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. These installation tools and supplies will make it a breeze for you next time you decide [...]
Today's short how-to tutorial shows you a speedy way to install an arch window blind. In our example, you’ll see we have pleated shades custom made for a half-moon window with a “little twist”. Comfy? Let’s start … A Half-Moon Window – Left View A Half-Moon Window – Right View Here, we have a [...]
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 [...]
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) Side Mount (mounts within a window frame using extra installation parts) Let’s take a look at a side-mount installation (since you’d need to know [...]
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. That’s why we’ve added this short and easy tutorial to help you with the task. In this example, we’ll use cellular shades. But you [...]
In this short tutorial, we’ll talk about installing interior wood shutters. 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. The shutters usually arrive well packed and protected against shipping. Always [...]
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 [...]
Even if you’ve never installed Woven Wood Shades, you’ll be able to do so after this short tutorial. Let's get to it … We are going to be talking about an outside mount using custom-made wood shades. The only difference between an outside mount and an inside one is the shape of the brackets used, [...]
Do you think installing Woven Wood Shades is easy … or difficult? 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.) In the next few paragraphs, you’ll be able to learn how to install Woven Wood Shades with assurance … and [...]
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 … 2 Mini Blinds Brackets – Flat-Locking Type If you are wondering how they attach to the headrail, here's another picture … The 2 Brackets And The Headrail Detail (The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Parts For A Vertical Cellular Shade Ready For An Install Top – Valance for an outside mount Below – Headrail Left – Bottom anchoring bracket for the stationary rail Below – Metal Insert for the top of the movable rail 3 mounting brackets, 4 valance plastic insert plates 1 movable-rail handle 3 clip on valance [...]
Let's Take A Look How It's Done … Parts For A Vertical Blind Install – Outside Mount (L to R – 5 valance brackets (top), 2 returns (middle), 2 rounded corners to join the returns with the valance, 4 rounded corner plugs, 4 metal outside-mount brackets – metal (top – R) Step 1: Unpack the shipping box [...]
