Finding The Best Sliding Door Window Treatment in Bakersfield
When homeowners look for the best window treatments for Bakersfield homes, sliding glass doors are occasionally left out. That’s regrettable, because finding the right window treatment for your sliding door could be more important than anywhere else, given how frequently they are used and the potential visual accent they can offer your room.
Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield is set to assist in getting you the best window treatment for your sliding door. Let’s start off with the most important considerations to keep in mind for sliding door products, and then look more closely at specific options that may work in your space.
Sliding Door Window Treatment Considerations
Keep these things in mind when comparing sliding door window treatments:
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Resilience: Doors tend to be used more frequently than windows, so go with a treatment that can handle the activity.
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Orientation: Sliding doors operate horizontally, whereas typically windows operate vertically. Be mindful that your window treatment won’t hinder the usage of the door, understanding how much space is available around the door.
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Light & Privacy: Sliding doors are fairly large relative to most windows, so a window treatment that gives you great light control and privacy is important.
The Best Treatments for Sliding Doors
Polywood Plantation Shutters
The first product we’ll discuss is also the product we recommend the most. Plantation shutters meet all three of the criteria for a great sliding door treatment. Sunburst Polywood® plantation shutters in particular are a fantastic choice. Polywood never fades or discolors, so your house retains that timeless, elegant aesthetic. Plantation shutters are also very energy-efficient, giving you the utmost control of heat and light entering your house.
Maybe the biggest benefit of shutters when it comes to sliding doors is their resilience. Sliding doors will almost always be opened and closed more often than windows, so being able to withstand frequent usage is vital. Polywood shutters are resistant to cracking, warping, or breaking, so you can rest assured no matter how much usage your sliding door sees, your shutters will last for years.
Vertical Blinds for Sliding Doors
Another common choice for sliding doors in Bakersfield is vertical blinds. Like their name implies, these blinds hang vertically, suspended from a fixture mounted atop your sliding door. If you have a certain color scheme you want your window treatment to fit into, vertical blinds might be a good option for you, because they’re sold in an array of different hues, materials and textures. You can also tailor your choice with a corded, cordless or automated mechanism to make drawing the blinds easy.
Remember though that there may be a few disadvantages with vertical blinds. They tend to not block nearly as much light as shutters do, even when the blinds are completely closed. Blinds also tend to sway back and forth, which means less privacy when shut. Blinds are also notorious for breaking if subjected to constant use.
Sliding Door Panel Tracks
Sliding panel tracks are primarily chosen for larger windows, which makes your sliding glass door an ideal spot for a stylish panel track installation. With their potential to adjust for light and privacy and simple operation, panel tracks are perfect for sliding doors in areas in which you’ll often have guests.
Panel tracks are basically wide, individual panels of material that slide on a track—like extremely wide vertical blinds, but they only open and close, meaning they don’t tilt. They can be found in a variety of materials, from wood to natural fibers to fabrics and beyond - so you can find a panel track that fits your Bakersfield home’s style.
Depending on the height and width and layout of your sliding door, you’re able to select from a few different setups for a sliding panel track so it can open from one end or in the center, so you can add function to your fashion.
