Mounting Roman Shades Above Window

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Mounting roman shades above window.

Mounting your roman shades in the interior style is a good option if you have strong window frames that can bear the weight of the heavy shades. An interior mount also gives a more finished look and it doesn t cover up the top of the window frame molding. This can create the illusion that the window is larger. Insert your brackets into the holes in the headrail and mark the locations with a pencil.

Rv windows typically don t have a lot of depth either so outside mount is a popular choice for those windows too. Mounting a roman shade outside the window frame requires 2 to 3 of wall above the top window trim. How to decorate and hang a window shade we dressed up an inexpensive store bought window shade with ink stamps to create a custom look for a home office. The cordless roman shade is offered in five popular colors including white khaki chocolate navy and gray and made to fit most standard windows.

If you measured for inside mount roman shades follow these simple installation steps. Nearly all doors will require outside mount as those windows need to have the blinds mounted on the face of the door. How to install inside mount roman shades. Place the head rail against the brackets as illustrated center the shade over the window opening then mark the location of each mounting hole on the head rail.

Roman shades are a classic option to standard window blinds. Pierce the fabric at the hole locations using the tip of a screw then pre drill the mounting holes using a 5 6 4 drill bit. Hold the bracket in place of each pencil mark with about inch of space between the bracket and the edge of the window casing. If your shade does not have an integrated valence then you may detach the velcro holding the shade to the mounting block in order to straighten the shade in relation to the window and to raise and lower the shade slightly as needed.

Blinds that hang above the window closer to the ceiling can also make the ceiling look taller and the room look bigger. Benefits of outside mount. Block out more light and provide full coverage. Installing some styles of roman shades requires a mounting board.

Depending on the look you are trying to achieve the board can be attached to the inside of the window casing to the window frame. If your window does not have enough mounting space. Deep window trim with projecting lips or blocks will require a deeper headrail to project the shade off the wall and clear the molding. Instead of reaching for pricey shades and curtains when updating a room combine the two and create some sophisticated easy to make roman shades.