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Learn How to Hang Roman ShadesMany Roman shades have always had a plain straight hem, and the top was simply fixed to a timber board. This shows you extensive variations for hanging the shade, from rod pocket heading, casement to tab top. Roman shades are a simple way to improve the look of your windows, making your neighbors green with envy! Just remember that it is not hard to learn how to hang Roman shades. Roman shades are expensive if you decide to have them custom made professionally as there is a lot of time involved in manufacturing and installing them. However, they are well worth the money and look stunning and very sophisticated. All the instructions about how to hang Roman shades come with them when you receive your order, but just in case they don't here are some steps that you can follow: Inside Mount - Ceiling This type of Roman shade is fabricated to fit inside the window casement. Hold the headrail level against the top of the casement and lower the shade to make sure it is the correct height and that there are obstructions. (Shimming may be required to level shade.) While holding the headrail firmly against the casement, drill 1/16" pilot holes into the casement through the small round holes in the headrail. (Do not drill pilot holes through the slots in the headrail.) Use the 2-inch wood screws to attach the shade to the window casement. If shim is used to level headrail, make sure that it is in place before tightening screws. Outside Mount - Ceiling This type of Roman shade is fabricated to overlap the window opening. The installation brackets are mounted to the ceiling. Hold headrail against the ceiling. Lower shade, check for correct length. Position shade so that it clears any obstructions. While holding the headrail against the ceiling, lightly mark the surface positions of the headrail slots on the ceiling. Hold each installation bracket against the ceiling and mark for two diagonal screw holes. Position brackets to line up with centres of slots in head rail. Drill pilot holes and use appropriate fastener screws, wall anchors or toggle bolts to mount brackets. Push the head rail up onto the brackets so that the threaded posts on the brackets fit through the slots in the head rail. Secure the head rail to installation brackets by tightening wing nuts. Outside Mount - Wall Mount The kind of Roman shade is fabricated to overlap the window opening. The installation brackets are mounted to window frame or wall. Hold the headrail level. Lower the shade and check to make sure the shade is the correct length and that there are no obstructions. (Spacers or extension brackets may be required to clear any obstructions.) While holding the headrail level against the window frame or wall, lightly mark the positions of the headrail slots on the mounting surface. Hold each installation bracket against the mounting surface and mark for two diagonal screw holes. Position the brackets to line up with centers of the slots in headrail. Drill pilot holes and use appropriate fastener screws, wall anchors or toggle bolts to mount brackets. Push the headrail up onto the brackets so that the threaded posts on the brackets fit through the slots in the headrail. Secure the headrail to installation brackets by tightening wing nuts. Keep in mind that all Roman shades are different and that you should follow the instructions for the specific type you have purchased. The instructions above may not be appropriate for your type of Roman shade!  Content on this site is protected by US and international copyright. No part of this site may be reproduced without express written permission. All information about roman shades and roman blinds contained on this site is the property of RomanShades.NET. Some photos are © third parties and credit is given. Always follow manufacturer instructions. We are not responsible for errors, ommissions, or damages as a result of information presented on this site. Always consult a professional when buying or installing roman shades. Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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