The Basic – what you will need to fit your blinds

1. Metal measuring tape and pencil
2. A drill with the appropriate drill bit
3. Star head screwdriver
4. Wall plug
5. Step ladder (if required)
6. Obvious, but of course you’ll need your blind. So open the box and familiarise yourself with the contents

Step 1 – Positioning the brackets – Decide how you want to mount the blinds on/in the window

• Top Mount – also known as top fixing is where you fix the brackets to the top of the window recess or ceiling
• Face Mount – also known as face fixing is where you fix the brackets either onto the window frame or on the wall

• Always make sure you position the brackets to allow free operation of the blind e.g. where it will not come into contact with door handles or any other obstacles.

• For a top mount, measure and mark the distance (D) – the distance in the recess but away from any obstructions
• Hold each bracket into place and mark the hole position with a pencil. This is where you will drill your holes

• For a face mount, hold each bracket into place and mark the hole positions.

• Fit each bracket with suitable screws. Please ensure fixings are suitable for the wall/surface to which you are mounting the brackets
• Make sure the blind is going to be a) in the right place and that b) you haven’t spaced the brackets so far apart the blind won’t fit into them. I know it sounds obvious, but this is just a reminder!

Step 2 – Drilling your holes & fitting your brackets

• Grab your drill and a wall plug (if you’re drilling into masonry or plaster).
• Make sure the drill bit (the long piece of metal on the end of the drill that does the drilling) is the same size as the wall plug. If it is too big, the wall plug will fall out of the wall and if it’s too small, you’ll never be able to get the wall plug in.
• Using a firm and steady hand drill into the wall where you marked it with the pencil. Once done insert the wall plugs if you’re using them.
• Once the holes have been drilled put your brackets into place and use a screw and screw driver to secure the bracket against the face or top mount

Step 3 – Fitting the blind

• Pick up the blind (make sure it is fully wound up) and observe where the mechanism is. The mechanism is the part that operates the blind, so it’ll have a plastic or stainless steel chain depending on your order

• The end with the mechanism should be inserted into the bracket first. Once it’s in, pop the other end into its bracket too.

• Congratulations you have successfully fitted your blinds!!

Important Note!!

Young children can be strangled by loops in pull cords, chains, tapes and inner cords that operate the product. Always use a safety device to keep cords or chains out of reach of children. We provide a variety of safety devices to enable you fix the blind cord to the wall. Let us know when you’re ordering your blind if a child safety device is required.