| Closed cell shades and valences -- recommendations [message #155868] |
Sat, 07 January 2012 21:25  |
Dennis S
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Registered: November 2005
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We are trying to plan new window coverings for our 73, 23 ft, Painted Desert.
Of the shades we have seen the Levelor type shades -- Lowes samples -- are our preference.
Any recommendations on shades -- brands, sources, models? The shades need to be about 35 inches tall -- are you special ordering them -- Lowes does not cut-to-length.
The samples we have seen all have about a two inch thick mounting top. Is this what others are using? How do you accomodate since the cabinets do not sit that far from the wall at the top?
Valences -- Ken H makes strong points on the value of full enclosed (to prevent heat/cold intrusion at the bottom) and we like that look. But there is not enough room on the kitchen window for a bottom -- due to the raised back of the countertop. What have you done there?
Any pluses for valences with curved fronts versus flat fronts?
Any special valence technique for the rear window -- the plastic wall convering around the window has deteriorated and is cracking off so get to build a new window surround as well.
Thanks for all help and links to project photos.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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