Sliding Door Blinds
Heritance® Hardwood Shutters
Door Window Treatments
The glass doors of your Houston area home are used continually over the course of the day. At Creative Blinds, our team can offer inspiration for beautiful, functional sliding door blinds, shades, shutters and drapery.
- Prevent Exhausting Heat
- Create Ideal Privacy
- Allow Use of Doors with Ease
- Reduce Frustrating Glare
- Horizontal and Vertical Coverings
- Smart Control Available
Homeowners sometimes put off choosing sliding door window treatments. Why? They either worry that sliding door blinds will get in the way, or they just don’t know what’s possible. That’s where we can help! Uncovered doors lead to the common issues of too much light & heat, faded interiors, frustrating glare & very little privacy. With Hunter Douglas glass door window coverings, not only do they work well, but they complement the design of the home with a stunning finish! We’d love to help you create convenient operation for these high traffic areas of your home.
FAQ for Covering Glass Doors
Prevent the overwhelm that can come from shopping for door window treatments. At Creative Blinds, we want you to feel secure in your decision and in love with the results! Let’s explore some of the top considerations window treatments for sliders, patio and french doors. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about covering doors, along with plenty of inspiration.
Which type of window treatments are used to cover doors?
When it comes to covering doors, your options are open! Shades, blinds, shutters and drapery are all great choices as sliding glass door window treatments. The details get more specific when it comes to YOUR own doors, since the layout of your home, the makeup of the door, the operation and the way the light enters are all important factors. That’s where our window covering designers come in–we’ll help you choose the ideal patio door blinds.
Horizontal VS Vertical
Many times, homeowners think that vertical blinds are the only choice for covering sliders. And, while that’s been an option for decades, it’s no longer your only choice. Today’s vertical blinds have received major style and function upgrades. If you want a vertical option, there are vertical custom shades for doors, like modern panels, honeycomb shades, woven shades and privacy sheers that will coordinate with the horizontal shades on the windows in your Houston home. Shutters have two operating systems that allow sideways adjustments, and drapery moves to the side easily as window treatments for sliders. Keep in mind, when covering sliders, you can also choose horizontal blinds for sliding glass doors, similar to what you have on your windows. Some of the most popular sliding door blinds are roller shades, sheer shades and roman shades.
How are window coverings installed on doors?
Think of this as the outside mount installation with windows. Windows that are too shallow to accommodate shades inside the trim are mounted on the trim. That’s how it works with door coverings. For sliding glass doors, vertical shades and blinds are hung down from a track that is wall-mounted above the door. Horizontal shades are installed from the trim at the top of the door frame.
With patio and french doors, horizontal shades and blinds are attached above the glass panes. The window shades or blinds cover the entire glass pane of the door. If there’s not enough room, or you don’t want hardware drilled into the door, we have the latest innovation for you. The TrackGlide system features narrow tracks that adhere along the edges of the glass panes, on the frame–not the glass. These tracks allow the honeycomb shades to adjust up and down with ease.
What features are available?
Window treatments for doors are similar to any window coverings in your home. But, your doors may be calling for added benefits, like light control, privacy and energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas sliding door blinds, shades and drapery can feature automation, cordless operation, top down adjustments, energy efficiency, dual shades and room darkening–to name a few.
Let’s talk door handles.
As one of the most important features of your doors, the handles must work as intended. As you are considering your favorite options, remember what kind of handle you have, whether knob or lever. We have custom shutters with the option to customize handle cut-outs. Shades and blinds can be sized according to the width needed to cover the glass, but not interfere with operation. And, we may recommend low profile options that avoid the disruption of turning the handle.
What about exterior shades?
Exterior patio shades are a great way to shield your Texas home from the intense sunshine and heat we face. These patio sun shades can provide a barrier of protection against harsh UV rays, direct sun and the view into your home. Not only that, but when you want fresh air during cooler times of year, your door shades can be lowered for protection from bugs while the doors remain open, bringing in outside air.
See Door Window Treatments in Person!
Stop on by one of our four local Houston area showrooms to see and operate sliding door blinds, shades, shutters and drapery in person. You’ll find features and favorites to consider for your own home. Our window covering showrooms are conveniently located on Katy Freeway in Houston, on Bissonnet West U/Rice Village, near The Woodlands in Conroe, and at our Baybrook store in Friendswood.
