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How to Fit VELUX Blinds

If you have purchased a VELUX blind and are looking for some extra guidance regarding the fitting process then this is the guide for you. We will take you through the entire process of installing your VELUX blind step by step and have included some handy reference images. You may also wish to refer to the official VELUX blind installation video you can watch below.

VELUX blinds are as simple as they are stylish. Their unique Pick&Click!™ mounting system lets you fit your VELUX blind in minutes with no cutting or trimming required. Simply click the top of your new VELUX blind into the brackets, conveniently provided with all VELUX roof windows, and mount the side rails. Before you know it, your new blind will be ready.

How to fit a VELUX manual blind

Your VELUX manual blind will come with everything you need to install your blind including two side rails, the blind and incorporated top trim, a fixing kit that includes screws and a screwdriver as well as an instruction manual. Below are the steps you can follow to correctly install your VELUX blind.

Step 1: Place the blind into the window brackets and push into place on the left and the right until you hear an audible click (See Fig. 1).

Fig 1
Fig 1

Step 2: Break off the piece of plastic which is keeping the bottom window clips together and discard that. Each clip is conveniently labelled with left and right to show which side the clips should be used on. Screw each clip into the bottom of the window frame (See Fig. 2).

Fig 2
Fig 2

Step 3: The next step is to fit the side rails. These should slide into position at the top and click into place at the bottom (See Fig. 3). Ensure that the side rail sits flush with the top part of the blind before clicking into place.

Fig 3
Fig 3

Step 4: It’s now time to screw the side rails into the window frame with the remaining screws. Make sure the top part of the blind is still sitting flush before you begin. You may need to gently push the side rail up into position if there is a slight gap (See Fig. 4). Repeat this step on both sides.

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Fig 4

Step 5: Next, unclip the plastic reel from its holder and unravel the guide string. You will need to make sure that the guide string is inside the large channel in the side rails. Remove the guide string clip from its holder and push into the bottom window clips (See Fig. 5). Repeat this step on both sides.

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Fig 5

Step 6: Your final step is to remove the plastic clips at the top of the blind. You can do this by pulling the tab out and to the side, as shown in Fig. 6. This piece of plastic can be discarded. Now your blind is ready for use.

Fig 6
Fig 6

How to fit an electric VELUX blind

Electric VELUX blinds follow the same installation process as the VELUX manual blinds but with the added step of installing additional electric components to the outside of the window. Your blind will come with an in-depth instruction manual to explain the entire process for your specific window and blind combination.

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