recommend quality products. We install everything safely and securely.


Ready to do it right? Call us for a free consultation.


📍 Visit Us: 2595 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606

🕐 Hours: 9 am - 5 pm - Monday - Friday // 10 am - 2 pm - Saturday

📞 Call: 706.850.1596

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