INSTALLING CORDED ROMAN SHADES

INSIDE MOUNT

IMPORTANT: Please do not cut off anything that is attached directly to the back side of shade, such as, mini zip ties, rings, clear plastic orbs on cordless shades etc. Anything that is attached to the shade is done so for a reason. If there is excess cord hanging down, you may cut that but to be sure, please contact us first before cutting anything off a shade.

Option 1 (Recommended) Using Only Screws (We Provide), No Brackets:

Step 1:  Hold your shade into position inside the window with the fabric let down all the way, and the cord lock facing downward.  Be sure the sizing seems ok before drilling.  The front of the top board should be as flush as possible with the top of the window trim so it does not project out of the window casing. Take note of where you will drill the 2 screws into the top/inside of the window.  

Step 2:  On a flat surface, liner side up, pre drill screws (usually on the inside or each of the screw eyes)  They should be on the same side of the board as the cord lock. This screw placement is not set in stone and can be adjusted, if needed.  Please be sure the shade fabric is not bunched up underneath when drilling and you are just drilling into the side with the cord lock and out the other side of the top of the board.   We recommend pre drilling so the fabric does not pull when drilling.  If you do not wish to pre drill, please drill the screw very carefully and be sure the fabric is not pulling.  Drill the screws into the board and partially through the other side of the board so that the screw is popping out slightly through top of board.  Do this on both sides of the shade. If the shade is wide, you may wish to put a screw in the middle of the board for additional support.  

Step 3:  Position yourself under the shade with the fabric all the way down.  Hold the shade into the window, as flush as possible with front of moulding and drill up into the top of the window on both sides.  

Option 2: Using L Brackets/Flat Brackets (not provided/you supply)

Brackets be purchased at most hardware stores. *As of February 2019, we will no longer be providing brackets, as drilling directly into the board using 2 long screws is much easier and better than the brackets. Scroll down for installing without brackets

You will use 2 L brackets and 8 screws per shade.  First, put the shade on the floor or a flat surface so that the cord lock and eye lit screws are facing upward, 2” part of the wood flat on the floor and the white liner facing you.  Drill 2 screws into the board directly above the cord lock and in the same position on the other side.  Make sure the part of the bracket that goes into the trim/casing is flush with the ends of the top wood.  Put the shades fully down and hold them up to where you want them to mount.  Make sure the bottom is sitting even across on the sill.  Drill 2 screws into the inside of the casing.   When you raise and lower the shade you may need to adjust each string to make the pleats level.  Each string controls a different part of the shade.  Do not tie off the strings above the knob because the child proof condensor knob will not work properly.  You should always tie off the cords up hight if you have children or pets around.  You may also tuck them behind a pleat for a neater look.