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How to apply Window Film

These films are also protection from vandalism and other malicious writings. They are suited and mainly used for business establishments. Certain window coverings provide varying effects to your windows. Curtains can be considered to be a good idea for lovely window treatments since they are mainly good insulators and filter any excess and unwanted sunlight that may enter a room.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - February 6, 2014 at 2:38 pm

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Silver Reflectors – The New It Thing

It is a given truth that windows do give an aesthetic quality to a seemingly bland and boring environment. But this doesn’t mean that they have to remain uncovered or worse unshielded.  This is due to the fact that they have to be covered to for the sake of privacy. There are lots of options that are readily available in the market that can be used to cover your windows. In the presence of many curtains and various blinds, the reflective silver window shields have become very popular and widely used. People do install these silver reflecting shields in their cars as well as offices since it greatly provides a better feel.

It is not uncommon for you to have seen these materials in cards and many office windows, these reflectors are widely used not just because they are stylish but the are good insulators that control heat as well as glare that regulates the temperature in a tolerable setting. You may find these reflectors existing in many colors such as green, yellow, blue, red but silver is the most popular type in terms of controlling and regulating heat.

It is made up of a polyester material that is being saturated with a certain metal coating that gives it a reflective property. If you are from the outside and look inwards, it will tend to reflect and look like a mirror but if you are inside it gives a really good view especially at day time. It is able to effectively reduce and reject any light source such as the sun and control the temperature all at the same time. Just by installing these windows, heat is reduced by as much as 60 to 70 percent. This is a welcome addition since it clearly saves energy and is very efficient.

If you are keen about saving electricity, you can go for these silver reflectors to be covering your windows and provide your home or office a much cooler atmosphere. This will help your employees or housemates to not be bugged much by the glare and heat cause by the sun in times wherein it is the hottest during the day.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - January 15, 2014 at 12:06 pm

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Sheers – Hunter Douglas Window Fashions

Certain window coverings provide varying effects to your windows. Sheer curtains can be considered to be a good idea for lovely window treatments since they are mainly good insulators and filter any excess and unwanted sunlight that may enter a room; they also add softness to the existing frames of the window and also provide privacy.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - January 2, 2014 at 12:16 pm

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Window Treatments For Better Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, but to some, sleeping comfortably is a luxury. Isn’t it such a bummer when rays of light are creeping through into the bedroom? This, and some other annoying stuff that you never knew you could remedy with just the help of window coverings.

Window treatments are your best bet to help you sleep well. If you are the type of person who stays up all night and sleeps all day, blackout liners are just what you might need.

Blinds are also very capable of blocking out light because of their interconnected pieces of plastic. However, light can still creep through the tiny holes in horizontal blinds, but you have the option to cover them with tapes. Just squeeze out your creative juices and opt for decorative ones so it doesn’t end up nasty.

Cornice boards and valences are usually attractive but they are not there merely for decorating, it can also help in blocking light from the outside.Roman shades and woven woods are also efficient in preventing the light from the outside to come through and it can also create a shaded area.
Also, room-darkening cellular shades which can filter light and have room darkening qualities also make for good window coverings when you want to sleep tight. Additionally, they have insulating properties that help make your home cool in the summer and warm during winter.

Window treatments that are programmable are also a good choice. By having the timer programmed at a specific time every morning, then you are able to have steady and consistent waking time. Therefore, it prevents your circadian rhythm from being messed up which will ultimately cause you to have better sleeping patterns.

Drapery panels on the sides of the wall are not only pleasing to the eye, but can be pretty practical, too. It gives adequate privacy and also helps in keeping your room cool or warm, harmonizes with your interior décor, and blocks out unnecessary light.

It’s okay to have sleeping problems, only occasionally. Sleep is everyone’s treat to their bodies after a tiring day, so it better be good.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - August 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

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What type of french door window treatment would look good in a room that has white window shutters?

Question by Curious Me: What type of french door window treatment would look good in a room that has white window shutters?
My family room has white window shutters. My dilemma is what type of window treatment to install for my french doors which are in the same room. I don’t want to use something that will clash with the white shutters.

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Answer by c_kayak_fun
Why would you want to put “window treatments” (curtains?) on a French door? The purpose of a French door is to let light pass through so I don’t understand why you would want to block that or clutter up the door with useless “decor.”. If you absolutely need something over the glass for privacy, the only thing I’ve ever seen that looked decent on French doors is top and bottom rod-shirred sheer or lace in ivory or white. Since your shutters are white, use white.

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Posted by Window Treatments - January 25, 2013 at 1:39 pm

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What is a good window treatment solution to camouflage the space heater that is right under the window?

Question by **Cullen**: What is a good window treatment solution to camouflage the space heater that is right under the window?
…taking into account materials that are nonflammable and are suitable for this application that will not be a critical fire hazard.

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Answer by seamstress

Please reconsider putting any sort of fabric in front of a space heater as it is a very unsafe. No fabric is nonflammable, it is just fire resistant, at best. Which means it burns slowly in the event of a fire, not that it will not catch fire in the first place.

Perhaps getting a decorative metal screen would be a wiser choice as metal is fire proof. Decorative cut metal sheets are available at your local home improvement store in several patterns. Cut a sheet to size, frame it and cover the heater.

I make drapery for residential and commercial applications. Fire codes prohibit covering space heaters with fabric. Please do not do that as you are sure to start a house fire.

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Posted by Window Treatments - January 5, 2012 at 9:52 am

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What are some good kitchen window treatment ideas?

Question by Mina: What are some good kitchen window treatment ideas?
I want tips on how to get the most from windows since they are a long-term investment.

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Answer by Lady in Florida
I am very fond of the 2 inch faux wood blinds. They can cut them to fit your window at no extra charge. What I like most about them is they are very easy to clean. I put them in the bathtub with some Oxyclean and hot water and even the draw cords are like new. They give you total control of the light. Then you can add a valance over the top to make them more decorative if you want.

In most kitchens the windows are treated with fairly frilly curtains. I used a tailored valance in my latest kitchen just to be a little bit different, and it has a gathered lining (custom made) http://jansseninteriors.blogspot.com/ (the very first photo)

The most important thing to keep in mind for kitchen curtains is that they get dirty, and should be machine washable if you want them to last. Most are not very expensive.

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Posted by Window Treatments - December 21, 2011 at 8:51 am

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I am looking for a good website that has many examples and ideas for window treatments.?

Question by catherine: I am looking for a good website that has many examples and ideas for window treatments.?
most websites only show you a handful and they want you to buy something. has anyone found a website out there offers numerous ideas? Thanks Catherine

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Answer by redneckgardendiva
Here’s an interesting website. I get their catalog and it has lots of photos of curtains. You can also order their catalog for free.

http://www.countrycurtains.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE

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Posted by Window Treatments - September 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm

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