Direct2UBlinds.com Installing Horizontal Blinds

How to Install Horizontal Blinds

Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging until the blind operates to you satisfaction.
Check the diagram to make sure you have the necessary parts.
Contents of your hardware package may vary depending on the mounting option you chose and whether intermediate brackets are needed.

Tools You Will Need

Tape Measure
Pencil
Screwdriver
Drill and 1/4" Hex head bit
Level (optional)
1/16" or 3/32" drill bit (optional)

All of the parts listed are not included with every blind

End Bracket
Center/Intermediate Bracket
Valance
Bracket Shim (optional)
3" Valance Clips
2" Valance Clips
Hold-Down Bracket (optional)
Valance Corner Keys (optional)

1. Mounting Method

Your blind was made to be installed as either an inside or outside mount. Follow the instructions that apply to your blind. Unpack your new blind and check the packaging carefully to assure all parts have been removed before discarding the shipping containers.

Inside Mount: Make sure the headrail is level and clear of obstructions. Make pencil marks below the headrail on each end. The right hand and left hand installation brackets will be placed on these marks. Remember to keep headrail level even if you window is not.

For a Ceiling or Overhead Mount, hold the blind against the ceiling centered in front of the window and make pencil marks 1/8" beyond the ends of the headrail. The right and left installation brackets will be placed on these marks.

Outside Mount: Hold the blind level and centered against the window casing. Mark the casing with a pencil just below the headrail on each end. Also mark the window casings 1/4" beyond the ends of the headrail. The right and left installation brackets will be placed on these marks. Remember to keep headrail level-even if your window is not! Very Important for optimum blinds function.

2. Attach Brackets

The end brackets may be mounted using two screws in various orientations depending on your needs:

1. Inside the Jams (inside mount)
2. To the outside face of the window casing or wall (outside mount)

Overhead: either to the top inside of the window frame (inside mount) or to the ceiling. (outside mount)

Inside Mount	Outside Mount	Overhead Mount

Use proper screws. Two screws are supplied for each mounting bracket. These are suitable for for sheet metal and wood surfaces. On wood surfaces pre-drill homes for the screws using a 1/16" diameter drill bit or make a starter hole with a finishing nail and hammer or awl. One sheet metal surfaces use a 3/32" diameter steel drill bit. For plaster, drywall, concrete, stone, brick or tile use appropriate plugs, anchors or screws of the proper type and length.

Open the brackets swivel cover with your thumb or a screwdriver. Hold the bracket against the mounting surface and align it with the pencil marks. Using a pencil, mark the location of the two diagonal holes for the mounting screws. Drill holes for the screws using one for the recommended drill bits. If working on a wood surface, locate the screws at least 1/4" from the edge of the wood to prevent splitting. Open cover with screwdriver

Center support brackets are supplied if required. Space multiple brackets evenly along headrail.Center support brackets must be positioned so that they do no interfere with the operation of the blind cord and ladders. Mount center brackets level with the end brackets.

Outsite Mount

Inside Mount

3. Installing the Valance

With outside mounts, first attach the valance returns using the corner keys provided. The valance returns may be shipped pre-attached.
Tilt the valance to insert it into the upper part of the valance clip. Next snap the lower part of the valance into the clip.

4. Hold Down Brackets (optional)

Hold down brackets are used to keep the bottom of the blind from swaying and were supplied if requested when ordering the blind. Some blinds have bottomrail end caps with a hole in the center; on these blinds, push a hold down pin into the hole in the end caps.

Drill a 1/8" hole centered in the ends of the bottom rail.
Insert a hold-down pin into each hold. Push the head of the pin against a flat surface to fully seat it, or tap the pin in place with a hammer.
To mount the hold diwn brackets, first fully lower the blind. Align the second slot on the brackets with the pin heads in the bottom rail. Attach the brackets to the jamb, sill or outsite mounting surface, maintaining this alignment.
Slide the hold-down pins into the second slot of each bracket.
If necessary with outside mounts, the first slot in the hold-down brackets may be used in place of a spacer block.

5. Blind Operation

Tilting Slats

Wand Tilt: Rotate the wand to tilt the slats to the desired angle.
Cord Tilt: Two cords normally located on the left are for tilting the slats. Each cord tilts the slats in an alternate direction.

Raising and lowering the Blind

Pull the cord towards the center and down slightly then slowly release pressure to raise the blind.
Hold the cord to the outside to lock the blind in position.

6. Cleaning and Care

We recommend routine dusting with a soft brush, cloth or clean them with a vacuum cleaner's brush attachment. If blinds become soiled, they may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. You may want to add a small amount of mild, non-abrasive liquid soap to warm water. It is also possible to have your blind professionally cleaned.

We advise you to utilize professional window treatment cleaning services if you elect to have your blinds cleaned by methods other than those suggested above. Our warranty does not cover damages caused by cleaning services.