Venetian Blind Installation Types

Venetian-blind mounting is done on one of three surfaces. Inside the frame, wall or ceiling. The recess depth and the slat weight decide the selection.

Six Mounting Types

Each type is explained on a separate page. Six details, from the connected plane to the carrier.

Ceiling

Ceiling-Mounted Venetian Blind

The connection is given to the ceiling; the rail descends from open volume.

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Wall

Wall-Mounted Venetian Blind

Screwed to the plane above the window; no recess depth is sought.

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No Drilling

Curtain-Rail-Adapter Venetian Blind

Holds to the existing curtain track with an adapter; no hole opened in the wall.

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Bracket Mount

Bracket-Mounted Venetian Blind

Side carriers wrap the rail; installed to wall or ceiling.

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Inside the Frame

Recess-Mounted Venetian Blind

Sinks into the window recess; the lowest edge leakage.

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On the Sash

On-Sash Venetian Blind

Screwed to the sash profile; the blind turns with the sash.

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Three Mounting Surfaces

The headrail is the same. The direction the bracket turns defines the mounting form.

Venetian-blind mounting surfaces, applications and notes
Surface	Application	Ideal Case	Attention
Inside the Frame (Recess)	Fixed to the window recess's inner wall with brackets	Clean look on a recessed window	Edge leakage depends on the recess tolerance
Wall	Brackets are screwed to the wall above the window	Depth-less joinery, above-door	The fabric overhangs the housing. A share is added to the size
Ceiling	The bracket faces the ceiling, the blind hangs down	Volumes solid below, open above	The beam and cornice level is checked

Three Notes That Change the Mounting

On a Venetian, slat and mechanism weight is discussed before the connection.

Slat–Rail Compatibility

The headrail and the slats must be at the same width. On a Venetian fitted inside the recess a 1–2 cm tolerance share is left. If the rail does not fit the recess the blind stands tilted, the slats do not close.

Gearbox on a Heavy Slat

On timber slats and 50 mm aluminium the lifting force rises. The geared chain mechanism reduces the pulling load. A standard option on wide timber Venetians.

Continuous-Chain Safety

In a continuous-chain loop there is no hanging cord. A safety advantage in homes with children and in offices. The chain is kept taut by clipping to the wall.

Slat types and mechanism options are detailed on the Venetian Blind Systems page; the venues the connection is applied to are gathered on the application areas page.

Questions About Venetian-Blind Mounting

Should a Venetian be fitted inside the frame or on the wall?

If the recess depth carries the rail and the slat pack, inside the frame looks clean. If the depth falls short or the window sash opens inward, wall mounting is the right solution. In that case an overhang share is added to the width measurement on both sides.

Does the mounting change in a humid volume?

The connection does not change, the material does. In bathrooms and kitchens PVC or aluminium slats are used. Brackets and screws are chosen stainless.

Can a Venetian be fitted to the ceiling?

Yes. It is done by turning the bracket direction to the ceiling. In ceiling mounting attention is paid to the cornice level and the plane the blind will drop to.

Describe the Window

Once the recess depth and the window measurement are conveyed the suitable rail position is recommended.

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