5 Things to Look Out for When Installing Outside Mount Blinds

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5 Things to Look Out for When Installing Outside
Mount Blinds

• Choosing Mounting Options Outside or Inside

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Choosing the right window treatment

• Choosing the right window treatment for your
  windows is a daunting task. There are scores of
  options for you to choose from depending upon
  your needs and preferences. You have
  light-filtering, room darkening, blackout,
  insulating, noise reduction, privacy control
  shades and many more. These shades are not only
  practical but stunners in their appearance.
  Irrespective of the existing décor, they can
  enhance a rooms aesthetic appeal. Apart from
  these different shades, you have the option to
  choose from different design layouts which affect
  the functionality of the shades. You can choose
  horizontal shades that are perfect for small and
  standard windows and vertical shades that are
  best for dressing larger windows and sliding
  doors.

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Choosing Mounting Options Outside or Inside

• When it comes to fitting or installing your
  shades, you can choose between inside mount and
  outside mount. Choosing the right mount position
  is equally important because it can impact the
  functionality of the shades. Inside mount, as the
  name suggests is fit inside the window frame.
  They can be mounted deep or shallow as per your
  liking. They give a clean and neat appearance. If
  visual appeal is what you are looking at apart
  from functionality then inside mounts work best.
• Outside mount obviously is mounted outside the
  window frame. They are fitted on the window
  molding, on the wall or ceiling above the
  windows. All you need are brackets mounted
  outside the window frame to hang the shades or
  blind.

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Benefits of Outside Mount Blinds

• No matter how good the inside mounted shades are,
  there will be light gaps that allow streaks of
  light to peek through from either side of the
  window shades. Outside mount shades are perfect
  for sealing these light gaps and when paired with
  blackout window shades you have the perfect
  window treatment for your bedrooms and media
  rooms.
• There are some windows, particularly those with
  shallow window casings, that make it difficult to
  install inside mount shades. For these windows
  outside mounts work best.
• Outside mounts are best for doors as most of
  them have very shallow window frames. A shallow
  depth makes it impossible to correctly install
  inside mount brackets from which your shades will
  hang. Installing outside mount brackets present
  no worries at all.
• Outside mounts are great for windows that are
  ugly or have some blemishes. Inside mounts fail
  to conceal these. Outside mounts cover the
  windows and make them look beautiful and larger
  than they are.

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Things to Remember When Installing Outside Mount
Blinds

• Outside mounts are functional and practical
  solutions for your window treatment needs. So how
  do you install these shades? Installing outside
  mount shades is not tough. There are however some
  things that you need to look out for and keep in
  mind when installing them. Failure to adhere to
  some of the guidelines can affect the
  functionality of these shades and spoil their
  appearance as well.
• Measuring Height Width of Window Frame
• When installing outside mount blinds, remember
  that measurement is key. Any mistake in
  measurement will ruin the very purpose of the
  shades. Measure the height vertically and the
  width, horizontally. Measure to the nearest 1/8th
  inch. Measure the width first and then the
  height.
• Additional Considerations for any Overlap
• The height must include the headrail as well as
  any needed overlap. Allow extra spaces for the
  mounting hardware like mounting brackets and
  headrail. To the width add inches if there are
  might gaps to be covered for increased privacy
  and light blockage.

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Measuring For Outside Mount Shades

• Allowances for Obstructions
• Also make allowances for other obstructions like
  deadbolts, doorknobs or molding that may get in
  the way when installing your outside mount
  blinds. If there are any obstructions take note.
  You can place an order for spacer blocks and
  extension brackets which will help the blinds to
  extend far enough to stay clear of any unwanted
  protrusions.
• Measuring for Outside Mount Vertical Horizontal
  Blinds
• Remember that when you are measuring for outside
  mount shades, it will be different for vertical
  and horizontal shades.

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