How to Install Fabric Vertical Blinds

1. 1

   Find the included 1 1/2" #8 hex head wood screws. For metal, brick, tile or concrete, use suitable fasteners instead (not included).

2. 2

   Check the chart to confirm how many brackets your blind needs.

• Up to 54" wide: 2 brackets
• 54 1/8" to 84" wide: 3 brackets
• 84 1/8" to 94" wide: 4 brackets

The standard wall brackets are adjustable and give 1/2" to 1 1/2" of clearance from the wall.

1. 1

   Work out the height for the top of the brackets, measured from the floor, by adding 1/2" to the blind height including the headrail. The louvers will then clear the floor by 1/2".

2. 2

   Place the first bracket directly over the corner of the window and space the rest no more than 30" apart.

3. 3

   Screw the brackets to the wall, adjusting them so the louvers clear all obstructions.

Inside and ceiling mounts use mounting clips to hold the headrail. If your blind has a valance, install the valance first; no valance clips are needed.

1. 1

   Space the mounting clips no more than 30" apart, with the center of each clip lined up with the center of a louver carrier stem.

2. 2

   Position the screws at least 2 1/4" in front of the window frame or any projection, and allow at least 1/2" of clearance above the sill or carpet.

3. 3

   If you have a valance, drive each clip's mounting screw through the valance into the ceiling or top of the window well, making sure the louvers will not touch the valance.

1. 1

   Hook the headrail into the installation brackets or clips and swing it up until it snaps into place.

2. 2

   To remove the headrail, push the release lip up with a screwdriver.

1. 1

   Snap the plastic valance clips onto the aluminum headrail.

2. 2

   Slide the top of the valance into the valance clips until it locks in place.

3. 3

   If the valance returns aren't preassembled, slide a clear plastic corner clip onto the top edge of the valance, then slide the valance return into the other side of the corner clip.

4. 4

   Trim the valance returns to fit with heavy-duty scissors if needed.

1. 1

   Push each louver up into its carrier stem, then pull it slightly straight down to lock it in place.

2. 2

   If the louvers are curved, install them with the curved side facing the wand.

• If the front of the louvers faces the wand, the wand will be in front of the louvers when the blind is closed; if the back faces the wand, the wand will be behind them.

1. 1

   Turn the wand in the direction you want the louvers to rotate. Doing this after installation also aligns the louvers.

2. 2

   To open or close the blind, rotate the louvers to the open position, then push or pull the wand to stack (open) or unstack (close) the louvers.