{"id":9449,"date":"2023-08-18T12:31:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T16:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9449"},"modified":"2024-03-15T18:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T22:00:36","slug":"how-to-install-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Blinds Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_fbde2c-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_fbde2c-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_fbde2c-e6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_fbde2c-e6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_fbde2c-e6 > 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_93e861-c0 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-oak-tape-black-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-office-hero-2021-madison-950x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A mid-century modern office features wood blinds made of 2-inch Exotic Oak showing how to install blinds in an office\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16238 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-oak-tape-black-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-office-hero-2021-madison-950x630px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-oak-tape-black-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-office-hero-2021-madison-950x630px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-oak-tape-black-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-office-hero-2021-madison-950x630px-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:5px;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column9449_389f61-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_389f61-bf kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/5_how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7a2b48-dd\">|<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d95d4f-21\">August 18, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_0c9a3b-76\">How to Install Blinds Step by Step<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to install blinds \u2014 those with horizontal, tiltable slats that is \u2014 is a relatively straightforward process that can often be DIYed. Installing blinds, for the most part, is similar across brands and product lines, however, the steps outlined here are specific to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/wood-blinds\">Wood<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/wood-blinds\/2-inch-wood-blinds?preselected_collections%5b%5d=2-inch-faux\">Faux Wood<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/metal-blinds\/custom-metal-blinds?preselected_collections%5b%5d=two-inch-metal\">Metal Blinds<\/a> purchased from The Shade Store. While we highly recommend relying on our professionals for measure and installation of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\">Blinds<\/a>, you can likely install them yourself if you&#8217;re comfortable doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn the steps and best practices for how to install blinds to help you determine whether you\u2019re up for the DIY job.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_8e849c-4f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_c0dded-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-installing-blinds-steps-best-practices\">Installing Blinds: Steps &amp; Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing blinds is a relatively straightforward process. These steps and best practices for how to install window blinds are specific to Wood, Faux Wood and Metal Blinds from The Shade Store but most blinds will have very similar installation steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_5342c6-e1 > 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var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_13f44e-50 inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_59acf2-d9\">consult the Install Guide<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_8a6a3a-93 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_20c5c0-66, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_20c5c0-66 .kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_20c5c0-66{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_20c5c0-66:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_20c5c0-66\">Before you begin the process of installing blinds, be sure to familiarize yourself with the installation instructions for The Shade Store Blinds. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Installing-Faux-Wood-Blinds.pdf\">READ THE GUIDE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_0f3ec4-6a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_ad28d9-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Decide on Inside or Outside Mount Blinds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for how to install blinds is deciding on your application type: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\">inside or outside mount<\/a>? The answer will dictate how you measure to order your blinds as well as how you install the brackets for your blinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_157b93-1a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_b393c1-50 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_f7b9c6-21 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_f7b9c6-21 size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-bamboo-black-woven-wood-shade-del-rey-taupe-how-to-install-blinds-bath-content-2022-yorktown-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A bathroom with dark tiling, a white tub and wood accents has a window with 2-inch Bamboo blinds in Black\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-bamboo-black-woven-wood-shade-del-rey-taupe-how-to-install-blinds-bath-content-2022-yorktown-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-bamboo-black-woven-wood-shade-del-rey-taupe-how-to-install-blinds-bath-content-2022-yorktown-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4fa85b-ec\">What Is Inside Mount?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2a3a2b-d4\">Inside mount refers to blinds that are installed inside the window frame, with brackets typically secured to the sides or \u201cceiling\u201d of the window box or frame.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9449_a1dc24-a3{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9449_a1dc24-a3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9449_a1dc24-a3\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9449_bfe08b-bb kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-mount-blinds\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">More about inside mount<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_7d8cfa-4a inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_839c82-cb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_839c82-cb size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-dining-content-2019-girona-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A dining room with a mid-century modern aesthetic features wood furniture and 2-Inch Exotic Wood Blinds in Ebony\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-dining-content-2019-girona-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-mid-century-modern-dining-content-2019-girona-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c4ad9f-35\">What Is Outside Mount?<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_1ba8dd-96\">Outside mount refers to blinds that are installed outside of the window frame, either on the wall above the window or from the room\u2019s ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9449_fe667c-0a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9449_fe667c-0a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9449_fe667c-0a\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_316434-d6.