Installation for Blinds & Shades

Installation Guide

Traditional Bracket Installation

Inside mount & outside mount instructions for bracket-mounted blinds and shades.

Before You Start: Check the Headrail

Installation brackets are usually attached to the headrail for shipping, rather than packed separately. Remove the brackets from the headrail before installing them. Secure the brackets to the mounting surface first, then attach the headrail.

Check the headrail and all packaging before assuming any parts are missing. If brackets are missing or lost, please contact customer service before installation.

Identify Your Bracket Type

The bracket style depends on your product and mounting method. Use the brackets supplied with your shade and follow any model-specific instructions.

Inside Mount

Compact Brackets

Inside mounting typically uses smaller brackets secured to the top interior surface of the window opening. The shade sits within the frame.

Outside Mount

Wall-Mount Brackets

Outside mounting typically uses larger, angled brackets secured to the wall or suitable trim above the window. The shade sits outside the opening.

Selected Products

Two-in-One Brackets

Some products use the same bracket for both mounting methods. Use the mounting face and screw holes specified for your chosen installation.

Bracket shapes, release mechanisms, spacing, and minimum mounting depths vary by model. This guide covers traditional screw-mounted brackets, not no-drill tension systems.

Tools & Fixings

Measuring tape, pencil, level, screwdriver, drill, and screws or anchors suitable for your mounting surface. Check for hidden wiring, pipes, and other obstructions before drilling.

Installation Video

Use the video and step-by-step images as a visual reference. Follow the instructions supplied with your product if its bracket design differs.

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Start Here: Prepare Your Brackets

Complete Steps 1–3, then follow the inside mount or outside mount instructions below.

1

Remove the Pre-Attached Brackets

Check the headrail for brackets attached during shipping. Release each bracket according to its clip or locking mechanism, without forcing it. Keep all brackets and fixings together for installation.

Step 1: Remove the inside mount or outside mount brackets attached to the headrail.
2

Measure & Mark the Positions

Hold the headrail at the intended mounting position, check that it is level, and mark the bracket locations. Follow your product instructions for bracket spacing and any additional support brackets.

Step 2: Measure and mark the bracket installation positions.
3

Mark the Screw Holes & Drill

Set the headrail aside. Use each bracket as a template to mark its screw holes, then drill the appropriate pilot holes. Use anchors or other fixings suitable for the mounting surface where required.

Step 3: Position the brackets at the markings and drill the screw holes.

Inside Mount Installation

Attach the brackets to the top interior surface of the window opening.

4A

Secure the Inside Mount Brackets

Screw the compact brackets into the prepared mounting positions, keeping them aligned. If your product uses two-in-one brackets, use the top-fixing holes specified for inside mounting.

Step 4A: Secure the inside mount brackets with screws at the top of the window opening.
5A

Attach the Headrail

For the clip-in brackets shown, hook the headrail into the front of the brackets, then rotate it down until it snaps into place. Support the headrail until every bracket is fully engaged.

Step 5A: Hook the headrail into the inside mount brackets and rotate it into its locked position.

Outside Mount Installation

Attach the brackets to the wall or suitable trim above the window opening.

4B

Secure the Outside Mount Brackets

Fasten the outside mount brackets at the marked positions, keeping them level and aligned. For two-in-one brackets, use the wall-fixing holes specified for outside mounting.

Step 4B: Secure the outside mount brackets to the wall above the window.
5B

Attach the Headrail

For the brackets shown, hook the headrail into the front of the brackets, then rotate it down until it locks into place. Confirm that every bracket is securely engaged before releasing the headrail.

Step 5B: Hook the headrail into the outside mount brackets and rotate it into its locked position.

Final Check Before Use

Confirm that all screws are secure, all brackets are engaged, and the headrail is level. Gently test the shade through its normal range of movement.

If the headrail feels loose or the shade does not operate smoothly, stop and check the installation. Do not force the headrail or operating mechanism.

Missing or Lost Brackets?

First, check whether the brackets are still attached to the headrail or tucked inside the packaging. If you cannot find them, please contact our customer service team.

Include your order number and photos of the headrail and any brackets you received so we can help identify the correct parts. Do not install the shade with missing or incompatible brackets.