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.
Inside mount blinds for vinyl windows.
Measure the width of the window opening in 3 places at the top in the middle and along the bottom edge or sill.
They work for both appearance and performance needs without compromising over quality and efficiency.
But what makes the decision successful is actually the fundamental factors that drove homeowners towards it.
Inside mount window treatments come with their own benefits which makes them a popular choice for homeowners.
I want to hang blinds on the center window in a three window window seat.
If the edge of the window is flush with the wall you ll need to use an outside mount blind.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
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 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.
Fix the brackets to the top or sides of the inside opening or install them outside the opening.
Outside mount or ceiling mount.
If you are considering a window replacement and want to inside mount the blinds afterward it s important to take careful measurements to ensure everything will fit with the new vinyl windows.
An outside mount makes the window look large because the stack goes above the window.
If you have vinyl windows you won t be able to screw the brackets directly into the vinyl channel that holds the window.
Blinds can be installed two basic ways.
Outside mounted blinds cover up part of the frame and the mounting bracket holes will show if the brackets are removed at.
There s no wall on either side of the window just the other window frames.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
When installing them inside the opening make sure the bottom.
Inside mounted blinds look trim because they don t overlap the window opening they admit more light around the edges.
The vinyl is not strong enough to hold the weight of the blinds.
The longer the blinds are the more difficult.
Use a tape measure if needed to place the brackets.
Finally vinyl window frames can make it tricky to install inside mount blinds because the vinyl isn t strong enough to directly support the weight of the blind.
Here are some of.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
For an inside mount blind you must determine if there s enough room to install a blind and its heading in the window opening.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Inside mounted blinds look tidy and that s the way to go in most situations.
Mount the hanging brackets in the correct position inside mount.
Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window frame.
Mark the positions of the bracket holes with a pencil.