great tutorial my blind does not go up and down easily the rod sticks and doesn’t turn also the end of it folds up and it’s not easy to use help please
I'm 79 and not as handy as I used to be! Your video boosted my confidence, and although I had a few hiccups that were my fault, it is up and running! Cheers and Thank you!
Hey Sampler - I'm glad you liked the tutorial! :-) I've been happy with my shade so far - it's been up for a few years now and is holding up great. As for compensation: I only feature stuff on my channel that I've bought and paid for myself, so I can be completely honest about my experience/opinions. Once compensation comes into play, suddenly the motivations get all wonky. Thanks for watching!
Hi everyone, the time saving and cost saving hack for converting from a Manuel roll up and down to a motorized is, Instead of buying a motor and making a platform to mount the motor and having to be around an electrical outlet. Just Purchase a proper length aluminum or steel dowl rod. In My case I had an old car hood prop rod laying around. I simply bent one end of that rod/dowl into the shape of a hook and then I put the other end of the rod/dowl into my portable drill bit and tighten the drill bit onto the rod. Insert hook shaped end into the shade turning apparatus. Now you can use your portable drill to lower and raise your new shade with no cost to you other than your rod Purchase. I've been using that application for 20 years on a heavy duty outside 21ft long awning.
A friend asked me to help her install one of these. She sent this video. It is absolutely outstanding. It's a textbook example of a well-done video: Tons of info, low editorial content. It doesn't assume the viewer knows how to use tools, but never condescends. Thank you very much for making this video.
I am so grateful you took the time to produce this excellent video for the rest of us that are thinking of installing one. It is so well thought out and covers all the steps plus your own tips all in a calm and concise manner. Thanks!!
I don’t have a patio that needs this, so I watched this purely for the entertainment value. I love how you explained the pitfalls that can happen while installing the product, and how to get past them, and the little improvement you made with that hook thingy. This was great, and you’re a good teacher.
I installed one of these. It works fine. I don't have any complaints. I leave it down all the time. But I then realized I could have saved $50-$75 by doing the same thing with a simple sail shade like the one I installed over the entry area to our front door. Cheap and easy and quite effective. Derp.
These style of roll up shades are quite common in Greece. As for "motorizing" the system, I obtained an old rod from the rust bin. Cleaned and painted it. Cit off the main part of the crank and ran a bolt up into the hollow rod. Take a nut driver bit for the size of hex bolt used, chuck it into your cordless drill and your off to the races.
I was perusing the instructions but I decided that I should watch a video to complement the instructions and I found this one. Great explanation. It really helps to understand instructions better.
Awesome video!!! I am just ready to go buy two of these and was wanting the cranks on opposite ends so that when using two blinds side by side the cranks will be aginst the walls
After we had our house painted, they put one shade back up with the loop facing up which made it impossible to move up or down. I thought for sure they had messed up the bracket paring, and I would have to take all 4 shades down and figure out which went where (I didn't orginally install them). The info at 2:10 saved me probably an entire day's aggravation. Thx so much.
Super tutorial. Couldn't have been better. Listenable, engaging, answers all the questions before you start the project. Thanks for making this available.
I am interested in the motorized roll up. Also would love ideas for a a better, stronger eyelet that the wand goes into. Mine failed after just a few months.
Thank you for the video, didn’t have to open the directions. Used to cover a boathouse entry, at least for the time being. After determining where I wanted to mount, I tightened the wind up side, used a hanger to hold in place, then adjusted the opposite. Easy job for 2 people, but it can be done solo.
Love these shades.. we have 4 to enclose area under our deck... my husband rigged an attachment for his portable drill ... easy to wind and unwind these shades......
My motorized version consisted of me using one of the bars with a hook on the end, cutting off the end that turned into a hand Crank, and buying a cheap cordless drill that it's always attached to. To raise and lower the shade fast I just hook onto the mechanism up top and drill it up or down in seconds.
Another great video. We have these shades from Homedepot for over 5 years they still look and work good as new. Only thing that looks weathered is the stick to crank it up and down is getting rusty so we now keep in plastic deck box .
