@@NateWithWho This specific type of 2.5" faux wood blinds can be custom cut to fit your exact window size. Just remember to leave 1/4" - 1/2" between each blind.
If you go to Home Depot and have them cut the blinds to size I would have them cut the blinds to 35" which would give 1/4" clearance on each side and then 1/2" clearance in the middle of the 2 blinds. If you find in stock blinds that might work remember if the box says 35" wide the blinds are actually only 34.5" wide because they build in the 1/4" clearance to each side. Best of luck!
Excellent assistance. I've hung many a blind, but with the new - to me - bracket system, I needed to do a little catch up. I always feel like something is wrong when there are left over parts, but you helped with that as well. Much thanks.
Yes, it is actually kind of hard to explain. It is an easy fix but a video would help. Can you join our Facebook group “ everyday home repairs community” and post the question? Then I will answer back with the video showing how. 👍
Yes, the install is super expensive but from what I saw Home Depot had just about the most competitively priced install rates compared to professional blind companies. Hope everything turns out great 👍
I want to install blinds for my bedroom, at the moment I have a curtain up, but in the morning its letting in more light then I would like. i am hoping the blinds will block out more light then the curtains.
This was great. The exact brand of blinds I bought, and I installed three across a three pane run. Couldn't have found anything better! Now, can you do one on how to shorten these babies? 😀😀👍
Hmmmm, I don't think you can buy / install a new raise/lower mechanism in the head rail. For the price and effort it is probably just worth buying a new blind of the same size and installing.
I'm planning to change my curtains into blinds, this information and tutorial you shared is very useful, thanks. Imagine that $4,000 you save, that;s a lot man, you can buy ice cream on that.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I’m not positive, it’s a rental I’m working on for a friend. They are apartments in Tampa Florida with cement outside so I would imagine concrete. When I drill into the top inside area of the window frame I hit drywall then there is about a quarter inch space of nothing then I hit concrete. I’m able to drill into the concrete with my drill but the screws just will not catch. Even worse it almost feels like the concrete is breaking away in chunks in some spots but I’m not positive
My casement window is 103 1/2 x 47 1/2 . The two sides are 34 2/8 x 47 and the middle window is 35 1/8 x 47. Should I buy 2 blinds 34 x 47 and 1 blind 35 x 47 . Is this right ?. Thank you for your help. Felipe
The problem for me was that in the UK; window recesses are built differently without wood fascia. The top is usual a steel or concrete lintel with a light plaster skim and the sides are usually brick with a plaster covering and skim. This makes this method difficult. The only solution in this situation is to attatch a wooden baton to the top and then use that as an anchor for the brackets.
Looks good. Next time order 2 with no valance and one with a special valance width 1/4 narrower than your opening and it will look even better and you won’t have to screw around with the clip to join them.
How do you suggest measuring each window so you have a little space in between like you said? I have a large window with 2 small windows on each side. There is some moulding between the windows and now I'm unsure how to measure it.
@@EverydayHomeRepairsit's a 19 1/2" window then a 52 1/2 " window then 19 1/2" window. So it makes sense to get two smaller ones for each side and then the big one but I'm not sure how to measure it so it's not too close or too far apart either. Sorry :( . I appreciate your feedback if you have any .
This is super helpful. Thx for the video. I was quoted $5k+ by a design studio of a home builder to install blinds through out the house. Just ordered the blinds from HD and am about to take on this myself. Will be literally saving close to $4k.... assuming I do it all correctly. haha
Hey Ed, that is about exactly what I saw and documented in this article on my website. everydayhomerepairs.com/how-much-can-you-expect-to-save-installing-your-own-blinds/ Installing your own blinds is on my Top 10 things for new homeowners to take on themselves to save money. I recommend getting some nice Spax screws which will make a big diffference securing each bracket. More info on the "why" for Spax screws in this video ua-cam.com/video/pztWWy2G7mI/v-deo.html
FYI, Not sure about Home Depot, but the trick is to order a single custom, valance to cover the 3 windows. Looks WAY better. Also, the valance should not extend over the trim on an inside mount.
