Window Covering

How do you put a valance up over vertical blinds?

I purchased a valance on JCPENNY and have no idea how to put them up. We are living in a room that currently has vertical older blinds. I kind of don't speak "hardware" and have no idea what things are or what i need. please help me in detail, anything will help, thanks!

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1. You must buy a curtain rod that fits the width of the window and one that curves out and around the vertical blinds, at least 2 or 3 inches away from the wall to fit over the blinds.
2. the valence essentially attaches next to the window casing as close to the top as is feasible, and pretty much the same as the way curtains are installed, only curtain rods are attached to the casing proper, the where how and when are pretty much left up to whom is doing the install, have someone stand back and eyeball the fittings before you make any holes for the mount, make sure that they are where you want them, if they are wrong, you will hear about it for ever, the only difference in the blinds is the direction of travel
3. You need a curtain rod that is a bit wider than the window is, and all of the installation hardware will be included in the pkg. However, you need to be sure the rod is thick or thin enough to fit through the header on the valance, ie, the "tunnel" the rod goes through so the valance is either gathered or not. Some headers are 1 inch, some 3 or 4 inches, and it's important this fit. Typically the curtain rod is hung slightly above the window and extends a bit beyond both sides of the window. Also, curtain rods can stick out from the wall different amounts, and it depends upon how the vertical blinds are hung. What it amounts to is the curtain rod must stick out from the wall further than the blinds do so the valance won't touch the blinds - but you also don't want it to stick out too much because if you have a side view of the window/door it will look odd.
4. Measure the width of the window and get a standard flat sliding rod with curved ends four inches longer like this. $4-$6 walmart http://www.interiormall.com/cat/nsample.asp?ID=64216&t=1333 The rod will come with two brackets with 4 small nails or screws. (screws hold better) http://www.annaslinens.com/photos/product/standard/100840S17584/accessories/double-curtain-brackets.jpg (if the window is really wide you will need a middle brace & bracket) Nail/screw the brackets on the wall on each side of the window two-three inches from the frame just above the window and slide brackets down so the head of the nails are over the small area. To make them even so the rod will be level, measure from the ceiling down to the bracket and mark it so they are both the same distance. So when the valance is hung it will look like this. http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Window-Topper-Valance-Sculpted-Simple-Loden-Green-NIP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ360139337707#ebayphotohosting To hang the valance, pull the rod apart and thread the valance onto the one half of the rod then slide the other half back in and spread the valance out. Hook one end of the rod onto the bracket and pull the rod so it slides and hook onto the other bracket. (you can hang the valance as high as you want above the window, have someone hold it up to see what looks best before putting up the brackets)
5. Measure how far the verticals extend out from the wall. Go to a large store that sells curtail rods and get one that extends 1-2" further than that. Say the verticals extend 3". Get a rod with a 4" or 5" return.
6. Are the blinds inside the edge of the window, or on they actually on the wall? A 4-5" return on a curtain rod will be hard to find, for a good price. If you are not restricted by budget, you can BUY anything at a specialty shop. But it matters not because a rod is NOT part of your solution,...how deep is the valance is what matters only,.... Do the blinds already have any kind of valance up already? Are you trying to cover that too? (If so, take it down) Be careful working around the clips and carriers of the verticals, if they are older, they might be brittle. If the cornice is deep enough for your arm, use a simple "L" bracket to attach to the wall,...any mistakes or holes drilled in the wrong place can easily be covered by the valance itself, caulk them too if you feel brave! :-) Make sure to use enough brackets to support the weight, and use anchors if in drywall,....