how to install nien made cellular blinds

Howard Related Articles How to Cover Garage Windows How to Figure Yardage for a Balloon Shade How to Make Your Own Privacy Shades How to Adjust Tension Shades How to Decorate and Paint on Vinyl Roller Shades Custom cellular shades, sometimes referred to as honeycomb shades, can easily complement any rooms decor and are quick to install.

They can, however, be expensive, especially if you have several windows to cover.

An inexpensive alternative is to purchase cordless, presized stock shades and cut them to size yourself.

Follow the adage to measure twice, cut once, and take your time while cutting.

Measure the width of your window according to your mounting desire -- inside or outside.

For inside mounting, measure from the left to the right side of the window casing and subtract 12 inch to allow for a 14-inch clearance on each side.

For an outside mount, measure the window opening and add 2 inches to allow for a 1-inch overhang on each side.

Take your presized, stock shade out of the box and keep the preshrunk wrapping around it to hold it tightly together with the shade edges even and square while cutting.

While its out of the box, measure the length of the shade to ensure it is the size thats marked on the box.

Lay the shade on its side on a flat surface and run a tape measure along the top of the headrail from left to right.

Place a mark with a pencil on the headrail at the right end to indicate the amount of shade to cut off.

Flip the shade over and repeat the process to indicate the amount to cut off at the opposite end.

Double-check your measurements.

Put on your safety glasses.

Take the shade and position one end so the blade of your chop saw lines up with the edge of the painters tape.

In one continuous motion and with steady pressure, carefully cut through the end of the shade.

Repeat with the opposite end of the shade.

References Levolor: How to Measure Cellular Shades Bulldog Hardware: Cutting Stock Cordless Cellular Shade Resources Apartment Therapy: Hot Tip -- Trim Cellular Shades to the Perfect Size Tips The same process can be used on presized stock shades with cords as long as you are cutting off a small amount and dont cut into the cords control mechanism.

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How To Install Nien Made Cellular Blinds