Order outside mount blinds because they will not be going inside a window recess or frame.
How to install vertical blinds on a door.
Measure 3 inches 7 6 cm from the side of the frame and 1 inch 2 5 cm out from the glass.
On each side of the glass make markings for the brackets using a pencil.
Take one bracket and fit it within the two marks on either side.
Though a door may limit the way you install your blinds it s not impossible.
The first thing you need to do when installing outside mount vertical sliding glass door blinds is to take the accurate measurement of the track and the length of the blinds.
Keep in mind the handles and hinges and make sure to allow enough room for those.
Step 3 calculate the height inside the window at the right side middle and left side.
The blinds should be mounted a couple of inches above the glass.
Determine the size for the blinds by measuring the glass portion of the door.
Add 3 to 4 inches to the width and 3 or 4 inches to the length to ensure privacy.
Repeat the procedure at the bottom for hold down brackets.
Mark holes for the brackets on the inside of the upper frame of the door or window.
When you open and close the doors these brackets will help to keep the blinds in place.
Decide where you want.
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Insert the provided wall anchors into the pilot holes so the flange of the anchor is flush against the wall.
Hold the first bracket in place place a screw in the first hole and tap with a hammer to make a mark.
Considerations for sliding glass doors if you have any other window treatments around the room it is a good idea to choose blinds for doors that will coordinate with the other windows.
Drill pilot holes in the wall using a 3 8 inch drill bit where the screws will fit into the brackets.
You can t use an outside mount since it will restrict the door s movement.
Measure the width inside the window at the top middle and bottom for inside mount vertical blinds.