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 head rail?

Definition of headrail

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one of the elliptical rails at a wooden ship’s head extending from the place of the figurehead to the bow. 2a : the upper horizontal piece of a door. b : a solid piece at the top of the back of a chair.

What is a 2 on 1 headrail for blinds?

A 2 on 1 headrail blind/shade is a blind that has two blinds hanging from one headrail instead of one single blind. When entering your size, you will want to be sure to enter the overall width and height. This means, if you have an 80″ width overall, you will enter 80″.

Where is the Headrail on a window?

The headrail is found at the top of the window covering, and it’s used for two purposes: 1. Mounting – Roman Shades are mounted directly to the window frame by screwing in the headrail to the mounting surface.

Can you put two sets of blinds in one window?

If you can’t find blinds wide enough to cover large windows, you can hang two sets of blinds in one window to create nearly seamless window coverage. An inside mount tends to work better when hanging two sets of blinds.

What is a dual shade?

Dual sheer shades consist of one piece of fabric with alternating stripes of translucent and light-filtering materials.

What is the top piece of a blind called?

Valance. The valance is the decorative piece that covers the top portion of the blind.

What is a roller shade valance?

Aside from the aesthetic value, roller blind valances serve primarily to conceal the space between the top of the window frame and where the roller blind begins, hiding the window treatment hardware, and providing continuity to the wall.

What are the things on blinds called?

Vanes. The slats of a vertical blind are called vanes. They hang vertically from the track. They can be made out of fabric, aluminum, or vinyl.

What is Zebra blinds?

Zebra Shades are a very modern alternative to a horizontal blind. Zebra Shades are Roller shades that allow you to transition between sheer and privacy. The blinds can be adjusted so that the 3″ zebra stripes line up-offering privacy, light control, and insulation.

How do you measure for triple window blinds?

Measure the window in three places (top, middle, bottom), as shown in our measuring instructions. For two (2) separate blinds in one window, take the smallest width and divide it by 2. (The factory will deduct 1/8″ – 1/4″ from each blind.) For three (3) blinds in one window, repeat the same steps.

How do you measure multiple blinds in one Headrail?

If you are ordering a two-on-one headrail, divide the window into two sections only. Measure the height of the window in three different places. Use the longest dimension when placing your order.

How much smaller should blinds be than the window?

Not Adding Width To Outside Mount Blinds

We recommend going at least 2″ wider than the opening on either side, so 4″ total. For the height, go about 3 inches above the window trim (to allow for the mounting brackets) and measure from that point down to the window sill.