The Best Window Treatments In Fort Myers For Your Back Door

Does your back door have cheap blinds that bang against the glass pane every time you shut the door? Or is the glass on your back door still bare because you don’t know how to cover it? Covering your back door with the right window treatments allows you to enjoy the light and outside view of your Fort Myers backyard and lets you have control over light and privacy - without the added noise of blinds or any other treatment that clangs against the glass whenever you shut the door.

The first thing to consider when finding a new back door window treatment is durability. It needs to be tough enough to handle the constant motion of the door and brief exposure to the elements. It should also provide privacy from neighbors while complementing your style.

Whether your back door is a normal swing out door with a glass window, a french door, or a sliding glass door, discover the best back door window treatment options in Fort Myers to meet your needs.

Plantation Shutters That Are Attached To Your Door

Faux wood plantation shutters are great for back doors because the shutter panels are tightly attached to your door. So when you shut your doors, the shutters stay with the door and don’t swing around on the glass. Tilt the shutter louvers open so light comes through or close them for added privacy. Swing out the shutter panels to easily wipe down the door’s glass.

Sunburst Shutters’ Polywood® faux wood shutters are sturdy and can endure the continuous movement of your back door. They’re made of a composite material which blocks moisture and fading. The shutters won’t chip or peel due to humidity or temperature changes. Polywood shutters also restrict heat transfer through the window to increase your home’s energy efficiency.

French doors or sliding glass doors that open onto your deck or patio can be difficult to cover due to their large glass panes and handles. Plantation shutters are customizable. If your door has large or irregular shaped handles, plantation shutters can be cut around those handles. They can fit over any size of glass. Plantation shutters can also be used with bi-fold doors or sliding panels for a sliding door. The result is pristine custom shutters that remain tight to your door. And you can effortlessly open and shut the door and your shutters.

Customizable Shades

Another back door window treatment that is easy to customize to your home is shades. They come in many patterns, colors, and material. You can retract them to see the view outside or pull them to the bottom to filter or block the light. Options include light and privacy liners so you can adjust them to your needs. Shades that are great for doors with glass include Roman shades, cellular shades, and roller shades. Roman shades stack up at the top of the shade but are flat when you pull them down. Cellular shades have small pleats that form a honeycomb shape from the side. These pleats create air pockets that help insulate the glass. Roller shades come down from a tube at the top.

If your door is subject to relentless sun or humidity, choose shade material that can guard against the effects of heat and moisture. Shades aren’t as energy efficient as Polywood shutters, but you can reduce energy loss by using thicker material, liners, or cellular shades. Also know that shades are more likely to fade when compared to shutters.

Shades can be mounted with hold down brackets so they don’t swing around when the back door is shut. One disadvantage shades have is that you can’t cut the shade around big door handles.

Discover The Back Door Window Treatment That’s Perfect For Your Home

Need additional ideas for your back door window treatments in Fort Myers or window treatments for your dining room, living room, or bathroom? Take a look at our idea gallery and Ultimate Room Guide. And if you’re ready to buy window treatments call us at 239-208-6577 to schedule a free in-home consultation. One of our window treatment professionals will come to your house and help you choose the perfect window treatment. Contact us today!