How to Install Total Blackout Bedroom Blinds

In today's video I will showing you how to achieve total bedroom blackout with an innovative roller blind system - perfect for this time of year when the days are so long and you're struggling to get your little ones to sleep!
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[@zandvoort8616]

A word of warning for anyone looking to buy the same product from the company Charlie quotes in the description. They are ridiculously expensive! I was quoted £600 for just one unit for a standard sized window! You can do far better with local companies or day John Lewis. I suspect this chap got his unit for free for featuring it on his channel but the average customer won’t be so lucky suspect - be warned!!

[@anthonyreynolds1377]

Yes I was shocked when I went on the not so great website anf priced up 1m x 1m window as 9ver £600. Ouch ouch ouch 😂

[@Amanda---]

@@anthonyreynolds1377 Hi just search universal vinyl light gap blockers for a more economical option.

[@anem2434]

+ £25 for shipping.

[@andrewwilson8717]

Nice when you see someone tackle a job in exactly the same way you would yourself! Good work!

[@ramonusategui6225]

Man for real! Always see these hackjobs....this guy is CLEAN

[@RogerHolden]

Excellent, that's so useful. I bought quite a nice, lined Austrian blind but the light still pours in very early mid-summer. I'm definitely going to consider these...

[@tomfletcher7291]

Just getting into DIY and came across your channel last week. I have a 2 year old and another in a few months. I can't wait to try this out...... THANK YOU!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. 👍🏻

[@davidpearce1934]

Yet again a very helpful video packed with extra advice and tips 👍

[@lyndon8353]

Just ordered this …. Promo code still works. Thanks 👍🏼

[@drted1282]

Just found your channel Charlie, it's absolutely brilliant and I am sure of that; so let's be honest here this will give me a lot more confidence with home DIY. Many thanks indeed.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for the comment! I really hope so. It's all about research, preparation and a bit of practice 👍

[@lazylad9064]

Brilliant product When my venetian blind gives up I'll definitely be investing in one of these. 👍. Thanks for sharing the correct way to fit them.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for the comment 👍 Venetians definitely have their uses, eg in a home office, or living area where you want to tilt the blades for solar shading or privacy, but they're not good for blackout.

[@davidliu954]

this is awesome. wish i seen this years ago. im using multiple heavy blinds right now

[@ATPLTKI]

Thanks. Been researching motorised blinds for the bedroom and your videos came up. Excellent manner and style, very watchable.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thank you very much - really appreciate that. They do this in a motorized version too. 👊

[@michaelnguyen8121]

Putting your power tools in an unused old luggage is an ingenious idea. Was thinking hard the other day on how to efficiently stored my power tools and then I stumble on this. Thanks champ.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. You'd think in this day and age there would be better bespoke tool bags for power tools but there don't seem to be. The suitcase idea came from a hotel project we were working on where we were traipsing down long corridors all day with our tools, so putting them in a wheelie case made sense.

[@r.d.1991]

I learn something new with every one of your videos. Thank you so much. 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks 👍

[@LeeGee1983]

Excellent mate, really useful. I tried to fit a typical roller blind a while back I find them so difficult to do, it needed cutting down but I made a complete mess of cutting it perfectly straight. If it isn’t that it is usually the fitting which then hampers me, I’ll drill into the wall or recess and meet the hardest substance in the universe and don’t have the correct drill bit on hand. 😩 I did laugh when the camera switched to your tool kit you had brought almost like a comedic i am going to fit this blind here are the tools you need 🤣

[@HHh-ej4rl]

These were in a Holiday Inn Express I stayed at. They are fantastic!

[@NicMG]

Again exactly what I need to do to my bedroom. Bloody great video dude.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Nick 👍 Go for it. These systems are awesome.

[@johnkillick6061]

Nice product, going to invest in one, as I work shifts 😁 thanks

[@johnmilman9049]

Great video Charlie I learn so much watching them Keep it up

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ha ha, very funny 😉

[@cwocko1991]

Great video Charlie!!

[@christopherdimiceli5951]

This has to be the best diy channel I’ve got

[@hansiesma16]

Amazing blinds. I've been trying to create black out for my entire house, upstairs anyway but at £600+ for just 3 windows upstairs I can see I am going to have to stick with 247 blinds. So I now have a burning pain just knowing these beauties are that far away. It's wonderful that you explain what you are doing and why because tradesmen like you are few and far between and really, if you want a job doing properly then you have to do it yourself.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks mate. Glad you found it useful (and apologies that you now know it's out there)!