Great video, the only thing I would add is when you're installing them inside the window frame on a single large blind (not 3 smaller as he's doing here), lining up the clamps you're installing must be very close to perfect, so measure, mark the holes, and measure again before you drill...unless you want some holes in your frame. If you do say a 5 or 6 ft wide blind that requires 3 clamps, if any of the 3 (especially the middle clamp) are not perfectly aligned, the blind will not snap in place and job failed. When doing small blinds like this gentleman installed, with only 2 clamps, it's more "forgiving". Thanks for this video
You need to add how to install brackets in more details. I have the same blinds and the bracket is different from what I had years ago. I am now replacing some of my blinds There were no directions in the box which is why I sought out a video. Found on another video. Hope this feedback helps.
I need to remove the blinds to paint inside the window frame. I can't seem to get them to "pop out". I sure could use a how-to video on "how to remove & reinstall" these faux wood blinds from Home Depot.
@@sherriheadaccordion You can adjust the speed by tapping the 3 dots on the upper right corner of the video. Towards the bottom of the options you should see a Playback Speed setting. Just a hint for future video viewing.
Thank you for creating this clip! I was wondering how to order one large blind in three pieces with three panels? Two on each side are operable and one is fixed in the center.
I don't have a problem installing the blinds however the wand does not go into the hole. There seems to be a mechanism within the header that's blocking it from going in. It is a white plastic mechanism.
Dude, thanks very much for this vid!! I saw the ease with which you did this and ordered 3 of the exact type of blinds from home depot. Of course the first one was daunting, but I knew once i got it , the others were a breeze. Thanks again. This was my first attempt to ever install blinds. Saved so much money by not using task rabbit. It took a few mins once i got the gist of it. Ladies yes, you can do this. I did the inside mount, btw.
Great video, I bought these exact blinds and was just wondering if you had any issues regarding the tension of the blinds being tight when you pulled them down? Is there anything I can do to adjust the tension to make it a bit smoother? I don't want to feel like I'm going to pull the bracket off the frame every time I pull the blinds down. Thanks!
Hey Daniel, I don’t believe there is an adjustment for the tension. They do take a bit to pull down but as long as the brackets are secured with the clips fully latched around the top rail you shouldn’t have any issue. Best of luck!
Hey Noelia, Most of the blinds offered now are considered "cordless" where you just pull them down or push them up. Do you have a different brand or style which you are looking to install?
Thanks for the video! Currently trying to decide between inside and outside mount for my install; I have a similar window with the swivel mechanisms at the bottom - do you find that those interfere with the blinds closing fully? Would outside mounting make any difference?
Hey Joseph, good question and yes the normal cranks on the casement windows will interfere with the 2 1/2 inch blinds when you do an inside mount. Options to remedy while maintaining inside mount this would be: 1) Foldable Cranks: amzn.to/2KCFEKS 2) Tee Handle Cranks: amzn.to/2W5aP7c Option 1 is easier to open and close but probably about 2X the cost. Also maybe going with a 2 inch opposed to 2.5 inch would give a little more clearance. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hey Dana, it can be a bit confusing. If you measure your window opening and it is 34 inches wide then you would go to Home Depot or similar store and select the 34 inch wide blind. The catch is the blind will actually be 33 1/2 inches wide to give you a 1/4 inch gap on each side which is the desired install size and spacing. Make sense? If you are getting blinds custom cut make sure you take the gaps you desired off the measurement you give the person doing the trimming or you might come home and the blinds won’t fit. Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
I think they do a good job with providing privacy. Since the 2.5 inch faux wood blinds are much thicker than standard 1 inch vinyl blinds you don’t see shadows of people walking around in the house from the outside.
just to be clear, I have really no experience with home improvements, I'm interested in the same shades, but my windows have metal frame and go basically all the way to the ceiling (just like a inch or so of clearance)...so question is, this shades can be mounted in the ceiling?
Hey Reina, In most cases you just need a phillips head screwdriver or a cordless drill with a phillips head bit which is 3 inches or longer. I like to drill pilot holes with an 1/8 inch drill bit prior to screws but probably not a must.
The brackets that come with most blinds can have the mounting screws drilled through the top for inside mount or through the back for outside mount. The challenge is usually that you need a flat surface on your trim that surrounds the window opening. Does your trim have a flat surface? I talk a bit about outside mount in this post for more information and ensuring you size the blinds correctly everydayhomerepairs.com/how-much-can-you-expect-to-save-installing-your-own-blinds/
I just listen to the rest of your video and you tell how to do that. You screw in the slot portion first and then line it up to header and then set the second screw. You saved me time by not having to read the instructions.
