Faux wood and wooden venetian blinds install guides - Outside fit

Use our step-by-step guides to install your new blinds like a pro.

Getting started

Be careful not to damage the blind or cords when removing the packaging. Unpack the blind and check the following parts are included:

  • Venetian blind
  • 1 x pair of end brackets (plus centre brackets depending on blind width)
  • 2 x screws per bracket
  • 1 x pelmet with velcro tabs

Tools required:

  • Pencil
  • Tape measure
  • Electric screwdriver
  • #2 square drive

Download outside fit guide

Illustrated steps

PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 1

Step 1


1 x LH bracket

2 x screws

At the position originally measured from, fix the left bracket (labelled LH) to the architrave or wall using two of the screws provided.

Tips: If positioning near the edge of the frame/architrave, pre-drill the holes to prevent splitting. If fixing to the wall you may need to pack out the brackets and use longer screws to allow the blind to clear the window reveal when installed.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 2

Step 2


1 x RH bracket

2 x screws

Repeat step 1 but on the right side using the bracket labelled RH.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 3

Step 3


Centre brackets (if supplied)

Screws (if supplied)

If the blind includes centre brackets, space them evenly between the two end brackets being careful they do not line up with the strings in the top of the blind when installed.


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Step 4


Remove the control cord bundle from the top of the headrail, leaving the fabric ties that hold the blind together.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 5a

Step 5


Open the end bracket latches and place the headrail into the brackets, keeping your control cords on the correct side.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 5b

Step 6


Close the latches firmly, ensuring they ‘click’ into place.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 6

Step 7


1 x pelmet Velcro tabs

Peel the tape off the velcro tabs attached to the headrail. Position the pelmet level with the top of the blind and attach by pressing firmly against the velcro tabs.


PVC Wooden Venetian Installation Guides Outside Fit WEB Step 7

Step 8


While holding the blind in place, carefully untie the fabric straps.


Blind operation: To lower, hold the group of cords across the face of the blind and pull gently to release the cord lock before lowering the blind. Tilt the blind using the two tassels.