The Do’s and Don’ts of Installing Your Blinds

Although you may not have ever bought and installed blinds, do not worry, if you have chosen to buy some new blinds you can easily put them up yourself. All you need to be able to do is to take some measurements and use a hammer and screwdriver when installing them.

When you are ready to install your blinds you will be very happy to know how easy it is to do and does not require a lot of intricate steps. Blinds can be installed no matter the age or gender of the person.

First, before you even purchase or attempt to install your blinds, take accurate measurements of each window you are getting blinds for. This will help you ensure the proper fit, both along the height and the width. Otherwise you could end up with window coverings that do not quite cover, or that are too long and wide. After you have the exact measurements of your windows, now it is time to buy your blinds.

When the blinds are home then the installation process begins.

First get a pencil. While holding your blinds in the spot where you want them to hang, mark the wall with the pencil on both sides of the blinds because this is where the brackets will go. Having done this will ensure that your brackets will be installed perfectly and the blinds will at the right height. Time to go get your hammer and screwdriver.

Wherever you made your pencil marks on the wall is where you are going to attach the brackets. Three or four small screws are used to attach the brackets to the wall. There are times when the screw won’t go directly into the wall so just take your hammer and tap the screw a couple times to get it started and then continue using the screwdriver. The brackets must be lined up exactly where your pencil lines are so that the width of the blinds is accurate. Remember to have the open side of the each bracket facing the front so that the blinds can slide into the brackets easily.

This is the time to install the blinds into the brackets that you have just put up. If your pencil marks were accurate then the blinds should slide into the brackets without any problem. You will have a small piece from the blind to slide over the open side of the brackets to secure the blinds and improve the appearance.

Your brand new blinds are now installed and ready for you and your family to admire. Just think of how you installed them all by yourself and without any assistance from a professional.