Also known as an ‘exact fit’, outside the recess blinds are designed to mount to the face of the wall just above the window frame. Here’s how to measure roman blind fittings if you are mounting outside the recess. Now, it’s time for you to liberate your windows by setting the blinds free from their captivity within the window frame.

Unfortunately, we’re not always able to send these with screws and wall plugs included, so we would always recommend you get the best screws and wall plugs for the area/surface you’re fitting your blind into, prior to delivery. Moving down, you’ll see horizontal rods called dowels or battens that run across the width of the blind. These rods provide stability and help to create those characteristic folds when the blinds are raised. Thirdly, you know that comedy trope we’ve all seen a hundred variants of that involves someone carrying a horizontal ladder and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake every time they turn around with it? Window blinds can be really good at this too, so proceed with caution.

How to remove wooden blinds and faux-wood blinds

Also, if your blinds are any wider than around 2 metres for those made of lightweight materials (roller blinds, verticals, and Venetian blinds) or 1.5 metres for heftier blinds (Roman blinds, faux wood blinds, and real wood blinds respectively) rope in an assistant. This is because these are the sort of widths at which your blind is likely to become too heavy for one person to comfortably and safely support, plus the width at which they’re going to become unwieldy even if you can bench press 250lb without breaking a sweat. Now that you have your tools and know how you’re going to mount the blind, here’s how to measure for inside the recess roman blind fittings. The idea that bigger is better, while classically associated with modern American design, also rings true for some Brits.

Are you tired of your old, outdated Roman blinds cramping your style? Well, get ready to liberate your windows with our foolproof guide on how to remove Roman blinds! Get ready to gather all the tools and materials you’ll need to easily remove those pesky Roman blinds! Removing Roman blinds may seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and materials, it can be a breeze. DIY home decor doesn't have to be complicated, even when it comes to hanging window treatments. In fact, roman blinds and other window blinds are a great way to add style to your home without having to break out the big power tools.An outside the recess mount involves installing the blinds just outside the window frame. This is a great choice for narrow window frames and windows that have handles and obstructions that are too tight to fit a blind inside the frame. Here, we’ll show you how to measure for both inside and outside recess roman blind fittings. Roller blinds are the most common and popular type of blinds overall, and so I’ll open with this one. The only tool you may need to remove roller blinds is a screwdriver, depending on whether or not your blind has a child safety clip or p-clip securing the control chain or not. Next comes detaching the blind cord or chain, which we’ll explore in detail in our next section. By releasing these cords or chains, you’ll ensure the complete removal of your Roman blinds without leaving any traces behind. To truly set your windows free, it’s time to release the cord or chain that holds your blinds in place. Detaching the blind cord or chain is a crucial step in removing Roman blinds. Unhook the louvres from the headrail and remove them; lay them out flat or roll them into a cylinder shape so that they don’t crease or become damaged.