Because the blind itself needs at least 3 inches of window depth for a flush mount or for the window blinds and the.
Minimum depth for inside mount blinds.
These blinds work perfect for double hung windows with custom casing because they don t cover it up and preserves the beauty of it.
Across the top middle and bottom.
A portion of the blind and the brackets may protrude from the window opening.
Don t forget to record window depth so you ll meet the minimum installation.
At the left middle and right side.
Measure the inside of the window frame in three places for width.
With minimum mounting depth the window blinds will extend past the front edge of the window frame and the sides of the blinds will be visible or at least a portion of the sides.
Minimum inside mounting depth is the minimum depth required to mount a blind inside the window opening.
Many two inch blinds can be mounted inside the window frame with as little as and inch and a quarter.
Because this option may not be as attractive to some you may consider still choosing 2 inch blinds with an inside mount.
Measure the opening across the top where the headrail is to be installed from inside of window frame on left to inside of window frame on right.
We do offer pleated blinds that are only 7 8 inch in depth and can be inside mount in space for as narrow as 1 2 inch with special developed brackets.
This depth allows for enough flat space for the brackets to be mounted.
Round the measurement down to the nearest 1 8.
A minimum depth of 2 7 8 is needed to install inside the window.
However if you mount in a window with only the minimum depth the blinds or shades will stick out of the window beyond the molding.
Measuring for inside mount vertical blinds.
The minimum inside mounting depth is shallowest window frame depth that will allow you to mount your blinds safely.
The fully recessed inside mounting depth is the amount of space needed for the shade to be.
The image below shows a partially recessed blind which sticks out beyond the window opening.
Inside mount treatments are installed inside the window casing.
Record the narrowest width and longest height.