Stop the Curtain Flap: Install Invisible Pelmets for Invisible Comfort
If your curtains billow like sails in the wind — even when the windows are closed — chances are, you’ve got an invisible problem: airflow behind your curtains. And that sneaky air movement is dragging your heating or cooling right out the window.
The solution? Invisible Pelmets — a clever, subtle way to stop air from looping behind your curtains and robbing your home of comfort. They’re quick to install, renter-friendly, and they work like magic ✨
🧰 What Is It?
Invisible Pelmets are transparent PVC blades that fit to the top of your curtain track to block airflow from circulating behind your curtains.
They trap warm air inside in winter, and keep heat out in summer — all without bulky timber pelmets or visible hardware.
They’re practically invisible to the eye, but make a very real difference to your comfort.
NOTE: Invisible Pelmets are not suitable for curtain rods – only curtain tracks.
🏡 What Problem Does It Solve?
Without a pelmet, warm air rises from your heater, slides behind your curtain, hits the cold window, and drops like a thermal waterfall.
In summer, it’s the reverse — hot air sneaks in behind the curtain and spills into the room.
It’s called the “curtain flue effect”, and it’s a major reason your heating and cooling feels like it’s going nowhere fast.
BEFORE INVISIBLE PELMETS FOR CURTAINS:
AFTER INVISIBLE PELMETS FOR CURTAINS
As you can see, Invisible Pelmets stop that air loop dead in its tracks.
The ecoMaster team conducted experiments (as you do) on the difference in temperature between the top of a curtain and the bottom of a curtain without Invisible Pelmets – the bottom of the curtains was 6 degrees cooler. Once Invisible Pelmets where installed, the difference in temperature between the top and the bottom of the curtains was 2 degrees.
🛠️ What’s in the Kit?
Everything you need to install invisible pelmets on one standard window or sliding door:
🟢 Pre-cut clear acrylic strips (4 strips per kit – 80mm wide, 1000mm long and 3mm thick)
🟢 Joiners to attach one strip to the next.
🟢 Simple step by step video instructions for a clean, discreet fit
🧑🔧 How to Install It
Installation is refreshingly simple — 5 to 10 minutes per curtain.
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Step 1: Clean the surface of your curtain track.
Step 2: Align the Invisible Pelmet blade across the top of your curtain.
Step 3: Use the included joiners to secure the stri8ps in place.
Step 4: Step back and admire your practically invisible energy upgrade!
✅ Why This Works (When Other Solutions Don’t)
Timber pelmets work… but they’re bulky, expensive, and a pain to fit.
Foam pool noodles? Don’t even go there.
Invisible Pelmets give you the performance of a pelmet without the look of one.
They’re renter-friendly, crystal-clear, and designed to work with the curtains you already have — no room makeover required.
Common Questions and Troubleshooting
Will it work with all curtains?
Most standard curtains with tracks or rods are compatible. If unsure, check that there’s a top edge to mount the blade to.
Can I remove them later?
Yes! Just pick them up, renter-friendly and easily removable without damage.
Can I cut them to size?
Absolutely. They can be trimmed with a fine-toothed hacksaw or a good pair of snips.
Do they block light?
They can block light – you can paint them black which will provide a block out effect.
💡 Expert Tips
- Works brilliantly in rental homes or short-term solutions
- Install them on all external window coverings to improve energy efficiency
- Great paired with thermal-backed curtains for maximum results
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Related Resources
Link to Related Articles:
📖 How to Winter-Proof Your Curtains
📽 Watch the step-by-step installation video
📘 How to Draught-Proof Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide