Measure the inside width of window casing in three places.
Inside mount blinds with returns.
Measure the valance return from the wall to the back of where the front piece of the valance will sit.
Inside mount window treatments are installed inside the window frame or casing they provide a sleek clean look which can showcase your window size and moldings.
Inside mount blinds have two valance side return options.
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.
Valance is supplied with returns sized to hide the end portion of the blinds back to the mounting surface.
When measuring to fit any of these blinds or shades to your windows it is important to remember a few key things.
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.
The benefits of inside mount blinds.
This allows the blind and valance to be completely recessed in your opening.
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.
How to measure inside mount blinds.
Inside mount blinds are installed inside the window frame.
If you re interested in measuring for inside mount blinds follow these steps.
The return will fit on the sides of the valance to cover the headrail.
What about valance returns.
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.
Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch.
Valance returns are available if the blind headrail protrudes into the room.
All of our horizontal blinds come with a free valance.
Steel measuring tape is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape.
Measure the depth of your window frame.
If you do no returns are necessary.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
Decide if you want an inside mount or an outside mount before you begin the measuring process.
In this article i will tell you how to get a nice clean finished look so your valance.
This mounting style is more traditional and is generally the primary installation method for blinds.
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.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Inside mount window treatments come with their own benefits which makes them a popular choice for homeowners.
Be sure that enough depth is available from pane to edge of the trim to mount the blinds inside it.
If your blind is entirely recessed in the window opening as an inside mount returns are not needed.
This option must be specified at the time of order.
But if you don t have enough depth it sticks out a little leaving the hardware exposed.