Inside the window recess.
Fitting roller blinds outside window frame.
The window treatment brackets are either screwed into the ceiling of the window opening or sides.
It s a good idea to screw a control bracket for the cord onto the frame.
An inside mount is when blinds or shades are installed inside the top of the window frame.
Creates a neat and tidy finish.
The location of the blind is personal preference.
The sash cord raises and lowers the blind.
Inside the recess pros.
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.
Outside mount blinds are a great choice for shallow windows that have a small frame depth as outside mount blinds don t have to fit within the frame.
Although roller blinds are typically installed inside of the window frame it can also sit outside of the window frame or above the window.
Make sure that you determine where you would like to install the blind before buying the blind.
When a window is not flush to the wall there is a recess which is created.
Fitting blinds outside of recesses.
A loose sash cord can be a choking hazard for children.
For many people venetian blinds and similar styles simply look better when cut to fit the recess of the window and because venetian blinds offer fantastic light control and privacy raising the blinds is less of a necessity.
If you leave your blinds down most of the time then fitting inside the recess can be the smarter choice.
Once the blind is in place secure the sash cord s control bracket to the window frame.
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If you want to cover the window trim outside mount blinds can even help you save some money on redecorating or refinishing.
Mount the rolled up roller blind into the brackets.
Determine the placement of the blind.
So let s take a closer look at fitting blinds inside the recess versus fitting outside the recess so you can clearly see what your options are.