What type of window covering can we use for our patio door?
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Patricia
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We have slide type patio door that opens onto a screened porch. What type of window covering could be used on patio door?
8 answers
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I think that a decision based on your preference and the look you are trying to achieve. Do you like verticals.draperies,sheers?
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 27, 2016
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I have a verticle blind installed on the interior side of my slider. That way I can close off the porch and close the blind for privacy so the interior if my home isn't visible from the porch. I also have roller shades on each window of my porch so if those are drawn, the inside of porch is not visible from outside.
MN Mom
on Apr 27, 2016
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I had vertical blind on my South facing patio doors. I just had the kitchen painted and will be putting up a new set and in front of them I will be hanging a pair of drapes that go with the colours in the kitchen and living room. I really don't like verticals but need them to keep out the summer sun. I tried just lined drapes and they only lasted 2years and then they looked bad from the outside. Hopefully someone will come up with something more creative .I will be following this post to see if someone has any new ideas.
Jean Myles
on Apr 27, 2016
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We do, too, a triple slider. Installed a valance at the top (use really pretty fabric) and then vertical blinds to cover the glass at night. During the day, they stack almost invisibly at the sides; they're installed under the valance.
Gail Dener
on Apr 28, 2016
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I have used a reversible quilted coverlet hung on wooden rings and an 8' long wooden closet pole with wooden brackets. This extends past the doors allowing all the light in and with the rings the quilt slides very nicely. It also made a good insulting factor. I also used wide ribbon, cup hook and plastic ring sewn to the ribbon as tie back.
Mizzzmillie
on Apr 28, 2016
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Is window film and option? There are some beautiful designs out there. Here's a place to start: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=stained+glass+door+film&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=99762673621&hvpos=1t3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9676759646259840759&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_65doan63me_b
Eloise
on Apr 28, 2016
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I had a sliding french door, and I just used a rod with a grommet curtain on it. Google patio door curtains to get one large enough, or sew two curtains together. Previously, I had a patio curtain on a traverse rod. (intensely dislike vertical blinds!)
Becky P
on Apr 28, 2016
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thank for all the great ideas
Patricia
on Apr 28, 2016
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