Thank you!! My new brackets came with no instructions and I didn't know the spindle could be repositioned, or that the brackets had that cover over the screws to rotate the spindle. That was THE secret to making it work for me. :)
What a wonderful video. Great job getting straight to the point with no wasted time. I love the extra tips you gave. You also have a very nice speaking voice to listen to. I agree that Coolaroo should sponsor you. Since this is a 3 year old video, I don't think you will see this, but I just found your channel and loved this one so much I am a new subscriber. Thank you 😊
This was a very good video. Very professional and very thorough. As a former shop teacher I appreciate the attention to detail. It is also very helpful. I just installed a simial shade at my house and this video provided me a lot of little things that made the job easier. Thanks!
Wonderful video… I like how you installed it and came up with easy solutions when it’s breezy. To me if it was a heavier screen I would do motorized but what you’ve done it’s perfect !
Where my shade is installed I had no way to secure the bottom rod. I bought a jug of table salt and pulled the cap off one end and filled it with the salt for weight. It works pretty well unless the wind is blowing hard. It is very light with noting in it.
I’ve seen these shades but couldn’t visualize how I would use it for my area. Now, I can visualize it perfectly!! Great video instructions!! Thank you very much 😊
Motorize it super easy by making ur pole straight, sticking it in ur drill and wind it in or out. I do this with my normal toldos. Now im looking to make the same blinds but with pvc to stop rain getting in, new challenge and video for u 🤩🤩🤩 il be waiting to copy. Ps love the rubberized hooks idea, iv been using rope, will be copying u. Thanks for the upload, regards from Spain.
Thanks for showing how to flip that clutch… The instructions that came with my shade had a different version of the clutch and the screws were hidden. Thanks! 👍
@AmplifiedDIY You could Mechanize the system and change it to a gear ratio design, which gives you a 2x 4x 8x..drop of shade per every turn you make on the controller. ⚙️
Thank you a great tutorial video. I purchased the 2.4m version, and having watched your video was able to improvise to enable it to fit the side of my pergola, cheers from Christchurch NZ
Thank you sooooo much your video was Great👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I received my shade today but, got concerned when I saw the brackets and thought they HAD to be flat against the wall which would make my shade too short. I immediately came in to check for installation instructions and yours was the first to pop up. Now that I know there are a couple of options I can take the shade out of the box. Thanks again☺❤
Excellent video. Can you tell me the width of the mounting brackets in inches? I have a tight space, about 2" wide, in which to hang from the ceiling. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, we are looking for a similar solution... this was super informative and simple. Yes we'd love to see it motorized, however be able to keep the Manuel setting as well. Thanks and blessings
Adds privacy too.
Definitely a bonus. Thanks for watching!
great tutorial my blind does not go up and down easily the rod sticks and doesn’t turn also the end of it folds up and it’s not easy to use help please
I'm 79 and not as handy as I used to be! Your video boosted my confidence, and although I had a few hiccups that were my fault, it is up and running! Cheers and Thank you!
Seriously, the company should be compensating you for such an awesome tutorial! We’ll buy this product because of your video. Thank you!
Hey Sampler - I'm glad you liked the tutorial! :-) I've been happy with my shade so far - it's been up for a few years now and is holding up great.
As for compensation: I only feature stuff on my channel that I've bought and paid for myself, so I can be completely honest about my experience/opinions. Once compensation comes into play, suddenly the motivations get all wonky.
Thanks for watching!
You did an extremely good job on this tutorial, one of the best I’ve seen on RUclips, thank you.
Same here.
He made it plain and simple, and some extra.
Hi everyone, the time saving and cost saving hack for converting from a Manuel roll up and down to a motorized is, Instead of buying a motor and making a platform to mount the motor and having to be around an electrical outlet. Just Purchase a proper length aluminum or steel dowl rod. In My case I had an old car hood prop rod laying around. I simply bent one end of that rod/dowl into the shape of a hook and then I put the other end of the rod/dowl into my portable drill bit and tighten the drill bit onto the rod. Insert hook shaped end into the shade turning apparatus. Now you can use your portable drill to lower and raise your new shade with no cost to you other than your rod Purchase. I've been using that application for 20 years on a heavy duty outside 21ft long awning.
