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cubbear
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Jan 13, 2016

How to attach reflecix

Would like to put reflectix on outside walls in cabinets in sleeping area wondering how to attach?

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  • for our windows we picked up 1/2 Styrofoam sheets and cut to fit with the foil on one side
  • MORSNOW's avatar
    MORSNOW
    Navigator III
    I use self adhesive velco tabs to hold my reflectix roof vent covers. I have to keep the vent in the cabover covered due to our endless summer daylight.
  • Spray glue if you want it permanent and velcro if you want it temporary.
  • I use some fancy clothespins and the reflectix is cut to meet the edges of the day/night shades. When not in use the clothespins are clipped to the side of the valances out of sight but always handy and won't get lost.
  • jimh425 wrote:
    My reflectix isn't attached to walls. It sits on the window frames and is loosely held in place by the window treatements. If you cut it slightly larger, it is stiff enough to stay in place.



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  • jimh425 wrote:
    ... If you cut it slightly larger, it is stiff enough to stay in place....
    This is what I did in the smaller areas to create an interference type fit to hold in place. On larger areas I used double sided tape knowing that it might come off (which it has not done yet.) If it does come down i will 'prolly come back to this thread to see what folks have done.
  • I used velcro for the reflectix on the windows. In the cabinets I used 3/8 or 1/2 in styrofoam cut to size. It can be velcro'd also. The styrofoam was very effective.
  • My reflectix isn't attached to walls. It sits on the window frames and is loosely held in place by the window treatements. If you cut it slightly larger, it is stiff enough to stay in place.

    It can be attached with velcro if you want to remove it. I use that on the back window. DW cut it to fit and taped it together inside the cabinet with thin metal like foil tape.