Installing window blinds and shades can be an easy task if you have the right tools of the trade. To make it easier for you to see what’s needed, we’ve gathered the “tools of the trade” on this page.
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Today's short how-to tutorial shows you a speedy way to install an arch window blind.
Window blinds and shades usually call for three supporting installation brackets if the window width exceeds about 45 inches.
There are exceptions to that (mostly wood blinds, faux wood blinds, roller shades and certain types of cellular shades). Because they have sturdy headrails, we’ve been able to install them in window widths exceeding 45 inches with only two supporting brackets (one on each end).
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There are three basic types of mounting window blinds and shades:
- Inside Mount (mounts within a window frame)
- Outside Mount (mounts outside a window frame – on a casing or wall)
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It’s far from a rocket science, but when you need to find a correct position for installation brackets for various window blinds and shades, it can first seem a bit tricky.
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If you want to know how to do it, and you want to know it before you order, or before they arrive, this step-by-step guide will help you do it with ease.
Proceed to the next step.
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If you are going to install window blinds or shades in an angletop window, you need to assemble side-mount brackets together.
Unless you've had your blinds or shades custom made to fit over the angle in an angletop window, there is an easier-on-the-pocket solution. Installing the shades across the window in a simple, horizontal fashion is what many of our customers choose. The angle part of a window stays uncovered.
Let's get to it …
The only difference between an outside mount and an inside one is the shape of the brackets used, and where they mount to.
You be the referee.
(But once you see this how-to info, you can do it in a snap even if you’ve never done it before.)
Take a quick look at this simple installation of a 1 3/8" slat-width metal mini blind …
First, the brackets that came with the blind …
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| 2 Mini Blinds Brackets – Flat-Locking Type |
Installing Roman Shades is fairly straight forward.
One word of caution, though. The shades come from the factory flawlessly made, but most of the time don't have any screws or hardware included in the package. That can make an hour-planned installation into a half, or a full-day event. So, come prepared with a few tools and hardware that you'll need.
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| A Wood Blind – Ready For An Inside Mount Installation |
Step 1:
Unpack the blind and installation hardware from the shipping box.
Make sure that you have:
Left & Right brackets, a middle support bracket (included if the width of the blind is more than 45"), plastic clips to snap the valance into, tilting wand, screws.
(The plastic valance clips are hard to see because they are see-through, but if you look closely, you'll notice them attached to the headrail right above the three bunched up cord ladders.)
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Parts For A Vertical Cellular Shade Ready For An Install |
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Let's Take A Look How It's Done …
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Parts For A Vertical Blind Install – Outside Mount |