I started to install and did the brackets for one side but for whatever reason the other side is giving me a hard time...the drill won’t go deep enough into the window trim 😭 any ideas?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs no shavings. The screw runs and doesn’t really grip on anything. Is it possible that it is metal and my drill tip is not strong enough?
@@kiaragonzalez4587 yeah depending on the home construction you might be hitting metal. Do you have a strong magnet that you could place against the surface and see if it is attracted to the metal that might be below the drywall or plaster?
Thank you for the video! This is very useful. Do these blinds move up and down as a whole as well other than just open and close? Asking since these blinds seem to be cordless.
Yeah with cordless blinds you can just push them up or pull them down from the bottom and they will stay in place. You will still have the wand for adjust the angle of the slats to let in more or less light. Seems like all blinds are moving to cordless.
looks so good! I been trying to mesaure my windows that are side by side like that for two blinds, but I'm afraid I am not getting the sizes right and haven't ordered the blinds yet. your video was very helpful!
If it’s a double window, take the overall trim to trim opening measure & split that number. So if it’s 70-3/4, store will split that to 35-3/8 35-3/8, and they will do the deductions of a 1/4 on each side to be safe
another home-run for Home Depot.... they extend/re-track with ease and the setup was really simple. just purchased. paid $90 for a set (27"x44", graystone). took about two weeks to arrive for Home Depot pickup. will definitely purchase again. great DIY video. thanks... /Bklyn👑
I put up the exact blinds but re-did it moving the bracket in 3/4 of an inch so my valances fit inside the window. I had to have some of them cut 1/8 to 1/4 of and inch to get them inside. Just an option that I wish was mentioned in the instructions.. Great Video. thanks
Dave, jump over and join our Facebook group “Everyday Home Repairs Community.” Post your question and then I will add a video demonstrating getting the blinds to level out. 👍
from what I can tell, everyone skips over the part of the horrible instructions that say to remove button on the bottom with a screwdriver and then shows confusing pictures of what to do. EVERY single install video skips this part and how to actually unfurl the blinds to the full size before hanging. Every one
Exactly! How many video are out there showing how to mount blinds, which is the easy part frankly. I just bought these blinds and I needed to know how to shorten them. The instructions are terrible but I finally found out how to do it. The key is to carefully cut the little hoop that holds the slats in place, at both sides of the blinds. You’ll see them because they’re the only hoop keeping them in place. There aren’t any hoops in the middle portion so the slat will slide right out. Once you do that, you have to carefully cut and trim the “ladder” strings. Now you can move the blinds up to a comfortable height, carefully pop the buttons out, cut the ladder strings to about 3” like it says in the instructions and here’s the key, you have to really twist the two ladder strings together before shoving them into the hole or the button won’t go back in. Shove the strings in at the bottom of the twist as neat as you can and the button will go back in with some effort.
Hi- one of my blind brackets is not holding blinds properly… it’s happening for every window. Do you know what I might be doing wrong ? I’m measuring and doing the exact way you have explained. Thx 🙏
Does the blind keep popping off when you try to clip it into place? I usually can solve this by mounting the blind to the back of the head rail and rotate into place while applying pressure towards the back of the bracket making sure it doesn't pop off as I rotate the head rail into place to get the front clip to secure into place.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs the rear bracket hook is holding well with no issues. But the one which holds the front of the blind is sitting loose on one side. When I lift the cordless blinds and pulling it down it’s popping off
Thank you for the video. 87'' was the total width, so the total of the length of the blinds is 87''". What was the width of each blind that you ordered? You did it so well, the space among them is very little. How about making a video on how to remove the blinds step by step?
Hey LA, it can be tricky but for 87" I would get 3 blinds 29'" wide. If you get a blinds with 29" marked on the box then the actual width will be 28.5" to provide the recommend 1/4" on each side. You will have a little more gap in this scenario between each blind (1/4" + 1/4" = 1/2") but that should still work well to keep the light out and provide the desired privacy. If you go to home depot and have them custom cut the blinds make sure to tell them to cut at 28.5" as they will not take off the gap from the measurement you provide. Hopefully that makes sense and let me know if you have any follow up questions.
I have molding about 1.25 - 1.5 inches where I want to install the brackets.... do you know the dimensions of the actual brackets? i am not sure if they will work or not...
Hey HV, will you be mounting the blinds inside lke the video demonstrated or outside the window casing? If inside these 2.5 inch faux wood blinds have a bracket and head rail which are about 2.75 wide. If mounting outside you probably want about 1.5 inches of flat surface to mount the bracket. Hope this helps!