You should make a video explaining this because it sounds very interesting but us diy novices need a visual. 😂
You should be sponsored by this company, you've got me sold on these shades. Thanks for posting.
Glad you like them!
A friend asked me to help her install one of these. She sent this video. It is absolutely outstanding. It's a textbook example of a well-done video: Tons of info, low editorial content. It doesn't assume the viewer knows how to use tools, but never condescends. Thank you very much for making this video.
I am so grateful you took the time to produce this excellent video for the rest of us that are thinking of installing one. It is so well thought out and covers all the steps plus your own tips all in a calm and concise manner. Thanks!!
I don’t have a patio that needs this, so I watched this purely for the entertainment value. I love how you explained the pitfalls that can happen while installing the product, and how to get past them, and the little improvement you made with that hook thingy. This was great, and you’re a good teacher.
Thank you very much, Dino!
I have 5 of these shades on my patio. They are awesome and have held up now for 13 years so far. Awesome shades.
Good to know. Hope my new ones last as long.
We used one of those for a 10’ span and 4 years later it’s still great!
Motorized version would be great to see!
Yes, please!
Awesome.
Buy and give us all the results
Motorized version would be cool!
I Just ordered two of these! Please let us know when you invented the motorized
Great job 😊
after watching about 5 or 6 videos on installing these I found yours.....easy to understand and very well done. A big thank you.
REALLY WELL DONE VIDEO! Thank you for being so thorough; your voice and diction are very calming; instructions and tips are much appreciated.
I installed one of these. It works fine. I don't have any complaints. I leave it down all the time. But I then realized I could have saved $50-$75 by doing the same thing with a simple sail shade like the one I installed over the entry area to our front door. Cheap and easy and quite effective. Derp.
Hindsight is always 20/20. :)
Thanks for pointing out how to change the crank mechanism to the other side!
Glad it was useful!
These style of roll up shades are quite common in Greece. As for "motorizing" the system, I obtained an old rod from the rust bin. Cleaned and painted it. Cit off the main part of the crank and ran a bolt up into the hollow rod. Take a nut driver bit for the size of hex bolt used, chuck it into your cordless drill and your off to the races.
I was perusing the instructions but I decided that I should watch a video to complement the instructions and I found this one. Great explanation. It really helps to understand instructions better.
One of the absolute best tutorials ever!!!!!Thank you for explaining step by step. I am a new subscriber! We need a motorized video now.
Welcome to the channel, and thanks for letting me know you found this video to be useful!
I vote for motorization as well. :)
Awesome video!!!
I am just ready to go buy two of these and was wanting the cranks on opposite ends so that when using two blinds side by side the cranks will be aginst the walls
After we had our house painted, they put one shade back up with the loop facing up which made it impossible to move up or down. I thought for sure they had messed up the bracket paring, and I would have to take all 4 shades down and figure out which went where (I didn't orginally install them). The info at 2:10 saved me probably an entire day's aggravation. Thx so much.
So glad it was helpful!
THIS was excellent, thank you. CUTE pup!
This was a great video. My first DIY is going to be hanging a patio sunshade. Watching this put me more at ease. Thank you.
You can do it!
I really liked this screen. My husband would have liked it too! Thank you, Marie
I could hug this video forever, ADIY!
Y'all truly appreciated. Thanks!
Thank you! That makes my day!
I knew how to complete the set up but with this tutorial I’m sure I won’t have to do it twice. Great job and thank you!
Super tutorial. Couldn't have been better. Listenable, engaging, answers all the questions before you start the project. Thanks for making this available.
I am interested in the motorized roll up. Also would love ideas for a a better, stronger eyelet that the wand goes into. Mine failed after just a few months.
Love to see the coolaroo motorized!
I've been noodling some ideas, Scott!
Thank you for the video, didn’t have to open the directions. Used to cover a boathouse entry, at least for the time being. After determining where I wanted to mount, I tightened the wind up side, used a hanger to hold in place, then adjusted the opposite. Easy job for 2 people, but it can be done solo.
