What is Headrail depth and height?
Headrail depth and height is the size of the headrail. This information can be used to determine if you have enough depth to clear obstructions on outside mounts, and also help determine the amount of height overlap you’ll need on an outside mount height measurement.
How do you replace vertical blind stems?
How to Replace a Standard Carrier Stem and Gear
- Rotate your blinds so the slats are in the open position.
- Pop the carrier stem out of its holder.
- Pull the carrier stem gear straight down and out of the carrier with a pair of needle-nose pliers.
- Place the new carrier stem gear into the carrier.
What is the top part of vertical blinds called?
A: Headrail sometimes called a track or header, is usually made of extruded aluminum, but can also be made of other types of metal, and even polymer material. Inside the headrail is grooved in such a way as to hold the traversing parts. Headrails can wear out, but it’s usually the other parts that fail over time.
What is a 3 1 Headrail?
Great for larger windows, a 3 on 1 headrail is a versatile window treatment featuring three independently working blinds or shades that share one continuous headrail allowing for easier lifting while providing a cleaner, uncluttered look.
How are vertical blind tracks measured?
How to Measure for Inside Mount Vertical Blinds
- Measure the depth of your window frame, from the front of the opening to the glass.
- Measure the width of your window opening.
- Measure the height of your window opening in three places: left, center, and right.
- Order at the exact opening size with no deductions.
What is the depth for vertical blind headrail?
Vertical Blind Track Depth Minimum width of 11 ¾ inches or 300 mm (30 cm) Minimum drop of 15 ¾ inches or 400 mm (40 cm) Minimum inside mount depth (recessed) of 2 ¼ inches or 57 mm (5.7 cm)
What is the Headrail on blinds?
Headrails are essentially the part of the blind that houses the operating system – a.k.a. the mechanisms that make our blinds go up and down. The type of window treatment you select, whether that is wood blinds, roman shades, cellular shades, or shutters, will determine what the headrail will look like.
What is a 2 on 1 headrail?
The Two on One Headrail option is and ideal solution for large windows. This option provides a cleaner, uncluttered look and allows each shade to operate independently, which makes it easier to raise and lower.
Should vertical blinds touch the floor?
Always record width (left to right) first, and then height (top to bottom). Please note: Floor-Length Vertical Blinds: If you are mounting floor-length vertical blinds to the ceiling, you will need to deduct ½” from your total measurement so the vanes do not touch the floor.