I just purchased for one of my rooms and this video has helped a bunch and I am not so afraid to give it a try, if a success I will upgrade all windows.
The video seems to use fast motion and skip frames while he is installing. This is supposed to be an installation video not marketing. Also, my valance is different than one shown so you have to play with it before you install to make sure it snaps properly. I would also do the same with the clips that hold the blinds up before installing to get an idea of what it is like when installing instead of trying to figure it out while trying to hold blinds up and snap. A dry run of sorts. Good luck.
I was staring at the instructions for about 5 minutes before I decided to look on youtube. Luckily this video is out there. It took me less than 10 minutes to do and they looks surprisingly professional.
That lining up tip is EPIC. Thank you man!
You bet!
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Amazing how 3 sets fits perfectly on yours. Mine probably won't fit like that.. either too long or too short.
@@NateWithWho This specific type of 2.5" faux wood blinds can be custom cut to fit your exact window size. Just remember to leave 1/4" - 1/2" between each blind.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Ah I see, thanks so much for the tip. This would save so much money and looks great.
Insane video dude, this is just what i was looking for when I started googling how to update blinds. Thank you!@@EverydayHomeRepairs
The valance tip at the end of the video is helpful
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Good video, could've been closer but you acknowledged that. Thank you.
good job !!!
Can you not talk from the top of your nose cavity? It sounds bad as if you caught a cold.
How people going to see how to install the blind. The camera is too far away.
This video gave me the confidence to install the exact same blinds! Was easy and all done in a day. Thanks so very much. And yes, nice eyes 😃
Hey Cindy, happy to help and way to take the initiative.
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How much did you end up saving? You said the contractor quoted you 4k. What did you pay for all your blinds? thank you
This article will give the full cost breakdown at the end everydayhomerepairs.com/how-much-can-you-expect-to-save-installing-your-own-blinds/
How do you Measure this???? multiple blinds in one window? I have 71" wide window and want to put in two blinds
If you go to Home Depot and have them cut the blinds to size I would have them cut the blinds to 35" which would give 1/4" clearance on each side and then 1/2" clearance in the middle of the 2 blinds. If you find in stock blinds that might work remember if the box says 35" wide the blinds are actually only 34.5" wide because they build in the 1/4" clearance to each side. Best of luck!
Is the valence supposed to be flush with the wall?
Excellent assistance. I've hung many a blind, but with the new - to me - bracket system, I needed to do a little catch up. I always feel like something is wrong when there are left over parts, but you helped with that as well. Much thanks.
Happy to Help! Glad your project went smoothly 👍
Great how to video from Manchester NH. My husband is off to home depot to buy another blind.
Great, best of luck with the project! 👍
I installed mine, but they are uneven at the bottom?? I double checked the brackets and the blinds are inserted correctly? Any ideas?
Yes, it is actually kind of hard to explain. It is an easy fix but a video would help. Can you join our Facebook group “ everyday home repairs community” and post the question? Then I will answer back with the video showing how. 👍
The tip on how to marry the valances is awesome. I’m doing it! Thanks!
Hey Zacki, yeah I think it is a nice little final touch. Best of luck on the project!
Great! The cost is so much to have someone install. I am getting some installed in a few days and cant wait to see the final results.
Yes, the install is super expensive but from what I saw Home Depot had just about the most competitively priced install rates compared to professional blind companies. Hope everything turns out great 👍
I want to install blinds for my bedroom, at the moment I have a curtain up, but in the morning
its letting in more light then I would like. i am hoping the blinds will block out more light then
the curtains.
These 2.5 inch faux wood blinds do a good job blocking the light especially if you are able to do an inside mount. Good luck on the project.
This was great. The exact brand of blinds I bought, and I installed three across a three pane run. Couldn't have found anything better!
Now, can you do one on how to shorten these babies? 😀😀👍
Hi! Any knowledge on how to fix these blinds if they no longer will go up/down? Thanks in advance!
Hmmmm, I don't think you can buy / install a new raise/lower mechanism in the head rail. For the price and effort it is probably just worth buying a new blind of the same size and installing.
I'm planning to change my curtains into blinds, this information and tutorial you shared is very useful, thanks. Imagine that $4,000 you save, that;s a lot man, you can buy ice cream on that.
A lot of money for 1 or 2 days of work. Best of luck on your project!
