Second much like accent pillows and lamps blinds and window shades play a big part in the look and feel of any room.
Blinds inside window frame.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
Make note for the narrowest width and longest height.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
The most important difference is that you will need to use screws designed for metal rather than the wood screws supplied with the blinds.
Better still choosing to install the blinds.
Before you buy any type of blinds consider how you want to mount them.
Unlike outside mounted blinds hanging blinds inside a window frame creates a cleaner sleeker appearance with less potential for damage or detachment.
Most blinds are designed for installation in wood window frames but that doesn t mean you can t install them in a metal frame window.
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.
Then again for height left middle and right.
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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 is a particular type of window treatment where the blinds are installed inside and it goes on top of the frame.
Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
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.
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One compelling reason to go with outside mount is if the window frame is too shallow to accommodate the mounting brackets.
If one is present measure from the obstruction to the edge of the window frame.
Be sure to check the rest of the window opening for window cranks or handles.
Inside mounted blinds look tidy and that s the way to go in most situations.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
First they protect against sunlight that can shine through windows and damage the soft surfaces in your home.