How to Restring a Mini Blind

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11 жыл бұрын

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This video will walk you through the best way to restring your mini blind. In this video we'll go through two possible scenarios. The first is when your string is frayed, and the second is for when your string is completely gone or has broken. For replacement string visit fixmyblinds.com/collections/m....
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Things you will need for the repair:
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Wire restring tool
• Lighter
• Flathead screwdriver
• Pliers
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@bishunauthjagsarran Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This saved me a few hundred dollars for the cost for a new blind. Great video.

@navalbillimoria9982 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video on how to replace the blinds. Very clear and easy to understand. Did the job myself. The last time I had it done i paid $100. Thanks for the video. Saved $100 or more since prices have gone up. Cheers

@bonnieneis8237 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! I just restrung my mom's kitchen blind. Saved her about $80.

@astridtrostorff4453 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was able to repair a mini-blind without too much hassle. Very clear directions. Saved me having to replace it and the two matching blinds.

@jhendri868 6 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Reduced what looked like an 8 hour job to 40 minutes (including the time watching the video)!

@katjack001 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent how-to video. You made it look very easy to restring the blinds. I appreciate your going step-by-step very slowly. Using a dark colored cord is a great idea. It made it very easy to see the operation of the blind. I can't wait to get the cord.

@leoengmec 7 жыл бұрын

my name is Leony, it was looking for this type of video to perfect my work, here in Brazil I was not detailed in your way of this video, I thank very much I loved the channel, I am learning very much

@ostapbender5791 Жыл бұрын

Perfect instruction. I fixed mine wood blind for a 5 minutes and restring both sides

@desundial Жыл бұрын

Welp, we just took down several sets of blinds and ordered replacements. Could have just restrung them!! Great video.

@loiswagner9745 4 жыл бұрын

Used this video to teach me how to restring our blind for the airstream. It took a bit of work.. but all came out well! Thanks for sharing this.

@after9bars 2 ай бұрын

i accidentally cut a drawstring and didn't know you could fuse together two pieces of string. game changer!

@joshuapickett8095 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. Saved me having to order new blinds for $20.

@anitagirelli6247 3 жыл бұрын

It worked! You're a genius. A word of caution. The part where you are melting the two string together. That goo is like molten lava - burned my fingers almost to blisters, Taker 'er slow.

@Jimmyjimjim 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you very much; used it to restring a blind with fraying cords, much easier than I thought it would be - and cheaper, just a roll of cord.

@jackiepage997 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your video, perfect job. Took me a little while to do but jobs done now and it saved me forking out for a new blind!

@GeorgeDekker 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Did the repair in 5min and didn't need any new material! Splendid!

@dannydevelops 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I have never been happier to watch a video about DIY

@alizanoziskazaun7609 7 жыл бұрын

You guys are brilliant. I was going to buy new blinds because the strings were so dirty,

@mathewdivjak5777 6 жыл бұрын

The "wire re-string tool" was a priceless piece of advice! I made one out of strained wire, and it worked like a charm! If you are restringing one side, make sure it is the same thickness of the string on the other side. If not, make sure you to restring both!

@fixmyblinds 6 жыл бұрын

Kasey - Yes, the wire tool is incredibly helpful! And you're correct; replace all the strings so that the cord lock functions correctly.

@pyletfly Жыл бұрын

VERY good video. Great camera work and narration. Very easy to follow. Thank you!

@pawelaskowski7872 7 жыл бұрын

thank you, I replaced quite a long string thanks to this video

@TheTexaspetersons 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving me the gumption to try this on my own for my window blinds between paned glass windows - it worked!!

@ErosFragor 6 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, excelente información! Logrado al 100%!!!!!!!

@rjabja 3 жыл бұрын

easy instructions plus pleasant voice and excellent quality video. Thank you for making it understandable enough to complete the task.

@gameintheory3342 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful and it demystifies how these work. Purchased some cord from you and the super long living room blind is fixed:)

@djmix74 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant saved me loads of time .

@melonsodafloat 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was very helpful.

@alwynwootten2275 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video; beautiful hands on instruction.

@patronus950 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. It's excelent.

@franciscohiking 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video !! Thanks a lot!

@kookymooky1977 Жыл бұрын

Just managed to restring my venetian blind using this video! Didn’t need the wire restring tool, screwdriver or pliers…..but probably easier if you have them. I had to look at my other blind to see where the cord went but it’s definitely doable! Thanks for uploading!!

