In this article i will tell you how to get a nice clean finished look so your valance.
Inside mount blinds with returns.
If you do not please see the special return section of this measuring guide.
Inside mount blinds have two valance side return options.
No side returns flush inside mount and 1 1 4 side returns.
Measure the valance return from the wall to the back of where the front piece of the valance will sit.
No side returns flush inside mount if your window depth measured above is greater than or equal to the flush inside mounting depth then you can choose this option.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
The return will fit on the sides of the valance to cover the headrail.
Installing window treatments as an inside mount gives your windows a clean finished look allows blinds or shades to be flush with the trim or wall.
Measure the inside width of window casing in three places.
This option must be specified at the time of order.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
Valance returns are available if the blind headrail protrudes into the room.
3 4 is the minimum depth required for inside mount blinds.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
What about valance returns.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
How to measure inside mount blinds.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
If your blind is entirely recessed in the window opening as an inside mount returns are not needed.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
Valance is supplied with returns sized to hide the end portion of the blinds back to the mounting surface.
Inside mount window treatments come with their own benefits which makes them a popular choice for homeowners.
With most of our wood blinds and our faux wood blinds this is a crown valance made from the same material as the blinds themselves.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
But if you don t have enough depth it sticks out a little leaving the hardware exposed.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
If you do no returns are necessary.
We offer returns on outside mount blinds as well as a cornice style valance on many of our inside mount blinds which has returns as well.
All of our horizontal blinds come with a free valance.
Be sure that enough depth is available from pane to edge of the trim to mount the blinds inside it.
The problem is when you order a inside mount 2 inch wood blind or any other wood blind the valance will have a straight cut at both ends.