And what if you screws are not sticking? They seem to be hitting concrete and not catching
Is your wall made out of concrete or cinder block?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I’m not positive, it’s a rental I’m working on for a friend. They are apartments in Tampa Florida with cement outside so I would imagine concrete. When I drill into the top inside area of the window frame I hit drywall then there is about a quarter inch space of nothing then I hit concrete. I’m able to drill into the concrete with my drill but the screws just will not catch. Even worse it almost feels like the concrete is breaking away in chunks in some spots but I’m not positive
Inside mount folks scip to 2:34 in.
My casement window is 103 1/2 x 47 1/2 . The two sides are 34 2/8 x 47 and the middle window is 35 1/8 x 47. Should I buy 2 blinds 34 x 47
and 1 blind 35 x 47 . Is this right ?. Thank you for your help. Felipe
The problem for me was that in the UK; window recesses are built differently without wood fascia. The top is usual a steel or concrete lintel with a light plaster skim and the sides are usually brick with a plaster covering and skim. This makes this method difficult. The only solution in this situation is to attatch a wooden baton to the top and then use that as an anchor for the brackets.
Looks good. Next time order 2 with no valance and one with a special valance width 1/4 narrower than your opening and it will look even better and you won’t have to screw around with the clip to join them.
How do you suggest measuring each window so you have a little space in between like you said? I have a large window with 2 small windows on each side. There is some moulding between the windows and now I'm unsure how to measure it.
Can you do 1 larger blind to cover the 2 middle windows?
@@EverydayHomeRepairsit's a 19 1/2" window then a 52 1/2 " window then 19 1/2" window. So it makes sense to get two smaller ones for each side and then the big one but I'm not sure how to measure it so it's not too close or too far apart either. Sorry :( . I appreciate your feedback if you have any .
When you’re measuring for the brackets 2 1/2” do you align the brackets like right in the middle of that 2 1/2” mark?
This is super helpful. Thx for the video. I was quoted $5k+ by a design studio of a home builder to install blinds through out the house. Just ordered the blinds from HD and am about to take on this myself. Will be literally saving close to $4k.... assuming I do it all correctly. haha
Hey Ed, that is about exactly what I saw and documented in this article on my website. everydayhomerepairs.com/how-much-can-you-expect-to-save-installing-your-own-blinds/ Installing your own blinds is on my Top 10 things for new homeowners to take on themselves to save money. I recommend getting some nice Spax screws which will make a big diffference securing each bracket. More info on the "why" for Spax screws in this video ua-cam.com/video/pztWWy2G7mI/v-deo.html
Wow, windows and blinds in a garage?? lol
Would probably be better to have the wall space. 😁
FYI, Not sure about Home Depot, but the trick is to order a single custom, valance to cover the 3 windows. Looks WAY better. Also, the valance should not extend over the trim on an inside mount.
About to put up my Home Depot blinds so nice to see this vid for some tips. Great video.
Great video, the only thing I would add is when you're installing them inside the window frame on a single large blind (not 3 smaller as he's doing here), lining up the clamps you're installing
must be very close to perfect, so measure, mark the holes, and measure again before you drill...unless you want some holes in your frame. If you do say a 5 or 6 ft wide blind that requires 3 clamps, if any of the 3 (especially the middle clamp) are not perfectly aligned, the blind will not snap in place and job failed. When doing small blinds like this gentleman installed, with only 2 clamps, it's more "forgiving". Thanks for this video
Forgot to add, how do I remove the extra blinds? I threw away the instructions. Thanks 🙏🏽
You need to add how to install brackets in more details. I have the same blinds and the bracket is different from what I had years ago. I am now replacing some of my blinds There were no directions in the box which is why I sought out a video. Found on another video. Hope this feedback helps.
Love trick at end! :)
I need to remove the blinds to paint inside the window frame. I can't seem to get them to "pop out". I sure could use a how-to video on "how to remove & reinstall" these faux wood blinds from Home Depot.
If you have the side brackets, use an extender on your drill to go through the holes to reach the screw.
Great video! I couldn't figure out those mounting clips at all, but you cleared that up for me. Thanks
Glad to help Charles.
Charles Free I would have appreciated it if this had been done a little slower and showed exactly how the brackets need to go up.
@@sherriheadaccordion You can adjust the speed by tapping the 3 dots on the upper right corner of the video. Towards the bottom of the options you should see a Playback Speed setting. Just a hint for future video viewing.
