From the point of the bottom of the window where you want your blind to hang measure up to the top of the window the length of the blinds that you ordered.
Vertical blinds inside window frame.
Then again for height left middle and right.
Measure using a steel tape measure down to the nearest 1 8th inch.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
Just remember that the vertical blinds are what is screwed into the wall and will be holding the weight of the new brackets the rod and your curtains so make sure it is secure and can handle the weight.
The brackets for the outside mount blinds and shades can be installed on the window frame on the wall outside of the window frame or on the ceiling above the window frame.
Measure the opening across the top where the headrail is to be installed from inside of window frame on left to inside of window frame on right.
The portion of the vertical blind that rotates is called a vein.
Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
Make note for the narrowest width and longest height.
Perfect fit blinds offer fuss free installation simply clipping between the glass and beading of your window.
Use a tape measure and a pencil to mark 1 1 4 inches away from the window to keep the blinds from touching the glass when.
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Not a lesson learned the hard way just lots of forethought the curved rod holder is generous in size.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
It s super easy to measure.
Mark the approximate bracket location on the left side of the window frame.
Depth refers to the amount of space inside a window opening from front to back where the blind will be installed.
Round the measurement down to the nearest 1 8.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Extend the tape measure into the window as far back as it can go at the top of the window where the brackets will be installed.
Inside mount blinds and shades are installed with the brackets attached to the inside of the window frame and depending on the bracket they can be placed almost anywhere on the top or the corner of the inside window frame.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
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 and doesn t cover decorative molding.
Because they fit neatly inside the frame with no drilling or screws these blinds are ideal for unusually shaped windows listed buildings and rented properties.
Measuring for inside mount vertical blinds.
To make it easy to install the veins begin by spacing the vein stems evenly by pulling the cord.
A minimum depth of 2 7 8 is needed to install inside the window.