[@hansiesma16]

@@CharlieDIYte Ignorance was bliss.....

[@pareshvaja1443]

It's just a rip off price of £600, for a bit of plastics, metals and fabric which have been mostly imported from China and have been cut in UK.

[@virgiltibbs9906]

Wow! I need this. Thank you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Virgil. Drop us a line if you need any help (link in the Description). 👍

[@owainjones9321]

Great video Charlie.

[@JackKing12.]

Good to know. Cheers.

[@NeillWylie]

Those blinds look awesome!

[@CharlieDIYte]

They're really good. Fitted a lot of them in the old day job. 👌

[@MarcusT86]

Charlie, my good man, as somebody who works nights, this is exactly what I'm looking for! I'm about to watch with glee!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hope it met expectations. Give us a buzz if you need any help 👍

[@MarcusT86]

Charlie DIYte, it did! Thank you so much for the tips and great video. Can’t wait to get mine now!

[@theconspiracyfactorist.144]

@@CharlieDIYte Where are they purchased please?

[@AliAli-ir8kq]

Really Amazing, Thanks Dear 😍

[@brianohagan2157]

Another great video, I do nightshift and I got a blackout roller blind from a local blind fitting company which is not good at all. I will contact you soon directly to get a blind. Thanks Brian 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Brian. Yes, drop Ali an email at [e-mail]. We'll probably need to come up with a measure sheet. You basically need to measure the width at the top of the recess where the cassette goes, and the drop in both sides. 👍

[@kosta2177]

Exactly what I need. Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome 👍

[@noelkelly7009]

Thanks Charlie, great video 👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Noel 👍

[@engepufu]

Thanks, really helpful😀

[@kevinhughes9801]

Excellent video made it look easy thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@vistron888]

Personally prefer some light coming in but good to know these are available, not seen them before. I've yet to come across a window where it's not a concrete lintel you need to drill into. Also, you're not really supposed to be drilling into them yet all the trades do. I used to have the same Stanley Fatmax large toolbox. Well made piece of kit but I found it was just too massive to lug about for my needs.

[@a.a.alexander6030]

At 2 min ten seconds you show your kit neatly laid out for the job. Yep, it only takes seconds to put one's stuff down neatly, rather than stupidly. I was extatic seeing this as I work tidy and trades working messy makes my blood boil. More to the point, another very useful video. Thank you.

[@vince7735]

Wow now that's blackout!!!

[@PP-rq7ly]

I was needing blackout windows. Now I need a skilled man who install them too.

[@andresgalvez]

Wow. Great video. Thank you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome 👍

[@stun9771]

Neat system....not seen these before...👍🏻

[@justintemp]

Have you ever tried using the dust catchers used when installing spotlights when drilling anything into celling? That part where you balance the hoover and drill in 2 hands...

[@JuanMartinez-wk3oq]

Me encanta ese sistema me gustan tus vídeos saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

[@ratchriat1716]

I think is a fantastic system Charlie enjoyed the video,

[@MattRoszak]

Very useful video. I'm getting ready to install new blinds, and I'm really worried about what I'll be drilling into at the top of the window. This video gives me some ideas about what to expect.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. If you hit a metal lintel, check out this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLdmoWvlLR9mLc

[@barrytipton1179]

Hope u don’t find steel lintel

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh thank you Charlie, i seriously need a blind like that in our room, not sure if we can get ones like that in South Africa though....take care

[@Ukepa]

great solution to replace my old wood blind!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

👌

[@womblestacker7993]

Great bud will get some

[@sherrytee2962]

All those tools❤

[@eugeniucastravet4222]

Great job...

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👊

[@crumdoggy]

That is awesome. Almost as good as a German rolladen shade.

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's a game changer 👍

[@richardlostit]

This would have helped me back in the day. I spent most of the '90's on 24x7x365 shifts. Sleeping in the summer was so, so difficult. (My tip - a glug or two of Night Nurse! ;-) )

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ha, yes for night shifts and little ones these blinds are game changers 👍🏻

[@hoopie1022]

Very good video

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@sohail579]

Great Video im looking to move house very soon and was wanting somthing like this for the bedrooms. Do you do motorised versions?

