Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments: How To Choose Them

Posted on 2009-09-22, 17:56, by vm, under Home Improvement.

Sliding glass door window treatments are difficult to choose because of several requirements they need to fit in. For instance, they have to offer the possibility for the homeowner to enjoy the glass door in its entire beauty, without obstructing the light. Therefore, the sustaining frames, tracks or rails have to be completely out of the range of action of the sliding panels. Another rule is that treatments need to be thin, because they have to fit inside the gap that's created when the two doors overlap. Here are a few ideas to cover your sliding glass doors:

  • Vertical blinds: this is maybe the cheapest option, but this doesn't make it less elegant. Be careful to measure the gap between your doors, in order to make sure you order blinds that fit. You may need to choose cordless mini blinds, or even electric ones, that allow you to better use the space, as they don't have any cords and mechanisms to increase their thickness. Vertical blinds can be motorized if you can afford to invest a bit more in your comfort. If you have pets or babies, electric blinds offer you additional safety, as they eliminate the danger of choking with the cords. If budget is not a concern, you can buy some elegant wooden blinds with very small slats, which give the room a special distinction.
  • Sliding window panels: this type of covering makes room for a lot of creativity and original ideas. You can use Japanese rice paper, silk or woven wood. Such panels are suitable for minimalist design interiors.
  • Stained glass: if you don't need a big amount of light to pass through your doors, you can replace the common glass panes with stained glass ones. That's a beautiful way of filtering the light while securing a certain degree of privacy.
  • Indoor shutters: this is an option for those homeowners who aren't interested in keeping their sliding doors opened too frequently. The effect on the interiors will be fabulous and the expense would be minimal.
  • Drapery panels: if you need a better thermal insulation, you can use these drapery panels doubled by a thermal lining which can be found in almost every specialized store.
  • Tab curtain panels: they have the big advantage of being very easy to install and to remove each time you want to clean them. You can keep the curtains completely open during the day and shut them off at night in order to benefit from some privacy.

As you can see, there are multiple options to cover a sliding glass door window. Treatments are usually affordable and if you aren't sure what to buy, you can always ask a shop assistant for guidance.

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