Looking for something to keep the light out of the room , If possible I would like to get something that goes inside the window frame .
What are you guys using
All my windows and glass doors have Levolor premium hardwood blinds. My wife selectede these from Home Depot which will measure and custom fit them for you if you can't do them professionally for yourself. WAF is 100%.
I have seen simple pull down blackout blinds at Wal-Mart. You could use these and then some of the black out curtains on top to cover any side light that may be coming in. I am not sure if all of them are labeled blackout. You may want to keep your eye open for the ones that say they are energy saving. Should be very similar if not the same thing.
Looking for something to keep the light out of the room , If possible I would like to get something that goes inside the window frame .
What are you guys using
All my windows and glass doors have Levolor premium hardwood blinds. My wife selectede these from Home Depot which will measure and custom fit them for you if you can't do them professionally for yourself. WAF is 100%.
There might be some for a couple of reasons. The nature of the design and the fact that they are pre-made so it really depends on if you can find the right size for you window. Not sure that custom ones would be much better or worth the money. This is why I suggested using 2 types of window coverings. Even just the curtains work pretty well.
All my windows and glass doors have Levolor premium hardwood blinds. My wife selectede these from Home Depot which will measure and custom fit them for you if you can't do them professionally for yourself. WAF is 100%.
Im guessing light still comes in from the edges ?
Nope. Not if they are professionally done. The edges overlap. You can measure the window or door and have Home Depot cut them to specifications. The pull down blackout blinds from Walmart looks too "Industrial". But if you don't mind, they can be used too but they are not as effective as the blinds or tasteful for a home situation (WAF). I have the blackout blinds similar to Walmart's at work for my enormous bay windows
Nope. Not if they are professionally done. The edges overlap. You can measure the window or door and have Home Depot cut them to specifications. The pull down blackout blinds from Walmart looks too "Industrial". But if you don't mind, they can be used too but they are not as effective as the blinds or tasteful for a home situation (WAF). I have the blackout blinds similar to Walmart's at work for my enormous bay windows
edges overlap So you mounted outside the frame and coverd the 2-3" trim I wanted to go inside the frame off the window like this
« Last Edit: Apr 14, 2012, 9:33am by wisconsinite »
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Inside the frame will still mean some light seepage from the edges and possibly the bottom edge. I use vertical blinds on the 12 foot picture window in my theater. Drapes on the inside take care of the sides and bottom (they extend below the window frame). When not watching movies I can open the drapes and pull back the verticals to enjoy the view of the lake behind.
We got a blackout cellular shade for the kids room from JustBlinds.com ....on the stupid hope that it would allow them to sleep in longer on the weekends, not! It is installed inside the window frame like you want. It works well but it definitely has light leakage on the left/right sides due to the shade not being the exact width of the internally mounted frame. You would definitely have to combine it with some side drapes. Or maybe install a couple narrow strips of trim or something running from top to bottom on each inner side of the window that the shade slides down in front/back of to totally light seal the window?
I have heavy curtains that my wife made. They are a very heavy, very dark maroon velour. They keep out all the light when they are drawn, and they kind of remind me a the main curtains on a stage for a play.
Inside the frame will still mean some light seepage from the edges and possibly the bottom edge. I use vertical blinds on the 12 foot picture window in my theater. Drapes on the inside take care of the sides and bottom (they extend below the window frame). When not watching movies I can open the drapes and pull back the verticals to enjoy the view of the lake behind.
Excellent choice I'd say. But that is so Florida though
Inside the frame will still mean some light seepage from the edges and possibly the bottom edge. I use vertical blinds on the 12 foot picture window in my theater. Drapes on the inside take care of the sides and bottom (they extend below the window frame). When not watching movies I can open the drapes and pull back the verticals to enjoy the view of the lake behind.
Excellent choice I'd say. But that is so Florida though
Florida ? is that like lame Im not pulling them up like in picture
« Last Edit: Apr 17, 2012, 8:53pm by wisconsinite »
Well my 9.00 curtains came today , and I stapled one up to get an idea . I don't know about this color I have allot of black in the room so I don't want to use black.I'm thinking of sending them back
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