October 13, 2009
How do I hang blinds from aluminum window frames?
dwhealy asked:
My new apartment had floor to ceiling aluminium framed windows. Obviously, at the moment it is a little like living in a “fishbowl”! I would like to hang some verticle blinds from the aluminium frames. How do I fix the blinds to the frames? Do I need to drill the frame and put plugs in? If so, what plugs and screws would you recommend?
Thanks in advance..
The windows are recessed. I am the owner of the apartment and my lease says that I have to put some kind of drapes / blinds up. They just didn’t give me any advice as to what and how! Thanks for the answers so far.
Jaqueline
My new apartment had floor to ceiling aluminium framed windows. Obviously, at the moment it is a little like living in a “fishbowl”! I would like to hang some verticle blinds from the aluminium frames. How do I fix the blinds to the frames? Do I need to drill the frame and put plugs in? If so, what plugs and screws would you recommend?
Thanks in advance..
The windows are recessed. I am the owner of the apartment and my lease says that I have to put some kind of drapes / blinds up. They just didn’t give me any advice as to what and how! Thanks for the answers so far.
Jaqueline
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Comments on How do I hang blinds from aluminum window frames?
Ashanti
With aluminum frames I would use “Self Tapping Screws”
Case
Are the windows flush with the interior walls? Or are they inset as most are in a dwelling?
Before doing any alterations to a rental unit you should probably alert the management/owner.
As answer # 1 states, self tapping screws through the carriage that will hold the blind will work. I’d probably drill a small pilot hole first, especially after determining how much of the glass extends how far into the frame.
Steven Wolf
Amani
You will need to use a small self tapping *****. The size I would recommend is a 1/2 inch size #6 Phillips Pan Head *****. These can be found at any hardware store or home center. You don’t want to use a much longer ***** than that because you run the risk of going too deep and possibly either breaking a seal or hitting the edge of the glass. A 3/4″ long ***** would be the maximum.
You do not need to pre-drill the holes or use any type of plug. This would only compromise the integrity of the fastener.
Note: You will need to use a drill with a (preferably magnetic) phillips head shaft to mount with these screws.