ABOUT

• INSIDE MOUNT
   -Advantages
   -Disadvantages
• OUTSIDE MOUNT
   -Advantages
   -Disadvantages
• HOW TO MEASURE
   -Inside Mount
   -Outside Mount
• INSTALLATION

HOW TO MEASURE WINDOWS

These instructions are to help you accurately measure for both vertical blinds and horizontal blinds (mini blinds, pleated blinds, cellular shades and wood blinds).

First, you must make a choice about how you would like to mount your blinds. There are two ways to mount blinds: Inside Mount and Outside Mount.

INSIDE MOUNT (the blinds are installed inside the window frame)

Advantages of an Inside Mount:

• The blinds take up less wall space and the blinds don’t project into the room. This way, you can use fabric window dressings such as drapes and curtains over the blinds.
• Many people believe that blinds look better when set inside the window frame. It seems to define the blinds more cleanly. However, it’s a personal choice and you can decide for yourself.
• The frame of the window is left exposed. This is especially preferable if the frame of the window is an aesthetically pleasing architectural choice.
• This way of mounting blinds is especially great if you have a deep-set window. You can install the blinds close to the window glass and leave the rest of the window sill open for decorations or with plants.

Disadvantages of an Inside Mount:

• The factory automatically makes a tiny reduction in the length/width of the blinds when you inform us that you want an inside mount. This often causes narrow gaps around the edges of the blinds. This effect, called a ‘light strike’ allows for light to sneak through.
• When you open the blinds, they stack to one side. This will obstruct part of the view out your window.
• Most windows are not totally and perfectly square and symmetrical. The light strike may accentuate any irregularities that exist.

OUTSIDE MOUNT (the blinds are installed outside the window frame)

Advantages of an Outside Mount:

• When the blinds are drawn open, no part of your window or view will be obstructed by the stack.
• You can mount your blinds higher and/or wider than your actual window.
• You may be able to eliminate the light strike if you order blinds larger than your window.
• You have very few limitations with this mount. If you are dealing with a window which is not a square or which is uneven, this is the mount for you.

Disadvantages of an Outside Mount:

• It’s more difficult to use curtains, drapes (and other soft window treatments) over blinds mounted on the outside of a window frame because the blinds project out into the room. It CAN be done – it just takes a bit more imagination and the help of curtain rod extensions.

Now that you have chosen your mount, you can measure your windows.

TIP: It is recommended that you use a wide steel tape measurer. This will result in greater accuracy. Please be sure to measure to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.

INSIDE MOUNT WINDOW MEASURING

Depth Requirements
The blinds won’t open and close properly if the window frame is not deep enough. Please consult the following list to decide if your frame is deep enough for the blinds that you would like to install.

• For VERTICAL BLINDS, you need 2 7/8” of depth in your window frame.
• For 1” ALUMINUM and 1” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you need 1” of depth in the window frame.
• For 2” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you will need 2 Ύ”.
• For PLEATED and CELLULAR SHADES, you need 1 Ό” of depth.

In order to measure for blinds, you will need to figure out the width and the height/length of your window.

Width

• Horizontal Blinds
  Measure the width in several different places, use the narrowest measurement when ordering your blinds.
• Vertical Blinds
  Measure the width at the very top of the window.

Height/Length

• Horizontal Blinds
  Measure the length from top to bottom of your window in several different places. If you decide that you want your blinds to touch the window sill when closed, use the longest measurement.
• Vertical Blinds
  Measure the length from top to bottom of your window in several different places and always use your shortest measurement.

OUTSIDE MOUNT WINDOW MEASURING

Width
Measure the entire area that you want covered by blinds, including the overlap. We recommend that your blinds overlap your window opening in order to better block out the light. See the list below for the minimum amount that your blinds should overlap.

• For VERTICAL BLINDS, you want to overlap the edge of the window by 4” on each side (for a total of 8”).
• For 1” ALUMINUM and 1” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you need to overlap 1” on each side (for a total of 2”).
• For 2” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you will need 1 ½” on each side (for a total of 3”).
• For PLEATED and CELLULAR SHADES, you will need 1 ½” on each side (for a total of 3”).

Height/Length
Measure the entire area that you want covered by blinds, including the overlap. We recommend that your blinds overlap your window opening in order to better block out the light. We recommend that you overlap at the top and the bottom. See the list below for the minimum amount that your blinds should overlap.

• For VERTICAL BLINDS, you want to overlap the top of the window by 2” on the top and 1 ½” on the bottom (for a total of 3 ½”).
• For 1” ALUMINUM and 1” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you need to overlap 1 Ό” on the top and 1” on the bottom (for a total of 2 Ό”).
• For 2” WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS, you will need to overlap 2” on top and 1 ½” on bottom (for a total of 3 ½”).
• For PLEATED and CELLULAR SHADES, you will need 1” on top and 1” on bottom (for a total of 2”).

*Please remember to take your window sill into consideration if it projects out of the window into the room.

Remember, when measuring and installing blinds yourself, accurate measurements are your responsibility.

INSTALLATION

1. Mark desired height location for mounting bracket. The two end brackets should be a maximum of 4” apart from each end of the track.
2. Drill L-shaped bracket with clip attached into the wall. For Inside Mounted blinds, drill only the clip into the upper frame or ceiling.
3. Place the front groove of the track into the hook of the clips. Push the track upward until the rear groove of the track is firmly clipped.
4. Pull the control cord to traverse carriers. Pull the control chain to rotate the carriers to an open position.
5. For PVC or Groover vanes, push the slotted ends into the carriers.
6. For free-hanging vanes, insert plastic piece into the top hem of the vane. Push into carriers. Insert metal weight into bottom hem. Attach chain links.
7. Place first hook of valance clip into front groove and push down. Space the end clips a maximum of 6” from the end of tracker.
8. Slide valance piece into upper clip.
9. Slide valance return into corner piece and connect the return to each end of the valance. Note: The return may need to be cut for proper fit. Can be cut with your average household scissors.