Blinds Get a Makeover with New Legislation
At Paint Shop, we’ll be making room for new blinds at our stores. Some of our most popular offerings are being redesigned and will no longer be available for purchase. As of this May, corded blinds will be taken off the shelves in Canada as retailers adjust to comply with new rules and regulations from Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Act.
Canadians have until April 11th to order the following types of window coverings:
- Top-Down/Bottom-Up Cellular Shades –with Continuous Cord Loop, or Cordless Lift or Motorized
- Faux Wood Blinds – Standard Controls or Cordless Control
- Roller shades with Metal or Plastic Bead Chain
- Aluminum 1″ and 2″ blinds
- Pleated Shades
- Roman Shades
Don’t be disappointed that we’re cutting the cord; it’s an exciting time for us in the window biz! Our suppliers have developed new and innovative ways to provide safe and beautiful window coverings that we can’t wait to share with you. The advent of cordless control systems and various motorized control options means there will be affordable solutions to meet the Health Canada regulations. Our custom window covering suppliers are continuously working on the design and approval of innovative blind and shade controls. Check your local Paint Shop store for these updated products this Spring and Summer!
So, whether you need to order those last few blinds to match the rest of the house or you are thinking about installing safer options in your home, at the Paint Shop, we’re here to help. Stop by any of our locations to find out how you can bring your window coverings into the 21st Century in a safe and sophisticated way.
Information on Health Canada’s new window coverings regulations can be found here.
