Finish by lowering and testing your new blinds.
How to install faux wood blinds on french doors.
Look for window treatments that are available in an outside mount.
To lower your blind pull the cord towards the center of the blind and slowly raise your hand while holding on to the cord.
A common problem for french door blinds is that the handles get in the way of functionality.
Measure the width and height of the door s window just past any trim that may be around it.
Mount the brackets 2 inches above the window and use a measuring tape for adequate placement.
French door blinds should enhance the beauty of your doors and match the other window treatments in the room.
The blinds need to be installed at the top center of the french doors.
Jeff snow shows you how to install the add on blinds to your patio doors.
Repeat the procedure at the bottom for hold down brackets.
To complete your installation attach the side returns of your valance using the supplied l brackets.
Measure 2 inches out from the glass on each side with a tape measure and draw a line with a pencil.
2 purchase a faux wood blind that includes hold down brackets to fit the window span.
On each side of the glass make markings for the brackets using a pencil.
The solution is to buy shallow blinds for your french doors that fit comfortably between the door and decorative handles.
Blinds for doors will be mounted on the outside of the window because unlike regular windows the french door window has no depth.
Hold the brackets against the door and use a pencil to mark the screw holes on the door.
Snap your valance into the pre installed clips top first and then bottom.
Do the same procedure at the bottom of the glass for the hold down brackets which will keep the blinds in place when you open and close the door.
Jeff snow shows you how to install the add on blinds to your patio doors.
This is where the brackets will go.
Make sure the bracket marks are level with each other and use a level to determine this.
Mount the blinds 2 inches above the glass to ensure privacy.
When you open and close the doors these brackets will help to keep the blinds in place.