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When you want a little privacy,blinds can be an effective solution.
Keep reading to find out how to hang or install blinds.
How to measure the window depends on whether the blinds will bemounted inside the frameor outside the frame.
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To give the blinds a little extra room, round each measurement down to the nearest 18-inch increment.
Add three inches to this measurement and record the number.
Next, take length measurements from the top center of the window frame to the windowsill.
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If you are installing horizontal blinds, add three inches to the length to ensure sufficient coverage.
Measure the width of the window frame and mark the location for the installation of the brackets.
Choose the point at the bottom of the window where the blinds will hang.
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For an outside mount, the holes for the brackets should be positioned above the window frame.
Use a level to double-check the brackets are even.
When you are satisfied with the position of the brackets, drill pilot holes for the mounting screws.
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Most blinds come with two to four screws per bracket.
Use as many as possible for the most secure attachment to the wall or window frame.
Repeat this process with the bracket on the opposite side of the window frame.
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Secure the center bracket to the wall or window frame to help support the blinds.
Standard headrails will slide into the opening in the front of the brackets.
Rounded headrails typically have round brackets with openings that allow you to sit the headrail into the brackets.
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The headrail is then secured with a screw on each bracket to prevent it from sliding out of position.
If the headrail has vanes for vertical blinds, you will need to clip the vanes into place.
Generally, thevalence is attached to the head railwith two or three clips.
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After attaching the valence, you may need to connect the wand.
What Is a Valence?
The valence is a cover that gets installed over the headrail of the blinds.
The purpose of this part is to cover up the brackets so that the blinds appear more attractive.
