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Cutting down vertical blinds..... charry 07-05-2006
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Posted by on July 5, 2006, 2:39 pm
After forcing me to repaint our living room, the wife decided on new
blinds so I now have 3 perfectly good verticals that will go to waste,
unless I can cut one of them down (1 of them already fits in another
room, but unless I can get a matching one for the 2nd window in the
room, I still cant use it).

Basically going from a 125" wide setup to a 60" wide setup. Is there
any way to cut down the headrail on the existing vertical? I know I
can use a hacksaw to cut the track, but there is 1 guide and 2 or 3
strings inside the track itself, Im not sure how/what these connect to
yet (havent had a chance to really look at it). I think its even more
complicated by the fact that we have a "split open" instead of "one way
open" blind..........but just for ideas sake Ill assume that doesnt
make a difference.

Any suggestions would be appreciated......Id hate to see the blinds go
to waste.

Thanks!
-Chris


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Posted by Colbyt on July 5, 2006, 7:35 pm

> After forcing me to repaint our living room, the wife decided on new
> blinds so I now have 3 perfectly good verticals that will go to waste,
> unless I can cut one of them down (1 of them already fits in another
> room, but unless I can get a matching one for the 2nd window in the
> room, I still cant use it).
>
> Basically going from a 125" wide setup to a 60" wide setup. Is there
> any way to cut down the headrail on the existing vertical? I know I
> can use a hacksaw to cut the track, but there is 1 guide and 2 or 3
> strings inside the track itself, Im not sure how/what these connect to
> yet (havent had a chance to really look at it). I think its even more
> complicated by the fact that we have a "split open" instead of "one way
> open" blind..........but just for ideas sake Ill assume that doesnt
> make a difference.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated......Id hate to see the blinds go
> to waste.
>
> Thanks!
> -Chris

Chris

I install the things for a living. Been doing it for 20 years. I would not
try to cut one down. It can be done if you have the right tools and
experience. Look for a Kirsch or Graber stocking dealer/distributor in your
area. Most can do the job for you. Last time I had it done for a customer
I think the charge was $20.

Colbyt



Posted by on July 5, 2006, 7:40 pm
Wow, I didnt realize it might be so inexpensive. I just spent 45
minutes doing it myself, granted if I figured it would be that cheap I
would have dropped it off at a blind place!

I do believe you though, it wasnt the easiest thing Ive ever done.

-Chris

Colbyt wrote:
> > After forcing me to repaint our living room, the wife decided on new
> > blinds so I now have 3 perfectly good verticals that will go to waste,
> > unless I can cut one of them down (1 of them already fits in another
> > room, but unless I can get a matching one for the 2nd window in the
> > room, I still cant use it).
> >
> > Basically going from a 125" wide setup to a 60" wide setup. Is there
> > any way to cut down the headrail on the existing vertical? I know I
> > can use a hacksaw to cut the track, but there is 1 guide and 2 or 3
> > strings inside the track itself, Im not sure how/what these connect to
> > yet (havent had a chance to really look at it). I think its even more
> > complicated by the fact that we have a "split open" instead of "one way
> > open" blind..........but just for ideas sake Ill assume that doesnt
> > make a difference.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated......Id hate to see the blinds go
> > to waste.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -Chris
>
> Chris
>
> I install the things for a living. Been doing it for 20 years. I would not
> try to cut one down. It can be done if you have the right tools and
> experience. Look for a Kirsch or Graber stocking dealer/distributor in your
> area. Most can do the job for you. Last time I had it done for a customer
> I think the charge was $20.
>
> Colbyt


Posted by on July 5, 2006, 8:01 pm
As an aside, do you know of anywhere I can purchase the fabric used on
the verticals that have the PVC slats that fabric slides into?
Basically want to change the color of an existing blind without buying
a whole new blind. Pattern isnt as important as just getting the right
color.

They seem to be about 3" wide, and the fabric isnt very thick but it
feels very stiff (like its starched? or maybe even has some plastic
content in it).

Thanks!
-Chris

charry@gmail.com wrote:
> Wow, I didnt realize it might be so inexpensive. I just spent 45
> minutes doing it myself, granted if I figured it would be that cheap I
> would have dropped it off at a blind place!
>
> I do believe you though, it wasnt the easiest thing Ive ever done.
>
> -Chris
>
> Colbyt wrote:
> > > After forcing me to repaint our living room, the wife decided on new
> > > blinds so I now have 3 perfectly good verticals that will go to waste,
> > > unless I can cut one of them down (1 of them already fits in another
> > > room, but unless I can get a matching one for the 2nd window in the
> > > room, I still cant use it).
> > >
> > > Basically going from a 125" wide setup to a 60" wide setup. Is there
> > > any way to cut down the headrail on the existing vertical? I know I
> > > can use a hacksaw to cut the track, but there is 1 guide and 2 or 3
> > > strings inside the track itself, Im not sure how/what these connect to
> > > yet (havent had a chance to really look at it). I think its even more
> > > complicated by the fact that we have a "split open" instead of "one way
> > > open" blind..........but just for ideas sake Ill assume that doesnt
> > > make a difference.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions would be appreciated......Id hate to see the blinds go
> > > to waste.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > -Chris
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > I install the things for a living. Been doing it for 20 years. I would not
> > try to cut one down. It can be done if you have the right tools and
> > experience. Look for a Kirsch or Graber stocking dealer/distributor in your
> > area. Most can do the job for you. Last time I had it done for a customer
> > I think the charge was $20.
> >
> > Colbyt


Posted by Colbyt on July 5, 2006, 9:06 pm

> As an aside, do you know of anywhere I can purchase the fabric used on
> the verticals that have the PVC slats that fabric slides into?
> Basically want to change the color of an existing blind without buying
> a whole new blind. Pattern isnt as important as just getting the right
> color.
>
> They seem to be about 3" wide, and the fabric isnt very thick but it
> feels very stiff (like its starched? or maybe even has some plastic
> content in it).
>
> Thanks!
> -Chris

Kudos to you on the cut down. Did you remove all the extra carriers or are
you just going to have a lot of overlap?

Like all other industries no one wants to sell parts and when you can find
them the slats cost as much as a new blind.

But here are a couple of tips for you:

Any fabric can be used if you can keep it in place. Carefully applying a
heavy contact paper to the back of any fabric and then cutting the strips
should make it stiff enough. They use a similar product when the customer
provides a custom material.

3M makes or made a foil backed self adhesive tape that is almost perfect for
this. The foil tape such as is used to seal the foil/fiber ductwork may also
work. Measure one of your existing slats before you go shopping for the
backer

A spray on adhesive can also be used but the prior method is the best.

Either way once you have the fabric in place you can cut the hole in the top
with an exacto knife.

Do post back and let us know which method you used and how it worked out for
you.


Colbyt



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