Valance Installation Instruction

How to Hang a Wooden Valance With and L-Bracket

1.       Determine how much vertical wall space is available above the window for bracket mounting.

For example, if the top of the valance is planned at 5 inches above the window frame, subtract the thickness of the dust board for the total amount of vertical space available. In this example, the board is 3/4 inch thick; therefore the mounting space available is 4 1/4 inch.

(The dust board is the top horizontal board that supports the top edge of valance as it hangs down in front of the window. )

2.       Measure from the top window frame to the top of the valance location at the center of the window. Subtract the thickness of the board from the measurement for the top of bracket measurement.

3.       Place a mark on the wall at that location.

4.       Place several marks on the wall at this top-of-bracket measurement across the space the valance will occupy and join the marks with one horizontal line.

5.       Place marks on this line indicating the bracket locations. Position the outside edge brackets 2 inches from the outside edge of the valance location and the remaining brackets spaced evenly across the horizontal line.

Space the brackets 36” inches of width of valance. 24” for Cornice.

Place small dots of reusable adhesive along one leg of each bracket, taking care not to cover the screw holes. Hold each bracket in place on the wall and press on it to secure it to the wall via the adhesive. With the adhesive leg against the wall, the top bend in the bracket aligns to the horizontal line. The other leg of the bracket extends into the room. Mark the screw holes using the self-erasing marking pencil. Set the bracket aside.

Use a small-bore drill bit, (1/32-inch works well) and pre-drill a hole at each screw location. If you encounter a stud, no anchor is required for that screw. If no stud is found, insert a screw-in anchor at that screw location. Choose screw-in anchors in the same size as the screws you intend to use for the bracket attachment. Typically this is a size 8 screw; the corresponding screw-in anchors are white. Insert the screw-in anchors according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Reposition the brackets. Ensure that the anchors or pre-drilled holes are visible through the screw holes on the bracket.

Insert the screws through each screw hole.

Place the valance on top of the brackets, centering it in place.

Use 5/8-inch screws and insert them up into the underside of the dust board, through the screw holes in the top leg of the L-bracket.

Things You Will Need

§  Tape measure

§  Self-erasing marking pencil

§  L-brackets

§  Reusable adhesive putty

§  Drill bit, 1/32-inch

§  Self-anchoring drywall plugs

§  Wood screws, sized to match the plugs

§  5/8-inch wood screws

§  Drill

Roman Shade Installation Instructions

Inside Mount

Pre-drill holes to headrail for installation to inside of window frame making sure they are clear of fabric. To prevent damage to the fabric, test the puncture holes by hand-screwing the screws through the fabric, making sure they do not snag a thread. Location of the holes should be away from any screw eye cord guide or pulley cord guide. Then center the shade in the window and drive the screws up into the window frame.

Finally, install the cord cleat in a convenient location. Wrap the cord around the cleat to keep the shade in the raised position.

Outside Mount

First determine the desired installation location of the shade, above the window frame or on the window molding. Mark the position for the “L” bracket screw holes by measuring 1 1/2” down from the top of the shade. The two end brackets should be positioned 3 1/2” in from the each end of the shade. Making certain the brackets are level, drive a screw through the top hole of each bracket. If additional brackets are needed they should be spaced evenly approximately 30” apart. Follow the same installation steps, as above making certain all brackets are level. Now drive the second screw through each bracket into the wall or molding.

Pre-drill holes for installation in headrail making sure they are clear of fabric to avoid snags. Position the headrail accurately on top of the brackets and drive a screw through each bracket into the headrail.

Finally, install the cord cleat in a convenient location. Wrap the cord around the cleat to keep the shade in the raised position.