Before Getting Started
Organise your parts and check you have everything before commencing installation.
Parts
1x Blind
Brackets
Screws
Double check the fitting location
- Is this blind going in the recess or on the face?
- What side is the control on?
What are you attaching your blind to?
Architrave
That’s perfect, just follow the below instructions
That’s perfect, just follow the below instructions
Wall
- Some of your brackets will be able to attach to wall studs behind the plaster, however some brackets will need to be attached using hollow wall anchors.
- We recommend using a Ramset hollow wall anchor gun.
- You can find these here:
Concrete?
Use a masonry drill and concrete screws
Use a masonry drill and concrete screws
Make sure you have clean hands!
- The last thing you want to do is get your blind dirty whilst installing it.
Steps
On Architrave
Drill Your Pilot Holes
Before attaching your brackets, drilling pilot holes is recommended.
Space your brackets out evenly. The first bracket should be between the control mechanism and the first draw cord.
The longer edge goes to the wall
Ensure the top of the bracket is 20mm below the top of the architrave
- Use a pencil to mark where the screws will go
Aim for the centre of the screw hole to allow you to adjust the bracket later if needed
- Using a 3mm drill bit, drill your pilot holes
Attach Your Brackets
Using your drill and the screws provided, attach the brackets into position
Attach your blind to the brackets
Position your blind on top of the brackets, making sure that it is centred in relation to the window
Using your drill, secure the centre bracket to the headboard of the blind. This will hold the blind in position.
Before securing to the remaining brackets, double check that the blind is centred on the window.
Secure to the remaining brackets
Attach The Child Safety Chain Keeper
The cord cleat allows you the get the cord out of the way when open, and must be 1600mm+ above the floor as required by law to protect children from strangulation.
The cleat should be attached to the wall just behind the edge of the blind. Remember, it must be at-least 1600mm above the floor.
- Position the cleat, and drill pilot holes
- Attach the cleat either directly to the stud, or using hollow wall anchors if required
Woohoo, you’re done!
On Wall
Drill Your Pilot Holes
Before attaching your brackets, drilling pilot holes is recommended.
Space your brackets out evenly. The first bracket should be between the control mechanism and the first draw cord.
The longer edge goes to the wall
Ensure the top of the bracket is 20mm below where you measured the blind to be
- Use a pencil to mark where the screws will go
Aim for the centre of the screw hole to allow you to adjust the bracket later if needed
- Using a 3mm drill bit, drill your pilot holes
Attach Your Brackets
For brackets attaching to the stud, simply attach the bracket using your drill and screws provided.
For brackets attaching to a hollow wall, use your hollow wall anchors. And then fix the brackets to the anchors.
Double check all brackets are level by measuring from the top of the bracket to the floor. All brackets should be the same height off the ground. Adjust any brackets if necessary.
Attach your blind to the brackets
Position your blind on top of the brackets, making sure that it is centred in relation to the window
Using your drill, secure the centre bracket to the headboard of the blind. This will hold the blind in position.
Before securing to the remaining brackets, double check that the blind is centred on the window.
Secure to the remaining brackets
Attach The Child Safety Chain Keeper
The cord cleat allows you the get the cord out of the way when open, and must be 1600mm+ above the floor as required by law to protect children from strangulation.
The cleat should be attached to the wall just behind the edge of the blind. Remember, it must be at-least 1600mm above the floor.
- Position the cleat, and drill pilot holes
- Attach the cleat either directly to the stud, or using hollow wall anchors if required
