{"id":14197,"date":"2023-09-18T11:17:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T15:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=14197"},"modified":"2024-03-20T16:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:38:53","slug":"how-to-install-vertical-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/how-to-install-vertical-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps for How to Install Vertical Blinds"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_69a9d4-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_69a9d4-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_69a9d4-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_69a9d4-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_69a9d4-7f 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_c2d74d-24 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image14197_9d70ee-35 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_9d70ee-35 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-park-winter-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-mid-century-modern-kitchen-hero-2020-belgium-950x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A mid-century modern kitchen shows the result of learning how to install vertical blinds of Park in Winter on a panel track\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14205 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-park-winter-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-mid-century-modern-kitchen-hero-2020-belgium-950x630px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-park-winter-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-mid-century-modern-kitchen-hero-2020-belgium-950x630px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-park-winter-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-mid-century-modern-kitchen-hero-2020-belgium-950x630px-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:5px;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column14197_ec36e9-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/5_how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_449be0-4f\">|<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_3fc2dc-30\">September 18, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_11d839-22\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_11d839-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_11d839-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_11d839-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_11d839-22\">6 Steps for How to Install Vertical Blinds<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertical Blinds deliver excellent functionality and provide great privacy and light control, while also adding a touch of elegance to your space. These types of blinds are typically used to cover larger floor-to-ceiling windows as well as those that span a wide width. Whether you&#8217;re a DIY enthusiast or a beginner, learning how to install vertical blinds yourself is a relatively straightforward process, especially with our step-by-step tutorial. However, the difficulty of your project will ultimately depend on your own skillset and comfort level with the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps below for installing vertical blinds are specific to Vertical Blinds purchased from The Shade Store. However, many of these steps will likely be similar across different brands of vertical blinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_31d1cf-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_f27003-a1 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a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link14197_f4bc50-30{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link14197_f4bc50-30:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4bc50-30\">To ensure proper installation of vertical blinds from The Shade Store and to maintain the warranty, we highly recommend relying on our team of professionals. Kickstart your project with a free professional measurement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/measure-and-install\/find-a-local-installer\/contact-information\">REQUEST FREE MEASURE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_2a12d5-59 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_b5a085-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_b5a085-75\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-vertical-blinds\">What Are Vertical Blinds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before learning how to install vertical blinds, it\u2019s important to understand what they are and their different applications. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/vertical-blinds\">Vertical Blinds<\/a> are made up of vertical panels of material, sometimes called louvers, that run on a track system. At The Shade Store, our vertical panels are attached to the track system as flat, overlapping panels, as in a panel track system. However, other types of vertical blinds can be attached to the track from the center of the panel which allows it to be tilted open or closed. Those that are installed flat can sometimes be referred to as \u201cpanel track blinds.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_a759ee-54 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_f4f83f-58 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_9621e4-1f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_9621e4-1f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_9621e4-1f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-ozark-latte-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-elegant-wood-toned-sitting-room-content-2015-coulisse-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"A sitting room with lots of wood tones and a few bold red accents features vertical blinds made of Ozark in Latte\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-ozark-latte-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-elegant-wood-toned-sitting-room-content-2015-coulisse-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-ozark-latte-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-elegant-wood-toned-sitting-room-content-2015-coulisse-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_ae6c25-b1 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_606892-3d\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_606892-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_606892-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_606892-3d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_606892-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_606892-3d\">Panel Track Blinds<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5dad63-48\">Panel Track Blinds are a type of vertical blind where the panels are installed flat along the track system. The panels typically run on two to three channels, or lanes, in the same track system so that they overlap each other for the best coverage. At The Shade Store, we only offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blinds\/vertical-blinds\">Panel Track Blinds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_9653f1-a6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_99e425-03{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_99e425-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_99e425-03 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_ea7142-fa\">Installing Vertical Blinds Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_5bea99-34 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_d924d5-5a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image14197_fc3e84-18 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_fc3e84-18 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-prince-metal-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-modern-living-room-content-2018-coulisse-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A modern living room has modular furniture in an open space and tall windows covered with vertical blinds of Prince in Metal\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-prince-metal-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-modern-living-room-content-2018-coulisse-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-prince-metal-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-modern-living-room-content-2018-coulisse-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-prince-metal-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-modern-living-room-content-2018-coulisse-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9\"]{padding-top:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b60754-f9\">Now