How to Install Window Coverings For French Doors
French doors can add style to any home. Because French doors have large windows, many people choose to install window coverings. The three main types of window coverings are wooden blinds, metal blinds and shades. Each type of window covering can bring a different look and style to your home. Installing window coverings is a fairly simple process.
Items Needed:
- Screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Screws
- Window coverings
Step 1: Decide what type of window coverings to use. Wooden blinds, shades and metal blinds are the most common types of window coverings. Be sure to choose a window covering that matches the room's theme and decor.
Step 2: Use a tape measure to find out what size of window coverings you need. Measure the length from two inches above the top of the window to the bottom of the window. Start above the window to leave room for the rail that will hold your window coverings on the door. Measure the width of the window. You may want to add an inch to the width to allow the blinds to hang a little past the window. Purchase window coverings that fit your French door windows.
Step 3: Attach the rail to the door. Use a screwdriver to mount the brackets two inches above the door's window. Be sure the brackets are level with each other so the rail will hang straight. You may want to use a level to make sure they are straight across from each other. Slide the top part of the window covering onto the rail. Each side of the window covering will snap into the brackets. Allow the window covering to drop down over the entire window.
Step 4: Use the attached cords to adjust the length of the window coverings. Gently pull the cords to the left to allow the window coverings to extend further down the door. Gently pull the cords straight down to pull the window coverings away from the bottom of the door.
- If you have chosen blinds as your window coverings, you may want to install hold-down brackets. Hold-down brackets attach to the bottom of the blind and keep it from moving around when the door is opened and closed. Most blinds come with hold-down brackets and they can be installed using a screwdriver to screw the brackets to the door.