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. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Replacement Cord
  • Utility Knife
  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the blind. Usually you just lift it off the screws it is hooked over, but you may need to loosen or remove screws.

    • 2

      Using a utility knife, cut the lift cord at the point where it is attached to the head box.

    • 3

      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.

    • 4

      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.

    • 5

      Slip the equalizing buckle (from the old cord) over the pooled end, and rehang the blind.

    • 6

      Adjust the buckle until the blind hangs level.

Tips & Warnings

  • Sun-bleached wooden blinds can be refreshed with paint or stain.

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