We are considering using a pleated blind instead of a frosted glass panel for the main bathroom. We would do the same for the window in the hallway (about 2m high) (6.5 feet).
We are unsure about the disadvantages of pleated blinds.
There are also many ways to fix a pleated blind... We don’t want to drill into the window. Clamping it between the window and the frame (in my opinion) is not ideal either, as it may no longer be properly sealed at that point. I’m also uncertain about how durable adhesive mounting brackets are.
Unfortunately, none of our acquaintances have pleated blinds.
Have you had any experience with pleated blinds? If yes, what kind? What have your experiences been with different installation methods?
Thank you!
We are unsure about the disadvantages of pleated blinds.
There are also many ways to fix a pleated blind... We don’t want to drill into the window. Clamping it between the window and the frame (in my opinion) is not ideal either, as it may no longer be properly sealed at that point. I’m also uncertain about how durable adhesive mounting brackets are.
Unfortunately, none of our acquaintances have pleated blinds.
Have you had any experience with pleated blinds? If yes, what kind? What have your experiences been with different installation methods?
Thank you!
Hello,
I installed an affordable pleated blind that clamps onto the frame in the kitchen. It’s quite decent but occasionally forms creases, so you have to slide it back together for a while to smooth them out. However, it is quite practical.
Pleated blinds are generally quite expensive, especially if you need a custom-made one. I would definitely recommend getting advice from a professional.
The clamping system works well. I wouldn’t recommend using adhesive either.
I installed an affordable pleated blind that clamps onto the frame in the kitchen. It’s quite decent but occasionally forms creases, so you have to slide it back together for a while to smooth them out. However, it is quite practical.
Pleated blinds are generally quite expensive, especially if you need a custom-made one. I would definitely recommend getting advice from a professional.
The clamping system works well. I wouldn’t recommend using adhesive either.
I just glued one together. The adhesives are very, very strong. But 2m (6.6 ft) in height is quite something— is that even possible? I had it custom-made, but I’m still not satisfied with the quality, or maybe with my own installation. So, as the previous tip suggested: have a professional do it. You look at it every day and it’s visible from the outside. However, I wouldn’t use it in the bathroom, as in my opinion, something like that doesn’t belong there.
In our current (still) rental apartment, we had pleated blinds installed on the double balcony door in the living room.
We ordered the two pleated blinds from a specialist retailer, made to measure including installation. The brackets were nailed into the frame. The price was about 450 €.
We are very satisfied – both with the quality of the material and the mounting. The brackets were fixed with very small nails, which can easily be closed later (wood, painted white).
In our future house, we also have a large window in the bathroom, which can be darkened from the outside with roller shutters. But I really like the idea of pleated blinds because you only need to cover the lower part, and light still comes in from above.
@lastdrop: What speaks against installing a pleated blind in the bathroom – the fabric is treated, right?
We ordered the two pleated blinds from a specialist retailer, made to measure including installation. The brackets were nailed into the frame. The price was about 450 €.
We are very satisfied – both with the quality of the material and the mounting. The brackets were fixed with very small nails, which can easily be closed later (wood, painted white).
In our future house, we also have a large window in the bathroom, which can be darkened from the outside with roller shutters. But I really like the idea of pleated blinds because you only need to cover the lower part, and light still comes in from above.
@lastdrop: What speaks against installing a pleated blind in the bathroom – the fabric is treated, right?
stefanh schrieb:
In our current (still) rental apartment, we had pleated blinds installed on the double-leaf patio door in the living room. We ordered the two pleated blinds from a specialist retailer with custom measurements including installation. The brackets were nailed into the frame. The price was about 450 €.
We are very satisfied – both with the quality of the material and the mounting. The brackets were fixed with very small nails that can be easily covered later (wood, painted white).
In our future house, we also have a large bathroom window that can be darkened from the outside with roller shutters. But I really like the idea of pleated blinds since you only need to cover the lower part, allowing light to still come in from above.
@lastdrop: What speaks against installing pleated blinds in the bathroom – the fabric is treated, right?Additional info – patio door dimensions about 173.5 x 198.5 cm (68 x 78 inches)!
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Our site manager advised against using patterned glass for the front door’s glass panel because you can’t see who is standing outside. He said many homeowners choose clear glass and apply privacy window film instead. This way, you can leave some areas uncoated to see through as needed. It might also be a good option for the bathroom or kitchen windows, if you like. In any case, it is affordable and reversible.
Our site manager advised against using patterned glass for the front door’s glass panel because you can’t see who is standing outside. He said many homeowners choose clear glass and apply privacy window film instead. This way, you can leave some areas uncoated to see through as needed. It might also be a good option for the bathroom or kitchen windows, if you like. In any case, it is affordable and reversible.
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