Window covering advice for large stacker doors

Apr 09, 2018
12:50 am

I’m looking for solutions to block the sun/glare coming through a set of stacker doors. The doors are approximately 5000 wide and 2500 tall. Sheer curtains on tracks was the preference based on looks, but this isn’t sufficient to block the sun glare.

Other options I can think of are:

Sheer curtains combined with blockout curtain: would do job but am yet to see a double curtain track that isn’t ugly

Sheer curtains combined with blockout roller blinds: would do job but expensive to have curtains and blinds

Exterior blinds on deck: the stacker doors flow out on to a deck. I could put some exterior blinds on the deck and then probably wouldn’t need the sheer curtains at all. Exterior blinds are expensive though, and would probably end up costing more than the sheer curtains and blockout blinds.
Non-sheer curtains: not the preferred look, but probably the cheapest approach
Internal roller blinds: forgetting the curtain idea, I could just get linked blinds installed. Again, not the preferred look

Thoughts on the options I have outlined? Are there any options I haven’t thought of?

TashPaul

Apr 09, 2018
2:59 pm

Have you looked at panel blinds? They are quite non-intrusive when open as they all slide back into one. Not sure if they would suit your space or type of doors but might be worth a look. You can get them in sunscreen or full block out materials.
We have them with a pelmet over the top to cover the view of the tracks, but they are in front of sliding doors not stacker so not too sure for you.

Gaudi

Apr 14, 2018
7:20 pm

I like curtains. But for a few reasons I ended up installing Roman blinds - 3 panels as blockout for early morning sun and to help to keep heat in in winter.

Tinting Windows is something you may want to consider. I have double glazed glass on stackers so it wasn’t an option.

Roller blinds look ok if that’s the way you go for cost etc I have them in townhouse next door on stacker doors.
Panel blinds can look good as per TashPaul.

So many options. It is really a hard decision. Good luck!

debabayomi

Jul 09, 2018
1:26 am

Gaudi

I like curtains. But for a few reasons I ended up installing Roman blinds - 3 panels as blockout for early morning sun and to help to keep heat in in winter.

Tinting Windows is something you may want to consider. I have double glazed glass on stackers so it wasn’t an option.

Roller blinds look ok if that’s the way you go for cost etc I have them in townhouse next door on stacker doors.
Panel blinds can look good as per TashPaul.

So many options. It is really a hard decision. Good luck!

Would tinting the window keeps the cold away in winter and also keeps the heat away in summer? am curious as am building at the moment and have stacker door I will have to do something to very soon.

Thanks
Deb

Sara111

Jul 18, 2018
9:03 pm

debabayomi

Gaudi

I like curtains. But for a few reasons I ended up installing Roman blinds - 3 panels as blockout for early morning sun and to help to keep heat in in winter.

Tinting Windows is something you may want to consider. I have double glazed glass on stackers so it wasn’t an option.

Roller blinds look ok if that’s the way you go for cost etc I have them in townhouse next door on stacker doors.
Panel blinds can look good as per TashPaul.

So many options. It is really a hard decision. Good luck!

Would tinting the window keeps the cold away in winter and also keeps the heat away in summer? am curious as am building at the moment and have stacker door I will have to do something to very soon.

Thanks
Deb

I also love the curtains but it hates to wash them

Especially in the kitchen.
I'll have to explore the market a bit and see what I'm going to decide.

Sara111

Jul 20, 2018
4:43 pm

Sara111

debabayomi

Gaudi

I like curtains. But for a few reasons I ended up installing Roman blinds - 3 panels as blockout for early morning sun and to help to keep heat in in winter.

Tinting Windows is something you may want to consider. I have double glazed glass on stackers so it wasn’t an option.

Roller blinds look ok if that’s the way you go for cost etc I have them in townhouse next door on stacker doors.
Panel blinds can look good as per TashPaul.

So many options. It is really a hard decision. Good luck!

Would tinting the window keeps the cold away in winter and also keeps the heat away in summer? am curious as am building at the moment and have stacker door I will have to do something to very soon.

Thanks
Deb

I also love the curtains but it hates to wash them

Especially in the kitchen.
I'll have to explore the market a bit and see what I'm going to decide.

I decided to take the roller blins https://apolloblinds.com.au/blinds/roller-blinds/, there are so many beautiful patterns and in the children's room, they will fit perfectly. Since there is a lot of light in my house that I love, it will be enough for me because I do not like darkness in the house.

Gaudi

Jul 22, 2018
9:20 pm

Congrats on making decision. Hard part done
Roller blind materials have come a long way!
Hope you are happy with the outcome when installed. They work well on stacked doors.

What I like about the roller blinds and Roman is the amount of light can get in when they are up, even if you have a screen blind down.