Weffort Motorized Shades Daily News
Weffort Motorized Shades Daily News
Can You Paint Cellular Shades? DIY Risks vs Smart Upgrades
by Yuvien Royer
on Jul 05 2025
Thinking of a DIY color change? Discover why painting cellular shades risks your smart home setup, ruins insulation, and kills motors. See the safer upgrade path.
Weffort Motorized Shades Daily News
Don't Toss Your Old Blinds Yet: The Truth About Painting Cellular Shades
by Yuvien Royer
on Aug 12 2024
Painting cellular or pleated shades is a viable DIY solution for refreshing old window treatments, provided you use fabric-specific spray paint rather than standard acrylics. The process requires careful cleaning, masking of hardware, and a patient application technique to prevent the fabric from stiffening or the cells from gluing together. While it alters light filtration and texture, it can extend the life of mechanically sound but discolored shades.