Window Blinds And How To Install Them

There are several models of this type of curtain, but the most known are the horizontal, vertical and roller blinds. If you do not already have one installed at home, check out their advantages and our tutorial further below on how to install them, even though we recommend that you consult a specialist for the installation.

Why choose a blind?

A blind is a covering for the window, installed to keep out the light. This covering is often made of cloth or narrow slats which block light or allow it to pass in a more controlled way.

There are more and more diverse curtain options that we find in stores and websites. So why choose a blind? They have several pros, such as being lighter and having a more modern look.

So, if you want to know how to install horizontal blind or how to install roller blind, you can already get the pencil and paper to jot down tips!

Materials you'll need

·        Blind

·        Screws

·        Bushings

·        Phillips screwdriver

·        Drill or screwdriver

·        Hand level

·        Drain

·        Ruler

·        Pencil

·        Hammer

·        Ladder

Pre-installation

First of all, measure the window before you buy your blind. If you are going to use the blind inside the span, it should be 1 cm smaller than the total width. If it is to be used from the outside, choose a model that leaves leftovers of approximately 5 to 10 cm on the sides. Now, let's go step by step on how to install a horizontal or roller blind.

Step by step on how to install a horizontal or roller blind

·        Position the shade in the position you wish to install

·        Use the level to make sure it is aligned

·        Mark the sides to know where to position the stand

·        Place the brackets where you made the marking and mark the places where you will drill

·        Drill the holes and place the bushings

·        Put the brackets in place and secure with the screws

·        Snap the shutter

·        Put the rod in the mechanism

How to Install a vertical blind

Now that you already know how to install a roller or horizontal blind, we will also teach how to install vertical blind. The process is quite different, so we decided to do this step by step separately.

·        Place the rail where you want to install it and mark the location with a pencil

·        Mount the clamps to the brackets without screwing them completely

·        Position the rail back where it will be installed and mark the points where the brackets will be attached

·        Drill and insert bushings

·        Secure the brackets and finish tightening the securing clips

·        Fit the rail

·        Separate the rods where the blades will be docked evenly

·        Leave the rods at 90º to see the locking slots

·        Attach the blades one by one to their respective rods

·        Put the band

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