Bali Cut-to-Size 68-3211-31-3.5-77 Use and Care Manual
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1. HOW TO MEASURE WINDOW TREATMENTS For all measurements use a steel tape measure only Measure to the nearest 1 8 Horizontal Blinds Choose Mount Type Inside Mount window treatments are installed inside the window casing Outside Mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing and provide better privacy Mount directly on the wall or to the window molding Vertical Blinds Choose Mount Type Inside Mount window treatments are installed inside the window or door Casing Outside Mount window treatments are mounted outside the window casing Mount directly on the wall or to the window or door molding For inside mounts Measure the inside of the window frame in 3 places for width and height For outside mounts Measure the overall area to be covered For inside mounts Measure the inside of the window or door frame in 3 places for width and height For height measure from the bottom of the casing to the top of the window sill or to the floor for patio doors For outside mounts Determine the location of the headrail Measure from the top of the headrail the overall area to be covered Record Measurements For inside mounts Record the narrowest width and longest height For outside mounts Add extra inches approximately 3 to the width and height for optimum light control and privacy Record Measurements For inside mounts Record the narrowest wid2. ace Requires at least 2 of flat surface above window or door frame for mounting brackets Projection brackets can be ordered if needed to clear frame molding E Deductions The manufacturer does not take deductions on outside mount installations so measure accurately 9 13 131652
3. th and shortest height For outside mounts Add extra inches to the width 3 6 for optimum light control and privacy or if you want the entire window uncovered when the blind is fully open To ensure vanes clear the floor deduct 1 2 from the height measurement 9 13 131652 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS Why Choose an Inside Mount Clean look Allows for showcasing attractive window or door molding THINGS TO CONSIDER E Deductions and Light Gaps A small deduction in width and or length is taken to ensure proper operating clearance This gap may affect the treatment s ability to darken a room E Obstructed Views When fully opened the stack compressed portion of the window treatment will obstruct part of the view from your window Stack heights will vary by product E Architectural Obstacles Obstacles such as handles and cranks can interfere with the operation of the inside mount treatments E Depth Considerations Be sure your window meets the minimum depth requirements for installation Varies by product Why Choose an Outside Mount Improve Privacy and Light Control Light gaps on the side of window treatments can be substantially diminished or eliminated Fewer Installation Limitations Ideal for covering non square windows or if you want an unobstructed view when fully opened Fewer Architectural Obstacles Clears obstacles like handles and cranks THINGS TO CONSIDER E Mounting Surf
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