To block light from the sides of blinds, your best bet is to order blinds that are hung over the window recess (rather than inside of it) and to order a blind that's bigger than the recess by a reasonably generous margin on all four sides too.
Light blocking strips (or Light Blockers) are an adhesive vinyl strip that can be attached to your window frame and will obstruct those pesky gaps. These are typically used in tandem with blackout window treatments but can be used to simply reduce the light coming in from the sides.
The best way to install window shades without drilling is by using tension rods or adhesive mounting strips. Tension rods are simple and easy to use, while adhesive mounting strips provide a more secure installation that can last for years.
Side Channel can be installed along the sides of a shade to prevent light from entering through past the edges the fabric. Side Channel wraps the edge of the fabric and Hembar so they can freely ride inside while the shade is in motion.
Installing spacer blocks adds thickness behind your window treatment, pushing the blind out and away from the mounting surface to allow for smooth operation of the window treatment when there is an obstruction, such as in instances where the blind is being mounted on the wall above molding.
Honeycomb Blinds, Roman Blinds, and Roller Blinds are the three most common types of blockout blinds. Each of these three come with their own set of special features and advantages.
Command strips work on just about any surface there is without damaging the surface or leaving behind any kind of adhesive when you take the blinds down. Command strips are also super affordable and they only cost a few dollars as opposed to paying someone a lot of money to install the blinds for you.
No drill blinds are made using specialist frames and headrails which either connect to the window by clipping into the uPVC around the glass, or by compressing against the recess wall.
Fitting a blind outside of the recess is the way to go to maximise the effectiveness of a blackout blind. This is because if you fit the blind inside of the window recess, you're going to get a small amount of light filtering out around the sides, top, and bottom of the blind.
Using Tin Foil Or Cardboard
Tinfoil, or aluminium foil, is a common and inexpensive way to blackout your window.
Cover Your Window With Aluminum Foil
Yes, this is probably the least expensive and easiest way to blackout your windows. Simply cut foil squares to the sizes of your window panes before securing them in place with painter's tape.
As an example of this you could, say, use “light blockers” (sometimes called “light blocking strips”) which are essentially rolls of self-adhesive tape that you stick around the window frame, to narrow the width of the angle that light has available to it between blind and glass for blinds hung inside of the recess.
Turn your blinds up. This direction is better for improved privacy too, as minimized gaps between the slats don't allow curious passersby to view the inside of the house. To let in a small amount of natural light, it's best to turn your blinds down and close them.
One approach is to use blackout shades in combination with your curtains. Blackout shades are designed to fit inside the window frame and block out any light that might seep through the sides. These shades are an excellent option for those who are sensitive to light and want complete darkness in their bedroom.
The slats of a vertical blind are called vanes. They hang vertically from the track. They can be made out of fabric, aluminum, or vinyl. Most fabric vanes can be inserted into groovers for additional privacy and light-blocking for an additional charge.
Tapes help conceal the little holes in the slats through which cords of the laddering run, giving your window coverings a tidy and clean look. Contrasting tapes add boldness and are a beautiful addition to your wooden blinds. They add style and a splash of colour, giving your space that trendy look.
Surfaces. To what surfaces will Command™ Products stick? Painted, stained or varnished wood, glass, tile, painted cinder block, metal, and painted wallboard. Command™ Outdoor Products can also be used on smooth, sealed and finished surfaces including vinyl siding and fences, doors, windows, decks, gutters and trim.
Spacers, also known as cover blocks, provide the specified concrete cover to the reinforcement used in RCC construction both before and during concreting. The right amount of concrete cover goes a long way in ensuring durability of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) construction.
Concrete Spacer Blocks, also known as Aspro Spacers, are a specially engineered spacer designed to carry very high loads, which are used to place reinforcing bar or mesh at the correct 'cover' or distance from the edge of concrete structures.
Solar shades are designed to allow you to see out, but other's not see in, providing daytime privacy. The exact opposite is true at night! When a light is on in the room, people outside will be able to see directly into your home.
We often get asked if you can cut down the roller blinds to fit your particular sized window, and the answer is yes! You will need a small hacksaw, good scissors or a sharp cutting knife and a steady hand.
Blackout Shades
Blackout blinds are made with fabric that stops light from passing through the fabric. Our top window shade for light control is the SlumberShades which are made with blackout fabric as well as light blocking side tracks to stop light from passing between the window frame and the window shades.