Measure the opening across the top where the headrail is to be installed from inside of window frame on left to inside of window frame on right.
Vertical blinds inside window frame.
All you need is a screwdriver and a pencil.
This simple track system is designed so that you can install it and the blinds all by yourself.
A minimum depth of 2 7 8 is needed to install inside the window.
When measuring and ordering vertical blinds you should decide whether you want them mounted inside the door or window frame or on brackets outside the frame.
Outside mounted blinds are installed to cover the window frame or attach to the wall.
Unlike outside mounted blinds hanging blinds inside a window frame creates a cleaner sleeker appearance with less potential for damage or detachment.
Vertical blinds often used to cover sliding glass doors or large windows.
If the window frame is sufficiently deep to attach the mounting brackets inside the window frame you can choose inside or outside mounting.
As long as your window frame has enough depth to mount blinds inside the opening we almost always recommend an inside mount.
Vertical blinds are one of the most durable and low maintenance blind products on the market.
Measuring for inside mount vertical blinds.
An outside mount installing the blinds on the wall or trim above the window is usually just recommended when windows are too shallow to mount inside or when there are obstructions like a window crank.
Round the measurement down to the nearest 1 8.
Better still choosing to install the blinds.
Inside mounted blinds are installed within the window.