that you understand what Vertical Blinds are, you\u2019re ready to dive into the steps for how to install vertical blinds. Remember, these steps are specific to Vertical Blinds, or Panel Track Blinds, from The Shade Store, but they will likely be very similar to the steps for installing vertical blinds of another brand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_a560d1-2c alignnone has-ast-global-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_476437-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:1px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_476437-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-5);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_476437-b3 inner-column-1 pro-tip__heading\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b4640d-1a\">Important<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_946ba4-a0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link14197_fd1ff9-47, .kt-adv-heading-link14197_fd1ff9-47 .kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link14197_fd1ff9-47{text-decoration:underline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link14197_fd1ff9-47:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color hls-underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_fd1ff9-47\">Before attempting installation, be sure to read the installation instructions to ensure you fully understand the scope of the project. This guide shows how to install vertical blinds flat on a panel track system, but many of the same steps can be applied to tiltable vertical blinds. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/TSS_Panel_System_Install.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ INSTALL GUIDE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_78d371-51 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_279a59-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_279a59-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Gather Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for how to install vertical blinds is to gather all the tools and materials you\u2019ll need for measuring and installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_a9b5b3-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_804a07-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_804a07-2b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_01c928-3d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_01c928-3d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_01c928-3d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-for-measuring-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-tape-measure-level-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"The first step for installing vertical blinds is to gather tools like a tape measure, level and pencils\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-for-measuring-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-tape-measure-level-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-tools-for-measuring-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-tape-measure-level-pencils-content-2021-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_865961-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_865961-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_865961-f5 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4dd4f0-de\">Tools Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools you\u2019ll need for measuring for and installing vertical blinds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pencil&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape measure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stepladder&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phillips screwdriver&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_461892-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_046d48-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_046d48-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Measure for Your Ordering Width &amp; Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have vertical blinds, you\u2019ll need to measure your window to determine what size of vertical blinds you\u2019ll need to cover the window. This step for how to install vertical blinds is especially important if you\u2019ll be ordering custom vertical blinds tailored specifically to fit your window and application. However, it is also helpful in ordering premade vertical blinds as you can use your measurements to choose the blinds with the closest dimensions to what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/static.theshadestore.com\/s3\/theshadestore\/cms\/files\/Measuring-for-Panel-Track-Blinds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to measure your window for vertical blinds<\/a> will first depend on whether you plan to inside mount your blinds inside the window frame, or outside mount them on the wall or ceiling above your window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring for Inside Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An inside-mount application means your blinds are installed inside the window frame, typically being secured to the top or \u201cceiling\u201d of your window box. For an inside-mount application to be secure and work correctly, <strong>your window box needs to have a minimum depth of 1 \u00bc inch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To measure the depth,<\/strong> measure at the top of the inside window casing from the edge of the frame to the window. If your depth falls within the 1 \u00bc-inch requirements, an inside-mount application is possible. However, keep in mind that the depth needed for installing vertical blinds may vary based on the control type you choose. Also, if you would like a flush inside mount, more depth may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established that an inside-mount application is possible, you can move on to measuring width and length.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_e835ee-92 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_56954b-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_56954b-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_56954b-55 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_0d606d-66:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_0d606d-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_0d606d-66\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2023-port-chester-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"To measure for an inside mount for your vertical blinds, take three measurements vertically and horizontally\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2023-port-chester-460x325px.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-inside-mount-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2023-port-chester-460x325px-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_d525ec-d1 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_efb8df-a6\">Measuring Width &amp; Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure for Width \u2013 <\/strong>Since windows are not perfectly square, take 3 different measurements across the top, middle and bottom of your window and round all measurements down to the nearest 1\/8 inch. <strong>The smallest of the 3 measurements is your ordering width.