How to Repair Wood or Plastic Roll-Up Blinds
Repairs on wood or plastic roll-up blinds are typically limited to replacing a worn or rotted cord.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Remove the blind. Usually you just lift it off the screws it is hooked over, but you may need to loosen or remove screws.
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Using a utility knife, cut the lift cord at the point where it is attached to the head box.
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Using the old cord as a guide, cut a new cord that is 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) longer than the old cord.
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Roll up the blind by hand. Tie the two ends of the new cord to the head box, and feed the cord around the blind and over the respective pulleys.
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Slip the equalizing buckle (from the old cord) over the pooled end, and rehang the blind.
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Adjust the buckle until the blind hangs level.
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Tips & Warnings
Sun-bleached wooden blinds can be refreshed with paint or stain.
