Sliding Door Blinds - Patio Door Blinds & Window Treatments

Sliding Door Blinds & Shades | Custom Patio Door Window Treatments

Your sliding glass doors let in beautiful light and connect you to the outdoors. They also create a challenge. You need privacy without blocking your view. Light control without sacrificing access. Window treatments that actually work with how you live.

We've spent over 25 years helping homeowners solve exactly this. Not every window treatment works for wide glass expanses. The ones that do? They change everything.

What Actually Works for Sliding Doors

Here's the truth: horizontal blinds don't work for patio doors. The slats get in your way every single time you open the door. You need treatments that stack to the side or operate vertically.

Vertical Cellular Shades

These stack neatly when you want the door clear. The honeycomb structure insulates, cutting heat in summer and keeping warmth in winter. Light filtering fabrics soften harsh sunlight while maintaining daytime privacy. Blackout options work beautifully for bedrooms and media rooms.

Our Blindsgalore Select Motorized Wand Cellular Shades come in single and double cell construction. Double cell gives you better insulation, with R-values up to R-4. Light filtering fabrics are spunlace nonwoven polyester that gently diffuses light. Blackout fabrics use the same material bilaminated with mylar to block light completely.

Motorization means no cords and effortless operation, even on wide doors. The rechargeable battery lasts months between charges.

Vertical Blinds

Classic vertical blinds for sliding glass doors rotate to control light and privacy, then stack completely out of your way. Vinyl handles humidity if your door opens to a pool or hot tub. Fabric vanes add softness, from subtle weaves to bold patterns.

The vertical orientation follows your door's natural lines. Vanes hang straight and operate smoothly for years. Cordless wand controls and motorized options make operation simple.

Panel Track Blinds

Wide fabric panels glide along a track. Each panel slides independently, stacking behind the next when you want full door access. Clean, modern lines work beautifully in contemporary spaces.

Sliding door shades in panel track style excel for extra-wide openings or corner installations with multiple doors. Choose light filtering, room darkening, or natural woven textures. Panels can also cover entire walls of windows next to your door.

Custom Drapery

Fabric drapery brings warmth and elegance. Our Blindsgalore Designer Custom Drapery comes in ring top, grommet, and other styles that slide smoothly on decorative rods.

Add a room darkening, thermal, or premium blackout liner for light control and insulation. Drapery panels stack to one or both sides, giving you full door access. Fabric options range from airy cotton-like textures to bold, design-forward patterns.

Dual Sheer Shades

Boutique Serenity Light Filtering Dual Sheer Shades alternate transparent sheer material with light-filtering fabric bands. Align the bands for privacy. Shift them to let filtered light through. Raise the entire shade for an unobstructed view.

The elegant look suits formal spaces. Motorized options make operation simple on tall doors. These work vertically for sliding doors, providing a sophisticated alternative to traditional vertical blinds.

Light Control That Matches Your Life

Blinds for patio doors need to balance natural light with privacy and glare control.

• Light Filtering

  Softens harsh sunlight without blocking it. You keep your connection to the outdoors while reducing glare on screens and furniture. Daytime privacy comes from diffused light, though silhouettes may show at night with interior lights on.

• Room Darkening

  Blocks most light. Perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, or anywhere you want brightness control throughout the day. Some light may leak around edges, but the room stays comfortably dim.

• Blackout

  Eliminates nearly all light. Ideal for shift workers who sleep during the day or home theaters where light control matters. Pair blackout shades with proper mounting to minimize light gaps.

• Sheer and Semi-Sheer

  Maintain your view while providing minimal privacy. They work well in private yards or upper floors where neighbors can't see in. Layer them with heavier treatments for flexibility.

Motorization Changes Everything

Large window treatments for sliding glass doors can be heavy and awkward to operate manually. Motorization solves that.

Battery-powered motors eliminate electrical work. Our rechargeable systems last months between charges. A simple wand control or remote raises and lowers your shades with minimal effort. No cords to tangle or pull.

Smart home integration takes it further. Program your shades to open with sunrise and close at sunset. Control them from your phone when you're away. Connect to Alexa, Google Home, or other systems you already use. Many products now include Bluetooth compatibility for app control.

Motorized blinds for sliding doors are safer for homes with children and pets. No dangling cords means no entanglement hazards. Cordless operation meets current safety standards while making your life easier.

Measuring Your Sliding Door

Accurate measurements ensure your sliding glass door blinds fit properly and operate smoothly.

