For outside mount measure the width you d like to cover up and select a blind with that width.
How to install window blinds inside mount.
Don t go too narrow or you ll have gaps that reduce privacy and let in too much light.
How to install inside mount blinds or shades position the first bracket in the upper corner of the window frame so that it s level with the wall s surface.
You will need the following tools to install your blinds.
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An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the second bracket in the opposite corner of the window frame.
How to install blinds 101.
Select a blind with a width that will fit inside the space.
Drill the pilot holes and secure them with screws.
Next mark the center bracket then drill pilot.
To install blinds measure the dimensions for an inside or outside mount and purchase blinds specific to those measurements.
If the window frame is sufficiently deep to attach the mounting brackets inside the window frame you can choose.
Start by sliding mounting brackets on each end of the headrail.
Attach the brackets using a drill place the head rail into the brackets attach the valence to the head rail and secure the blind wand to complete the process.
After you ve measured purchased and procured the blinds now comes the actual installation part.
Installing window treatments as an inside mount gives your windows a clean finished look allows blinds or shades to be flush with the trim or wall.
Now center the blind inside the frame and mark the bracket locations.
Mark where the mounting brackets will go.
Outside mounted blinds are installed to cover the window frame or attach to the wall.
First use your pencil to mark where you ll screw in the mounting brackets.
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Power drill driver or screwdriver.
If you ve chosen to inside mount your blinds measure the width of the window space.
Mark the screw locations with a pencil.