<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure for Length \u2013<\/strong> Take 3 different measurements across the left, center and right of your window and round all measurements up to the nearest 1\/8 inch. <strong>The largest of the 3 measurements is your ordering length<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_5928af-d9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_84ebf2-c0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring for Outside Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outside-mount application refers to your blinds being installed on the wall or ceiling above your window frame for a taller and more dramatic appearance. <strong>There is no minimum depth requirement<\/strong> for a secure outside-mount application, so measuring for this application only requires a measurement for length and width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring the length and width for an outside-mount application is a bit simpler than an inside-mount application since you aren\u2019t restricted by the size and shape of your window. To measure width and length, you simply need to measure the area you wish to cover with your vertical blinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_e6a442-23 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_548f0c-b0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_2d8114-f3\">Measuring Width &amp; Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure for Width <\/strong>\u2013 Measure the width of the area you wish to cover. If space allows, we recommend adding another 1 to 1 \u00bd inches to each side (2 to 3 inches total) to help eliminate light seepage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure for Length \u2013 <\/strong>Measure the height of the area you wish to cover, from either the ceiling to the floor or from the wall above your window to the floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_0b8dce-a0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_0cc4e9-0f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_0cc4e9-0f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_0cc4e9-0f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-measuring-for-outside-mount-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-arrows-over-frame-content-2023-port-chester-460x325px.jpg\" alt=\"To measure for an 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"]{margin-bottom:35px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link14197_f19e8f-22, .kt-adv-heading-link14197_f19e8f-22 .kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"]{color:var(--ast-global-color-5);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\"]{margin-bottom:25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f19e8f-22\">At The Shade Store, we offer free professional measurement services to ensure the perfect fit and functionality for your Vertical Blinds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns14197_e8bf7e-7f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns14197_e8bf7e-7f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns14197_e8bf7e-7f\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14197_99e834-34.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14197_99e834-34.kb-button{color:var(--ast-global-color-0);background:var(--ast-global-color-2);font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-top:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);border-right:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);border-left:0px solid var(--ast-global-color-2);padding-top:10px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14197_99e834-34.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14197_99e834-34.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:var(--ast-global-color-0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14197_99e834-34.kb-button{border-top:0px solid 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:url('https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-measure-and-install-professional-measurement-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-pro-with-tape-measure-content-2022-middlebury-380x275px.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:67% 41%;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31{position:relative;}.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column14197_dd054c-31:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:225px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_dd054c-31 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_4544e0-e3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_73f1d6-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Mark Bracket Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper bracket placement is an essential step for learning how to install vertical blinds. Regardless of inside- or outside-mount application, <strong>your brackets should be placed 4 inches from each end of the track system.<\/strong> If installing vertical blinds requires more than two brackets, any additional brackets should be spaced evenly between the two end brackets. Always check to ensure all places marked for brackets are level and in line with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_2bd8b6-67 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_1221cf-6a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Install Brackets &amp; Attach Headrail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step for how to install vertical blinds is to fasten the brackets along the places marked in Step 3 with the screws provided. Each bracket must be securely fastened to the mounting surfacing by hitting wood studs. If any screws do not hit wood studs, you\u2019ll need drywall anchors to ensure secure attachment. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your brackets are fastened, you can attach the headrail, or track system. The headrail simply snaps into place, regardless of application type.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_757f7b-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:10px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_d4cbac-95 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image14197_d067b0-d6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_d067b0-d6 img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large image-is-svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-headrail-attament-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-lifting-up-to-brackets-content-2023-port-chester-460x250px.svg\" alt=\"One of the steps for how to install vertical blinds is to lift the headrail to the mounting brackets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14215\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_f4d151-35\">Headrail Attachment: Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_18e337-49\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_18e337-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_18e337-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_18e337-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_18e337-49\"><strong>To attach the headrail, <\/strong>first lift it up to the brackets. The image directly above shows brackets for a multi-channel track in an <strong>outside-wall-mount application<\/strong>. Inside- and outside-ceiling-mount applications will not feature the L-shaped bracket, only the top bracket, but headrail attachment is the same.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_520774-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_520774-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_520774-94 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image14197_95c90e-7a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_95c90e-7a img-four-fifths\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large image-is-svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-illustration-headrail-attament-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-clipping-into-brackets-content-2023-port-chester-460x250px.svg\" alt=\"One of the steps for how to install vertical blinds is to clip in the headrail to the mounting brackets\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14216\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_5b750b-77\">Headrail Attachment: Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55\"]{padding-right:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_e76c55-55\">Click the headrail in place as shown. Start by securing the back edge of the headrail and then lift the front up until it clicks into place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_27c02f-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_cdc8a6-3b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Attach Panels to the Track System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After attaching the headrail to the brackets, the next step for how to install vertical blinds is to attach the panels to the track system. Before you can attach the panels, you\u2019ll first need to unpack them and locate the top of each panel. When you order Vertical Blinds from The Shade Store, your panels will come rolled up. Gently unroll each panel and locate the top, which will be the part that will attach to the headrail. The bottom of the panel will have a sewn-in weighted bar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_38b5f8-1e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_8b8c52-ad inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_1920d1-00\">Installing Vertical Blinds on a Panel Track System<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_899c58-33 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_9d8bdd-86 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_3e8e86-c8:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_3e8e86-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_3e8e86-c8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-align-velcro-strips-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"The next step for how to install vertical blinds is to attach the panels to the track carriers by aligning Velcro strips\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-align-velcro-strips-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-align-velcro-strips-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_9e818a-c3 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Step 5a: <\/strong>Pull forward on the bottom of the front panel carrier and push back on the bottom of the back panel carrier to slide the back carrier from behind the front carrier. Repeat this action for the number of panels on your headrail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5b: <\/strong>Align the Velcro strip at the top of each vertical panel with the Velcro strip on the front face of the panel carrier. Beginning at one end, press the Velcro strips together across the panel carrier. Repeat this step until all panels are attached.