The time it takes to install window shades vary greatly based on the type of blind or shade you’re using. From start to finish, installing window blinds and shades should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Installation time can be affected by different factors including, the weight of the blind and the surface connect to the blind. The length of time can also vary because of the blind’s material.
What You’ll Need
Installation of window screens and shades is a vital home improvement task. Installing window shutters or shades in homes helps keep them cool and provide privacy. Window blinds will also help to save money on energy during the summer months.
However, some homeowners still find this type of home improvement a little challenging. But that need not be so. With the right tools and careful attention, you can get the job done without any hassle.
To get started, you’ll need the following tools:
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Screwdriver
- Screws
- Power drill (with a drill bit that’s of the same size as your mounting screws)
- Mounting brackets
- Wall plugs
- Someone to help you
You can install window blinds and shades by mounting them inside or outside the recess. If your windows have narrow windowsills or your windows are the type with obstructions such as handles; then installing your blinds by mounting them from outside the recess might be the best option for you.
If, however, there are no windowsills or handles, that will disturb regular functioning, then it’s best to install your screens by mounting them from inside the recess. Generally, the inside-the-recess mount type of installation is the best and most common choice because it fits snugly inside the hollow of windows, gives no overlap on the side of windows, and allow for clean and sophisticated aesthetics.
The installation of nearly all categories of window coverings follows the same basic steps and, in this guide, we’ll focus on the installation of:
- Vertical shades
- Faux wood and solid wood shades
- Cellular shades
- Woven wood shade
Installation of Vertical Blinds
The Inside mount
- Place the brackets 3 inches from each end of the valance on a flat surface. (The valance is the L-shaped unit that covers the headrail.)
- Use your pencil to mark the screw holes on each bracket.
- Make the screw holes with the power drill.
- Maintaining a distance of 3 inches from the outside edge and 1 inch from the glass, mark the window frame with the pencil to indicate where the brackets will go.
- Put the bracket in place, put a screw in the hole, and use a hammer to hit it in gently. Mark the position of the other four screws by repeating this step.
- Check that the pre-drilled holes line up with the previously marked areas. (You may want to let the person helping you hold the valance in position for you.)
- Next, attach the second bracket in the same mann