Outside Mount or Wall Mount

Outside mounts hang outside the window opening either on the wood frame itself or above and beyond the wood frame to make a window appear wider and longer or to hide an unattractive window.

If you want to mount your window treatments directly to the window frame, then measure the exact width and height of the wood frame itself from outer edge to outer edge.

To go above and beyond the wood frame, to ensure minimum light gap and maximum privacy, add the following to each side of the window as long as you have enough room.

Minis, pleated & woods 1-1/2" - 3"
Verticals 3" - 4"

Then add the following to the height to allow for mounting brackets above the opening.

Minis, pleated & woods 2"
Verticals 2-1/2"

For minis and wood blinds, tilter wand and lift cord can be placed on either side. Pleated shade lift cords can be placed on either side. Vertical blinds can draw from left to right, right to left or split in the center.

Inside or Recessed Mount

Inside mounts hang inside the window frame and provide a flush look. For an inside mount the window must be recessed 1" - 2-1/2" for minis, pleated and woods and 2-3/4" - 3-1/2" for vertical blinds.

Measure exact width of the window in 3 places. Use the smallest width measurement. The factory will make the necessary allowances for the brackets. Measure the exact height of the window in 3 places and use the shortest height.

Use metal tape for accuracy. Please do not use measurements smaller than eighths