Blinds for patio doors and sliding glass doors are just as important as window shades.
Horizontal wood blinds for sliding glass doors.
These are especially ideal for sliding glass patio doors.
Sliding doors with built in blinds.
They use the same slats or vanes as in vertical blinds but arranged in a horizontal overlapping fashion.
This includes wood blinds faux wood blinds and mini blinds.
If you prefer something other than verticals for your sliding doors you still have quite a few options.
With so much focus on window blinds and shades sometimes the importance of covering your doors gets pushed aside.
Here vertical blinds have proven to break easily get dirty make noise when sliding and mostly unattractive.
It is possible to install them but be aware of these potential concerns.
Horizontal blinds will be extremely heavy spanning a wide width like a sliding glass door.
The best sliding door blinds or shades offer additional insulation sun control and privacy.
In terms of soft fabric window treatments that can cover wider windows we recommend roller shades roman shades and draperies.
Window treatments to avoid for sliding glass doors.