{"id":6961,"date":"2023-05-16T13:58:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T13:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=6961"},"modified":"2023-09-20T13:19:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:19:16","slug":"install-woven-wood-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/install-woven-wood-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Woven Wood Shades Yourself: A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have saved a big amount by purchasing affordable window treatments &#8211; woven wood shades &#8211; and now want to save more by installing them yourself? Just muster up your confidence and you can do all you want with a few step-by-step DIY installation tips. Here is a comprehensive beginner\u2019s guide about how to install woven wood shades yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.pk\/books\/edition\/Window_Treatments_Idea_Book\/li4Exqm9_ocC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=natural+or+woven+wood+shades&amp;pg=PA48&amp;printsec=frontcover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bamboo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <a title=\"woven wood shades\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/woven-wood-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">woven wood shades<\/a> effectively, you can easily maximize their curb appeal and functionality. And the first step towards effective usage is proper installation. A perfect, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com\/definition\/english\/seamless?q=seamless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seamless<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fit will not only provide your interior decor with a sleek look but also boost the functional potential of your window treatment, like privacy, light control, and <a title=\"light filtration\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/light-filtering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">light filtration<\/a>. For better energy efficiency and to create a blackout effect, you\u2019ll need to be even more careful, i.e., ensure edge-to-edge alignment of your blind with the window frame, without leaving any light gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>A Beginner\u2019s Guide About How to Install Woven Wood Shades Yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8307\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woven-wood-shades.webp\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8307\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woven-wood-shades.webp\" alt=\"Woven wood shades\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woven-wood-shades.webp 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woven-wood-shades-300x254.webp 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woven-wood-shades-70x60.webp 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woven wood shades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing natural woven fiber shades yourself can be a cost-effective, rewarding, and entertaining home improvement project. With a little preparation and the right tools, you can successfully install your woven wood shades and transform the look and functionality of your windows. This beginner&#8217;s guide will walk you through the step-by-step DIY procedure for the installation of woven wood shades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 1: Gather the Tools And Materials You\u2019ll Need<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8534\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gather-tools-.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8534\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gather-tools-.jpg\" alt=\"Gather tools\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gather-tools-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gather-tools--300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gather-tools--70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gather tools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin fixing your blinds to the windows, gather the necessary tools and materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A steel measuring tape (to measure window size)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil (to record measurements)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drill (to make holes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screws (to fix brackets to walls)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level tool (to balance shades)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounting brackets (usually included with the blinds set)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headrail (included in the package)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right type of woven wood shades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorized lift system, if needed (usually included in the package of motorized blinds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cord cleats (optional, for cord management)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 2: Decide Mounting Type: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two mounting options available for woven wood shades, i.e., inside mount and outside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreedictionary.com\/mount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mount<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An inside mount shade is fixed inside the window frame. For this, you\u2019ll need to make sure that there is enough window frame depth to accommodate your <a title=\"blinds\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blinds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blinds<\/a>. On the other hand, an outside mount blind is installed on the wall around the window frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 3: <a title=\"Measure Your Window Frame\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/how-to-measure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Measure Your Window Frame<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8251\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8251\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure.jpg\" alt=\"Measurement\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Measurement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate measurements are crucial to ensure the perfect fit of your woven wood shades. Start by measuring the width and height (w x h) of each window frame. Depending on your mounting choice, you can measure the inside of the window frame or the outside of the window trim. Take three measurements each along the length and width. For an inside mount, record the narrowest measurement as your actual width, and for an outside mount record the largest value as the actual width. Add three inches to each width and height for an outside mount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 4: Select the Right Woven Wood Shades<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8155\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-to-buy-blinds-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8155 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-to-buy-blinds-1.jpg\" alt=\"Choose blinds\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-to-buy-blinds-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-to-buy-blinds-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/choose-to-buy-blinds-1-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose blinds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider factors such as privacy, light control, <a title=\"insulation\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/insulating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insulation<\/a>, energy efficiency, <a title=\"blackout effect\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/blackout-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blackout effect<\/a>, cordless or motorized operation, and aesthetics when choosing the right woven wood shades for your home. Look for natural blinds that perfectly complement your interior d\u00e9cor and meet your functional needs. Take into account the measurements of the window frame you recorded earlier to ensure you purchase bamboo shades that properly fit your windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 3: <a title=\"Prepare for Installation\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare for Installation<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read the manufacturer&#8217;s installation instructions provided with your woven wood shades package. Clear the workspace around the window opening, removing any obstructions. Ensure you have easy access to your required materials and tools. It&#8217;s also a good idea to protect your flooring, furniture, and other furnishings by placing a drop cloth or tarp beneath the windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 4: Mount the Brackets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start by marking the placement of mounting brackets on the window frame or wall around it. Use a level tool to ensure the brackets are horizontally aligned and balanced. Mark the holes for screws with a pencil. Pre-drill the screw holes to make the installation of your woven wood shades easier and prevent the wood from splitting. Securely attach the mounting brackets using screws and a drill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 5: Attach the Headrail:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take the headrail and slide it into the mounting brackets until it clicks into place. Ensure that the headrail is securely attached to the mounting brackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 6: Hang Your Shades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Position the woven wood shades on a flat surface. Unroll them and ensure they are facing the right direction. Attach the shades to the headrail according to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions. Most shades come with clips or hooks that allow you to secure them to the headrail. Ensure the <a title=\"shades\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shades<\/a> are centered and evenly distributed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 7: Install &amp; Adjust Motorized Lift:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once the shades are properly installed, install and adjust your <a title=\"motorized lift\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/motorized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">motorized lift<\/a> for automatic operation. A motorized lift is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Newsroom\/News-Releases\/2023\/CPSC-Approves-New-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Custom-Window-Coverings-to-Prevent-Deaths-and-Serious-Injuries-from-Strangulation-Window-Covering-Cords-Now-Deemed-a-Substantial-Product-Hazard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option for homes with children and pets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 8: Cord Management (Optional):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you choose to install a corded lift mechanism, install cord cleats to keep the lift cords neatly organized and out of the way. Cord cleats are usually fixed on the side of the window frame or wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 9: Test Operation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test the operation of your woven wood shades by raising, lowing, and adjusting the slats or fabric vanes. If there is any issue, you can make adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Step 10: <a title=\"Clean your Shades\" href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/clean-maintain-woven-wood-shades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean your Shades<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8263\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8263\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cleaning-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cleaning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the installation is complete, you should remove any dust, dirt, or grime on the slats of your shades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summing up, you can easily install your woven wood shades yourself if you follow the above DIY installation tips. With some extra care, you can give your installation a professional look and feel.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have saved a big amount by purchasing affordable window treatments &#8211; woven wood shades &#8211; and now want to save more by installing them yourself? Just muster up your confidence and you can do all you want with a few step-by-step DIY installation tips. 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