Are Roman shades easy to install?

Are Roman shades easy to install?

You can install a new set of Roman shades over the course of 3 or 4 hours. The shades can be installed in 1 of 2 ways: either using an interior mount, where the shades are hung inside of the window frame, or using an exterior mount, where shades are attached to the wall above the window.

Should Roman shades be inside or outside mount?

Inside, is duh… inside the window frame and IMO usually preferable, especially if there's a pretty window casing. Outside mount is when the shade is outside the window frame. There are a few different reasons why we do that sometimes.

How do you hang inside a Roman shade?

Regardless of the fabric, the smooth drape of this style provides a simple and casual look. Flat roman shades are made of fabric panels that are horizontally seamed about 8-10 inches apart. The pleating allows the shade to stack concisely and presents a more structured and tailored look.

Can Roman shades go over blinds?

When layering curtains with blinds or shades, the key is to have enough contrast so the two layers don't clash. For your base layer, choose from between hard window treatments (wood blinds, shutters, faux wood blinds) and soft window treatments (roman shades, roller shades, cellular shades).

Can you hang Roman shades on a curtain rod?

Romans blinds or shades have multiple cords that are pulled in a bundle to raise the shade. You can hang your shade from a curtain rod if you install screw eyes in the window frame to prevent the fabric of the shade from being pulled out of place when you raise the shade. Darken your bedroom with tailored Roman shades.

How wide can you make Roman shades?

We therefore, recommend that the maximum size of a roman shade be 72” wide x 72” in length or a combination that equates to a similar square footage. We are not saying that roman shades cannot be made larger, rather that you must know the potential of overly heavy shades which are naturally harder to retract.

How do you measure for an outside Roman shade?

Place the head rail over the top window trim and center it over the window. Place a bubble level on top of the head rail and position the blind so it remains level on the top window trim. Mark the holes you drilled onto the head rail by placing a screw into each hole then pressing the screws into the wood.