[@sibat777]

Love the idea of this, only negative is the black fringE showing in side chanel I can’t see why the brushes could not be reset back within the channel more. Thanks for a useful video

[@CharlieDIYte]

I know what you mean. They normally are, to be honest. I don't know why they looked so pronounced in the video.

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Charlie, yet again another interesting video, mmmm our bedroom comes to mind. Glad to see your using the Erbauer combi drill that you advertised awhile back, mine is great.Keep those videos coming. Regards Chris

[@CharlieDIYte]

Still love them Chris. Great value for money and B&Q are selling the combi with 2 x 5Ah batteries for £115 at the moment!

[@cuebj]

Better than a similar product we had installed - and I'd have done a better job than installer did but was busy with day job and left the blinds to wife to sort out.

[@3dcreations697]

I am with others. I like the blackout blind options I see on KZbin that are offered in other countries but not in the US. I may wind up having to fabricate my own rails to accomplish the same task as I have yet to find a decent blackout blind in the US.

[@Pearcryt]

Hi! Did you end up finding the one you wanted? I am in the US. Have tried almost everything. No luck

[@barrytipton1179]

They must like daylight in bed rooms in USA

[@danman132x]

​@@barrytipton1179I don't, hate getting light in my room :/

[@CMDRSloma]

I'm interested in getting a good and big tool bag, any recommendations?

[@briansrcadventures1316]

The nights will be fair drawing in now!

[@johnlange8729]

You should check out the Milwaukee Packout system. I love it, and there are others making custom 3D printed accessories.

[@stuipooey1]

Great video Charlie, do you have any solutions for tilt and turn windows. We only have 26mm side clearance in our dormer windows and haven't seen a low profile solution that would still allow the windows to open inwards. Because its a dormer in a sloping roof we can't install on the outside of the reveal.

[@darrenwales1092]

Great vid thanks . Any link to the blind product please?

[@BooBoo-rm8kt]

Tried to see on your amazon link to see where to buy these blinds?

[@sil-ly4yj]

hi Charlie how do i fit one of these blackout side tracks on a sash windows with no recess? thanks in advance for all you do

[@robinwelch1000]

Another great video, thanks. ? How do you use the system when the reveals and not level/flush?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks! If you don't have a recess it's a little tricky as the side channels would be more noticeable, and you'd have to screw through the front rather than inside. In terms of the reveal being out of level, you just have to improvise as best you can, to get the cassette at the top level and the side channels square (if the cassette isn't level the blind is likely to telescope).

[@nitrooxide2521]

Bloc blinds do a kit same as this but a pull down blind, been using it for years, expensive but well worth it

[@suelawson7273]

I went for the Bloc blind, if/when it dies I would try this one next. It WAS expensive!

[@RA-tb7jx]

As used in grow rooms

[@markbaldwin3749]

Hi Charlie, i feel like im really progressing in DIY thanks to your channel, when a year ago i couldn't even operate a drill ! One thing that's troubling me on plugs though, is whether its ok to have a screw longer than the plug wgen going into masonry? Does it weaken tge fixing? Could you run a tutorial on plugs into masonry like you hsve on plasterboard? Thanks Mark B

[@the-elliott-day]

I'm not Charlie but I saw your comment - if it's longer it won't matter too much. If it's poking out the other side right through the wall then that's a bit of an issue cosmetically if it's in brick (most single skin brick walls are about 70mm + plaster/drywall thickness). What's necessary is the mechanical connection between the screw, the plug and the substrate (masonry i.e. brick) you're drilling into - that the plug has expanded and grips the hole in the wall for a strong fixing. There's somewhere I saw online (for the life of me I can't remember where, sorry) where it tells you how long a screw you need for a particular job - without revisiting high school bending moment diagrams! Since it was a month ago, I'm sure you've got your answer :)

[@C4sp3r123]

Really liked the video, until the end and the price! Wow they seem expensive but I will still be looking into getting one for my bedroom as I often have to use an eye mask and I too use one of those stick up blackout blinds like in the video! Holding the hoover how you were when drilling looked a bit awkward, can I suggest you have a look on Amazon for a "Drilling dust nozzle". There are various ones available but the Festool one is surprisingly one of the cheapest and the best. Also something else you could add you your "tool store". Thanks for your videos!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes they are a bit pricey but they're made to measure so that's always going to push the price up, and as I said they're good quality. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check that nozzle out 👍

[@C4sp3r123]

@@CharlieDIYte I would be really interested if you know of any blinds and curtain 'closers' that can be used with smart speaker like Amazon's Echo/Alexa, a video would be great! I am very surprised that they aren't more common place as from a security view point I think they would be a great addition in the winter months as you could set them up to close at dusk and have smart bulbs turn on so the house looks occupied. Driving around in the winter months it is always so obvious which houses are empty and must make for easy pickings for robbers.

