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Posted by nj_dilettante on July 6, 2006, 8:39 am
charry@gmail.com wrote:
> 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
You can order custom replacement fabric inserts for the slats anywhere you
can buy custom vertical blinds. Cost can vary from about $1 per slat to up
to $10-12 depending on the fabric you select. Lowe's has a nice low-cost
line. Just take a vane in with you so they can measure it. And FYI - you
can supply your own fabric and have slat replacements custom made
(expensive!).
--
nj_dilettante
in the words of the immortal Sgt Schultz:
~~ I know NOTH-THING ~~
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