Installing mini blinds isn’t as tough and time-consuming as it’s claimed or presumed. You can do it painlessly on your own with a few tools and some quick DIY installation tips.
Let’s make things easier, simpler, and professionally more perfect with a step-by-step DIY installation guide on “how to install mini blinds”.
Before You Start Installing Mini Blinds
- Take accurate measurements of your window size with a steel measuring tape.
- While taking measurements, account for inside mounts and outside mounts.
- Double check number of screws, mounts, and other hardware equipment.
Tools You’ll Need
- Screwdriver
- Drill (hand or electric)
- Level tool
- A steel measuring tape and pencil
- Step ladder (if needed)
Choose Outside or Inside Mount Mini Blinds
Decide if you want to install your mini blinds inside the window frame or casing (Inside Mount) or above and around the window recess (Outside Mount).
Step-by-Step Guide for Inside Mount Mini Blinds
Step 1: Sort Out and Prepare Mounting Brackets
Sort out different types of mounting brackets, like end box and center support brackets, and prepare them before you begin fixing them to the inside of the window recess or casing for inside mount mini blinds.
Step 2: Align Brackets with a Level Tool and Mark Their Positions
- Use a level tool to align box brackets at each end of the headrail or opposite corner of the window frame.
- Mark the position of each bracket with the help of a pencil.
- Mark the location of center support bracket in the center of box brackets.
- If there are more than one support brackets, place them evenly between the end brackets.
Step 3: Mark Screw Locations and Drill Pilot Holes
- Mark the location of bracket mounting holes with the help of a pencil.
- Drill pilot holes using a hand or electric drill.
- Use drywall anchors if you are mounting mini blinds into a drywall without studs.
Step 4: Screw Brackets in Place
- Use a screwdriver to screw different types of brackets (e.g., end box brackets and center support brackets) into place.
- Attach the brackets using the top, side, or back holes depending on the location of installation.
Step 5: Slide or Snap Headrails into the Brackets
- Install your inside mount mini blinds by sliding or snapping the headrail into the brackets.
- Secure the headrail in place by closing the end box brackets.
Step 6: Test Operation of Inside Mount Mini Blinds
- Raise, lower, rotate, or adjust your mini blinds to test if each part is working perfectly.
- Pull down the cord to unlock it and slowly release it to let you window treatments get lowered to the desired level.
- Pull the cord down to raise your inside mount mini blinds.
- Lock the cord once your mini blinds are adjusted at the required position.
Step 7: Installing Valance
To conceal the installation hardware and to add to the decorative appeal of your window mini blinds, you may like to install a valance.
- Fix two valance clips, each at the opposite end of the headrail.
- Attach remaining clips evenly to the front of the headrail.
- Make sure that two parts of a valance clip snap together.
Step-by-Step Guide for Outside Mount Mini Blinds
Step 1: Sort Out and Prepare Mounting Brackets
Sort out different types of mounting brackets, like end box and center support brackets, and prepare them before you begin fixing them to the outside of the window recess or casing for outside mount mini blinds.
Step 2: Align Brackets with a Level Tool and Mark Their Positions
- Use a level tool to align box brackets at each end of the headrail or opposite corner above the window frame or casing.
- Mark the position of each bracket with the help of a pencil.
- Mark the location of center support bracket in the center of box brackets.
- If there are more than one support brackets, place them evenly between the end brackets.
Step 3: Mark Screw Locations and Drill Pilot Holes
- Mark the location of bracket mounting holes with the help of a pencil.
- Drill pilot holes using a hand or electric drill.
- Use drywall anchors if you are mounting mini blinds into a drywall without studs.
Step 4: Screw Brackets in Place
- Use a screwdriver to screw different types of brackets (e.g., end box brackets and center support brackets) into place.
- Attach the brackets using the top, side, or back holes depending on the location of installation.
Step 5: Slide or Snap Headrails into the Brackets
- Install your outside mount mini blinds by sliding or snapping the headrail into the brackets.
- Secure the headrail in place by closing the end box brackets.
Step 6: Test Operation of Your Outside Mount Mini Blinds
- Raise, lower, rotate, or adjust your mini blinds to test if each part is working perfectly.
- Pull down the cord to unlock it and slowly release it to let your window treatment get lowered to the desired level.
- Pull the cord down to raise your outside mount mini blinds.
- Lock the cord once your mini blinds are adjusted at the required position.
Step 7: Installing Valance
To conceal the installation hardware and to add to the decorative appeal of your outside mount mini blinds, you may like to install valance.
- Fix two valance clips, each at the opposite end of the headrail.
- Attach remaining clips evenly to the front of the headrail.
- Make sure that two parts of a valance clip snap together.
Contact 24/7 Live Chat for Further Help
If you face any difficulty in measuring for or installing your inside mount or outside mount mini blinds or other window treatments, you can use the 24/7 live chat option to get further help.
