Replacing Broken Slat Blinds

Attach a replacement blind to the hook.

Replacing broken slat blinds.

Remove the broken slat s from between the ladder strings and slide in your new replacement slat so they re resting on the ladder rungs the little horizontal strings between the ladders that hold the blind slats in place. Measure and installation instruction available. With your new replacement slats in place thread the lift cord back through the route holes in each slat in the blind. Remove the slats and replace them with the new ones making sure that you insert the slats so that the route holes are aligned with the existing slats.

You can also use sturdy tape or even a paperclip to repair the broken slot and place the blind back into the headrail. As a quick fix flip the blind upside down and punch a hole through the other end. Then you can hang it back up. Install your new valance with confidence.

Wood and faux wood blinds are also called 2 blinds horizontal blinds timber blinds plantation blinds venetian blinds and macro blinds. Buy replacement wood and faux wood blind slats and valances to repair your blind. Here s our guide on how you can remove and replace those broken vertical or horizontal blind slats with new ones. Slats can be rotated to open allowing partial sunlight in or close to completely block out light.

Fortunately these clips are inexpensive and anyone can easily complete the task of replacing them. Common repairs include replacing broken tilt mechanisms restring the blinds and replacing broken valance clips. Maneuver the vane back into the hook by lifting the blind twisting it over the hook and pressing it down gently to secure. Cordless blinds can often be fixed at home without needing to call the manufacturer or have new ones installed.

Once your blind is removed take your replacement blind. Point the blind s curve in the same direction as the other blinds. Hold onto the blind near the top. Vertical blind clips that hold and help rotate the slats can break from use or age.

These are fairly easy to repair.