INSTALLING CORDED ROMAN SHADES

OUTSIDE MOUNT

Outside mounted shades can be installed on the wall above the trim or on the trim itself, depending on how you measured

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 shade up to the window with the pleats let down all the way, so the bottom of the shade brushes against the window sill straight across.  

Step 2: Put a level on the top of the board to be sure it is straight and then mark 2 pencil lines right above the board where you will position the board for drilling.  Take note of where you will want to drill into the window trim/wall.  Measure to be sure the lines are even on both sides.

Step 3: Put the shade on a flat surface, liner side up, and pre drill on the X mark. You will find this mark if you lift up the board, on the flip side of the screw eyes/cord lock.  You can also adjust this mark if you need to, depending on where you want to drill into the trim/wall.  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 slowly 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 the back of the board.  Do this on the right and left. If the shade is wide, you may wish to put a screw in the middle of the board for additional support.  **IMPORTANT** never drill through to the front side of the shade.   The screw should pop out on the back of the board only.

Step 4:  Hold the shade up to the pencil marks with the fabric all the way down.  Position yourself underneath the shade and drill both screws into the trim/wall.  You may wish to use a level to be sure it is level and adjust if needed.  

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

You will use 2 flat brackets and 4 screws per shade.  Start with the shades fully down and hold them up to where you want them to mount.  For outside mounted shades, make a pencil mark on each top corner once you get it level.  Inside mounted shades should be flush on top, inside the casing.  Put the shade on a table or flat surface with 2” part of the board on the ground and the white liner facing you.  Hold the bracket so the bottom hold is directly under the board and fully exposed.  The bracket should be positioned about 1-2” in from the edge on each side.  Next, drill one screw into the top hold and into the wood.  Do the same on the other side.  Next, have someone else hold the shade up so that it is even, and drill a screw through the bottom hole and into your trim or wall.  You may use a level on top of the wood to be sure it’s level.