Inside (Recessed) Mount Horizontal Blinds |
| Inside mount refers to blinds that are mounted inside the
window opening. This is the most common way to cover windows today and provides
a clean, finished look. There is a minimum window opening depth for blinds
mounted inside and also a minimum window opening depth for the blind to fit
flush with the wall (see chart below).
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| Product |
Minimum Depth Req.
for Inside Mount |
Depth Req. for Flush
Inside Mount |
| 2" Wood Blinds |
1/2" |
3" |
| 2" Faux Wood Blinds |
1/2" |
3" |
| 1" Aluminum Blinds |
1/2" |
1 1/2" |
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| Steps: |
| IMPORTANT:
You must use a steel measuring tape for accuracy. If you are replacing existing
blinds your measurements must be from measuring the window opening NOT the
existing blinds. |
| 1 |
WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening in
3 places (top, middle, and bottom). Take the smallest of the 3 measurements
(rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) and record it. This is the width you
will order. Do not make any deductions! The factory will make
a 1/4 “ deduction from each side to allow room for the mounting brackets and/or
to provide space for operation. |
| 2 |
HEIGHT: Measure the window opening height in 3
places (left, middle, right) only this time take the largest
measurement (again rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch). This
is the height you will order. The factory will make no
deductions or additions to the height measurement. |
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DEPTH ( 2” Wood and Faux Wood Blinds Only): Measure
the depth from inside the window opening to the outside trim or molding around
the window frame. Subtract this value from 3” and record it. This will provide
the “return” for the valance (decorative side that hides the blind head rail).
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Notes: For 2” blinds only. Your blind will
come with a 3” decorative crown molding type valance that clips to the front of
the blind in order to hide the head rail and provide a professional, decorative
look.
Keep in mind that any future window fabric treatments applications typically do
not present mounting problems for inside mounted blinds should the blind not be
a flush mount application.
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Outside Mount Horizontal Blinds |
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| 1 |
WIDTH: Measure the width of the window opening
from left to right and add 3” to ensure adequate light gap coverage and
privacy. If the blind is to be mounted to trim or framing around the window,
first locate a flat spot on the trim suitable for mounting the bracket. Next,
measure the outer most location on the desired trim mounting surface from left
to right and then deduct 1/4" to allow clearance for the brackets. Once you
determine the desired width (rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) write it down.
This is the width you will order. The factory will make no deductions or
additions to your measurements on outside mount blinds. |
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HEIGHT: To determine the height, measure the
window opening from top to bottom and add on average 3" inches to this
measurement to allow space for mounting brackets above the opening (again
locating a suitable flat surface on the trim) and enough overlap at the bottom
to avoid a light gap. You must add at least enough space to mount the
brackets above the window. Once you determine the desired
height (rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch) write it down. This is the
height you will order. The factory will make no deductions or additions to your
measurement. If there is trim or framing around the window
measure from the trim's outside edge top to bottom and this is the height you
will order, provided the trim provides the flat space required for an outside
mount.
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| Notes: For 2” blinds only. Your blind will
come with a 3” decorative crown molding type valance that clips to the front of
the blind in order to hide the head rail and provide a professional, decorative
look.
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