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9449_316434-d6 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/inside-vs-outside-mount-blinds\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">more about outside mount<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_c596b3-ab alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_66aebd-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Gather Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step for how to install blinds is to gather the tools you\u2019ll need for measuring and installation. These tools are all very common and you likely already have most on hand. If not, you can find all of these at your local hardware store.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_24f729-9e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_7922f7-fc inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_1fa4ee-8c:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_1fa4ee-8c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_1fa4ee-8c size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-how-to-install-blinds-level-tape-measure-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A tape measure, pencils and a level lie on a table and show the common tools needed to know how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-how-to-install-blinds-level-tape-measure-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-how-to-install-blinds-level-tape-measure-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_c01f83-12 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53\"]{padding-bottom:0px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_c2be27-53\">common tools for installing blinds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check the installation guide for a specific list of tools needed for your chosen blinds, but typically, the list will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stepladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phillips screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_13be62-1c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_96a6c0-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need a Drill to Install Blinds?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For specific steps for how to install window blinds, a drill is very helpful to have. It makes installing brackets much easier, as it can be used to bore pilot holes into the window frame or wall, but it is not essential. You can likely use a screwdriver alone to install your brackets, it\u2019ll just take a bit more time and effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_f1cd53-c7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_c55d2f-78\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"measuring\">Step 3: Measure for Your Ordering Width &amp; Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step for how to install blinds, measuring for your ordering width and length, is especially important when you choose custom Blinds, like those from The Shade Store. This is because custom Blinds are tailored to fit your window and application. If you decide to go with premade blinds, measuring is still an important part of how to install window blinds, as it helps you choose the closest premade size to your measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-for-blinds\/\">Measuring for your blinds<\/a> will vary based on whether you\u2019ve chosen an inside mount or outside mount application. To measure appropriately for your blinds, follow the below instructions for each application:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_8a9c5e-4d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_37e32f-a5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_e03baa-50 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_e03baa-50 size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic image illustrates how to measure a window for blinds installed in an inside mount application with arrows\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-inside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_cd8f00-24\">measuring for inside mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring for an inside mount application will require three measurements each for length and width. This is because no window is completely square, so measuring three times helps ensure your window treatments will fit correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For length, measure from top to bottom on the right side of your frame, then in the middle, and then on the left side of your frame. The <strong>longest length of these three <\/strong>will be your ordering length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For width, measure from side to side starting at the top of your window frame, then the middle, and then the bottom. <strong>The shortest width of these three<\/strong> will be your ordering width.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9449_3c5558-57{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9449_3c5558-57 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9449_3c5558-57\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_df0412-6c.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9449_df0412-6c kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Measuring-for-Wood-Blinds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">more about measuring<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_0cf67c-c8 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_e6be52-52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_e6be52-52 size-full img-four-fifths\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic image illustrates how to measure a window for blinds installed in an outside mount application with arrows\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-outside-mount-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-install-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2022-port-chester-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8f5c07-f2\">Measuring for Outside Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring for an outside mount application will depend on how high above the window and how wide beyond the window you\u2019ll want your blinds to extend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For length, measure from where you want your blinds to start on the wall above your window, or from your ceiling, down to the bottom edge of the window frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For width, measure the width of the area beyond your window\u2019s width that you want the blinds to cover. Be sure to center your measurement so the extension beyond the window frame is equal on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9449_a29163-0a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9449_a29163-0a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9449_a29163-0a\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);background:var(--ast-global-color-0);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9449_7f3337-f8 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Measuring-for-Wood-Blinds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">more about measuring<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_b7c1ca-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_002e2b-ce inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b1ebd7-1d\">Step 4: Mark Bracket Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_60bbb5-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_98f3c7-ad inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_7b069c-a4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_7b069c-a4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-blinds-pro-measuring-bay-window-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A professional window treatment