[@gaurasrspublishing]

Hi Charlie, Another great video as usual. Can these blinds be fitted where the reveal isn't perpendicular to the wall? Thanks Jeff

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jeff. Yes, you'd just need some sort of wedge shaped filler piece behind the side channel to keep it square.

[@mee5ful]

Wow

[@Waremonger]

I wish you had made this video years ago :-) . I work at night and have been DIY'ing window blackout for many years until I came across BlackoutEZ Window Covers about 4 or 5 years ago. They work really well but I really like the blinds you showed in the video much better so I'll definitely be looking into them.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good to hear it. Drop us a line if you'd like a quote.

[@TheScarletMan]

This is a great video Charlie, very informative and I really want to fit some to my son's bedroom.....he is 2 ½ and these would be great. Do you have a link of where they can be purchased?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍 You can get in touch with us at [e-mail], but you'll need to send us some measurements for each window (the width at the top where the mechanism goes and the drop at both sides) so we can get you a quote.

[@timothyleach4347]

Have you tried this with Plantation Shutters? Or a sliding door with vertical blinds? Sunrise is at 5:33 and the bedroom is awake with light. Would like a little more good sleep time. Thanks.

[@brendanrooney3750]

Does wind blow blind from side cassette of you leave window open? Is there anything you can do?

[@beverleybingham2207]

Hey Charlie could you advise a black out blind for sliding bedroom door please

[@CrabappleKing]

Thanks for the video Charlie, what's that plastic caulk spreader you used? I can't find it in the description.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ah, sorry about that. Google "Cramer Profiling Kit 7" as featured in this video bit.ly/3c7SKio

[@jarman65]

This is exactly what I need for our new condo master bedroom. Can anyone link to similar blinds available in the US?

[@NNNNIIICCKK]

What if it's concrete wall... Do you have a vid for that thanks!

[@Brian18741]

What would you suggest for a bay window?

[@doghouseriley4732]

So this looks a really good idea. In the summer it is very light at 9pm and light before 5am, so it can be a good idea for anyone. Only one problem that I can see. A lot of those nigths are going to be hot, the window is going to be open, but how is the air going to get into the room?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, this isn't great with the window open, particularly if it's windy

[@doghouseriley4732]

@@CharlieDIYte I was thinking more in the summer when we have more daylight and hotter nights. I can't see how you get any air into the room, Seemed like a good idea but.................

[@rachel8531]

Hello, I just found your video and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Are these available to purchase in the US? Or do you ship to the US?

[@andrewsmythe2129]

@charlie how would you tackle this for a bay window? Do contract / maxi make systems for bay windows?

[@CharlieDIYte]

You could put one of these in each window but where we have customers who want blackout in bays, we generally install a pelmet board system with curtains. Not cheap, but bespoke systems that do the job rarely are.

[@greatdane114]

This is really cool and it's something that I want. Now, add a Somfy smart blind to the build and I will give you all of my money.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi there. You can't buy these direct on the open market as they're trade only but if you get on touch with us through the link in the Description, we can work up a quote for you. And yes, we can supply with Somfy motors. I've installed a few of these!

[@greatdane114]

@@CharlieDIYte aaah, I see. Is Moghul interiors your company then? I have already sent a message.

[@lqqkitslory]

Very nice job! I’d love these but I don’t like the black brushes, as the look quite clinical. I can understand ‘white’ getting dirty but a light grey would make less of a statement.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I'm pretty sure they also do a grey, but I might be wrong. Worth asking if you're tempted. There's a link to the company in the Description.

[@michaelmiller5387]

Charlie, loved the video and the product but obviously a bit pricey given our bedroom window is around 1800 x 1500. I have tackled this in the lats two homes we refurbished by adding a 3 sided pocket frame (top, left & right) and incorporated the coving at the top. We used blackout curtains instead and vision blinds which means we have privacy during the daylight hours and more practical. The curtains are velcro taped both sides, the frame material was 100mm MDF pencil round skirting pre primed. Looks great

[@CharlieDIYte]

You've approached that like a true pro, Michael! Thanks for the insight. 👍

[@joshinlogistics]

Wow! You do excellent work. My so called "blackout shades" from lowes in the US were not installed by a professional like you. All I see is light, the whole room is lighted when closed. No channel or brushes, or caulking. I'm very dissatisfied!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. The side channels are not typical but something you can specify if total blackout is required.

