Putting roller blinds on your windows is a quick and affordable way to give any room privacy and shade.
Fitting roller blinds outside window frame.
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Place one on each side at the top of the window frame.
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In order to get full coverage outside mount window treatments are made several inches larger than the window opening on all sides.
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The blind could restrict the amount of light that comes through the window when rolled up or drawn back.
The blind can be fixed to the actual window frame itself if it is wooden.
Since outside mount blinds aren t required to fit into a frame they offer more flexibility when taking measurements.
Vertical venetian and roller blinds are the ideal blind styles that should be inside the recess.
Fitting blinds outside of recesses when a window is not flush to the wall there is a recess which is created.
To fit a roller blind first use a tape measure to measure horizontally from one end of the window to the other to ensure you have the right size blind.
This video shows you how easily you can do this job yourself.
Welcome to a short video on how to install your new roller blind outside the window s frame.
Therefore hanging a blind outside of the recess usually causes no problem in terms of lost space.
If the window is a small size this could cause more problems.
The size of blind will need to be wider than the window in order to block out a sufficient amount of light which means that a standard size blind can be bought and fitted without going to the additional trouble of cutting the blind so that it is smaller.
While it s still important to take accurate measurements or to enlist the help of a professional if your measurements are slightly off you can still hang your blinds without any issues.
Mount the brackets on the window frame put your blind into place secure your sash cord and the job is done.
We recommend adding about 2 on all sides but be sure to follow the outside mount measuring instructions in our guide when placing your order.
Therefore fitting a blind outside the recess is not a problem and will come with its own advantages.