@russellbeeching8725 2 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant video, it works a treat. Thanks👍

@MrPp2005 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! thank you for making this video

@bonnieloo8044 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you oh so much. The best instructions.

@bobfalk3241 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for the excellent video

@georgeli31 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tutorial! Very easy steps to follow :)

@jimpollinger 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent !

@MartinBellamyMBDrums 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you

@jorgedpico 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull!

@Nero0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ericlandon950 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid - helped me last night! Got major brownie points from the waifu!

@fefalukban5073 3 жыл бұрын

Am happy this video is a great help😘

@judywu9034 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to restring a mini blinds. The sample on your video was a small size. It was easy to follow step by step. But my blind size is 64" W x 93"L. I got it on the restring part, but I mess up with the latch at the end. i could only pull up the blinds but not able to pull it down. Could someone show me how to set up the final 4 strings that would make my mini blind operated properly & smoothly please.

@fixmyblinds 8 жыл бұрын

Judy, I'm glad that you got the blind restrung. The locking device can be tricky. Be sure that the strings are not overlapping or tangled/twisted at all. All the strings should lay flat and go between the stationary smooth roller and the moveable rough roller. If you are still having trouble, please send a picture of your cord lock to me at service@fixmyblinds.com. I'll be happy to take a look and give specific advice. ~ Gretchen

@mrbrown6421 4 ай бұрын

Great info. Thank you! 3.25.24

@jorgedpico 6 жыл бұрын

Very Good!! I love it!!

@roggiedale 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. Very helpful.👍

@KitariKitsune 5 жыл бұрын

So I literally just need to repair the pull chord (not restring the entire blinds) my cat chewed through it since it was dangling down. So to reattach the part he chewed off to the rest of the pullstring, will reattaching the ends by burning and melting them together (as shown in the video) work as a sturdy reattachment?

@fixmyblinds 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your questions. You can melt the two pieces of pull cord back together. It's not a permanent solution but will work for a time. If you need a new length of pull cord, we do sell those here: www.fixmyblinds.com/2-2mm-string-white-soft-braid-6682.html.

@johnkessock9784 5 жыл бұрын

you made melting strings together looked easy , I could not get mine to melt, think my old string was to worn , call me burnt fingers. super glue worked ok

@fixmyblinds 5 жыл бұрын

John, In order for the string to melt, it has to be made of nylon or polyester. Maybe your string has some cotton in it. I hope that you didn't hurt yourself!

@bamamike1013 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to lengthen or add extra blinds or slats to an existing blind? Two blinds are 4” short but I have plenty of extra slats from other blinds I could use to possibly lengthen the short ones.

@fixmyblinds 6 жыл бұрын

Charles - Yes! You can add slats. You just have to replace the string ladder so that it is long enough to accommodate the additional slats. You may need to also put new lift strings in depending on if they are long enough or not.

@bamamike1013 6 жыл бұрын

FixMyBlinds Thank You! Can I cut some of the string ladder from existing blinds and add to the one I want to lengthen? Assuming I can tie the string ladders together to lengthen, or maybe burn together? Wish there was a video.

@fixmyblinds 6 жыл бұрын

Charles, You can melt the ladders together - or even sew them! Of course, that's not the "right" way to do the repair, but it will certainly work.

@rms15374 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Where can I find the thread?

@jayc4283 8 жыл бұрын

+Rodica Marin I'm no detective, but I think fixmyblinds.com might be able to help.

@rms15374 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there. ..thanks. ..long time ago solved.

@harryfeng7231 Жыл бұрын

Hi i used the first method but my new string broke after less than a week, any ideas why that would happen? I should add that the old string shot up after I removed the bottom button and I had the manually thread the old string down the blinds before fusing it with the new string, however, I did not switch sides every 3 slacks when i was threading it, could that be the reason why my new string broke soon aftewards?

@fixmyblinds Жыл бұрын

Hi there, Are your blinds a cordless operation? That means that you push/pull on the bottom rail to raise and lower them. If so, we don't recommend replacing the string on those.

@harryfeng7231 Жыл бұрын

Can you explain what you mean by "switch sides every 3 slacks" at around 2:34?" I can't see how you switch sides from the video.

@fixmyblinds Жыл бұрын

Hi Harry, There are horizontal-laying strings that the slats rest on. When you install new lift cord, you want to put the lift cord on the right side of these horizontal strings for three slats and then on the left side of the horizontal strings for three slats. Repeat this pattern for the whole blind. This keeps the slats in place during operation. If you have any additional questions, please post here or email us at service@fixmyblinds.com.