[@swhalley2006]

Hi Charlie great video...can you tell me where you can purchase the blind system? Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Steve. Yes, there's a link in the Description below the video where you can get in touch with us. There are other systems on the market but you've just got to make sure they're decent quality. The system in this video is part chain part spring so when you push it down the final section it tensions the blind to keep it taught.

[@5AJ1D]

Hi Charlie, Came across your channel few days ago and mate i cannot thank you enough for Your tips and tricks. I have 1 request please, any chance you could show or even drop me a message on how to fill in screw holes on a prefinished oak veneer door? I had a bolt lock on 2 of them. It's no longer needed but no longer need the locks so I'm desperate to find a method. Thank you in advance

[@CharlieDIYte]

Saj, I missed this somehow. Did you sort the problem? There are coloured 2 part wood fillers you could use but the best way to do a near invisible repair would be to get some little oak pegs shaped in a slight cone, and then tap them in with a bit of wood glue, tidying then off with a sharp chisel.

[@5AJ1D]

@@CharlieDIYte thank you so much for your reply. I haven't sorted it out yet. Extremely hesitant because these are prefinished doors, kind of a glossy finish on them. Is there an alternative without any use of chisel? I'll most likely dent and scratch it if I use that lol. Thanks again for your help.

[@Capricorn_IV]

Quite expensive for a blackout blind but it’s the best one I have seen so you get what you pay for. Is the 20% discount you offer time limited? I would like to buy one and support the channel but won’t be needing one straight away as we are moving house in the next few months and I would like to purchase one for our bedroom when we move.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Not time limited my friend. Just get in touch when you're ready for it.

[@justintemp]

Blimey that's a lot of tools! Ryobi fan too... But then makita... I'm looking for a new driver set but no idea if tied to one make is better or mix

[@CharlieDIYte]

To be honest Justin, I was sent some Erbauer power tools to try out by B&Q a while ago. They're a decent set of tools and I've been using them in tandem with my Ryobi stuff. For me, it's not an issue having two different chargers kicking about but if you're a site worker, clearly you need to stick to one brand to keep things manageable.

[@justintemp]

@@CharlieDIYte indeed. Us DIY ers just concerned with it working... Some drain so quickly and are not powerful enough for lots of driving screws when putting in a new floor

[@Tephnos]

Doing a total blackout system with attic bay windows is pain. I've resorted to perfectfit blackouts to stop the majority of it on the three panes, then a roman blind (fits tighter to the edges of the walls) in front of that to stop most of the residual light.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, that's about all you can do in a dormer. 👏🏻

[@HorsepowerTube]

What is the brand name of the one you installed?

[@djboydy]

Great video, but do you have a new link to purchase them as the one in the description is dead?

[@CharlieDIYte]

I've spoken to the supplier. They've had a problem with the website which they're working on. Keep checking, it will come back online. 👍

[@Efarshid]

It's a perfect solution for our early bird son, can we get this blind for big window 300 cm wide by 120 height ?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes you should be able to. There's a link to the company in the Description. Get in touch and see what they say 👍🏻

[@tersay2632]

One issue I can see with cassette blinds is when fully shut at night the window also needs to be fully shut otherwise the blind will billow out of the side channels with a slight breeze and potentially jam things up. I like to keep my bedroom window slightly open at night for ventilation. How can this be resolved?

[@kimmartin5847]

Hi trying to buy the blinds but the link on the video doesn’t work. Any ideas where I can buy one please as they look great? Thanks 👍

[@greatdane114]

What company makes these blinds, please?

[@francismcdonnell753]

Where in Ireland can I get these?

[@stephenhampton9954]

Thank you for the video, where can I purchase these blinds?

[@faghihimohammad]

Let there be light... or darkness!

[@arthurballs2754]

08:45 - UK law on blind chains? Wow!!! Knew nothing of that. Presumably that includes plastic chains and cords?

[@michaelsimonds7112]

It's shocking how many children have died or been injured by the cords.

[@brucemallicote4979]

How on earth can I get these kits in the US? Absolutely amazing

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good question, Bruce. Are you sure there's nothing similar?