How to Install 2" Cordless Vinyl Faux Wood Blinds

1. 1

   Check your mounting hardware kit against the parts list.

2. 2

   Gather your tools: screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, drill, drill bits and step ladder.

3. 3

   If you are mounting into drywall or plaster, get #6 plastic anchors (not included).

• Up to 28" wide: 2 mounting brackets and 4 screws
• 28 1/8" to 44" wide: 3 mounting brackets and 6 screws
• 44 1/8" to 72" wide: 4 mounting brackets and 8 screws
• Use a 3/32" drill bit for screws and a 1/4" drill bit for wall anchors.

1. 1

   Clip the brackets onto the headrail, placing one about 2" to 6" from each end.

2. 2

   If your blind needs 3 or 4 brackets, space the extra ones evenly between the two outer brackets.

3. 3

   Make sure no bracket interferes with the cord lock or tilter mechanism.

1. 1

   Hold the blind level at the desired height, centered over the window opening.

2. 2

   Mark the exact location of each bracket with a pencil.

3. 3

   Remove the brackets from the headrail and line the top of each bracket up with its mark.

4. 4

   Pre-drill the screw holes with a 3/32" drill bit.

5. 5

   Screw each bracket into the wall or window molding with the 1 1/4" screws.

1. 1

   Hold the blind in place inside the window frame.

2. 2

   Make a pencil mark at the rear of each bracket where it touches the inside of the frame.

3. 3

   Remove the brackets from the headrail and line them up with the marks.

4. 4

   Pre-drill the screw holes with a 3/32" drill bit.

5. 5

   Attach each bracket with the 1 1/4" screws.

1. 1

   Lift the headrail into position so the front edge of each bracket sits under the inner front edge of the headrail.

2. 2

   Push the headrail upward until the flexible tab at the bottom of each bracket snaps onto the back of the headrail.

3. 3

   Check carefully that each bracket is properly secured.

1. 1

   Find the ring for the tilt wand. It is recessed in the headrail for shipping and should slide out when you mount the blind; if it doesn't, reach in and pull it out with your fingers.

2. 2

   Hook the wand onto the ring.

1. 1

   Rotate the slats to the open, horizontal position before raising or lowering the blind.

2. 2

   To lower the blind, grip the bottom rail with both hands and slowly pull straight down.

3. 3

   To raise the blind, put both hands under the bottom rail and push up slowly.

4. 4

   Keep the bottom rail level.

Use hold-down brackets only if the blind will stay permanently lowered.

1. 1

   Lower the blind fully and make pencil marks at the outside ends of the bottom rail.

2. 2

   Line up the outside edge of each bracket with a mark and screw it in place with the 5/8" screws.

3. 3

   Insert the pins on the brackets into the holes at both ends of the bottom rail.