Window coverings....sliding glass door and windows??? I need your help
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Window coverings for sliding glass door in master bedroom?
Comments (7)You have a lovely view, but I'm betting that (depending on your zone, of course) there will be times when it is either too hot or too cold outside, and you will want more protection from the elements than your glass doors provide. I have sliding glass doors at both ends of my sun porch, and have countless times thanked myself for installing thermal drapes over them. The drapes easily slide aside when the weather is good and then just soften the edges a bit, but are there to provide protection, additional warmth or coolness, and privacy when desired. Although even sheers will provide some warmth, they will not keep out the heat of the sun or the chill of a cold wind nearly as well, not will they afford full privacy when that is desired. Here is a link that might be useful: Drapes vs Curtains article....See MoreUsing glass door windows as windows
Comments (13)Yes, actually you can. I replaced an old slider because one side the seal failed and glass became cloudy. Replaced it with French doors; anyways, the other clear side I reused on back wall of garage. It is up high enough so no can look in - like a skylite for the wall. Carefully remove door frame, mine was aluminum and recycle it :) Make sure your rough opening is at least 1/4" larger, square, has a header and jack studs. Rip 1x1" stock for interior and exterior molding stops. May want to add 30 degree bevel to bottom of exterior stop (shed rain). Install small hard rubber bumpers to prevent glass from touching wood. Bumpers must be wide enough that both panes of glass will sit on it. I spaced 2 on short side and 4 on long. Followed this by silicone or 1/16x3/8 glazing tape (from insulated glass fabricator). Get a helper or make a wedge to prevent glass from falling in on you. Repeat tape or silicone on interior and install interior stop molding. Make sure molding to snug to glass to prevent moisture but be careful, even tempered glass can break easily when you least expect it. Good luck....See MoreWindow treatments - commercial glass door with sidelight by 2 windows?
Comments (2)I agree. I was thinking something with clean lines (no curtains). Would you do a shade on the door itself and a separate one for the adjacent sidelight? Or would you do a single shade across the door/sidelight opening (and you would have to raise it to use the door)?...See MoreI need help adding windows to family room and window seat please
Comments (2)WOw...@patricia colwell "consulting". That is not consulting; that is unnecessary judgment and bashing. I'm actually shocked that you're considered a "pro." @ Grey Owl. I love your nook; it's very sweet. You can totally add little shelving on the opposite side of the existing window to create your Cozy Book Nook. I'm so sorry you have not received more professional guidance here....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO7 years agoVertical for the slider and horizontal sheer Shadings are a soft and elegant way to dress your windows while providing lots of options for privacy and light control. You could also add fabric valances or cornices for a decorative touch without overwhelming the space.
7 years agoI would look at white plantation shutters for the windows and a Vertiglide on the slider since you use it every day. I would then either add a cornice over the Vertiglide or some drapery side panels. Now if you have young children I am going to change my Vertiglide recommendation to a vertical. I know no one like verticals but if you have sticky little hands, you want to be able to clean the blind easily! When they have grown to the point where you don't have to worry about that anymore, then you can move to a Vertiglide or something else.
Here are some links to a blog you may want to look at for ideas.
https://dressthatwindow.com/beauty-of-shutters/
https://dressthatwindow.com/i-hate-verticals-what-else-is-there-for-sliding-glass-doors/
https://dressthatwindow.com/drapery-side-panels-complete-the-look/
Not a perfect example but just trying to give you a sample of the combination of shutters, a Vertiglide and a cornice board.
You can really dress up the windows on that back wall to look great!
Good Luck!
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