French door blind installation

French door blinds should enhance the beauty of your doors, and match the other window treatments in the room. If you prefer to completely block light, choose a blackout roller or honeycomb shade. They simply Snap Fit! Choose from a wide range of sizes, styles and finishes at Wooden Blinds Direct. If your patio doors provide regular access to and from your house, then you need blinds that work seamlessly with your doors.

The pros of windows with blinds built inside the glass are usually cleaner, safer for your home, and less frustrating than regular blinds. Here are some of the top reasons people have integral blind windows installed in their home.

For French doors, there are two primary options when it comes to dressing them: blinds or curtains. Use enamel paint or acrylic paint mixed with glass and tile medium, so the paint adheres to the smooth surface of the glass. Disclaimer: Please follow these instructions at your own risk. ZebraBlinds takes no liability for any issues or damaged caused through following DIY methods. Since all blinds and shades are different, we always recommend checking with your blind manufacturer or retailer first before making any modifications to your blinds.

As well, if you are uncomfortable on your own, look for the help of a professional. It is preferable to use a drill bit that is smaller than the screws to be used. When you are making pilot holes make them below the surface.

Step 2: Measurements Getting the measurements right is the first step towards getting the best-fitted blinds for your French doors.

These doors are different from traditional windows and measurements will vary. Take a measuring tape and firstly measure the glass portion of the door. You need to add at least an inch to both the width and the length to get overlap for privacy and light control. Allow a sufficient buffer for handles and hinges when taking the measurements.

You do not need to make space for the center molding. Step 3: Where to Mount The blinds should be mounted a couple of inches above the glass. On each side of the glass make markings for the brackets using a pencil. Repeat the procedure at the bottom for hold-down brackets. When you open and close the doors these brackets will help to keep the blinds in place. The blinds need to be installed at the top center of the French doors.

This is considered the best place for installing the blinds as it is the strongest section of the door. Many people love French doors for their wide-open look and invitation to the outdoors. We strongly recommend hanging curtains on French doors, so you have the option of displaying the doors or shielding the panes from public view. Opt for a tieback that closes with hook-and-loop tape if you need full coverage for privacy at night.

Choose lined curtains for complete privacy and light control. Choose from a wide range of sizes, styles and finishes at Wooden Blinds Direct. They simply Snap Fit! To hang curtains on your French doors without drilling holes, you can use a Kwik-Hang bracket or a magnetic rod.