Thank you so much. I will definitely leave it up all winter.
excellent walkthrough. Thank you!!! Also, yes, I would be very interested in seeing a motorized option for raising and lowering the shade.
Thank you for a amazing video , I’m just installing this for my patio , and your video helps a lot much appreciated
Love these shades.. we have 4 to enclose area under our deck... my husband rigged an attachment for his portable drill ... easy to wind and unwind these shades......
My motorized version consisted of me using one of the bars with a hook on the end, cutting off the end that turned into a hand Crank, and buying a cheap cordless drill that it's always attached to. To raise and lower the shade fast I just hook onto the mechanism up top and drill it up or down in seconds.
That's a great solution!
Another great video. We have these shades from Homedepot for over 5 years they still look and work good as new. Only thing that looks weathered is the stick to crank it up and down is getting rusty so we now keep in plastic deck box .
Great tip! I may need to re-think how I've mounted my crank. Thanks!
Thank you!! My new brackets came with no instructions and I didn't know the spindle could be repositioned, or that the brackets had that cover over the screws to rotate the spindle. That was THE secret to making it work for me. :)
I bought three of these for my outdoor porch and hung them all myself. I’m a woman and this was very easy for me to do! Great job…
Great job!
Great shades . I have several lining both east facing porches. Keeps them nice and cool.
I’ve had one for 4 years and it helps keep house cooler.
I enjoyed the upload, very informative. I enjoyed seeing the cute, precious, "pup" the most!
Thank you so much!
I would absolutely love to see how to motorize the shades and suggestions as to where to buy them !
Great explanation! I am going to try it out & share the pics of before & after! So excited to try this!!
I'd love to see your before/after photos!
What a wonderful video. Great job getting straight to the point with no wasted time. I love the extra tips you gave. You also have a very nice speaking voice to listen to. I agree that Coolaroo should sponsor you. Since this is a 3 year old video, I don't think you will see this, but I just found your channel and loved this one so much I am a new subscriber. Thank you 😊
Thank you very much for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it to be useful. :)
Installed theses a few years ago and cut the rod and use my battery powered hand drill to raise and lower
Thanks... this video was great and helped me install my shades super easy... i would love to see how to make the wand operation automatic!!
Excellent job!! Thanks so much.
Can you create and install automatic rolling mechanism? Thanks
I just installed the 120 inch one, but I had to use ground stakes to keep the bottom anchored.
Thank you for the video. I’m pretty handy have learned over the years as hubby is truck driver. The video just gave me the confidence I needed.
You can do it!
This was exactly what I needed. Now I’m on my way to Lowe’s! Thanks!
This was a very good video. Very professional and very thorough. As a former shop teacher I appreciate the attention to detail. It is also very helpful. I just installed a simial shade at my house and this video provided me a lot of little things that made the job easier. Thanks!
I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you!
great video. we use the same brand of product for years, zero problems
Great video. Thanks.
Would love to see an awning install too.
Haha I was thinking there had to be a way to mechanize it. Please make a video of that!
We’ll buy this product based on your great job you did🤙
Your install video was about the 4th one I looked at for the install and by far was the best! Nice tip on the rubberized cup hook too. Thank you, Sir.
Thanks, Dennis!
Great tutorial, just bought my shade and found this video to be very helpful. Great Job!
Awesome! Thank you!
Looks great and you made look pretty easy. It's today's project. We're putting up 3 of the 10 footers. Thank you!
I raise and lower mine with a cordless drill. Just cut the crank handles off. I had two sets.
Thank you. Wish you could do mine. I now have a tree for shade but about to have it cut down. I just looked at purchasing this.
You can do it!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT SO SIMPLE, I AM A SHOW ME PERSON THANKS AGAIN
Nice shade and great job. I could use one of these shades myself.
Well done. Our patio situation is nearly identical to yours. The bottom tie downs are essential. I’m ordering one today.
We bought one of their shade sails for over our grill area. It is great.
This is video QR code should be on the packaging! Great instructions.
Great video, very helpful. Would love to see a potential motorized version.
