How to Install Bamboo Blinds | Inside & Outside Mount Steps

Whether you are hanging them inside the window frame or above it on the wall, the process comes down to marking bracket spots, drilling pilot holes, and securing the headrail. The exact steps differ slightly depending on the mount type, so the right way to install bamboo blinds depends on one thing: where you want them to sit.

Choosing Inside or Outside Mount

An inside mount fits the blind snugly within the window recess. It looks polished and keeps the trim visible, but it requires a frame deep enough to hold the headrail and brackets — most need at least an inch or two of depth. Check for window handles or burglar guards that could block the blind;

An outside mount places the blind on the wall or trim above the window. This works for shallow frames, hides imperfect window shapes, and can make a window look larger.

Tools and Hardware You’ll Need

Gather these before you start: a drill, a level, a pencil, a tape measure, a screwdriver, and a stepladder. The screw type depends on your mounting surface — drywall needs anchors, wood can take screws directly, and masonry or concrete requires a masonry drill bit plus appropriate anchors. For wood surfaces, a standard steel bit works fine.

Check which bit came with your bracket kit; the instructions typically list the correct size.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Start by unpacking the shade and its mounting hardware. Hold the blind up where it will hang and mark the bracket positions through the headrail slots or bracket holes. Use a level to ensure the marks align — a crooked blind is obvious once hung.

1. Drill pilot holes at each mark. If you are mounting into drywall, push a wall anchor into each hole before moving on.
2. Secure the brackets using the supplied screws. Tighten them until the bracket feels solid against the wall or frame.
3. Lift the headrail and slide it into the bracket slots, or hook it into place depending on your model. The headrail should click or sit flush against the brackets.
4. Tighten the wing nuts or similar fasteners on each bracket to lock the headrail in place. The shade should now hang level and move smoothly.

If your blind is corded, install the cord cleat that came with it. Mount it near the top of the window, out of reach of children, and wrap the cord around it after each use. Loose cords are a strangulation hazard, so this step is not optional.

You will know the install worked when the blind raises and lowers evenly, the headrail sits flush in every bracket, and the bottom rail hangs level with the floor. If it tilts or binds, loosen the wing nuts, adjust the headrail, and retighten.

Tips for a Secure Fit

For motorized bamboo shades, handle the wired lead carefully. One installation video warns plainly, “Do not cut this wire” — trimming it can permanently damage the motor. If you are unsure about the fit, compare top-rated bamboo window blinds to see which mounting style fits your frames best.

Select Blinds’ cordless woven wood instructions describe the same principle — the headrail fits into bracket slots and is secured by tightening the wing nuts.

Before drilling, double-check that your bracket marks are level and evenly spaced from the window edges. A faster install comes from measuring twice and drilling once. If the blind seems heavy for your drywall, add extra anchors — a falling headrail is a headache nobody needs.