Blinds, Shades and Shutters - Blinds hitting trim when opening. Spacers?

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snowdogg
06-15-05, 08:11 AM
I have installed 3 of 5 sets of blinds so far and have noticed I can't open some of them all the way as they are hitting the trim. I imagine I can just buy some spacers, would these be available at home depot? The guy that cut the blinds at menards was confused and said they don't have them but I don't trust him.

Thanks!!

Annette
06-15-05, 09:35 AM
horizontal mini blinds? inside or outside mount?
snowdogg
06-15-05, 09:38 AM
outside mount, horizontal ones. faux wood.

Thanks :-)

Annette
06-15-05, 09:47 AM
go to the website of whatever brand they are & see if there's anything there about it. i'm sure each manufacturer makes some kind of spacer or projection bracket, however, i'm concerned about the sides of your headrail valance not being long enough now & looking tacky from the side. are you going to be putting any kind of valance over the tops of the blinds that might hide them?
snowdogg
06-22-05, 06:23 PM
They don't have a website that I know of but you were right and they may have looked weird sticking out farther so I hung the others and they look allright. Hitting a bit but it should be fine.

Thanks!