installer measures a side window in a bay window before installing blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-blinds-pro-measuring-bay-window-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-blinds-pro-measuring-bay-window-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-how-to-install-blinds-pro-measuring-bay-window-content-2022-middlebury-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_67a10e-cf\">Once you place your order with the measurements calculated in Step 3 and receive your custom Blinds, the next step in how to install blinds is to mark where the brackets will be placed. Just like measuring, the process for marking bracket placement will vary slightly based on whether you\u2019re inside- or outside-mounting your blinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_bd302f-a8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_714d6f-cd inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_683fa9-61:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_683fa9-61 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_683fa9-61 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows where to mark the bracket placement for how to install blinds in an inside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_08af4c-c5 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_76eaaf-c1\">Inside Mount Bracket Placement<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8e6102-d0\">To find bracket placement for an inside mount application, hold the blinds up inside your window frame and mark 1\/8\u201d below the headrail on each side. The bottom of the installation brackets will be placed on those marks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_f49bce-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_2ecb86-6e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_afca82-29\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_afca82-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_afca82-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_afca82-29\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_afca82-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_afca82-29\">Outside Mount Bracket Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_4ee4dc-df\">To mark bracket placement for an outside mount application, hold the blind level and center against the wall, window casing or ceiling. Mark the wall, window or ceiling surface with a pencil just below the headrail on each side, as well as 1\/8-inch beyond the ends of the headrail. The installation brackets will be placed within these marks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_795c7c-fe inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_fde8b1-6e:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_fde8b1-6e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_fde8b1-6e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows where to mark the bracket placement for how to install blinds in an outside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-placement-how-to-install-blinds-mark-below-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_d585b7-b8 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_d9a3b5-1b inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_12251e-7c\">auxiliary brackets<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_11f3da-b0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_b16c0f-96, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_b16c0f-96 .kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_b16c0f-96{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_b16c0f-96:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_b16c0f-96\">If auxiliary support brackets are needed for your inside- or outside-mounted blinds, this bracket should be placed in line with the installation brackets and centered between them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_01709a-ed alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_0d2389-0e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Install the Brackets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you mark the placement of the brackets, you\u2019re ready to move on to the next step for how to install window blinds, which is installing the brackets. Brackets will be secured to the wall or window frame with two screws. These two screws can be used in several different orientations depending on your mounting application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_c4d3da-47 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_db2207-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_db2207-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_db2207-de inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_8d62c2-68 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_8d62c2-68 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-side-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install blinds brackets and where to place the screws for an inside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-side-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-side-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5633c2-0d\">Bracket Install A: Inside Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_37c9de-f5\">For an inside mount application, one option for bracket placement is to fasten the screws into the side of your window frame in a horizontal orientation where the screws are side facing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_02b335-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_02b335-5d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_20923f-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_20923f-ed size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-front-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install blinds brackets and where to place the screws for an outside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-front-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-outside-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-front-facing-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_e9dd12-98\">Bracket Install B: Outside Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_3eefad-8a\">For an outside mount application, one option for bracket placement is to fasten the screws into the front of your window casing or into the wall outside your window frame in a horizontal orientation where the screws are front facing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_ddd7ed-50 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_a15d56-d8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_a15d56-d8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-ceiling-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-upside-down-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install blinds brackets and where to place the screws for a ceiling or inside mount application\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-ceiling-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-upside-down-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-inside-ceiling-mount-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-upside-down-screws-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_596038-2e\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_596038-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_596038-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_596038-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_596038-2e\">Bracket Install C: Inside or Ceiling Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_7407eb-05\">For either inside or outside mount applications, you also have the option of fastening the screws into the \u201cceiling\u201d of the window frame or into the room\u2019s ceiling above the window in a vertical orientation where the screws are upside-down.