Made to measure wood blinds fit in most rooms and make a great window covering.
If you aren’t used to fitting wood blinds then it can take you a while to work out how to fit them. Even though it is relatively straight forward I know from experience that plenty of people get it wrong, especially the first time they fit them.
Before you start drilling, you should chek the blind for damage, and remove any obstacles from the window, including vases, photo frames etc.
Your fixing position should be sound and able to take the weight of the blind. You should have checked this before you measured, but if not now is the time to make sure that you can drill into a position where the brackets will take the weight of the wooden blind.
Mark the fixing positions for your brackets – this way you can make sure they are level. Make sure you have the right drill bit for where you are fitting.
Wooden venetin blind brackets are mostly a box type affair. There is a door that snaps into place once the blind is in place. They are very strong and offer various fixing positions.
Wooden venetain blinds come with a valance that cover the metal headrail and complete the look. This will either fix by velcro or plastic clips. The plastic clips offer a much more secure fixing, as the glue that holds the velcro can weaken over time. If you are lucky enough to have the clips, then you may need to fix them before you hang the blind.
Now you have the brackets fitted and the clips for the valance of you need them, then you simply slot the headrail into the brackets and snap the box bracket doors shut. The pelmet will hang from the velcro or the clips, whichever were supplied.
Test the blind to make sure it works, and then enjoy for years to come.
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