The Do’s and Don’ts of Installing Your Blinds
Now that you have considered getting blinds for your home, do not be daunted by the purchase or installation process. Everything will be just fine as long as you take the right measurements and are handy with a hammer and screwdriver.
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.
The installation process is the next step now that the blinds are home.
You will need a pencil so that you can mark the placement of the brackets for the blinds. By holding your blinds exactly where you want them to hang make a pencil mark on both sides to identify the position of each bracket. Now that step will help you to make sure that the brackets will be installed properly and the blinds will hang correctly. It is at this time that you should 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.
At this time you will be installing the blinds into the brackets. They should slide easily into the open ends of the brackets and they should also feel snug and secure. There is a small piece used to slide over the open side of the brackets that will lock the blinds in place and give your blinds a finished look.
Stand back and admire your handiwork. What an accomplishment to have installed your lovely new blinds all by yourself.
