Install Wood Blinds On Door

How to install wood blinds and faux wood blinds.
Install wood blinds on door. Blinds for doors will be mounted on the outside of the window because unlike regular windows the french door window has no depth. Purchase a faux wood blind that includes hold down brackets to fit the window span. Place brackets in corner of window opening so that the door is facing the room and tilts out or up. Wood blinds can add warmth to a room and provide privacy without looking stark.
They are a very popular choice in living rooms and bedrooms. Wood blinds are eco friendly light weight and great temperature insulators. Pull them out but don t unwind the cords yet. Hold the blinds over the door window to make sure you like the placement before you drill holes.
Wood and faux wood blinds are available at a higher cost. Also blinds come either with a cord for lowering and raising the slats or without a cord slats are raised and lowered by moving the bottom rail up or down corded shades are readily available and cordless may need to be special ordered. Alternatively you can have a professional install the blinds for you. Inside mount outside mount and ceiling mount.
Watch the videos below for step by step instructions. Will start a video series on each room until completion. Join us as we rebuild this foreclosed fixer upper. Wood blinds can be selected to match the other wood finishes in your home.
Look for window treatments that are available in an outside mount. Most mini blinds are made of vinyl or aluminum. All you need is a screwdriver though a cordless power screwdriver or a drill with a inch hex head bit is recommended for easier installation. These brackets mount below the window to secure or hold down door blinds and keep them from swinging and.
Installing your new wood blinds can take less than 10 minutes and we have made it easy for you to do yourself. When you unpack your blinds your cords may be stuffed into the headrail. Every square inch will need to be renovated.