6 ft sliding glass door with blinds

Q: Do they make sliding doors with blinds?

Youll love our sliding patio door with aluminum blinds sealed within the glass unit. This allows the patio door blinds to stay clean, free of debris and eliminates the need for dusting and cleaning them.

While vertical blinds for sliding-glass doors are among the most common type of window treatment used, they’re not necessarily the most ordinary. You can find them in a wide range of colors, textures and panel styles as well as materials, including vinyl, fabric and aluminum.

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How Patio Doors with Built-in Blinds Work
Features of Blinds- and Shades-Between-the-Glass
Explore Blind and Shade Options
Integrated Blinds and Shades
Integrated Blinds and Shades
Between-the-Glass Blinds & Shades
Are sliding doors with blinds worth it?
Do they make sliding doors with blinds?
How much does a 6ft sliding door cost?
Can you get patio doors with built

Skyline® Gliding Window Panels, offer a sleek, contemporary look that maximizes views. Made of flat, vertical fabric panels that slide side- to- side, Skyline panels are easy to operate and are available in over 600 colors and numerous textures, openness factors and opacities.

A unique twist on traditional sliding-glass door window treatments, Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds have beautifully curved vanes that give the appearance of drapery folds. The curved design provides excellent sound absorption, and the patented headrail ensures smooth operation. Cadence blinds are also available in a number of colors, textures and valance styles to complement your décor.

Built-in blinds in patio doors may be an attractive option and do have advantages, particularly for certain types of people. However, there are drawbacks and may not be for everyone. DFW homeowners should do their homework and consider both the disadvantages in addition to benefits before deciding on purchasing them. You can learn about available options, what styles of doors have built-in blinds, and the pros and cons in this post.

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How Patio Doors with Built-in Blinds Work

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Patio doors with built-in blinds can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for homes with small children, pets, and those with busy lifestyles that may not have time to provide the care that traditional blinds require. If you are considering built-in blinds for your patio doors, it is advisable to do thorough research regarding the reliability of any brands you are interested in purchasing. You should also research the energy efficiency issues, particularly if you live in North Texas and are worried about your electricity bills during long, hot summers. If you do live in DFW and would like to learn more, please contact us by filling out the provided form and we’ll be happy to answer all of your questions.

With style flexibility and the ability to harbor fewer allergens, our blinds- and shades-between-the-glass are a smart choice for patio doors. Available in today’s most popular colors, you can find blinds or shades to complement your home’s unique style. Our cordless window fashions are tucked away between panes of insulating glass and are protected from dust, damage and little hands.

sliding patio door with blinds between the glass

Features of Blinds- and Shades-Between-the-Glass

Convenient and Cordless
Patio door fashions are sealed between panes of insulating glass, where they are protected from dust, damage and little hands. Tucked away and cordless, they are a great option for homes with children and pets.

Beautiful Colors
Integrated blinds and shades are available in some of today’s most popular colors. Choose a color to match the decorative elements in your home.

Smart Home Solutions
Pair your integrated blinds and shades with Pella Insynctive® technology. Monitor and control your shades from virtually anywhere with the free Pella Insynctive app.40

Integrated Blinds and Shades

When you choose integrated blinds, exclusively available on Pella Lifestyle Series patio doors, you can make a design statement without adding extra roomside patio door treatments. Our integrated blinds and shades are tucked between panes of glass but can be accessed if any issues arise. Choose different colors to match your interior decor but maintain a uniform look from the street with white exterior fabric. When you pair our integrated blinds and shades with Pella® Insynctive® technology, you can control your motorized blinds and shades from virtually anywhere.40

Integrated Blinds
Between-the-Glass Shades

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Between-the-Glass Blinds & Shades

Between-the-glass blinds and shades are permanently sealed between panes of insulating glass. Because they are sealed between panes of glass, they reduce the number of indoor allergens and are safer for kids and pets. Make a design statement with blinds and shades available in today’s most popular colors.

Are sliding doors with blinds worth it?

Do they make sliding doors with blinds?

You'll love our sliding patio door with aluminum blinds sealed within the glass unit. This allows the patio door blinds to stay clean, free of debris and eliminates the need for dusting and cleaning them.

How much does a 6ft sliding door cost?

A simple sliding door costs $300 to $800 for 6-foot plain glass panels in an aluminum or vinyl frame. Mid-range sliding glass doors costs range from $800 to $2,000 with energy-efficient double pane glass. Top-quality brands like Andersen, Pella, and Marvin sliding door costs range from $1,500 to $5,000.

Can you get patio doors with built

Yes, patio doors with built-in blinds (technically known as integral blinds) are very energy-efficient. However, this is not because of the blinds themselves. This is because of the sliding patio doors and, specifically, the glazed units that they're fitted with, which the integral blinds sit between, and their frames.