What storm damage does to blinds
Wind-driven rain, floodwater, and temporary boarding change both the opening and the product you should put back.
- Swollen real wood and stained fabric
- Bent headrails from pressure and debris
- New impact windows with different depth
- Shutters that must still operate
- Phased rebuilds — privacy first, upgrades later
Products these openings use most
Vinyl mini for moisture and utility. Faux wood for living areas. Rollers for wide glass and blackout.
1" vinyl mini blinds
Cordless vinyl for baths, secondary rooms, and moisture-prone openings.
2" faux wood blinds
PVC faux wood for living areas — moisture-resistant and custom cut.
Roller shades
Blackout or light-filtering fabric for wide glass and sleeping rooms.
Typical opening → blind size
Measure each opening — these bands cover many production and commercial windows:
| Opening (approx.) | Order size | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms |
| 47" | 46.5" | Living / dining |
| 58" | 57.5" | Larger living glass |
| 24"–30" | 23.5"–29.5" | Bath / utility |
Mounting by material & situation
Choose mount from depth and obstructions first, then pick vinyl, faux wood, or rollers for the room’s moisture and light needs.
1" vinyl mini blinds
View product line →Wipe-clean vinyl for baths, secondary rooms, and moisture-prone openings.
Inside mount — adequate depth
Measure width at top, middle, and bottom. Order the narrowest reading. Confirm ~1" clear depth for the headrail.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1" clear
Outside mount — shallow frames
When returns are thin or trim eats depth, outside-mount on flat casing with overlap on each side.
After water exposure
Replace swollen or moldy treatments with vinyl — do not reinstall damaged fabric or wood.
2" faux wood blinds
View product line →Moisture-resistant PVC faux wood for living areas — not untreated real wood.
Inside mount — living rooms
Pro often usedNeeds more depth than mini blinds. Measure both top corners before assuming inside mount.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1½"–2½"
Outside mount on builder trim
Production casings sometimes leave uneven returns — outside mount keeps the headrail square.
Roller shades
View product line →Clean fabric lines for wide glass, sliders, and blackout sleeping rooms.
Inside mount cassette
Pro often usedConfirm unobstructed depth for the tube and brackets. Deduct per product rules when ordering.
- Min depth:
- Check cassette depth
Outside mount / face mount
Use when mullions, handles, or shallow returns block inside mount — common on sliders and storefront.
When to use professional install
We ship custom-cut blinds nationwide from Texas. In-home installation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro only — outside DFW, send our measuring notes to your local installer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I clean and keep flooded blinds?
If they sat in water or smell musty, replace them. Vinyl and PVC faux wood are the right rebuild materials.
Do new impact windows change blind size?
Often yes — frames can be thicker. Re-measure width and depth before ordering. See /guides/blinds-for-impact-windows.
How fast can replacements ship?
We ship nationwide from Texas. Prioritize bedrooms and street-facing rooms first for privacy after boards come down.