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How To Fit Venetian Blinds: Your Essential Guide
Oct 08 2024
Fitting your own Venetian blinds can seem daunting, leading some people to compromise on quality or the design they want. At Your Blinds Direct, we want you to get your dream blinds in the colour and style of your choosing, which is why we make home installation an easy option.
With this guide on how to fit Venetian blinds, you can select blinds from our range to install at home without worry. We’ll cover everything you need to know from start to finish.
What you need before you start
There are some essential items you should make sure you have before you start with the installation of your Venetian blinds. Take the time to gather the following:
- Screwdriver
- Drill
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Brackets (supplied)
- Screws
- Child safety cleat (supplied)
Venetian Blind Fitting Guide
- Position the brackets on top of your blind so that they are not directly over any large components. The first and last brackets should be between 50mm-100mm. If you have a wider blind space out the remaining brackets equally, once again taking care not to place these over any big components.
- To mark the positions in the fitting location you can either raise the blind with the brackets on top to your fitting position and mark the wall with a pencil, or use a tape measure and measure the bracket positions along the blind, transferring those measurements to your fitting location.
- Using the hole positions of the brackets, drill holes if required and screw them into place (use appropriate screws and wall plugs).
- Open the swivel arm on the headrail.
- Place the headrail into the brackets and close the swivel arm.
- Install child safety cleat on the wall beside the blind. You can find full written instructions for fitting Venetian blinds here.
How do you position Venetian blinds?
There are a variety of ways you can position your new Venetian blinds. The first thing to consider is how you’ll avoid obstructions such as handles on windows, as you want your blinds to sit in front of your window without getting caught as it is raised and lowered.
Next, if your blinds are being fitted outside the recess, check you have equal spacing and alignment at each side for an even finish. This will require getting measurements for the width of the blind and the width of the recess to be taken into account when ordering your blind.
How to install Venetian blind brackets
When ordering your blinds, you should have already established whether you intend to fit your blinds in one of the following ways:
- Inside the recess – where the blind fits within the window recess for a flush finish
For recess fitting choose “Recess Size” in our product option Measure To. - Outside the recess – where the blind is mounted outside of the window recess
For this fitting type choose “Exact Size” in our product option.
Make sure you have the correct screw type for your wall or surface before you begin any drilling work.
Can you fit Venetian blinds yourself?
Yes, you can absolutely fit Venetian blinds yourself and give any room in your home the stylish look that comes with our hand-finished blinds.
Our dedicated page provides a full list of measuring and fitting guides. This makes it easy to take on this DIY task with some basic tools, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned homeowner. Plus, our customer service team is on hand if you need any further advice and guidance before purchasing your blinds.
With a full range of Venetian blinds for you to choose from, you’re just a few clicks away from a more elegant home with close control over light and privacy. All this without having to pay expensive costs for a professional fitter!
Browse our Venetian blinds range and order online for DIY-friendly blinds that elevate almost any room in your home. If your blind doesn’t quite fit as you expected, back yourself up with our MissMeasure insurance. This gives you a free* adjustment if anything doesn’t quite fit. See here for the full description of this service.
At Your Blinds Direct, we’ve achieved a five-star reputation thanks to our commitment to quality. Your blinds will be finished by hand at our premises in the heart of England and we’ll deliver them for free on orders over £159 for mainland UK. Need our customer support team? Contact us today.
