What to Know When Updating Your RV's Window Treatments

What to Know When Updating Your RV's Window Treatments

RV renovation is a challenging but rewarding process that can bring your RV up to date, make it more comfortable, and add convenience and safety to your lifestyle. The list of possible projects is long and includes things like painting, putting in new floors, replacing light fixtures, and much more and people often don't know where to start. In addition, changing the window curtains in your RV is a simple task that significantly affects how the space looks and feels. Around the windows of most RVs are valances, which are often
made of loud fabrics and may be out of date.

Follow the steps below to learn how to put new window treatments in your RV.

Preparation

Before starting the project, you should clean the inside of the RV. Remove all the old curtains and window treatments. Also, make sure you have all the tools necessary to complete the project. Then, start by measuring the window you intend to change to see how much fabric you need. Besides that, plan what colors you are going to choose. Know the colors you want before you start to gather material. Moreover, you need to find a pattern you like and have the fabric cut. You will also need to have the sewing machine and notions available, ready to start the project. Choose the fabric you want to use. In most RVs, some curtains are too tight, covering the window too much. That’s why you should consider using wider curtains to make them lighter and let the light in. Using plain fabric or sheer curtains, you can also block out the light from the
side windows.

Window Valances Should Be Recovered

A valance is a panel that hangs from the sides of a window. It adds a decorative touch to the RV. It may have been made with linen or fabric that is not as bright and vibrant as intended. If it is faded, torn, or has holes, it doesn't have to stay that way. You can add a new valance and have it go right with your new curtain fabrics.
The fabric can be purchased in many colors and styles and is the same as the valance. If it was initially made of linen or rayon, you might have trouble finding the same type of fabric.

Set up Blinds or Shades

When choosing the curtains for your RV, it's a good idea to choose blinds or shades that will let light in from the sides. It's a good idea to take the measurements you've made and have them cut to length at the store. Also, you can have your curtains hemmed or have them custom-made. To block out the sun and bright light while keeping the RV cool, install motor-home window shades or motor-home blinds. Single-paned window shades also block out sunlight without covering the whole window.

Conclusion
RV owners can improve the appearance of their RV by adding new window treatments. The process can be simple and easy, as long as you have the tools and knowledge.

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