Any suggestions on how to keep the middle blind bottom rail secure so it doesn't swing or move until I'm ready to lift?
Thank you for creating this clip! I was wondering how to order one large blind in three pieces with three panels? Two on each side are operable and one is fixed in the center.
I don't have a problem installing the blinds however the wand does not go into the hole. There seems to be a mechanism within the header that's blocking it from going in. It is a white plastic mechanism.
If there are metal plates behind the wood or drywall around the windows, how should I attach the brackets?
Dude, thanks very much for this vid!! I saw the ease with which you did this and ordered 3 of the exact type of blinds from home depot. Of course the first one was daunting, but I knew once i got it , the others were a breeze. Thanks again. This was my first attempt to ever install blinds. Saved so much money by not using task rabbit. It took a few mins once i got the gist of it. Ladies yes, you can do this. I did the inside mount, btw.
Awesome Sherine, way to take the initiative 👏. What’s next 😁?
Yale smart door lock 😀
Nice 👍
Great video, I bought these exact blinds and was just wondering if you had any issues regarding the tension of the blinds being tight when you pulled them down? Is there anything I can do to adjust the tension to make it a bit smoother? I don't want to feel like I'm going to pull the bracket off the frame every time I pull the blinds down. Thanks!
Hey Daniel, I don’t believe there is an adjustment for the tension. They do take a bit to pull down but as long as the brackets are secured with the clips fully latched around the top rail you shouldn’t have any issue. Best of luck!
The one I have is that pulled down it doesn't have the string I want to know how to install that one
Hey Noelia, Most of the blinds offered now are considered "cordless" where you just pull them down or push them up. Do you have a different brand or style which you are looking to install?
Thanks for the video! Currently trying to decide between inside and outside mount for my install; I have a similar window with the swivel mechanisms at the bottom - do you find that those interfere with the blinds closing fully? Would outside mounting make any difference?
Hey Joseph, good question and yes the normal cranks on the casement windows will interfere with the 2 1/2 inch blinds when you do an inside mount. Options to remedy while maintaining inside mount this would be:
1) Foldable Cranks: amzn.to/2KCFEKS
2) Tee Handle Cranks: amzn.to/2W5aP7c
Option 1 is easier to open and close but probably about 2X the cost. Also maybe going with a 2 inch opposed to 2.5 inch would give a little more clearance. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Wish you would have shown which way brackets were installed. Great how to tho
Thank you for your explanation you help my husband a lot
Happy to help! Best of luck hanging your blinds.
Great video! I'm excited to install ours :) It'll be a big Covid19 project lol
Is there a way to adjust the tension? Seems like I need to pull down hard.
Thank you so much! I got mine up super easy with your help.
Hello! I am a bit confused. Sorry. You said you bought 34” for a 33 and 3/4” hole which gave you 33 and 1/2
Hey Dana, it can be a bit confusing. If you measure your window opening and it is 34 inches wide then you would go to Home Depot or similar store and select the 34 inch wide blind. The catch is the blind will actually be 33 1/2 inches wide to give you a 1/4 inch gap on each side which is the desired install size and spacing. Make sense? If you are getting blinds custom cut make sure you take the gaps you desired off the measurement you give the person doing the trimming or you might come home and the blinds won’t fit. Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Do these blind offer complete privacy at night? Can you see into the window when they're drawn and closed? Like shadows of people?
I think they do a good job with providing privacy. Since the 2.5 inch faux wood blinds are much thicker than standard 1 inch vinyl blinds you don’t see shadows of people walking around in the house from the outside.
I am sorry made that 2 - 34 3/8 and 1 - 35 1/8. Felipe
just to be clear, I have really no experience with home improvements, I'm interested in the same shades, but my windows have metal frame and go basically all the way to the ceiling (just like a inch or so of clearance)...so question is, this shades can be mounted in the ceiling?
This is my problem as well and I'm not sure how to do it.
Your video gave me life!!!! I've always been intimidated by installing blinds. I need blinds bad and I will now install some. Thanks! :)
Great to hear! Let me know if you have any questions on your project and best of luck 👍
@@EverydayHomeRepairs will do.. thanks so much!
your eyes are so beautiful
Those look amazing! I’m planning to get the same blinds but in the espresso color. Do you have any suggestions on which tool to get?
