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Installing Window Blinds And Shades – Easier Tools Of The Trade

Blinds & Shades Tips — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:47:48 +0000

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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How To Install An Arch Window Blind

Blinds & Shades Tips — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:33:17 +0000

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”.

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How To Install Blinds And Shades In A Wide-Span Window

Blinds & Shades Tips — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:07:07 +0000

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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How To Install Pleated Shades Or Cellular Shades As A Side Mount

Blinds & Shades Tips — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:42:25 +0000

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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How To Find A Correct Bracket Position For An Installation Of Window Blinds And Shades

Blinds & Shades Tips — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:13:04 +0000

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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How To Install Interior Wood Shutters As An Inside Mount

Blinds & Shades Tips — Mon, 14 May 2007 02:22:40 +0000

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 inspect the package (s) for any outside damage to the cardboard before you accept it.

Next, carefully unpack the shutters. Be cautious not to cut into the shutters by going too deep into the cardboard wrapper with a pair of scissors or a knife.

Got the shutters unwrapped? Great.

Now, inspect the shutter panels for any damages, missed or sloppy finishing, or broken louvers at the hinges.

Looks good?
Proceed to the next step.

Lay out the hardware like so …

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Window Blinds And Shades Side Mount Example

Blinds & Shades Tips — Sat, 05 May 2007 14:27:04 +0000

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.

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Woven Wood Shades Outside Mount Tips

Blinds & Shades Tips — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:47:37 +0000

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, and where they mount to.

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Woven Wood Shades Inside Mount Tips

Blinds & Shades Tips — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:41:23 +0000

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 a smile. I say this because some customers find the task to look primitive until … ehm … they spend extra hours on figuring out the details while doing it. The idea is to have a smile … and keep it as you are getting your woven wood shades up.

Just like other window blinds and shades, woven wood shades have their specific attachment brackets. They also have their specific depth of where the brackets go inside the window.

Let’s see what it takes to put up a woven wood blind.

The next example shows you an inside-mount, step-by-step course of action.

First, an inside mount calls for “inside mount” brackets.

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Installing Mini Blinds Quickly

Blinds & Shades Tips — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:00:10 +0000

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