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.
Blinds within window frame.
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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.
If the window frame is sufficiently deep to attach the mounting brackets inside the window frame you can choose inside or outside mounting.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
Inside mounted blinds are installed within the window.
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Use a tape measure and a pencil to mark 1.
Outside mounted blinds are installed to cover the window frame or attach to the wall.
Mark the approximate bracket location on the left side of the window frame.
Place one bracket along the left side of the window frame near the.
Mark the location of the screw holes on the wall.
Then again for height left middle and right.
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Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
With an outside mount the blind is mounted either on the window frame itself or entirely outside the frame on the wall.
Place the brackets over the ends of the blind and then hold the blind inside the window frame in the location.
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Be sure to check the rest of the window opening for window cranks or handles.
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Measure the top of the grease pencil markings inside the window frame.
Inside mounted blinds look tidy and that s the way to go in most situations.
If not you ll have to use an outside mount.
Make sure that they are both evenly.
Outside mounted blinds cover up part of the frame and the mounting bracket holes will show if the brackets are removed at a later date.
Combined with a pelmet the narrow border of cloth or wood running along the top of the blind to conceal curtain fittings an outside mount provides a simple and professional finish and offers greater stylistic flexibility because the sizing of the blind isn t as important.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Look at your window and decide if you want to mount the blinds on the inside of the window frame jamb or outside and or above the window frame.