Window Depth Requirements

To successfully inside mount your blinds, window frames should be deep enough for the window treatment you choose. The chart (below) indicates the minimum amount of depth required to inside mount your specific window treatment. Full recess of products is not required for inside mounting.

Inside Mount Product Depth Chart

 product to fully recess to install
 Wood Blinds 3-1/4" 3/4"
 Natural Roman Shades 2-1/8" 3/4"
 Fabric Shades 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
 Honeycomb 3/8" 1-1/4" 1/2"
 Honeycomb 3/8" with EasyLift 2-1/4" 1"
 Honeycomb 3/4" 2-1/4" 1/2"
 Honeycomb 3/4" with EasyRise 2-1/4" 1"
 Honeycomb Cordless 2" 1"
 Pleated Shades 1-1/4" 1/2"
 Vertical Blinds 4" 3"
 Savannah Shadings 3-1/4" 7/8"
 Roller Shades 3" *** 3/4" ***
 Roller Shades with EasyLift 3-1/2" 3/4"
 Mini Blinds 1-1/2" 1/2"
 Soft Roman - Flat 3" 1/2"
 Soft Roman - Teardrop 3-1/2" 1"
 Panel Track: 2 Panel one-way draw (or 4 panel split) 2-3/4" 2-3/4"
 Panel Track: 3 panel one-way draw 3-1/4" 2-3/4"
 Panel Track: 4 panel one-way draw 4-3/8" 3-5/8"
 Panel Track: 5 panel one-way draw 4-7/8" 3-5/8"
 * Recess less than 3/4" requires special brackets.
 ** Requires additional recess behind mounting area.
 *** Approximate requirement depending on shade length.