Professional Installation Vs. DIY: What’s The Real Difference?

Choosing which shades, shutters, drapes, or blinds best suit your home and personal sense of style should be the hard part, not the installation. At Sunshine Draperies, we see many customers believe they can install their custom window treatments themselves and avoid the expense of a professional installation. While DIY may seem like a more affordable option, it can cost you more in the long run.

Professional window treatment installations consistently deliver better results, an extended product life, and far less stress for the homeowner. At Sunshine Draperies, we employ a skilled team of professional installers who understand every detail of your window treatment and will ensure that it is properly mounted and measured the first time.

Is Professional Window Treatment Installation Worth It?

Professional installation for your custom window treatments is often worth the investment. Here are a few reasons homeowners throughout St. Louis, MO, have decided to trust our professional installation team to install their high-end window treatments, including:

Guarantees that your window system is installed in compliance with our safety standards and the manufacturers guidelines. Professional installation for your custom window treatments is often worth the investment. Here are a few reasons homeowners throughout St. Louis, MO, have decided to trust our professional installation team to install their high-end window treatments, including:

Ensure that all measurements are accurate so your window treatment will provide a clean fit.

Guarantees that your drapes, blinds, shutters, or shades are properly mounted on the wall or windows, protecting your home and hardware from unnecessary damage.

Reduces the risk of costly mistakes

Ensures that your shades, blinds, shutters, or drapery systems operate smoothly

• Ensure that all measurements are accurate so your window treatment will provide a clean fit.
• Guarantees that your drapes, blinds, shutters, or shades are properly mounted on the wall or windows, protecting your home and hardware from unnecessary damage.
• Reduces the risk of costly mistakes 
• Ensures that your shades, blinds, shutter or drapery systems operate smoothly 
• Guarantees that your window system is installed in compliance with our safety standards and the manufacturers guidlines.

When it comes to installing your high-end window treatments, professional installation can make all the difference. Take the guesswork out of your next installation and leave it to our team of professionals. 

Common DIY Window Treatment Mistakes

When you try to install high-end, custom window treatments on your own, you run the risk of costing yourself valuable time and money. Common mistakes people make when installing their window treatments include:

• Not checking that their window treatment fits their windows
• The drapes, blinds, shutters, or shades are mounted on the wall or window unevenly, appearing crooked
• Accidentally damaging the wall, trim, or window frames while trying to secure the window treatment
• Hardware isnt placed correctly
• Dont leave enough space for the window treatment to operate as its designed to
• The product warranty becomes void due to improper installation

These avoidable issues often end up costing the homeowner more time and money to fix than it would have to schedule their professional installation. When youre ready to install your new window treatments, let our expert team help you get the high-quality window treatment experience you deserve.

What Are The Benefits Of Professional Blind Installation?

There are a wide range of benefits that come with getting your high-end blinds or custom window treatment system professionally installed, including:

• Ensuring your blinds are securely mounted on the wall or window frame for long-term durability
• Faster completion
• Guarantees your blinds are installed at the ideal alignment and level
• There is no guesswork in the level of quality
• The whole process is hands-off and stress-free for the homeowner from start to finish
• No trial-and-error installation

With Sunshine Draperies, you can trust that every detail of your installation is being professionally handled, so you can enjoy your top-of-the-line window treatment the moment it arrives without any additional hassle.

Explore How Professional Installation Saves You Time And Money At Sunshine Draperies

When you choose to have your custom or high-end drapes, shades, shutters, or blinds professionally installed, it doesnt just save you time it helps to protect your investment. By avoiding any costly mistakes, delays, or reinstallation costs, our homeowners can enjoy their window treatments faster and without having to spend more money on them.