@harryfeng7231 Жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds Thanks!

@gattamom 4 жыл бұрын

Under Things Needed you should add String! What kind? Where do we get it?

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

Mini blinds typically use one of four string sizes. You can find them at the following link with instructions on how to select the correct size. www.fixmyblinds.com/blind-categories/mini-blind/lift-cord-string.html

@pault477 4 жыл бұрын

But how do you fix the horizontal string. I have just one broken.

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Do you mean one of the strings that lifts the blinds up or one of the ladder strings where the horizontal slats sit?

@pault477 4 жыл бұрын

FixMyBlinds where the horizontal slit sits.

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

@@pault477 You can try to sew it back together. Otherwise, the ladder strings will have to be replaced completely.

@prasoonkumarsri4420 Жыл бұрын

Vertical blinds

@anjaananjaan5107 2 жыл бұрын

Is string nylon or polyester?

@fixmyblinds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anjaan, The string we carry and are using in this video is 100% polyester.

@innerlocus 5 жыл бұрын

opps @ 5:21 follow through box as the other cord does, not over.

@fixmyblinds 5 жыл бұрын

You're right; our mistake! Thanks for pointing that out. We need to correct that shot.

@64maxpower 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad I read your comment. It didn't make sense to me the way they did it.

@easymoney6028 4 ай бұрын

My blinds they re different theres 4 wires in the plastic box

@fixmyblinds 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, we're happy to help! If you could please share some photos of the four wires going into the plastic box, then we can let you know if the blinds are fixable. Our email address is service@fixmyblinds.com.

@cantstopgaming7458 4 жыл бұрын

Mine is completely gone sooo...

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean that the strings are gone?

@stein-erikrutledal2884 3 жыл бұрын

My string can’t go through because the burnt joint between strings is too thick

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

That can happen sometimes. Cut off the portion that was melted together and try again. Rolling the melted joint between your fingers when it's still warm helps it not be too bulky to pull through the blind.

@stein-erikrutledal2884 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds it went through and then broke so I’m using method 2 now, but thank you.

@Pookiette123 2 жыл бұрын

Well that’s all fine. And it’s a helpful video. But nowhere, did they tell you where to buy the cord and what size it should be. So if you don’t have the right cord, it may break, or it may not work. Why is that information missing?

@fixmyblinds 2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase string on our website at www.fixmyblinds.com.

@chocaholic679 9 ай бұрын

Wouldn't it have been easier to connect the strings before pulling? 🤔

@arneeggens7022 3 жыл бұрын

Burning the ropes together just doesn’t work

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arne, Melting the strings together only works if both cords are made from synthetic material like polyester or nylon. If the cord has any cotton in it, they won't melt and will just burn. In that case, the blind will need to be restrung by hand instead of being able to just connect the old and new strings and pull them through the blind.

@averynw9180 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds mine are synthetic, but it just doesn't work to hold anything. Wouldn't recommend

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

@@averynw9180 I'm sorry to hear that this trick didn't work for your string!

@averynw9180 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds maybe I should have added superglue or something .... just as is, that's always going to be the weak/breaking point right? Couldn't bond as well as rest?

@averynw9180 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds and what percentage of blinds have "some cotton" in them, seems like would be majority?

@taijiangah 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lot of work to save 10-20 bucks.

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi DL, Some mini blinds can be quite expensive, especially larger mini blinds made out of aluminum. The higher the cost of the blind, the better to repair it if possible. If the mini blind was just from a big box store and was pretty inexpensive, I agree that it's easier to just replace it rather than repair it.

@firefly4704 3 жыл бұрын

More like 50-60 bucks plus long wait time to receive new ones.

@1in10sguy 5 жыл бұрын

Please add closed captioning to your videos! Hearing impaired people have blinds, too.

@fixmyblinds 5 жыл бұрын

We have a step by step guide for this video here: www.fixmyblinds.com/guides/how-to-restring-a-mini-blind/. Thank you for the feedback.

@amensheani1457 4 жыл бұрын

How come there is Not 1 Goddam video how to do this on Cordless regular mini blinds Not Cellular or Honey comb etc

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, We don't have guides for repairing cordless shades and there are not many out there. All of the different cordless systems are complex and vary significantly in how they are assembled and operate. Repairing them can be difficult and we recommend you hire a professional.