It s super easy to measure.
Blinds mounted inside window frame.
Measure using a steel tape measure down to the nearest 1 8th inch.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
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.
Inside mounts are the cleanest look because they fit snugly inside the window frame.
Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
Then again for height left middle and right.
Inside mounts are the most popular choice.
Two inch blinds can be mounted in window frames as shallow as an inch and an eighth.
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.
Mark the approximate bracket location on the left side of the window frame.
If you let us know at the time you place your order we can make custom valances with returns that will hide the sides of the mounting brackets.
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.
Mark the location of the screw holes on the wall.
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Your window frame is not deep.
Inside mounting occurs when the blind is installed inside the window frame.
As the name implies outside mount blinds are installed outside of the window frame usually on.
Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window frame.
If your window is not set deeply enough recessed blinds may extend outside the frame.
They offer a clean finished look because the blinds or shades are recessed and contained inside the window casing.
Make note for the narrowest width and longest height.
Place one bracket along the left side of the window frame near the.
Of course at this window frame depth part of the blinds will extend out past the front edge of the window frame.
Inside mounted blinds look tidy and that s the way to go in most situations.
Inside mounted window treatments are not the best choice for you if.
Use a tape measure and a pencil to mark 1.
Width x height x depth measure and record these 3 dimensions in that order.
How to hang blinds inside a window frame 1.
One compelling reason to go with outside mount is if the window frame is too shallow to accommodate the mounting brackets.
This mounting style is more traditional.
Before you buy any type of blinds consider how you want to mount them.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Depth refers to the amount of space inside a window opening from front to back where the blind will be installed.
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