WE MAKE BUYING BLINDS EASY • Free shipping on all blinds • Blinds cut to size in store for free • Thousands of design experts ready to answer your questions • Guaranteed low prices • Free samples available on custom items Cordless Blinds & Shades Bamboo & Natural Shades Curtain Rods & Hardware How to Choose Window Treatments Energy Efficient Window Treatments Light Control Window Treatment Options Window Treatments That Preserve Your View View All Décor & Blinds How-To Guides Window blinds, window treatments, drapes, window shades, interior shutters, vertical blinds, roman shades, plantation shutters... with so many window coverings to choose from, selecting the best option for your home can be daunting. That's why The Home Depot is here to help. Draw upon our extensive experience and know-how to create the perfect look in every room in the house - even rooms without windows. Consider the type of mood you want. Using a combination of drapes, curtains, scarves and valances in classic arrangements invites warmth and comfort.
Interior wood shutters offer an inexpensive way to add a tropical look to your home. For a natural look, go green with bamboo shades and natural shades. Drapery hardware makes a bold statement to any window treatment. You can even instantly update your room with all-in-one, convenient window kits. We not only offer blinds and window treatments perfect for your décor, but also step-by-step how-to guides to make sure you get the job done right and buying guides to help you choose the right material and styles. Our in-home design consultants and professional installation services are always ready to lend you a hand at any stage during your window treatments project.Measure properly to get the right fit for your vertical and alternative blinds Vertical blinds are made of vinyl or fabric vanes that hang from the top to the bottom of a window and are most commonly found on glass doors or tall windows.They operate on a sliding track system that pushes the blinds out of the way to right side, left side or both for a clear exterior view.
When the blinds slide to both sides, this type of system is known as a split stack.Vertical blind alternatives include wood and fabric sliding panels, soft sheer vertical shades, woven wood panels and Verticell shades. When measuring to fit any of these blinds to your windows, it is important to remember a few key things: • A steel tape measure is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape. • Always measure to the nearest 1/8 inch. Don't round to a half or whole inch. • Be careful about transposing measurements. Be sure to always have width and height clearly marked. Remember, always put your width measurement first and height last (W x H). • When measuring for an inside mount, always record the actual window opening size when you order. The factory will make the necessary adjustments for your product to fit into the window frame. • When measuring for an outside mount, add at least 4 inches to every side of the window to make sure your room is private and that you are blocking the most light.
This project guide highlights the process for choosing an inside or outside mount, and measuring for either one. WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT • It's important to decide whether you want your window treatment mounted inside the window frame or outside of the window frame, above and around the window, before you do any measuring. • Inside mount refers to a blind that is mounted to the inside of your window frame. This type of mount is by far the most common choice, and is highly recommended. It makes for a simple, clean appearance. One thing to keep in mind is that inside-mounted products require a minimum amount of depth to install correctly.• An outside mount is typically used in only two situations: if there are obstructions inside your window frame, such as an alarm sensor, or if your window frame lacks sufficient mounting depth to hold your blind.• Outside mounts have many benefits, such as hiding an unattractive window, or making a window seem even larger than it actually is.
When figuring out where to place an outside-mounted window treatment, please account for the height of the product's head rail when you make your measurements. Please take time to double check your measurements, as these blinds will be made for your exact window. • The first step is to measure the inside width of your window where your blind will be mounted. This will be the width that you order.• The second step is to measure the exact height of your window in three places: left, middle and right. Choose the shortest of the three measurements. This is the height you will order. • Now that you have completed these few simple steps, you are ready to place your order. The product details page for your blinds provides information on how much flat space is required around your window for installation. When you specify an outside mount, we will not take any size deductions. Your blinds will be made at the exact size you specify. • Your first step is to determine the width of the blind you will order.
If you have trim around your window, simply measure to the far edges of your trim from left to right. If your window has no trim around it, measure a distance from point A to point B that includes any extra width you may desire for light gap coverage and privacy. We recommend adding 2 to 3 inches to each side. • Your second step is to determine the height of the blind you will order. If your window has a protruding sill, start from the sill and measure 2 inches beyond the top of your window opening to accommodate for mounting hardware. If your window sill does not protrude, we suggest you begin your measurement 2 to 3 inches below the sill for maximum coverage, and then measure 2 inches beyond the top of your window opening to accommodate your hardware. • Record your measurement to the nearest 1/8-inch increment. This is the height you will order. Woven Wood Sliding Panel Set your store to see localavailability Deluxe Allure Cordless Powder Sliding Panel, 96 in.