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Installing outside mount roller shades follows the same basic steps as inside mount blinds. You have more flexibility for where you place outside mounted blind brackets. You can install them on the outer edge at the top of the window frame or even slightly above the window frame. Measure the location for the right and left bracket, making sure your pencil marks are even. Your brackets may need anchors or alternative fasteners if your brackets are being mounted into brick, aluminum or concrete.

Pre-drill holes for anchors and install them before the brackets if they are needed. For standard materials and brackets, pre-drilling holes makes it easier to insert your screws.

Paying attention to specific right and left side brackets, hold your bracket to your measured and market location. Then attach the bracket to the wall or window frame using the provided fasteners and screws. The bracket will face the same way as an inside mounted bracket, with the slot opening to the ceiling. You can now snap your roller shade into the properly secured brackets. Take note of the different ends of the roller shade. Insert the side of the shade with a retractable plunger into the bracket with a pinhole first.

The opposite end of the shade should line up with the slot opening. Slide the shade down into place. The safety cord guide keeps the cord in place for corded roller shades, helping maintain proper blind functionality.

The safety cord guide is designed to be flexible and can be installed at any angle inside or outside the window opening. Mark the location for the cord guide, keeping the cord or chain loose and free of twists. Then attach the guide to the wall by securing two screws through the holes in the cord guide.

The brackets of outside mounted roller shades are exposed. Some manufacturers will include bracket covers to improve the appearance of blinds by hiding the brackets. If your blinds include bracket covers, install them by sliding directly onto the bracket until they click into place. Your outside mounted roller shade is now installed. Test everything is working properly by moving the shade up and down a few times. Cordless roller shades offer a clean and finished look for your window treatments.

Many individuals looking at new window treatments want to know how to install cordless blinds. These blinds can be installed with either inside mount or outside mount brackets. However, you need to follow a couple of additional steps to ensure your cordless shades work properly.

Most cordless blinds rely on a spring motor to provide reliable movement. This spring requires the proper tension to function correctly.

Many manufacturers adjust the spring tension before shipping their products, but the effects of transportation and unpacking can negatively affect it. The tension on the spring in your cordless roller shades can be too loose or too tight. A spring without enough tension is too loose, and the window shade may refuse to roll up. To increase the tension in your roller shade, simply pull the shade down about 18 inches.

Then pop the roller shade bar out of the brackets with the shade partially unrolled. Test the window shade to see if the spring now has enough tension.

The process can be repeated as many times as necessary. However, over-winding the spring may result in permanent damage to the shade. If you need to decrease the tension in your roller shade, start by removing the shade from the brackets.

Unroll about 18 inches and let the material hang down while you place the shade back into the brackets. Test the tension by rolling the shade up and down. If the shade still has difficulty staying down, remove it from the brackets again and repeat the process. A common reason for a shade that does not roll straight is unevenly mounted brackets. If you have double-checked to make sure your brackets are mounted level and your shade still rolls unevenly, placing a simple shim can solve the problem.

Lower your blind completely. If your shade veers to the right when rolling or unrolling, place a small piece of tape as close to the left edge as possible. This will act as a shim to help the shade roll straight. Place the tape on the opposite side for a shade that veers to the left when rolling. Test the roller to see if the tape has fixed the issue. If the shade still rolls unevenly, place another piece of tape on top of the first piece of tape. Keep adding layers of tape until the shade rolls evenly.

Browse Our Collection of Bathroom Blinds. Roller blinds are just as easy to maintain as they are to install. Once you have installed your new blinds, keep any manufacturer instructions and extra parts in a safe place. They might come in handy if you ever need to make repairs in the future. Keep your blinds looking as good as the day you installed them by cleaning them regularly. You can dust your blinds with a standard duster or a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. For more persistent dirt and grime, wash your blinds gently with a sponge, cloth or soft brush.

Use warm or cold water, rather than hot, to prevent damage. You can place a mild detergent in the water to increase the cleaning power.