Inside Mount Blinds Vinyl Windows

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 and doesn t cover decorative molding.

Inside mount blinds vinyl windows.

Outside mount or ceiling mount. The top of the window frame is flush with the ceiling so the only other option is to hang the blinds from the ceiling which seems less than optimal. Mount the hanging brackets in the correct position inside mount. The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.

If you are considering a window replacement and want to inside mount the blinds afterward it s important to take careful measurements to ensure everything will fit with the new vinyl windows. If you have vinyl windows you won t be able to screw the brackets directly into the vinyl channel that holds the window. Mark the positions of the bracket holes with a pencil. The vinyl is not strong enough to hold the weight of the blinds.

Finally vinyl window frames can make it tricky to install inside mount blinds because the vinyl isn t strong enough to directly support the weight of the blind. Try to mount them in a position that will allow the screws to sink into wall studs especially for large bulky heavy window blinds. Use a tape measure if needed to place the brackets. When installing them inside the opening make sure the bottom.

Blinds can be inside mount and outside mount depending upon the depth of your windows. Fix the brackets to the top or sides of the inside opening or install them outside the opening. For inside mount the brackets are attached to the top of the opening directly on the trim or on the sides. There s no wall on either side of the window just the other window frames.