To measure your windows for any shade you first have to decide how you re.
Install shades vinyl windows.
Outside mount or ceiling mount.
Fix the brackets to the top or sides of the inside opening or install them outside the opening.
For this reason the brackets need to be fixed at the.
Blinds tend to provide better light control and privacy as they are a hard window treatment versus shades which are a soft window treatment.
Repeat with the second bracket.
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Blinds offer a vertical or horizontal option in a variety of materials from wood to vinyl.
Remove the two brackets from the blinds.
This is where you will drill holes for the screws that hold the brackets.
When installing them inside the opening make sure the bottom of the blinds doesn t bang into the vinyl finger hold at the bottom of the window.
The windows install from the inside.
It is because of this reason that it is not advisable to screw the brackets directly onto the vinyl channel which holds the window together.
If you don t have a drill driver the screws can be installed with a screwdriver but it takes longer and it may be very difficult if not impossible to install them with a screwdriver if the window frame is made of hardwood or metal.
Simply push down on the end of the shade stick it in your window frame and the spring loaded tension rod will lock into place no tools or drilling necessary.
Hold the blinds up to the window top where you want them to hang.
Then consider whether to copy the style single or multiple glass panes of the old windows or to change it.
If you have vinyl windows you won t be able to screw the brackets directly into the vinyl channel that holds the window.
Once you ve learned the steps the second retrofit window installation will go much faster.
The vinyl is not strong enough to hold the weight of the blinds.
Step 1 window shade overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Cellular shades are custom cut to size so be careful when you measure and record the dimensions of your windows.
Holding each bracket on the pencil lines place a dot inside the bracket holes.
Use a tape measure if needed to place the brackets correctly.
Try to mount them in a position that will allow the screws to sink into wall studs especially for large bulky heavy window blinds.
Installing blinds on vinyl windows vinyl windows are always preferred for have unique designs attractive style and varieties of facilities.
Give yourself at least half a day to install the first unit.
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Mount the hanging brackets in the correct position inside mount.
Note that cellular shades aren t just for windows.
Shades come in an array of colors fabrics and designs.
They can also be installed on french doors.
Mark the positions of the bracket holes with a pencil.
Hold the window blind brackets in place line up the holes and install the screws.
