The Best Sliding Door Window Treatment in Philadelphia
When it comes to choosing the best window treatments for Philadelphia homes, sliding doors are occasionally forgotten. That’s bad news, since finding the right window treatment for your sliding door could be more important than any other window, given how often they are used and the potential visual boost they can give your room.
Sunburst Shutters Philadelphia is happy to assist in getting you the perfect window treatment for the sliding door in your home. Let’s first look at the most important considerations to look for in sliding door products, and then dive into specific options that can work in your home.
Sliding Door Window Treatment Priorities
Keep these properties in mind when shopping for sliding door window treatments:
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Durability: Doors tend to be used more frequently than windows, so pick a treatment that can handle the usage.
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Orientation: Sliding doors move horizontally, while typically windows move vertically. Make sure your window treatment doesn’t hinder the usage of the door, understanding how much space is available around the door.
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Light & Privacy control: Sliding doors are very large relative to most windows, so a window treatment that adds great light control and privacy is a priority.
Recommended Treatments for Sliding Doors
Polywood Plantation Shutters
The first option we’ll look at is also the solution we recommend the most. Plantation shutters meet all three of the criteria for a great sliding door treatment. In particular, Sunburst Polywood® plantation shutters are an excellent choice. Polywood never fades or discolors, so your home retains that timeless, sophisticated feel. Plantation shutters are also extremely energy-efficient, granting you the utmost control of heat and light that comes into your house.
Maybe the most notable strength of shutters when paired with sliding doors is their durability. Sliding doors will usually be opened and closed much more than windows, so being able to stand up to frequent use is important. Polywood shutters are impervious to cracking, warping, or breaking, so you can rest assured no matter how much your sliding door is used, your shutters will make your space beautiful for years.
Vertical Blinds for Sliding Doors
An additional common choice for sliding glass doors in Philadelphia is vertical blinds. Named for their orientation, these blinds hang vertically, suspended from a fixture above your sliding door. If you have a very specific color palette you need to follow, vertical blinds would be a good option for you, because they can be found in an array of different shades, materials and patterns. You can also customize with a cord tilt, wand, or automatic mechanism to make opening and closing them easy.
Remember though that there may be a couple disadvantages with vertical blinds. They tend to not block nearly as much light as shutters do, even when the blinds are completely shut. Blinds also have a tendency to sway side to side, meaning less privacy when closed. Blinds are also notorious for breaking as a result of constant usage.
Panel Tracks for Sliding Doors
Sliding panel tracks are most often picked to cover larger windows, making your sliding glass door a great site for a classy panel track installation. With their tendency to control light and privacy and simple operation, panel tracks are perfect for sliding doors in spaces in which you’ll do a lot of entertaining.
Basically, panel tracks are individual wide panels of material that adjust on a track—like very wide vertical blinds, though they only open and close, meaning they don’t tilt. They’re available in a variety of materials, from natural fibers to fabrics to wood and more - so you can find a panel track that complements your Philadelphia home’s style.
Depending on the height and width and location of your sliding door, you’re able to select configurations for a sliding panel track so it can open from one end or in the center, so you can add function to your fashion.