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_65dce1-c4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_dd681d-56 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Step 5c: <\/strong>After all panels have been installed, return the carriers to their original positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5d: <\/strong>Once all carriers are returned to their original position, you should have overlapping panels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_71268a-d4 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_c61fc0-d9:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_c61fc0-d9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_c61fc0-d9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-return-carriers-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"The next step for how to install vertical blinds is to re-align the track carriers into their original positions\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-return-carriers-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-panel-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-return-carriers-content-2023-port-chester-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_a20e5f-ff alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_d74995-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_d74995-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_d74995-92\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Install Tension Device or Baton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next and final step for how to install vertical blinds is to complete installation of the control type. This step will depend on whether you chose the continuous loop cord control system or baton control. If you chose a continuous loop cord control system, you\u2019ll install the tension device to keep the looped cord taut. If you chose baton control, you\u2019ll just install the baton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tension Device Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to position the tension device in your window frame or on the wall so that it is in line with the control cord and holds it taut but does not interfere with the operation of the vertical blinds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_70d85c-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:40px;}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_639bfd-8f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_8df4c4-e8\">Fastening the Tension Device<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tension device will be pre-installed at the top of the cord loop. Slide the device down to the bottom of the loop and position it on your wall or window frame where you would like the device to be fastened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, insert and fasten the two screws through the holes in the device to hold it in place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_594f96-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_594f96-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_594f96-75 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_6e6122-dc:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_6e6122-dc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_6e6122-dc size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-cord-loop-control-vertical-blinds-tension-device-content-2024-port-chester-300x400px.jpg\" alt=\"The possible next step for how to install vertical blinds is to fasten the tension device for a cord loop control system\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-cord-loop-control-vertical-blinds-tension-device-content-2024-port-chester-300x400px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-vertical-blinds-cord-loop-control-vertical-blinds-tension-device-content-2024-port-chester-300x400px-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_b1649c-d7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_3fa890-4a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image14197_7d6b2a-84:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image14197_7d6b2a-84 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14197_7d6b2a-84 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-baton-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-slot-over-metal-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.jpg\" alt=\"The possible next step for how to install vertical blinds is to fasten the baton to the slot in the back of the leading panel\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-baton-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-slot-over-metal-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-installation-image-baton-attachment-how-to-install-vertical-blinds-slot-over-metal-hook-content-2023-port-chester-300x300px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_71b200-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_71b200-ef inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_b10467-1b\">baton installation<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14197_4f525d-6e\">To install the baton, you\u2019ll simply fit the metal hook on the baton through the slot on the back of the leading panel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_0b181e-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_e2a1f7-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintenance &amp; Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning how to install vertical blinds, it\u2019s also important to know how to maintain and clean them so they remain looking and functioning their best. For everyday cleaning of your panels, use a low-suction handheld vacuum to remove dust and dirt. For stains, the cleaning process will vary based on the material you\u2019ve chosen. Therefore, we highly recommend connecting with a local window treatment cleaning specialist who can often treat your blinds onsite without taking them down.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14197_3ab5de-8f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14197_d6c356-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14197_d6c356-93\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rely on Professionals for the Best Outcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather leave it to the professionals? Our team of window treatment experts knows how to install vertical blinds from The Shade Store in every application to give you the perfect fit with flawless functionality. Begin today with a free measurement with our professionals and save yourself the trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id11583_1766e2-90 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:25px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11583_e3e1c0-34 inner-column-1 col-content-width-left\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\"]{font-size:17px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_002e53-a1\">SCHEDULE A FREE PROFESSIONAL MEASUREMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11583_9074ad-9d\">Ensure your window treatments fit perfectly when you schedule a free measurement with our expert professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns11583_449364-f1{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns11583_449364-f1 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