Slat blinds are a classic and practical choice for window treatments. They offer privacy, light control and style to any room. However, sometimes you may find that your slat blinds are too long for your window and you need to shorten them. Don’t worry, you don’t have to buy new blinds or hire a professional to do it for you. You can easily shorten slat blinds yourself with some basic tools and skills. In this post, we’ll show you how to shorten slat blinds in a few simple steps.
How to shorten slat blinds: To shorten slat blinds, you can follow these steps: 1) Measure the height of the window and the blinds. 2) Remove the plugs and the lift cord from the bottom rail of the blinds. 3) Slide out the bottom rail and the slats that you want to remove. 4) Insert the bottom rail back into the string ladders. 5) Trim the extra cords and tie the knots. Alternatively, you can use DIY vertical blind slat hangers to shorten your blind slats without cutting them.
The first step is to measure how much you want to shorten your slat blinds. You can use a tape measure and a pencil to mark where you want your blinds to end on your window sill. Make sure you leave some extra length for hemming and attaching the bottom rail.
The next step is to remove the plugs and the lift cord from the bottom rail of your slat blinds. You can use a flat-tip screwdriver or a paper clip with a hook bend to pry out the plugs from the bottom rail. Then, untie the knot on the lift cord and pull it upward through the string ladders.
The third step is to slide out the bottom rail and the slats that you want to remove from your slat blinds. You can do this by carefully pulling out each slat from the string ladders until you reach your desired length. You can also use scissors or a utility knife to cut off any excess fabric or vinyl from the slats.
The fourth step is to insert the bottom rail back into the string ladders of your slat blinds. You can do this by sliding it through each string ladder until it reaches the bottom of your blinds. Make sure you align it with your slats and secure it well.
The final step is to trim the extra cords and tie the knots on your slat blinds. You can use scissors or a utility knife to cut off any excess cords from your lift cord and your string ladders. Then, tie a knot on each end of your lift cord and insert it back into the bottom rail. You can also use hot glue or staples to secure it in place.
Q: Can I shorten slat blinds without cutting them?
A: Yes, you can shorten slat blinds without cutting them by using DIY vertical blind slat hangers. These are plastic devices that allow you to fold over and hang your blind slats at any length you want. You can simply insert them into your blind slats and adjust them to fit your window size.
Q: Can I shorten slat blinds that have chains?
A: Yes, you can shorten slat blinds that have chains by using chain connectors or chain breakers. You can use chain connectors to join two ends of a chain together after removing some links. You can also use chain breakers to cut off some links from your chain and reattach it.
Q: How do I clean slat blinds?
A: You can clean slat blinds by using a vacuum cleaner, a damp cloth or a mild detergent. You can use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and dirt from your slat blinds. You can also use a damp cloth or a sponge to wipe down your slat blinds with water or a mild detergent solution.
Slat blinds are an easy and affordable way to dress up your windows. They can also be easily shortened to fit any window size and shape with some simple tools and techniques. We hope this post has helped you learn how to shorten slat blinds in a few simple steps. Now you can enjoy your new slat blinds and show off your DIY skills to your friends and family.
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