Inside Mount

Inside mount treatments fit within the door frame. Measure width at the top, middle, and bottom of the opening. Use the narrowest measurement. Measure height from the top of the frame to the sill at the left, center, and right. Use the longest measurement.

Our factory makes deductions for proper fit. Don't subtract anything from your measurements. Inside mount creates a clean, built-in look but requires adequate depth in the frame.

Outside Mount

Outside mount treatments attach to the wall or trim around the door. Measure the width you want to cover, typically extending 2 to 4 inches beyond the frame on each side. Measure height from where you'll mount the headrail to where you want the treatment to end.

Outside mount maximizes light control by covering the entire opening and frame. It works when inside mount depth is insufficient or when you want to make the door appear larger.

Our measuring guides walk you through the process step by step. Order free samples first to see materials and colors in your space.

Installation You Can Handle

Most customers install their own patio door blinds. You don't need special skills. A drill, screwdriver, tape measure, and level handle most installations in about an hour.

Our installation resources include detailed instructions and videos for each product type. Vertical treatments typically mount with brackets at the top of the door frame. Panel tracks require a track system mounted to the ceiling or wall. Drapery hangs from decorative hardware you install first.

Inside mount installations are often simpler because you're working within the frame. Outside mount may require finding studs or using appropriate anchors for your wall type. Instructions specify what hardware you need.

If you run into questions, our in-house experts are available by phone or text. We've helped thousands of customers through installations. No guessing, no stressing.

Styles That Match Your Space

For modern spaces, consider panel tracks or roller shades in clean, minimalist fabrics. Woven textures and natural materials suit casual, organic interiors. Elegant drapery in rich fabrics elevates formal rooms.

Color choices affect how your space feels. Light neutrals keep rooms bright and airy. Darker shades create drama and block more light. Bold colors or patterns make a statement but should coordinate with your existing decor.

Texture adds visual interest. Subtle weaves, linen-like finishes, and dimensional fabrics catch light beautifully. Smooth, flat materials create a more contemporary look.

Think about how the treatment looks from outside too. Many of our fabrics are white or neutral on the exterior side, maintaining a cohesive appearance from the street.

Energy Efficiency for Large Glass Areas

Sliding doors lose and gain heat faster than insulated walls. The right window treatments help control energy costs.

Cellular shades

trap air in their honeycomb structure, creating an insulating barrier. Double cell construction provides better insulation than single cell. The R-value can reach up to R-4 with the right materials and construction.

Thermal drapery liners

add insulation while providing light control. Multiple layers of fabric slow heat transfer. Close them on cold nights to reduce heat loss. Keep them closed on hot afternoons to block heat gain.

Even non-insulated treatments

help by blocking direct sunlight. Solar heat gain through glass can significantly increase cooling costs. Shades that reflect or absorb sunlight before it enters the room make a measurable difference.

Motorization and smart home integration

maximize efficiency. Program shades to close during peak sun hours automatically. You save energy without thinking about it.

Maintenance and Care

Blinds for sliding glass doors need regular but simple maintenance.

Dust

vertical blinds and cellular shades with a microfiber cloth or vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Work from top to bottom. Do this weekly or as needed to prevent buildup.

Spot clean

stains promptly with mild soap and water. Blot rather than rub. Never submerge blinds or shades in water. This applies to all types, including light filtering, blackout, and motorized options. Water immersion damages materials, adhesives, and mechanisms.

Fabric drapery

can often be removed and dry cleaned. Check care instructions for your specific fabric. Some materials are machine washable on gentle cycles.

Keep tracks and mechanisms clean

for smooth operation. Wipe panel tracks with a damp cloth. Vacuum debris from vertical blind tracks. A little maintenance prevents bigger problems.

Why Choose Blindsgalore

We're a family-owned business that's been making custom window treatments since 1998. Every product is built to your exact measurements, not cut down from stock sizes.

Order up to 15 free samples to see fabrics and colors in your actual space. Our design experts provide free consultations. No pressure, just honest advice from people who know window treatments inside and out.

Custom shades ship in as little as 5 to 7 business days. Shipping is free across the continental U.S. Installation instructions come with every order, and our help center has videos and guides for every product.

We back every custom order with a free 3-year warranty, with an option to upgrade to 5 years. Our guarantee covers exchanges for any reason within 30 days. Four windows per household. It's the best guarantee in the industry.

Ready to find the perfect sliding door blinds for your home? Browse our collection, order samples, and talk to our team.