Hey Reina, In most cases you just need a phillips head screwdriver or a cordless drill with a phillips head bit which is 3 inches or longer. I like to drill pilot holes with an 1/8 inch drill bit prior to screws but probably not a must.
hey scott how do you shorten these blinds and can thay do it at home depo you rock bro
How far away from the window are you installing them?
Any advice on drilling into pvc vs wood. Pilot holes needed.
my windows are drywall I believe should it be the same way?
Hi. How do I make the blinds go down some more. The last two are stuck and won't move? I have 72x72.
Hey Princess, do you have the same 2.5 inch faux wood blinds from Home Depot?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Hi. Yes the same ones. I just had someone put them up before I messaged you.
How would install the brackets if I’m doing an outside mound?
The brackets that come with most blinds can have the mounting screws drilled through the top for inside mount or through the back for outside mount. The challenge is usually that you need a flat surface on your trim that surrounds the window opening. Does your trim have a flat surface? I talk a bit about outside mount in this post for more information and ensuring you size the blinds correctly everydayhomerepairs.com/how-much-can-you-expect-to-save-installing-your-own-blinds/
How do take the Measurement perfect like you did
Great video, you just made my project much easier
Nice, best of luck!
Thanks. Great video, I am confident now in stalling my blinds in my new home
Nice, best of luck on your project!
Thank you you just saved me $12800
Can you try to install new hair on that shy top of your head instead?
I'm sorry but you talk to much. Just jump to it..😊
Excellent, thank you! Nice eyes too! :P
@savewlidlife: I agree, very nice big bright green eyes, it shows his intelligence and good soul... (-;
so how do you know how far back to set the mounting bracket? Thank you for the video my man. You got an awesome view!
I just listen to the rest of your video and you tell how to do that. You screw in the slot portion first and then line it up to header and then set the second screw. You saved me time by not having to read the instructions.
Guess I need a fing close up.shitt example
Super helpful I was able to install all of my house blinds in 30 minutes by watching this video
I started to install and did the brackets for one side but for whatever reason the other side is giving me a hard time...the drill won’t go deep enough into the window trim 😭 any ideas?
Hey Kiara, if you apply pressure to the drill do you start to see metal shavings coming out of the hole opposed to just wood shavings?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs no shavings.
The screw runs and doesn’t really grip on anything. Is it possible that it is metal and my drill tip is not strong enough?
@@kiaragonzalez4587 yeah depending on the home construction you might be hitting metal. Do you have a strong magnet that you could place against the surface and see if it is attracted to the metal that might be below the drywall or plaster?
Thank you for the video! This is very useful. Do these blinds move up and down as a whole as well other than just open and close? Asking since these blinds seem to be cordless.
Yeah with cordless blinds you can just push them up or pull them down from the bottom and they will stay in place. You will still have the wand for adjust the angle of the slats to let in more or less light. Seems like all blinds are moving to cordless.
looks so good! I been trying to mesaure my windows that are side by side like that for two blinds, but I'm afraid I am not getting the sizes right and haven't ordered the blinds yet. your video was very helpful!
Hey Natasha, happy the video helped. Best of luck on your project!
If it’s a double window, take the overall trim to trim opening measure & split that number. So if it’s 70-3/4, store will split that to 35-3/8 35-3/8, and they will do the deductions of a 1/4 on each side to be safe
Thank you for the financial tip, As well as the installation which was absolutely perfect thank you!
Thank you
You're welcome
Super easy instructions! Thanks so much! I got this
Best of luck 👊
Super helpful, thank you! :)
Hey Tanner, happy to help 👍
Good man, and doing a great job l tank u it's really helpful
Thanks Benyam!
Thank you for your video. Please wear safety eyewear!
Thanks and appreciate your looking out for me safety 👍
another home-run for Home Depot....
they extend/re-track with ease and the setup was really simple. just purchased. paid $90 for a set (27"x44", graystone). took about two weeks to arrive for Home Depot pickup. will definitely purchase again.
great DIY video. thanks...
/Bklyn👑
Thanks and I agree bang for the buck these blinds are my top choice.
I put up the exact blinds but re-did it moving the bracket in 3/4 of an inch so my valances fit inside the window. I had to have some of them cut 1/8 to 1/4 of and inch to get them inside. Just an option that I wish was mentioned in the instructions.. Great Video. thanks
Hey Diane, thanks for the feedback!
Awesome video, so clear and well explained.
Thanks!
