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Sliding & patio doors · Columbus & Central Ohio

Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments in Columbus, OH


Sliding doors are the hardest-working glass in the house. The treatment has to cover a wide span, stay out of the way when you walk through, and handle afternoon sun and glare.

We match the treatment to how you use the door: daily traffic, privacy at night, heat and glare, or a clean view to the yard. The owner measures every door and installs every treatment.

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Cellular shades on a sliding patio door

Options

The best treatments for sliding doors


Norman® SmartDrape®

Soft fabric vanes you can walk right through, even when closed. Cordless and Best for Kids certified.

Vertical blinds

Norman® Synchrony™ Vertical Blinds tilt for privacy and stack to the side of the door.

Shutters

Norman’s Bi-fold 180™ shutter panels fold back neatly so the door still opens freely.

Drapery & shades

Motorized drapery tracks for wide spans, or cellular shades for insulation over the glass.

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Soft verticals on big glass


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How it works

From first visit to finished install


1. Free in-home visit

We measure every window and talk through light, privacy, and how you use the room.

2. Samples & plan

Samples in your own light, with a style and operation recommendation for each window.

3. Firm quote

A written quote for product and installation, with no surprises later.

4. Professional install

Custom made to your measurements and installed by our own team, level and tested at every window.

Common questions

Sliding door questions we get asked


What is the best window treatment for a sliding glass door?

It depends on how you use the door. Norman SmartDrape® is the easiest to live with because you can walk through it even when it’s closed. Vertical blinds are the classic, budget-friendly choice, Bi-fold 180™ shutters suit homes with shutters elsewhere, and motorized drapery works well on very wide spans.

Can I walk through the treatment without opening it?

With Norman SmartDrape®, yes. Its fabric vanes aren’t connected at the bottom, so you can walk through the shade whether it’s open or closed.

Can shutters go on a sliding door?

Yes. Norman’s Bi-fold 180™ shutter panels fold back out of the way of a sliding door, so you keep the shutter look without blocking the opening.

How much do sliding door treatments cost?

Price depends on the width and height of the opening, the product, and whether it’s manual or motorized. Every door is measured in person during a free consultation, and you get a written, firm quote.

Service area

Sliding door treatments across Central Ohio


We install sliding door treatments throughout the Columbus metro, working out of 7780 Corporate Blvd, Plain City, OH 43064. Also see our custom drapes, blinds, and full product line.

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