Parts Needed. Step 1 — Lower the blind all the way and tilt the slats open. Step 2 — Mark the slat just above where you want the blind to rest when it is down. Step 3 — Break and remove all the remaining slats under the marked slat. Step 4 — Loosen the bottom rail buttons by pushing them out from the top of the bottom rail. Step 5 — Remove the ladder string. Step 6 — Cut the ladder strings two rungs below the last slat. Using scissors, cut the ladder string two rungs below the last slat, and remove the cross strings Be careful not to cut the lift strings.
Step 7 — Lift the bottom rail up to the last slat. Use the pull cords to raise the bottom rail up to the bottom slat. Tie the extra ladder cords together in a knot. Stuff the knots into the bottom rail holes and replace the plugs. Finish by testing the blind to make sure the knots and plugs are secure. Grid View List View.
Description Transcript If your horizontal wood or faux wood blinds are too tall for your window frame, you may be able to shorten them yourself. Close To:. Ensure that you do not damage the bottom rail in the process. Take Out The Bottom Slat: Just slide it out using your finger, after which you will be able to see the inside portion of the rail. Select The New Bottom Slat: Instead of the already existing bottom slat of the overlong vinyl blind , choose the slat which is right next to the window sill, and bookmark it.
This should be your new bottom slat. Remove The Connector Cords: Ensure that you cut and remove all the horizontal connector cords below your new bottom slat. However, keep in mind that you do not cut any vertical connecting cord in the process by mistake. Raise the Bottom Rail To The New Slat: You must depress the lift button and raise the bottom rail till the point where it touches the new bottom slat. Do not hurry into this procedure. Sensitive handling of the equipment is a must.
Thread The Ladder Cords: Take the eyelets out from the parts bag and then thread either end of the ladder cord through the openings in these eyelets. This procedure must be repeated for all ladder cords. Compress them using the plier, and repeat this exercise for all ladder cords. Remove Excess Ladder Cord: Trim the extra ladder cord below the eyelets of the new slat, and then tie them properly to ensure safety.
The Final Step: Make sure that all the cords are properly tucked inside the bottom rail before you slide the slat inside. Put the end caps back on. When you are in the habit of doing stuff on your own, this exercise can be fun and interesting. Your email address will not be published.
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