Tilt-Turn Window Solutions for Style & Efficiency
Shades for Tilt-Turn Windows
Tilt-turn windows offer flexible ventilation by opening inward or tilting from the top, but their unique movement can make traditional window coverings difficult to use. Hunter Douglas offers an innovative solution that allows the shade to stay close to the glass and move with the window as it opens and tilts.
- Shades move with the tilt-turn window
- Low-profile tracks attach to the window frame
- Honeycomb shades glide smoothly along the glass
- No drilling into the window frame required
The TrackGlide™ system pairs with Duette® Honeycomb Shades to provide flexible light control, privacy, and energy-efficient cellular construction without interfering with the operation of the window. The slim tracks keep the shade positioned against the glass whether the window is closed, tilted for ventilation, or opened inward.
Not sure which window covering will work with your windows? Explore our window treatment solutions for specialty windows, challenging openings, light control, privacy, and more.
Duette® Shades for Tilt-Turn Windows
TrackGlide™ is designed exclusively for Duette® Honeycomb Shades, providing a custom window covering that stays close to the glass as your tilt-turn window moves. Choose from light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics, top-down operation, cordless control, and a wide selection of colors and textures.
How TrackGlide™ Moves with Tilt-Turn Windows
Tilt-turn windows can tilt inward from the top for ventilation or swing inward like a door, making traditional window coverings difficult to use. With TrackGlide™, Duette® shades travel within slim tracks attached to the window frame, allowing the shade to remain aligned with the glass as the window changes position.
This design lets you open or tilt the window while keeping the shade in place for convenient privacy and light control. It’s an innovative solution for challenging and hard-to-cover windows where conventional window treatments may interfere with operation.
Benefits of Duette® Honeycomb Shades
TrackGlide™ is designed for Duette® Honeycomb Shades, giving tilt-turn windows the benefits of energy-efficient cellular construction along with flexible privacy and light control. Duette shades are available in a wide range of fabrics and opacities, allowing you to customize the look and performance for your space.
Depending on your selected configuration, options can include room-darkening fabrics and top-down operation for additional privacy and light control. The cellular construction also helps insulate the window, making Duette® an especially useful solution for homeowners who want both functionality and energy efficiency.
How the TrackGlide™ System Works
TrackGlide™ uses two narrow tracks positioned along the sides of the window. The Duette® shade travels within the tracks, keeping it close to the glass as you raise and lower the shade or operate the window.
The low-profile system attaches without drilling into the window frame, making it especially useful for tilt-turn windows and other applications where traditional mounting can be challenging. Want to see how it works in person? Visit one of our Denver-area showrooms to explore working window treatment displays and speak with a design expert.
Tilt-Turn Window Shades FAQs
Have questions about covering tilt-turn windows with Hunter Douglas TrackGlide™? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from Colorado homeowners.
Can you cover tilt-turn windows without interfering with operation?
Yes. TrackGlide™ is designed to allow the shade to move with the window. Slim tracks attach along the window frame and keep the Duette® shade close to the glass whether the window is closed, tilted inward for ventilation, or opened inward like a door.
What are the best shades for tilt-turn windows?
Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades with TrackGlide™ are specifically designed for this application. Duette offers energy-efficient cellular construction along with a range of fabric opacities for different levels of privacy and light control. Select configurations can also include top-down operation for additional flexibility.
Are TrackGlide™ shades energy efficient?
Yes. TrackGlide™ uses Duette® Honeycomb Shades, which feature cellular pockets designed to help reduce heat transfer at the window. This insulating construction can improve year-round comfort while still allowing your tilt-turn windows to operate as intended.
Can you get room-darkening shades for tilt-turn windows?
Yes. Duette® Honeycomb Shades are available with different fabric opacities, including room-darkening options. Our designers can help you select the appropriate fabric based on how much natural light, privacy, and room darkening you want from your tilt-turn windows.
Can TrackGlide™ be used on French doors?
TrackGlide™ can also provide a low-profile shade solution for certain door applications where keeping the shade close to the glass is important. Explore our window treatments for French and patio doors to compare additional options based on your door style and operation.
Can I see TrackGlide™ shades in a showroom?
Contact us before your visit to confirm current display availability. We have Denver-area window treatment showrooms in Cherry Creek, Centennial, and Wheat Ridge where you can explore Hunter Douglas products and meet with our design experts. Summit County consultations are available by appointment.
How are tilt-turn shades measured and installed?
Our team professionally measures your windows to determine the appropriate fit and configuration for TrackGlide™ and Duette® shades. Once your custom window treatments are ready, our professional installation team installs the system and ensures the shades and windows operate properly together.