Great video clear instructions. Motorized would be great to see!
Or one that comes with a cute adult cabana boy that will raise and lower the shade and make me sweet iced tea.
Thank you for making this video. I may need to use this for privacy reasons and I hope I can find a sunshade that cuts off the view from the outside.
Fantastic video and clear and pragmatic intructions
Thank you, Sean!
Great job and great video!! Thanks for taking the time! And yes that would be great to see a motorized version as well! God bless you and yours!😊
Great video, I installed two 8 footers on my terrace, three years ago. Major difference with the heat.
thanks for the video. Yes please add another video with a motorized option
Wonderful video… I like how you installed it and came up with easy solutions when it’s breezy. To me if it was a heavier screen I would do motorized but what you’ve done it’s perfect !
Nice idea with the hooks for the wand! I was searching for a solution specifically for this and stumbled onto your video. Thanks!
Where my shade is installed I had no way to secure the bottom rod. I bought a jug of table salt and pulled the cap off one end and filled it with the salt for weight. It works pretty well unless the wind is blowing hard. It is very light with noting in it.
What a great idea!
Yes on the motorized option
I’ve seen these shades but couldn’t visualize how I would use it for my area. Now, I can visualize it perfectly!! Great video instructions!! Thank you very much 😊
I'm glad this video was helpful for you, Kim! Thanks for watching. :)
Definitely want to see the motorized options! Thanks for this video I was deciding which shade to buy but videos are not available! This was awesome!!
Well I lost the printed instructions so this video Saved the Day!
Short, specific and to the point. Very well done
Motorize it super easy by making ur pole straight, sticking it in ur drill and wind it in or out. I do this with my normal toldos.
Now im looking to make the same blinds but with pvc to stop rain getting in, new challenge and video for u 🤩🤩🤩 il be waiting to copy. Ps love the rubberized hooks idea, iv been using rope, will be copying u. Thanks for the upload, regards from Spain.
Great job on the work... My brother uses a cordless drill to lower and raise his...
Thanks for showing how to flip that clutch… The instructions that came with my shade had a different version of the clutch and the screws were hidden. Thanks! 👍
I would love to see you make it a smart motorized shade so you can open and close with your phone
Excellent video, thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thanks!
Wow - thank you!
@AmplifiedDIY
You could Mechanize the system and change it to a gear ratio design, which gives you a 2x 4x 8x..drop of shade per every turn you make on the controller. ⚙️
These are great shades. I ran into the same issues you did on my 128 inch model.
Thank you a great tutorial video. I purchased the 2.4m version, and having watched your video was able to improvise to enable it to fit the side of my pergola, cheers from Christchurch NZ
Awesome, Ross!
My next project explained clearly, thankyou
I just bought the 10x8 today for my mothers trailer deck. Thanks for this video! It will help alot!
Great, Pharaohz! I'm glad this video was helpful for you. :)
Thank you for this great video. This is by far the best video I have watched on installing this specific shade.
Wow, thanks, Brian!
Thank you sooooo much your video was Great👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I received my shade today but, got concerned when I saw the brackets and thought they HAD to be flat against the wall which would make my shade too short. I immediately came in to check for installation instructions and yours was the first to pop up. Now that I know there are a couple of options I can take the shade out of the box. Thanks again☺❤
Glad it was helpful!
Watched several other videos for this particular shade. And I will say yours is the best Thanks for doing this video it helped alot
Thanks for letting me know it was helpful, Keith!
Thank you, I have a set for my deck and the information you provided helped a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Can you see looking from the outside looking into your porch, great video.
Hi Roland - no this shade provides pretty good privacy. Thanks for watching!
This is such an interesting and amazing information.thank you so much for taking your time to share your experience
Thank you!
This is the best video on this product, thank you and I'm a subscriber for that reason.
Excellent video. Can you tell me the width of the mounting brackets in inches? I have a tight space, about 2" wide, in which to hang from the ceiling. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, we are looking for a similar solution... this was super informative and simple. Yes we'd love to see it motorized, however be able to keep the Manuel setting as well.
Thanks and blessings
Yes! A motorized version would be awesome!