01
Unpack and identify the hardware
Lay the shade on a clean surface. Match every bracket, screw, cover, remote, and tension device to the included parts list before drilling.
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This general guide shows the installation flow for Zebra Shades. Your exact bracket, cassette, motor, and wall material may require different steps, so always keep the instructions packed with your shade beside you.
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Quick video Brackets, leveling, cassette, and final test.
Before you drill
Prepare the window and the hardware.
- 01Read the instructions packed with your exact shade.
- 02Confirm the order is inside mount or outside mount.
- 03Match anchors and drill bits to the mounting surface.
- 04Keep the fabric protected until the cassette is secure.
- 05Use a second adult for a wide or heavy shade.
Bracket position
Install for the mount you ordered.
The mount type must match the measurements and order. Use these diagrams only for orientation, then follow the exact spacing in your product instructions.
Inside mount
Bracket inside the top of the opening
Keep both brackets at the same front-to-back depth so the cassette sits straight. Check that screws will not hit glass, wiring, or hidden hardware.
Zebra Shade installation
Six careful steps.
Work in order. Stop if any part looks different from the instructions included with your shade.
02
Position and mark the brackets
Use the bracket spacing shown in the instructions for your exact cassette. Keep brackets clear of the motor, chain mechanism, and any center support location.
03
Level every mark
Check both bracket marks with a level. For an outside mount, also confirm the shade is centered over the opening before making pilot holes.
04
Drill pilot holes and fasten
Use the correct bit and anchor for wood, drywall, tile, plaster, or masonry. Tighten the brackets securely without deforming them.
05
Lock the cassette into place
Follow the lock direction shown on the bracket. Most systems engage one edge first, then click or rotate the other edge into place. Do not force it.
06
Test the full movement
Lower and raise the shade slowly. Confirm the cassette is secure, the fabric tracks evenly, and the Zebra bands align without rubbing the frame.
Finish by control type
One final safety check.
Install the tension device
Secure the supplied chain tension device exactly as instructed. The chain should move freely but must not hang loose.
Charge, pair, and set limits
Use the supplied motor instructions for charging, remote pairing, direction, and upper or lower limits. Motor procedures vary by system.
If something feels wrong
Stop before you force it.
Cassette will not click in
Confirm both brackets face the same direction, screw heads are fully seated, and the cassette is engaging the correct edge first.
Shade runs unevenly
Stop operating it. Recheck that the brackets are level and the cassette is fully locked into every bracket.
Motor does not respond
Charge the motor, confirm the remote battery, then follow the supplied pairing or reset steps for that motor system.
Contact Lark Shades support
Email support@larkshades.com with your order number, a photo of the full window, and a close-up of the hardware.
Before installation
Still need to measure?
Use the Zebra-first measuring guide before placing an order. Keep every window labeled separately.
Open measuring guideThis is a general DIY guide, not a substitute for the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not drill where electrical wiring, plumbing, or glass may be present. If the mounting surface is uncertain, consult a qualified professional before drilling.