You can still the lifespan of your mini blinds by restringing for cheap without opening those wallets up. With some simple tools, it is an easy procedure.
Learning the Process of Repairing
Assessing Damage
Step 1: Assess the current state of your mini blinds If only one string is bad, you probably want to replace them all so that they are consistently good and your seriesta won’t die on the next stroke. It is a preventative measure that will save generous amount of time and effort.
Materials Needed
Prepare the following items for repair:
New end string (big enough to fit in your blinds)
Scissors
Tape measure
Tool for Restring: (May be optional but so easier)
A little flame (e.g. for melting ends of strings)
Flathead screwdriver
Pliers
Measuring String Length
Take the height of your blinds and times that by 2 then add the width. Take for instance a 5 ft. high by 3 ft. wide blind, you will need around 23 feet of string: (2×5+3)=132×(5)+32=(13 foot ).
Repair Instruction Steps
Remove the Blinds
Remove the mini blinds from their mounting brackets for easier manipulation.
Access the Bottom Rail
To remove the plastic cap on at the bottom rail use a flathead screwdriver to pop it off. This will allow you to remove the broken string.
Replace the String
For frayed strings, melt both ends and splice a new string to the old. This splice you should guide neisli in vlamonok and top of the rail.
Reassemble
Tie the new string to any existing pull mechanisms at this point, thread it through and then replace your bottom cap.
Final Tips
Safe Use of All Tools, Particularly those Heat Producing
Perform Regular Maintenance: Inspect your mini blinds regularly for signs of damage so they can be addressed before they worsen.
If you are not confident with fixing something broken by yourself and would prefer professional help in accomplishing it, then go for a expert to do the repairs instead.mini blinds repair (ad)