Scott. we love your videos but after installing these blinds they are uneven... What do we do to even them up?
Hey Dave, when you pull them down they are leaning a bit?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs yes sir.. to the right lower on that side when I pull them all the way down..
Dave, jump over and join our Facebook group “Everyday Home Repairs Community.” Post your question and then I will add a video demonstrating getting the blinds to level out. 👍
from what I can tell, everyone skips over the part of the horrible instructions that say to remove button on the bottom with a screwdriver and then shows confusing pictures of what to do. EVERY single install video skips this part and how to actually unfurl the blinds to the full size before hanging. Every one
Exactly! How many video are out there showing how to mount blinds, which is the easy part frankly. I just bought these blinds and I needed to know how to shorten them. The instructions are terrible but I finally found out how to do it. The key is to carefully cut the little hoop that holds the slats in place, at both sides of the blinds. You’ll see them because they’re the only hoop keeping them in place. There aren’t any hoops in the middle portion so the slat will slide right out. Once you do that, you have to carefully cut and trim the “ladder” strings. Now you can move the blinds up to a comfortable height, carefully pop the buttons out, cut the ladder strings to about 3” like it says in the instructions and here’s the key, you have to really twist the two ladder strings together before shoving them into the hole or the button won’t go back in. Shove the strings in at the bottom of the twist as neat as you can and the button will go back in with some effort.
There’s a video on the product page of the Home Depot app that shows you how to shorten them.
Hi- one of my blind brackets is not holding blinds properly… it’s happening for every window. Do you know what I might be doing wrong ? I’m measuring and doing the exact way you have explained. Thx 🙏
Does the blind keep popping off when you try to clip it into place? I usually can solve this by mounting the blind to the back of the head rail and rotate into place while applying pressure towards the back of the bracket making sure it doesn't pop off as I rotate the head rail into place to get the front clip to secure into place.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs the rear bracket hook is holding well with no issues. But the one which holds the front of the blind is sitting loose on one side. When I lift the cordless blinds and pulling it down it’s popping off
Thank you for the video. 87'' was the total width, so the total of the length of the blinds is 87''". What was the width of each blind that you ordered? You did it so well, the space among them is very little.
How about making a video on how to remove the blinds step by step?
Hey LA, it can be tricky but for 87" I would get 3 blinds 29'" wide. If you get a blinds with 29" marked on the box then the actual width will be 28.5" to provide the recommend 1/4" on each side. You will have a little more gap in this scenario between each blind (1/4" + 1/4" = 1/2") but that should still work well to keep the light out and provide the desired privacy. If you go to home depot and have them custom cut the blinds make sure to tell them to cut at 28.5" as they will not take off the gap from the measurement you provide. Hopefully that makes sense and let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Thank you sooo much sir!!
You’re welcome Jose!
I have molding about 1.25 - 1.5 inches where I want to install the brackets.... do you know the dimensions of the actual brackets? i am not sure if they will work or not...
Hey HV, will you be mounting the blinds inside lke the video demonstrated or outside the window casing? If inside these 2.5 inch faux wood blinds have a bracket and head rail which are about 2.75 wide. If mounting outside you probably want about 1.5 inches of flat surface to mount the bracket. Hope this helps!
hi, what is the name of the bracket you use? thank you
Just the standard mounting brackets which come with the blinds. Let me know if you were referring to something else. Thx!
Remind me not to hire u as any instructor
You talk too much the video no help
I just purchased for one of my rooms and this video has helped a bunch and I am not so afraid to give it a try, if a success I will upgrade all windows.
Nice Jerri, best of luck!
Very helpful video, I was about to order the installation but now have the confidence to do it myself. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, giving me the confidence to try this out myself
You got this 👊
The video seems to use fast motion and skip frames while he is installing. This is supposed to be an installation video not marketing. Also, my valance is different than one shown so you have to play with it before you install to make sure it snaps properly. I would also do the same with the clips that hold the blinds up before installing to get an idea of what it is like when installing instead of trying to figure it out while trying to hold blinds up and snap. A dry run of sorts. Good luck.
I've been dreading installing this- the instructions included are a daunting mess and I'm not really good at home improvement. This gives me hope!
You got this!
I was staring at the instructions for about 5 minutes before I decided to look on youtube. Luckily this video is out there. It took me less than 10 minutes to do and they looks surprisingly professional.
Wow! great job, dude !! You did it so easily. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video!