Friday, May 21, 2010

How to install vertical blinds?



Vertical blinds come in a great variety and can add beauty to a home. If you would like the maintence free and stylish look of todays blinds here is an article for you. these are also referred to as window treatments.


STEP 1
First measure the window to decide if you would like the blinds inside the frame or outside on the casing. In most cases inside looks the best plus it gives you the added feature of adding curtains


STEP 2
In the package you will find a set of cilps,screws and the pieces to hold the blind in place


STEP 3
Measure out from the window approximately 1 inch and mark it. Now measure down 1/2 inch and put a mark there. These are your starting points for the brackets.


STEP 4
With a pencil, mark where the holes are so you don't put the screws in the wrong place


STEP 5
Remove the brackets and with your punch make a small indent in the wood. This is where the screws will go


STEP 6
Install the brackets with an automatic screw driver


STEP 7
Place the blind into the brackets and install the holders by sliding them into the grooves. Install the rod for the blinds to be opened and now you are done.


SOURCE(S) : http://www.ehow.com/how_2262386_install-vertical-blinds.html google.com, pub-7533433118946337, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

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