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How to Install Horizontal Blinds

Congratulations on your purchase of a horizontal blind. Your blind has been custom made to your specifications and is one of the finest window treatments available. Before you unwrap your blinds, please take a few moments to read these instructions. When using tools, make sure you have proper eye protection. With careful installation and periodic cleaning, your blinds will provide you with many years of trouble free service.
Tools you will need
1. Tape Measure (metal or wood)
2. Pencil
3. Screwdriver
4. Drill and 1/4" Hexhead bit
5. Level (optional)
6. 1/16" or 3/32" drill bit (optional)
All parts listed are not included with every blind
A. Right hand end bracket
B. Left hand end bracket
C. Center support bracket
D. Short extension bracket (optional)
E. Long Extension bracket (optional)
F. Standard or Deluxe valance
G. Valance clips
H. Hold down bracket with screws
I. Hold down pins
J. Wand (optional)
Steps to install
  • Determining Mounting Method.
    Your blind was made to be installed as either an inside or outside mount. Follow the instructions that apply to your blind. Unpack your new blind and check the packaging carefully to assure all parts have been removed before discarding the shipping containers.For an Outside Mount, hold the blind level and centered against the window casing. Mark the casing with a pencil just below the headrail on each end. Also mark the window casings 1/8" beyond the ends of the headrail. The right and left installation brackets will be placed on these marks. Remember to keep headrail level-even if your window is not!Very Important for optimum blinds function.
    For an Inside Mount make sure the headrail is level and clear of obstructions. Make pencil marks below the headrail on each end. The right hand and left hand installation brackets will be placed on these marks. Remember to keep headrail level- even if you window is not.
  • Attach Brackets to Mounting Surface
    Caution:Use proper screws the mounting screws included are for wood or sheet metal surfaces. For other surfaces obtain appropriate fasteners and install them according to the manufacturer's instructions.The end brackets may be mounted using two screws in several different orientations depending on your needs:
    A. Inside the Jams (inside mount)
    B. To the outside face of the window casing or wall (outside mount).
  • Hold Down Brackets (optional)
    Note: Not recommended for single control blinds. Recommended for OB mount blinds (ie: door installation)
    Hold down brackets are used to keep the bottom of the blind from swaying and were supplied if requested when ordering the blind. Some blinds have bottomrail end caps with a hole in the center; on these blinds, push a hold down pin into the hole in the end caps.
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  Price Comparison - Standard (route holes and no tape) 2" Faux Wood Blind costing $100 vs. other blinds, assuming equal width and lenght:
Millennia™ Faux Wood (Smooth or Textured, same price)
2"
2"
Routed, no tape
Routeless or Tape
$100 (base)
$130
2 ½"
2 ½"
Routed, no tape
Routeless or Tape
$110
$140
Elite™ Real Wood (Paint or Stain, same price)
2"
2"
Routed, no tape
Routeless or Tape
$160
$190
2 ½"
2 ½"
Routed, no tape
Routeless or Tape
$180
$200
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