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what treatmen for a 12 foot slidding door ( room darkener)?

15 years ago

Just finished an apartment for our son at our house and he wants the window treatment to be a room darkener, mainly for watching movies. I priced Hunter Douglas Duette (144 X 78) and they wanted $2700. That's way too much. I looked at Bali and their similar unit is half that price but it is one large shade which slides both directions. We really want something that splits in the center and slides to both sides.

Anyone dealt with something like this??

thanks

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andee_gw
15 years ago
Window treatments of any kind are expensive! How about center-draw draperies with blackout lining?
datura-07
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes, I did look at draperies but I didn't like any of the fabrics. I called the store yesterday and asked if they could butt two Bali ones together and they said there would be a 1 3/4 to 2 inch gap between them. I just called back and they called someone else and IT is possible. They said there would be a small gap. I can live with that so I guess we will go with the Bali. I could probably save money if I'd order online but since I'm making this alteration, I think I should go with the store.
Thanks for the fast reply, andee.
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deltabreeze
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We have a 12 foot wide slider for our tv/workout/movie room (a garage in its former life). We got center split blackout drapes and aren't fully happy. Light spills through the center of the drapes and from around the sides and top of the drapes. If you plan to do drapes, I suggest that you get a VERY strong extra long rod with only one center bracket and (1) make sure the drapes overlap the window by several inches in each direction and (2) have magnets sewed into the side of the drapes to join them in the middle. Alternatively, you could buy two long rods, mount one higher than the other, and let the drapes overlap in the center.

Right now, I am contemplating buying a 12 foot wide blackout roller shade and motorizing it. I will keep the drapes for extra room darkening and insulation (and to cover the plastic tracks that the shade would have on the size).
datura-07
Original Author
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deltabreeze,

That's what we were afraid of with drapes. We thought about the rollup shade but didn't want to deal with amount of material that would be at the top of the window. So we thought the Bali or Hunter Douglas would be a better fit for what we want. I just ordered them so I'll keep my fingers crossed. thanks for your reply

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