Panel track shades solve the openings nothing else covers gracefully, sliding glass doors, wide picture windows, and big open wall spans. Large flat fabric panels glide along a track and stack neatly to one or both sides, giving you clean modern coverage at a scale ordinary shades cannot match.
Built for sliding doors and wide spans
A patio slider is the classic panel track use, the panels slide the same direction your door does, so the treatment works with the opening instead of against it. They also handle the oversized great room windows common in newer Waukee, Ankeny, and Grimes builds, where a single conventional shade would be impractical.
A modern alternative to vertical blinds
If you are replacing dated vertical blinds on a slider, panel tracks are the upgrade most homeowners are looking for, the same sideways operation with wide clean fabric panels instead of clacking vanes. Fabric choices run from light filtering to room darkening, including solar screen options for west facing glass.
Measured for smooth, quiet operation
Track length, panel count, and stacking direction all depend on your specific opening and how you use the door. I measure and plan the layout with you at the estimate, then install a system that glides quietly and stacks exactly where you want it.
Frequently asked questions
Are panel track shades better than vertical blinds for sliding doors?
Can panel track shades cover a whole wall of windows?
Do panel tracks work as room dividers?
Part of our Custom Shades line. Serving Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, and the surrounding metro from Norwalk.
Ready to see samples in your own light? Call (515) 850-9700 or request your free in-home estimate.