How To Fix Light Bleed Around Installed Roller Shades

Roller Shades

Nov 3

Written By QC Team

We have recently talked about a few steps you can take before specifying roller shades, to make sure light coming around the edges is minimized. In this post, we give you 3 tips on how to fix this when the treatments, in this case roller shades, are already installed (for drapery tips, click here!).

Remember, metal is your friend…

Adding side and sill channels is a great way to reduce the amount of light leaking through the sides of the shade. But remember, since you're putting metal into potentially uneven places there is still a chance for some small gaps of light.

Think of Caulk

When visible light between metal and room surface (sheetrock, sill, etc.). is coming through or if there is a crack exposed by light have the general contractor float or caulk imperfections.

Add more treatments

When light is leaking through the space between fascia and side channels, consider using an additional soft treatment like a cornice or valance, or try adding drapery side panels.