Blinds can be installed two basic ways.
Outside mount vinyl blinds.
Outside mount blinds are a great choice for shallow windows that have a small frame depth as outside mount blinds don t have to fit within the frame.
If the window frame is sufficiently deep to attach the mounting brackets inside the window frame you can choose inside or outside mounting.
Slats are made of aluminum vinyl pvc or wood and come in many widths.
An outside mount blind is a good choice if your window opening is not recessed within the jambs or if the opening is out of square as is often the case in older homes.
Outside mounted blinds are installed to cover the window frame or attach to the wall.
Inside mounted blinds are installed within the window.
We recommend adding about 2 on all sides but be sure to follow the outside mount measuring instructions in our guide when placing your order.
Rv windows typically don t have a lot of depth either so outside mount is a popular choice for those windows too.
Mounting on the trim of the window is the easiest route because all you need to collect is the size of the trim dimensions.
We recommend outside mount for out of square windows and for windows with minimal mounting depth or obstructions within the frame.
In order to get full coverage outside mount window treatments are made several inches larger than the window opening on all sides.
Minimizes light gaps giving you better light control and privacy.
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Benefits of outside mount.
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If you want to cover the window trim outside mount blinds can even help you save some money on redecorating or refinishing.
If not you ll have to use an outside mount.
An outside mount makes the window look large because the stack goes above the window.
How to measure for outside mount blinds.
You can mount your blinds to the trim as long as it is flat and meets the minimum requirements for an outside mount.
If you have an old or damaged window trim outside mount blinds will.
If your window does not have enough mounting space.
Nearly all doors will require outside mount as those windows need to have the blinds mounted on the face of the door.
First do your research and select a manufacturer and style for your outside mount blinds.
Mounted inside or outside the window opening.