Benefits of hanging blinds outside the window frame fit the windows perfectly and provide full coverage against sun protection.
Hanging shades outside window frame.
You will have to see what kind of window trim you have.
Can hide ugly window casings molding or glass.
Then you will know if you can mount your blinds on the out side of the window frame if you just have sheet rock and no trim.
While outside mounting is most common meaning when the curtain rod is placed outside of the window frame and can make a window appear larger there are other times when it looks best to conceal the hardware in the window frame in the ceiling for a minimalist look.
The width of the shade on an exterior mount should extend past the edges of the molding by about 1 1 2 to 2 on each side.
When measuring for your blinds include the casing around the window and.
Many window blind manufacturers provide you with a set of hanging brackets that allow for the two different hanging options.
This is suggested for security as there is usually a gap on each side caused simply by the shade s being mounted outside of the window frame molding.
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