Installation & repairs

Interior blinds: fit inside the recess or on the wall?

Blinds must fit the opening, window movement and chosen fixing surface.

After reading, you will know the practical details to check and be better able to decide which service fits your project.

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4 min read · practical guide

KEY POINTS

  • Measure the recess at several points.
  • Photograph handles and vents.
  • Choose inside-recess or face fixing.

Practical guidance for interior blinds: fit inside the recess or on the wall?.

Choose recess or wall mounting from measurements

Measure width and depth at several points, then check handles, ventilation and opening clearance. The blind type determines where brackets can be fixed.

Practical checks for choose recess or wall mounting from measurements

Measure the recess at several points. Photograph handles and vents. Choose inside-recess or face fixing.

Check before the visit

  1. 01Measure the recess at several points.
  2. 02Photograph handles and vents.
  3. 03Choose inside-recess or face fixing.

Common mistakes

  1. 01Ordering blinds from one measurement only.
  2. 02Proceeding without this basic check: Photograph handles and vents.

Frequently asked questions

Can a blind fit inside a shallow recess?

Only if its cassette and brackets have enough depth and do not block the window.

What should I confirm before arranging choose recess or wall mounting from measurements?

Measure the recess at several points. Photograph handles and vents. Choose inside-recess or face fixing.

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