How to Install
How to Set Up Faux Wood Blinds
So you went to the store, you bought some new window treatments in an effort to improve the look of your home. Faux blinds make a great addition and its both easy and inexpensive to install. Unfortunately you are reading this because someone in your home has misplaced the directions, don’t worry – we have exactly what you will need to get the job done right.
There is a small list of tools you will need in order to get the blinds up efficiently and in a timely manner, so go get these things together and get ready for a great install.
Tools you need to get the blinds up without fail;
Screw Driver
A reliable Level
Measuring Tape
Magnetic Nut Driver
Wireless Drill
Verify the Product
The brand of blinds you chose to purchase will determine the specific set of hardware it comes with. But without fail you should have many of the following in your possession. This is a breakdown of what you should have received with your faux wood blinds.
Brackets for the installation
Screws to Mount the Blinds with
Small support screws
Valance Clips
Depending on how the manufacture believes you can mount the blinds you have a set of the following as well.
3/8” S Blocks for Spacing
Brackets for Support
Cord Cleats
Hold down Brackets
Other miscellaneous bracket types
How to Install the Blinds
Secure the installation brackets in the desired location
Make sure you set the the proper distance inside the window well
The valance type will have an impact on how deep you will want to set them
Using the Nut Driver mount the brackets
Make sure you use at least 2 of the 8 holes that have been predrilled
Maintain the bracket in the vertical position while you mount the head rail into the bracket
Slide the rail inside the open face of the bracket
Shut the flap to secure the blind and lock it into place firmly
Valance Install
Find the groove line on the rear of the valance
Put the clip into the the groove sideways and turn the clip into the locking position
After you have done this apply slight pressure to the clips in a downward motion to assure it is in securely
So that is it, now that you have successfully installed you blinds you are ready to enjoy the added feeling of style they bring to the room.
