How to install add-on enclosed aluminum blinds

If the filler strip tabs are in the way, clip them off with pliers. Zeeland Michigan Videos Learn more about ODL Add-On Blinds for Doors, how to select the correct blinds unit for your door, and how to install your blinds with these short, informative videos. A welcomed addition to your door. Details Enjoy light and privacy control. Easy to clean, with no dusting required. Energy efficient. Safer for children and pets. How to identify your door glass frame type.

How to identify raised frame door glass. How to identify flush frame door glass. How to measure raised frame door glass. How to measure the dimensions of flush frame door glass. How to measure lever handle clearance. When and how to remove the red tab for raised frame door glass. A Flush Profile is even with the surface of the door.

When running your hand from door to glass, it will be flat and then drop off to the glass directly. Raised Frame. Full View. The table below will help you take your measurements and pick out the right Add-On Blinds unit. Installing your Add-On Blinds can be completed in less than 30 minutes. How you complete the installation is determined by the door application you are installing your blinds onto. Purchase online and get it shipped directly to your door.

Find the right size and application to match your entryway. If you need help finding the perfect door blinds, reach out to our customer service team by contacting us or calling We can't wait to help you with your project! Now as you shop, you will have the option to add installation services to your order.

Simply click and Add to Cart for each item you want our help with. We're Sorry! We don't offer Installation Service in your zipcode at this time. These blinds are in-between the glass panels which offers many benefits over traditional door blinds. What is even better yet is how easy it is to do this project yourself. First you will want to remove the inside frame. To help with this, you can apply painters tape to the surface of the door surrounding the otter part of the frame.

Then by spraying window cleaner to the outside part of the frame, it can help loosen up any paint or caulk holding the frame in place. If you need to get more aggressive with it, you can use a utility knife or putty knife to wedge between the outside edge of the frame and the door itself. After you get the inner frame lose from the door, it will snap out from the glass insert. Make sure your helper is holding the glass up from the other side of the door during this part.

The glass insert will come out from the outside of the door. Make sure your helper is holding the glass up from the other side of the door during this part. The glass insert will come out from the outside of the door.

You might need to use some of the same tactics to loosen the frame from the door on the outside of the door as well. Once the glass is out of the door, use your utility knife to clean off the surface of the door to prep the new Enclosed Blinds insert to be installed.

The good news is that installing the new glass is even easier than removing the old glass. Get your new Enclosed Blind insert in place and level with your entryway.

Use a level if necessary. Try to tighten them evenly around the frame instead of fully tightening them all on one side first. Polish off the installation by installing the new screw hole covers and cleaning off your glass with your favorite window cleaner.