Window Coverings And Shades

With so many different colors, textures and styles to choose from, picking vertical blinds that compliment your home can become overwhelming. However, blinds are a great asset to any home. They are made with various materials such as, metal, wood and polyvinyl. This allows people to be unique when choosing window treatments to compliment their home furnishings.

Finding the location of the window blinds is quite simple. They are found at home improvement stores, some retail stores, and online. They are not too expensive, but to save some extra cash install them yourself.

There are not a lot of tools that are needed to install vertical blinds.

You will need: a hammer and nails, level, drill and drill bits, scissors, pencil, and a screwdriver.

All parts that are included with the window blinds should be near before starting installation. Wall anchors may be needed later, but are not included with the kit. Figure out if the mount will be on the inside or outside of the window. The inside mounting is more popular in homes, but mounting on the outside is equally attractive.

Measurements for Desired Location

Starting from the inside of the window, measure outwards about an inch on each side. Mark the spot; this is where the brackets will be placed. To avoid lack of privacy make sure the blinds will cover each side of the window.

Drill holes in the marks to mount the brackets that will hold the blinds. If drilling into drywall, you must use wall anchors. Once the holes are drilled, mount the brackets using two screws for each bracket.

Installing the Head Rail

Insert the front edge of the head rail into the clips and rotate back causing the head rail to snap into the clips. To remove the head rail insert a screwdriver between the rail and the release tab.

Adding the Vanes

Rotate the stems so the slots are facing you. Hook the vane onto the stem's hook and pull gently to ensure it is on properly. The vanes should overlap, if not, they are not on the right way. Hook the end of the rod onto the hook on the rail to open and close the window blinds.

Placing the Valance on the Blinds

Adding the valance is an option, but to include the valance one should follow these instructions as well. Snap valance clips onto the rail about two inches from the ends. Place the remaining clips evenly on the rail, and then slide the valance on the rail.

Operating and Maintaining Your Vertical Blinds

When opening and closing your window blinds, twist the rod until blinds open or close. The vanes should be open whenever you want to slide the window blinds open for maximum view. To clean the blinds use warm water and soap. Wipe the blinds down with the towel and dry. Vacuuming fabric blinds will keep the fabric fresh.

Vertical blinds are a small investment to a home. They do not cost much to buy or install, but will affect the way you and others view your home.

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