Installing window blinds is an easy DIY project that even ladies can do, at least in case of bamboo blinds or other very simple types of window treatments which only require a few holes in the window frame to get the job done. Actually, the easiest DIY blinds installation is the inside mount, or ceiling mount as it is also called. The outside mount needs holes to be made in the walls, and that could be problematic in case you don’t have the adequate power tools and accessories. For instance, in case of concrete walls, you’ll need a percussion drilling machine, some carbide drills and plugs, otherwise you won’t be able to get those screws tightly fixed in the wall.

When buying your bamboo blinds, your purchase should include the installation brackets and some mounting screws. The type of the screw is usually specified with your purchase. If they are for wood but you need to screw them in plastic, you may need to buy other screws that are suitable for the type of material you want to use them on. If you don’t know what to buy, either ask the shop assistant for help, explaining her what type of walls you have, or hire somebody to install your bamboo blinds. It can’t be that expensive, after all, and anyway it’s cheaper than damaging the blinds and having to get new ones. However, if you’re keen on doing the installation yourself, keep in mind the following:

The headrail must be level. This is very important, otherwise your blinds won’t operate properly. Even if your window frame is not even, you need to use a level and properly install the headrail. In case of an outside mount you’ll need to do the leveling anyway and mark the correct position for the screws with a pencil. When performing an inside mount, it’s still good to use the level to check on the window frame. If it’s not even, you’ll have to use shims for making sure your headrail will be in the correct operating position.

Basically, bamboo blinds installation resumes to drilling holes and mounting the installation brackets in them with the help of screws. Although the brackets have four holes in them, it’s usually enough to use only two diagonal holes. Those are the ones for which you’ll have to mark the positioning with a pencil, before starting the drilling operation. After the brackets are in position, it’s enough to push the headrail up onto them in such a way that the threaded posts fit through the headrail slots. Finally, don’t forget to secure the headrail by tightening the wing nuts. Instead of wing nuts, some bracket models may have some levers which you have to push towards the headrail in order to secure it to the brackets.

This DIY installation procedure is suitable for bamboo blinds as well as for any other kind of Venetian blinds or Roman shades, provided that they have the same type of headrail and mounting brackets.