Go to Amazon and key in shading window film. It is plastic on a roll that you can apply to windows to block the sun.I really need to get something on the big door opposite the tank. The glare and reflection is just too much! Not a fan of curtains cause of my dust allergies but seems to be the cheapest option. I wanted one of those blackout electric shades, but at 3k my husband NOOOO WAY! I will have to do some more searching.
We just replaced this door due to it rotted and was leaky, but the old door we had professionals put the darkest window film they had on but still a reflection. It helped with glare but not the reflection.
That was a waste of $800. I think I’m going to try black blackout curtains, even though I don’t like curtains, but want to see my tank more. You can see in this picture how dark that film was and still didn’t fix the problem.
Oh my, what big doors you have!
Shut up, I’m very self conscious about my big doors
I love those too. We looked into those and they don’t make them big for one to go all the way across so would have to have two custom made and that was like $1500. And the motorized ones were $3000. Hanging becomes problem too cause there is nothing in the middle to hang a support on. I can get two curtains and rods for around $600 but even then hanging the middle part is an issue with only 1 1/2” space between the door frame and top trim. Maybe an electrical metal conduit pipe that would go all the way across. Not sure if that would still need a support in the middle.
Yep. There isn’t another wall big enough for the tank either. There are built-ins, closet doors, doors to other rooms, fireplaces or something that is in the way. For such a big house there is not much wall space.
Next house I need to think about tank placement before buying
Two curtains and a rod for $600$??
My husband is on board for the price of the blackout curtains. Now just gotta figure out best way to hang them.
All you do... is diy.. my mom was a sewing machine operater, knew how to survive in the wild... i didnt learn sh..t from her because i was stupid kid....
Yep! Due to the size of them and that they are the 100% blackout which also requires a blackout liner , they get pricey.
Do you know how to sew? Could be a fun project.
Fine. I'm getting a sewing machine. Just because tailored clothes look better.Do you know how to sew? Could be a fun project.
Check this out! https://a.co/d/c82SXJo
10 yards of blackout batting is 50 bucks. At a couple hundred more for your fabric and hardware, and you've got blackout curtains plus rod, and money to throw at tanks
Yes I have a sewing machine.But my sewing skills are not great. I need 148” wide and 100”height. Plus more for seam allowance. I’m not go with math so tell me how much I’d need? This doesn’t say 100% blackout and if it doesn’t say 100% it lets light in. There are different grades of blackout fabric. Believe me, I know more about blackout fabric now than I ever wanted too.Do you know how to sew? Could be a fun project.
Check this out! https://a.co/d/c82SXJo
10 yards of blackout batting is 50 bucks. At a couple hundred more for your fabric and hardware, and you've got blackout curtains plus rod, and money to throw at tanks
