Pergola curtain ideas?

Mac10343961
by Mac10343961
I have a 12x12 outdoor patio pergola. I'm looking for inexpensive ways to keep sun out on top and privacy on sides. I would like a non permanent side solution for those high wind days. I live in sunny florida. Any ideas on above?
  5 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 03, 2017

    How about using bed sheets

  • Gina Gina on Jun 03, 2017

    Just to get you started check out Ollieroo Shade Sail UV Block Fabric Patio Outdoor Canopy Sun Shelter with 5ft PE Ropes and Steel D-rings 12x12x12ft Triangle on Amazon and then keep looking for the sizes you want. Hang it over the pergola. They are awesome in that they block the sun but let the breeze flow in. You can feel the difference. For the sides hang curtains with grommets on wire. Go to outlet stores to find heavy duty ones on the

  • Holly Kinchlea-Brown Holly Kinchlea-Brown on Jun 03, 2017

    I purchased leak proof drop cloths from a building supply store (12'x20') cheaper than I could buy material. They come in different sizes, depending upon your skill level they can be cut to what you need and either sewn (material went through my sewing machine just fine) clipped using curtain clips or you could use grommets to make them into curtains. Install a 'rod' on the pagoda and you have sun/wind breaks where you need it.

  • Gina Gina on Jun 03, 2017

    I swear I just answered this with a long post! Look at Ollieroo Shade Sail UV Block Fabric Patio Outdoor Canopy Sun Shelter with 5ft PE Ropes and Steel D-rings 12x12x12ft Triangle Sand on Amazon and then go in search of the size you need. The fabric really is special. Keeps out the sun and the heat but allows the breeze. Put it over the top of the pergola so it floats above it. Check outlet stores for sturdy washable curtains with grommets for the sides. You can thread them through wire that you attach at each end.

  • Gina Gina on Jun 04, 2017

    If you google sun shades you will find a bunch of choices. For the sides Ikea has the wire curtain holders and the clips.