What can I put up as window treatment on vertical blinds?
Question by _: What can I put up as window treatment on vertical blinds?
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Answer by Kathy P
I have verticals on french doors in my den. To soften the look, I made two stationery panels and put them on either side. This allows me to still open the door and when the verticals are open they are hidden behind the stationery panel.
You could also put a valance up but for anything you do you need to remember that the track for the verticals comes out approx. 6-7 inches, so you would need a rod that has at least that depth.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Blinds, Treatment, Vertical, Window
Q&A: Oversized Foyer Window Treatment?
Question by Stacey S: Oversized Foyer Window Treatment?
I have a large window above my entryway door. The window faces west and we want to install a covering that will block out the sunlight. If I install drapes, do they have to extend all the way to the floor, or can they stop at the base of the window? We have double doors and the window is basically as wide as the doorway, nearly as tall as the doorway and has an arched top that is not a separate window. We want to cover the entire window and also have a window covering that will allow us to open the window as much as possible.
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Answer by llittle mama
I would use PVC pipe for a curtain rod, and make the curtains to fit just the window itself. If it is possible to use a tension rod you could do that.
If it is a really big window how about a shower tension rod and paint it what ever color you want .
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Foyer, Oversized, Treatment, Window
DIY – Hanging Window Treatments?
Question by kitkat_137: DIY – Hanging Window Treatments?
I just bought a new house; but, there are no window coverings (or fittings) existing. I would like to hang curtains and perhaps blinds in the windows; but, I don’t know how to measure appropriately so that the rod is well-placed and the curtains are long enough. Any advice?
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Answer by boredstiff8
Yes, one thing you may want to know is when securing the brackets to the wall you want to secure the screws into wood.. There normally will be wood behind the sheetrock within 2″ along both sides of the window and up to the ceiling. If you try to spread the brackets farther apart the rod will fall down and you will have holes in the wall.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: Hanging, Treatments, Window
HOME DECOR – What type of blinds/window treatment should I use for the window in my front door?
Question by J A: HOME DECOR – What type of blinds/window treatment should I use for the window in my front door?
I have an exterior (front) door with some glazing/a window in it, approx 24″ x 36″ in size. For privacy/security reasons I need to cover over this window at night. I haven’t yet been able to find anything suitable – light enough, easy enough to open, easy to install on the door. Does anyone make blinds or covers specifically for this purpose? Or has anyone come up with a DIY solution?
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Answer by Elspeth
I’ve seen some blinds advertised for doors that are encased in two panes of glass. They don’t need dusting. They can be pulled up to enjoy the view or lowered to provide privacy. I’m not sure what company makes them, but I think I saw it on HGTV.
A DIY solution: You could hang drapes across the top of the door with tie backs that could be drawn at night. Sorta like a victorian parlor treatment.
Hope that helps.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: blinds/window, Decor, door, front, Home, should, Treatment, type, Window
what color should my window treatment be?
Question by sharidanmcc: what color should my window treatment be?
I painted my room carribean sunset, which is basically a soft pastel yellow, and i have no idea what my window treatment should be? i was thinking about sheers but im still not sure whta color it should be! please help
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Answer by Todd M
What type of room is it? If it’s a bedroom, select a contrasting pastel color. Green or blue would be nice. If it is a living room or dining room, go with a similar color. Not the same color, but something in the same family – a shade or 2 darker.
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Categories: Window Treatments Questions Tags: color, should, Treatment, Window
Q&A: arched sunburst window back door window treatment?
Question by : arched sunburst window back door window treatment?
I have a steel back door that has an arched / half-moon / sunburst window . Approx. 37″ high, 24″ wide. I would like to cover it for some privacy from neighbors. The half-circle is causing me a problem and don’t know what to do ? Any ideas ?
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Answer by inmate
You can buy spray paints to tint, stained glass looking coatings to stick on. Check the Hardware or home supply store.
Another option would be self sticking window films that come in frost types and “stained glass” types. The link below is some that I found at Home Depot. Cut it to size, very carefully, and then just stick to glass.
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Q&A: How to remove glue from an aluminum frame?
Question by jessica: How to remove glue from an aluminum frame?
The aluminum frame is actually the window frames on my boat. Previous owner had glued some kind of boarded window treatment. I took it all down and it left this sticky, glue like substance that won’t scrape off. I already used adhevise remover, an orange scented small bottle from target and tried scrapping it with a platics scrapper. No luck. Trying acetone now.
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Answer by Rebel
If it’s silicone try some WD40 and a putty knife or you could try to remove it with a heat gun and a putty knife.
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I’m looking for window treatment ideas for our sidelight windows. ?
Question by Panda02: I’m looking for window treatment ideas for our sidelight windows. ?
We have two sidelight windows and I would like a little more privacy. It creeps me out that people can walk up to the door and see all the way into our living room. Other than wood blinds, do you have any suggestions? Are the sheers with the tension rods kind of outdated or is that still used a lot? Thanks!
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Answer by Juan M
I have 2 sidelights next to my front door, both are about 6 ft tall by 8 in wide & are clear glass, starting at a few inches above the floor. I would like to cover them to add a little ‘something’ to my foyer but also because it drives me crazy that anyone walking in front of or up to the house can see directly in, all the way into my family room which is behind the foyer.
I was originally going to do the ‘traditional’ sidelight sheers that are sort of bunchy the top & bottom rods, but then thought perhaps that was a dated look. I know some people do blinds, but we don’t have blinds on any of our other downstairs windows .
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Help needed on Winter Window Treatment?
Question by Karen0925: Help needed on Winter Window Treatment?
hi everyone, I live in an apartment complex that doesn’t turn on their central heating system until late November. I get cold really easily and bought a portable radiator last year. While it does warm up my one bedroom apt, the electricity bill went up really high.
I know there’s a sponge-like tape that you can stick around the window panes that’s supposed to block some cold air.. what is this stuff called and where can I get it? Would this help?
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Answer by Alan
The stuff in the link is probably what you’re asking about. It’s a plastic film that you install with a double sided foam tape, then heat with a hair dryer to make it transparent. You can get it in the hardware department at most stores, Wall Mart, Lowe’s, and Home depot all carry it. It works very well for windows that have a noticeable draft to them, though the correct method would be to insulate and repair the windows. Landlords (in general) are not noted for their willingness to repair problems though, so for *about* $ 2 per window, this should do the trick.
Al
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Can you combine floor length drapes and window shades on different windows in one room?
Question by samdollylama: Can you combine floor length drapes and window shades on different windows in one room?
My bedroom has two sliding doors to the patio for which I already have gorgeous silk draperies. I added two windows and don’t want to go to the expense of getting silk draperies for two small windows. Besides, I think it would be too much fabric. Has anyone seen two different types of window treatments in one room?
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Answer by ShouldBeWorking
As long as they go together,not necessarily match but go together, I like it better.
If your silk drapes are a solid color, you could do floral or striped roman shades, picking up on the color of the silk.If the silk is floral or stripe ,use a solid color shade.
If privacy is an issue I would go with blinds.You can let in light without giving up your privacy.They come in so many colors today.Those I would match to the wall color so they don’t really stand out.
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