How to cover a front door window?
I have a new fiberglass front door (still need to paint and install it) with an 18 x 23 window in it. I want a way to be able to see out the entire window but also cover it completely at night and also to cover only the bottom half if I don't want most people to see in during the day.
I thought about one of the cellular shades that go up from the bottom and down from the top. But I looked on a site that sells them and even a custom size can't be made in exactly the size I need. I'd have to get it an inch longer but I don't think that would be a big deal. BUT my main question is how do I install it? Can holes be drilled into the fiberglass? I've never had a fiberglass door before.
Or does anyone have a better idea? I considered a curtain of sorts that I could put on a small rod and put those hooks that are easily removed on the door and just move the curtain to suit my needs. But I'd have to have two sets of hooks -- one to cover the whole window and a second one for lowering it.
Why not just install two rods on the door, with two sets of curtains, opening in the middle? The curtains/draperies need not be the same length ( uppers could be 2/3 the length of the window and lower half 1/3 the window length, or vice versa).
If you want total privacy, attach a privacy panel liner to the draperies.
Good answer from Olivia. seems logical.
The photo you gave us looks like 3 windows, 1 in the center and 2 on the sides, I am confused.
Maybe you could use tension rods, just a thought. You could adjust them to suit your purpose, no holes needed.
You can purchase top down/bottom up blinds or shades for your window.
Here in Australia you can day day/night blinds which would work.They pull down like the ones in you photo. You can drill into fiberglass, but if you don't want to you can use self adhesive hooks.
If the window in the door has trim around it, you can buy bracket thingies that attach to the trim itself.
WE have a local blinds store in our area and they did our entire house. They were able to make/order pleated blinds for all our windows. Check with an expert and I bet they will solve your problem.
I would get window film from Amazon, there are several different types and colors.
We have a 9 light door with blinds on it. You can drill into the door but you will need to use a bit specifically for fiberglass. You could also use Command adhesive to put them up.
Film will work for I just put it on my glass front door. Lets light in perfectly. I did purchase it from Amazon and it was easy to install.
Just spray frost paint !
I would call local blinds person .. they have sooo many options that will for sure work in your area
Hi, Call in a Specialist for this job. Don't want to make a mess of it!