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galtgirl
Explorer
Mar 02, 2014

Window covering for behind the stove

I need to replace the mini blind that covers the window that is directly behind my RV stove. I'd like something other than another miniblind. Any creative ideas? I've thought of putting opaque window film over the glass but figured someone out there probably has thought of something even better.

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  • BillyandKris wrote:
    Maybe that is why they are in ALL campers!! :-)


    that would be my guess. flameproof and cleanable.
    bumpy
  • This is true, Bumpyroad. Love that name. Maybe that is why they are in ALL campers!! :-)
  • BillyandKris wrote:
    Looking forward to ideas. Also, dislike metal miniblinds.


    at least metal ones won't absorb oil/grease like wooden ones will. easier to wipe clean also.
    bumpy
  • Hmmm, what about 1" wood blinds along the lines of these? wood blinds They should be cleanable which I would think is a criteria at a kitchen counter, but maybe be wood is a bad idea because of moisture and fire hazard. The same place has faux wood blinds but don't know what they are made of. Maybe someone makes a wood looking one that is aluminum?

    I am really not in love with the white metal blinds over our kitchen counter and would also like to replace them some day. The basic white metal ones look kinda cheap and cheesy and too commonplace. There has to be something better.
  • I was told that it's code to have something non-flammable by the stove window, kinda makes sense I guess but I agree that the aluminum mini-blind is awful.

    of course it has to still allow the window to be opened for a fresh air source for the stove.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Don't know of a lot of options other than mini blinds behind the stove. Day-Night shades are a bad idea IMO since they're fabric and not good for cooking areas, thus the reason most brands use a mini blind in that spot. We've got Day-Night shades throughout our trailer but they put mini blinds behind the stove like yours.
  • well I always use velcro dots and put a piece of plexiglass behind my stoves. could just do it with a translucent piece of plastic.
    bumpy

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