Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window frame.
Inside mount blinds with returns.
How to measure inside mount blinds.
If you do not please see the special return section of this measuring guide.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
No side returns flush inside mount and 1 1 4 side returns.
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.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
Valance returns are available if the blind headrail protrudes into the room.
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.
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.
Be sure that enough depth is available from pane to edge of the trim to mount the blinds inside it.
If your blind is entirely recessed in the window opening as an inside mount returns are not needed.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
Measure the inside width of window casing in three places.
Measure the valance return from the wall to the back of where the front piece of the valance will sit.
Inside mount blinds have two valance side return options.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
This allows the blind and valance to be completely recessed in your opening.
Valance is supplied with returns sized to hide the end portion of the blinds back to the mounting surface.
If you do no returns are necessary.
What about valance returns.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
The return will fit on the sides of the valance to cover the headrail.
In this article i will tell you how to get a nice clean finished look so your valance.
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.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
This option must be specified at the time of order.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
All of our horizontal blinds come with a free valance.
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.
3 4 is the minimum depth required for inside mount blinds.