How To Install Odl Add On Blinds For Doors

When it comes to window treatments, there are plenty of options. You could add shades, drapery, or blinds, all of which come in various types and materials. You could even incorporate more i—or none at all. If you've decided you lot want the power to command the lite and privacy in your window, blinds are an excellent choice. The adjustable slats offer more customization possibilities than other window treatments. Plus, whether yous select a warm wooden one or a simple white plastic one, you can't go incorrect.

But how do you install them? The procedure is relatively easy. Nosotros've laid out all of the steps, so y'all tin ensure your blinds will remain secure in your window for years to come up. Read on for all of the deets (and follow along with the video if you need visual aids!).

Materials:

Blinds and hardware
Drill or screwdriver
Step ladder
Tape measure

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How to Install Blinds:

Starting time by measuring the width of the window casing.
Based on your measurement, buy blinds in the size you demand or cut them to the appropriate length (yes, you tin can practise that!).
Attach the brackets that come up with your blinds to the peak of the window casing using a drill.
Slide the ends of the blinds headrail into the brackets.
Close the brackets over the headrail to secure it in place.
Exam the blinds to make sure they open and close properly, checking both the slats and the vertical motion of the blinds.

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