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_d5d7da-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_0591dd-f7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_f5dff9-b1:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_f5dff9-b1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_f5dff9-b1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-auxiliary-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-center-bracket-content-2023-port-chester-400x250px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install blinds that are wide with an auxiliary bracket between the two edge brackets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-auxiliary-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-center-bracket-content-2023-port-chester-400x250px.png 400w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-auxiliary-bracket-installation-how-to-install-blinds-center-bracket-content-2023-port-chester-400x250px-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_7a6161-45 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_092955-70\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_092955-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_092955-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_092955-70\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_092955-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_092955-70\">Auxiliary Bracket Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_71233f-aa\">If your blinds also came with an auxiliary bracket (center bracket in the diagram), make sure to place it in line with the installation brackets, centered between them. However, it should not be directly in line vertically with any of the blind\u2019s ladders as it may interfere with the lifting and tilting mechanism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_170679-11 alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_de2e45-91 inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_46af00-8f\">Important<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_b8a8dc-3a inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_72a26d-2a, .kt-adv-heading-link9449_72a26d-2a .kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_72a26d-2a{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link9449_72a26d-2a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_72a26d-2a\">Before fastening your brackets, be aware that they must be securely attached to the mounting service, meaning they must hit wood studs or the wood beam of your window frame. If they do not hit studs or beams, you\u2019ll need to use a drywall anchor, which can be found at your local hardware store.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_f30992-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_469bf5-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_469bf5-79\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Install the Headrail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your brackets are securely fastened, the next step for how to install blinds is to mount the headrail. The headrail is the top part of your blinds from which the slats fall, and it also contains the mechanisms that allow you to lift, lower and tilt your blinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_2edf8d-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_ea37ed-ad inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_bbfca1-23:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_bbfca1-23 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_bbfca1-23 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-headrail-installation-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-headrail-brackets-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to install blinds by diagramming the brackets and headrail components so you can mount the headrail\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-headrail-installation-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-headrail-brackets-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-headrail-installation-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-headrail-brackets-content-2023-port-chester-600x300px-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_7eebe6-92 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_96ebff-28\">Mount the Headrail<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_409abe-5d\">To mount your headrail, lift the swivel covers on the installation brackets, and auxiliary bracket, if applicable, and insert the headrail into the brackets. Close the swivel covers once the headrail is placed, and it should be securely mounted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 > 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.wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_dcb53b-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_049330-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_049330-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_049330-25 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_05e6a2-21\">Troubleshooting an Insecure Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_8d9ceb-a0\">If your blinds are not fitting snugly, remove the headrail from the brackets and pry out the tab at the end of the headrail with a screwdriver. Then, re-install the headrail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_d9a59b-14 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image9449_9adb0b-03:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image9449_9adb0b-03 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_9adb0b-03\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-troubleshooting-insecure-fit-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-tab-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png\" alt=\"A illustration shows the tab on the headrail to pull to troubleshoot an insecure fit when learning how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-troubleshooting-insecure-fit-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-tab-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-troubleshooting-insecure-fit-how-to-install-blinds-diagram-of-tab-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x350px-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_52799b-64 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_f41b5c-49 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_2850cc-be\">Step 7: Install the Valance<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_133484-d4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_77175a-74{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_77175a-74 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_77175a-74 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_158076-4f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_158076-4f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-valance-over-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"2-inch Wood Blinds made of Exotic Ebony are installed with a valance that matches the slats on a tall window\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-valance-over-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-valance-over-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-wood-blinds-2-inch-exotic-ebony-how-to-install-blinds-valance-over-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_684b0e-6a\">After headrail installation, you have a few smaller steps to complete for installing blinds, including attaching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/cornices-valances\">valance<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/cornice-vs-valance\/\">valance is a decorative piece<\/a> that attaches to the front of the headrail to hide it and present a more pleasing aesthetic. When it comes to steps for how to install blinds, valance installation will vary slightly based on whether you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/wood-blinds\">Wood Blinds<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/metal-blinds\">Metal Blinds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_3e0e01-ec alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_53e00d-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood Blinds Valance Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Wood Blinds, the valance features magnets that attach to the metal headrail. Simply hold the valance up to the headrail and let the magnets connect to the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Blinds Valance Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Metal Blinds, there are a few steps to properly attach the valance:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_87a06b-0d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:9px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_2e494c-eb inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_2058b2-da .