Matchstick blinds, also known as bamboo blinds or woven wood blinds, are a natural and eco-friendly way to add some texture and warmth to your windows. They are made of thin strips of bamboo, wood, grass, or reeds that are woven together to create a rustic and organic look.
But how do you hang matchstick blinds? Do you need to drill holes in your wall or window frame? What if you have other window coverings already installed?
Don’t worry, we have the answers for you. In this post, we’ll show you how to hang matchstick blinds inside or outside your window frame, with or without drilling. We’ll also share some tips and tricks to make the process easier and faster.
To hang matchstick blinds inside your window frame, you need to measure your window, mark the bracket locations, drill pilot holes, attach the brackets, and hook the headrail into place.
This method works best if you have a window frame that is at least 1 inch deep and has no obstructions like handles or locks. It also creates a clean and sleek look for your window.
Here’s how to hang matchstick blinds inside your window frame:
Before you order your matchstick blinds, you need to measure your window carefully and accurately. You can use a metal tape measure and a pencil to do this.
First, measure the width of your window at three points: the top, middle, and bottom. Record the smallest measurement as your width.
Next, measure the height of your window at three points: the left, center, and right. Record the longest measurement as your height.
Finally, measure the depth of your window frame from the glass to the edge of the frame. Make sure it is at least 1 inch deep to accommodate the brackets.
Once you have your matchstick blinds ready, you need to mark where you will place the brackets on your window frame. You will need at least two brackets for each blind: one on each end of the headrail. If your blind is wider than 40 inches, you will need additional brackets spaced evenly between the end brackets.
To mark the bracket locations, follow these steps:
After you have marked where each bracket will go on your window frame, you need to drill pilot holes for the screws. This will make it easier to attach the brackets and prevent splitting or cracking of the wood.
To drill pilot holes, follow these steps:
the Brackets
Now that you have drilled pilot holes for each bracket, you can attach them to your window frame using the screws that came with them.
To attach the brackets, follow these steps:
the Headrail into Place
The last step is to hook the headrail of your matchstick blind into place on the brackets. This is very easy and quick to do.
To hook the headrail into place, follow these steps:
And that’s it! You have successfully hung matchstick blinds inside your window frame.
To hang matchstick blinds outside your window frame, you need to measure your window, mark the bracket locations, drill pilot holes, attach the brackets, and hook the headrail into place.
This method works best if you have a window frame that is too shallow or has obstructions like handles or locks. It also allows you to cover the entire window and create a more dramatic look for your window.
Here’s how to hang matchstick blinds outside your window frame:
Before you order your matchstick blinds, you need to measure your window carefully and accurately. You can use a metal tape measure and a pencil to do this.
First, measure the width of your window at the top, middle, and bottom. Add 3 inches to the largest measurement to allow for some overlap on each side. This is your width.
Next, measure the height of your window at the left, center, and right. Add 3 inches to the longest measurement to allow for some overlap on the top and bottom. This is your height.
Once you have your matchstick blinds ready, you need to mark where you will place the brackets on your wall above your window frame. You will need at least two brackets for each blind: one on each end of the headrail. If your blind is wider than 40 inches, you will need additional brackets spaced evenly between the end brackets.
To mark the bracket locations, follow these steps:
After you have marked where each bracket will go on your wall, you need to drill pilot holes for the screws. This will make it easier to attach the brackets and prevent splitting or cracking of the drywall.
To drill pilot holes, follow these steps:
the Brackets
Now that you have drilled pilot holes for each bracket, you can attach them to your wall using the screws that came with them.
To attach the brackets, follow these steps:
the Headrail into Place
The last step is to hook the headrail of your matchstick blind into place on the brackets. This is very easy and quick to do.
To hook the headrail into place, follow these steps:
And that’s it! You have successfully hung matchstick blinds outside your window frame.
Here are some common questions that people have about hanging matchstick blinds:
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