When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
Inside mount blinds with returns.
All of our horizontal blinds come with a free valance.
Be sure that enough depth is available from pane to edge of the trim to mount the blinds inside it.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
No side returns flush inside mount if your window depth measured above is greater than or equal to the flush inside mounting depth then you can choose this option.
We offer returns on outside mount blinds as well as a cornice style valance on many of our inside mount blinds which has returns as well.
In this article i will tell you how to get a nice clean finished look so your valance.
3 4 is the minimum depth required for inside mount blinds.
With most of our wood blinds and our faux wood blinds this is a crown valance made from the same material as the blinds themselves.
Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window frame.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
If you do no returns are necessary.
No side returns flush inside mount and 1 1 4 side returns.
Inside mount window treatments come with their own benefits which makes them a popular choice for homeowners.
Measure the valance return from the wall to the back of where the front piece of the valance will sit.
What about valance returns.
How to measure inside mount blinds.
Inside mount blinds have two valance side return options.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
The problem is when you order a inside mount 2 inch wood blind or any other wood blind the valance will have a straight cut at both ends.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
But if you don t have enough depth it sticks out a little leaving the hardware exposed.
If you do not please see the special return section of this measuring guide.
Inside mount window treatments are installed inside the window frame or casing they provide a sleek clean look which can showcase your window size and moldings.
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.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
Valance is supplied with returns sized to hide the end portion of the blinds back to the mounting surface.
Measure the inside width of window casing in three places.
If your blind is entirely recessed in the window opening as an inside mount returns are not needed.
This allows the blind and valance to be completely recessed in your opening.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
This option must be specified at the time of order.
The return will fit on the sides of the valance to cover the headrail.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