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_2058b2-da size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-how-to-install-blinds-clip-valance-into-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the first step for attaching a valance to Metal Blinds, as part of the steps for how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-how-to-install-blinds-clip-valance-into-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-how-to-install-blinds-clip-valance-into-headrail-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f3e2aa-c1\">Step 1: Attach Valance Clips<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_f625a5-06\">Slide each valance clip by sliding it downward onto the headrail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_5c5d40-a4 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_a6d4c3-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_a6d4c3-30 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-and-slat-how-to-install-blinds-insert-valance-slat-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows the second step for attaching a valance to Metal Blinds, as part of the steps for how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-and-slat-how-to-install-blinds-insert-valance-slat-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-clip-and-slat-how-to-install-blinds-insert-valance-slat-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_6c19e4-31\">Step 2: Insert Valance Slat<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_84a130-99\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_84a130-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_84a130-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_84a130-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_84a130-99\">Insert the metal valance slat into the valance clips by first inserting the bottom of the slat into the clip and then inserting the top.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_2b5917-96 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_e17c2c-cc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_e17c2c-cc size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-installed-how-to-install-blinds-side-view-metal-valance-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how a valance should look on Metal Blinds, as part of the steps for how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-installed-how-to-install-blinds-side-view-metal-valance-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-metal-valance-installed-how-to-install-blinds-side-view-metal-valance-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_ba01d3-4c\">Complete: Side View<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_240666-85\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_240666-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_240666-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_240666-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_240666-85\">Properly installing the clips and slat will give you a sleek, attractive Metal Blinds valance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_7813bf-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_2776e1-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>After completing all the above steps, you may be done with installing blinds based on the type of control mechanism your blinds feature. For cordless lift blinds with a wand to tilt the slats, you may still have another step to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_22418f-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_3a8b9a-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Attach the Wand (if Applicable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wands are not always part of the steps for how to install blinds. These steps are only applicable for Blinds with Cordless lift control, as they will come with a wand tilt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_86a206-08 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_8e850e-87 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_390d83-1c\">Attaching the Wand<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_f6ccb1-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_f7c249-0d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_198dfa-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_198dfa-92 img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-onto-hook-how-to-install-blinds-thread-wand-on-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to attach a wand to your blinds as part of the steps for how to install blinds\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-onto-hook-how-to-install-blinds-thread-wand-on-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-onto-hook-how-to-install-blinds-thread-wand-on-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_a0bbce-a5\">Step 1: Thread the Wand<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_5fa883-ee\">To attach the wand, simply thread the wand on the hook.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_805659-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_805659-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_805659-32 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image9449_8084ec-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9449_8084ec-fa img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-lower-sleeve-how-to-install-blinds-lower-sleeve-over-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how to secure the wand to its hook by pulling down the sleeve over the hook so the wand can't come off\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-13730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-lower-sleeve-how-to-install-blinds-lower-sleeve-over-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-wand-attachment-lower-sleeve-how-to-install-blinds-lower-sleeve-over-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_d4a13e-0f\">Step 2: Lower the Sleeve<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9449_9fb8c9-ba\">Lower the sleeve to cover the hook and trap the wand in place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9449_8c7f65-a2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9449_37b12e-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure Your Project\u2019s Success with Professional Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know the steps for how to install blinds, you can decide whether or not you\u2019re up to the challenge of DIYing the installation. If you choose custom Blinds from The Shade Store, you have the option of relying on our professional team of experts for both installing blinds and taking measurements. We offer free measurements for your convenience so you can be sure your blinds will fit perfectly. Schedule a free measurement today to start your project on the right foot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) 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