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