How to Restring a Vertical Blind Headrail

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:11 Tools Needed
00:00:20 Diagrams
00:00:43 String Length Formula
00:01:02 Remove Blind
00:01:36 Replacing Frayed String
00:03:15 Replacing Broken String
00:07:55 Adjusting String Length
00:08:22 Install Blind
This video will walk you through the steps of re-stringing your vertical blind headrail.
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Things you will need for the repair:
• Scissors
• Philips Screwdriver
• Wire Restring Tool
• Pliers
• a Lighter
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@davidgalvin3362 7 жыл бұрын

I found this video a simple and clear explanation of the repair. It really helped with the restoration of my parent's ancient vertical blinds.

@tampabaybutterfly 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I just restrung my vertical blinds for the first time in 15 years, due to my cats chewing nearly through the string. With your help, it was quick and easy, and I saved a bunch of time & money not having to buy new custom cut blinds.

@kenharrison7034 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the posting! The project went very smoothly and is working like new.

@carmeladams9566 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tutorial. My blind mechanism is slightly different but I still got the general gist of it and was able to fix the string with no difficulties after watching your instructions. Thanks again.

@alicebudlovsky4845 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting - was just about to call a repairman ! Works like a charm now!

@setnpace 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

@secretsquirrel1840 9 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Used a piece of small flexible fence/cage wire to make re-threading tool.

@michaelfalu4590 6 жыл бұрын

Just fixed mine thanks a lot for your help!

@ricksingo3340 8 жыл бұрын

REALLY GOOD AND INFORMATIVE WELL DONE!!

@amy-louisetasker5016 Жыл бұрын

Perfect thank you. My kitten decided that the string is now a play thing and broke it. Fixed it in 5 minutes.

@mosquitofarm 9 жыл бұрын

good vid, very helpful.

@johnrobinson3868 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful

@rknee4647 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, thanks.

@cpd... 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks.

@boot12345 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the detailed video! I was able to restring my verticals with this as my guide. The tricks showing how to take down the slats with a credit card, and melt the string together to snake the new string through the guides are very helpful.

@esferundito 6 жыл бұрын

Awsome video!!

@sesshumaru70 9 жыл бұрын

A pesar de que el video está en inglés y no entender el idioma. Les agradezco porque el video está bien explicado en la práctica que me fue fácil comprender y era justamente lo que andaba buscando para entender el mecanismo de las persianas incluso rompí 2 tabletas por quitarlas como pude sin saber que con una tarjeta te puedes ayudar para retirarlas.

@johnr8000 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I had no idea that type of cord could be joined up with the aid of a cigarette lighter. I packed in smoking many years ago but was delighted to find I still had a working lighter hidden away at the back of a drawer!

@jgilney 4 жыл бұрын

It really shows how to do the job. Thanks a lot.

@sanguogo2269 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excellent demo. Very helpful 👍

@patronus950 7 жыл бұрын

¡Fantastic! Thank you very much for your video, it help me very much.

@sohailaslammbe 9 жыл бұрын

excellent !!!

@jameslamev 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, a great help. Thank you.

@CloudNey 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GeneKagan 4 жыл бұрын

Got home the other day only to find out my kids played with the blinds and broke it. This really helped me to understand what I should do and how to fix it. Awesome job!

@maureenconnelly1100 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tutorial!!! Seriously, one of the Best I’ve ever seen!! Thanks for saving me HOURS of Frustrating complications!!

@Pingaheimer 8 жыл бұрын

wow cool trick with the lighter, didn't know about that. Will that work on all strings?

@fixmyblinds 8 жыл бұрын

At will work on strings made from nylon and polyester. If the string is cotton, it will not work.

@albertdarwin4130 6 жыл бұрын

Andy P 75

@robertwhaley1248 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Great clarity of images and presentation. Thanks.

@adnanjaradat6510 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@forshmtimkulu4796 Ай бұрын

Thank yoy so much , 😊. I wanted to know how to take out the string n I did ❤.

@kirupakaran127 8 ай бұрын

Super. Thanks

@MrDaiseymay 2 жыл бұрын

A very pro video, clear and precise,BUT, my problem is two broken Gizmo's that the 'Vanes' are attached to. How to replace them, It's a different make, but most of this is the same principle

@fixmyblinds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip - If you send us some pictures of the broken clips, we can let you know if they are replaceable. Our email address is service@fixmyblinds.com.

@dyee88 3 жыл бұрын

My levolor vertical blind string broke somewhere in the middle. String pulls on the left side. Where can I buy a replacement nylon/polyester string?

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, you can purchase replacement string on our website here: fixmyblinds.com/collections/vertical-blind-lift-cord-string.

@midnight121190 5 жыл бұрын

At 9:00 is it possible to reverse blinds like this to have them open right, but the cords hang on the left? My mom has hunter douglas blinds like this and it says reversible, but I think it just means you can flip the whole unit around.

@fixmyblinds 5 жыл бұрын

Some types of vertical blinds are reversible; some are not. It depends on the components inside the rail. There is a metal rod inside the head rail that runs the whole width of the blind. Is that rod in the center of the rail or is it offset? If it's offset, it can not be reversed. If you'd like to email us some pictures of the vertical you're working with, we can give you more information. Our email is service@fixmyblind.com.

@winnmcloughlin1359 3 ай бұрын

What if the blinds separate in the middle

@adelabelaid6714 3 ай бұрын

I have the same problem. No idea what to do

@fixmyblinds 3 ай бұрын

We have this video that shows a vertical blind that splits in the middle. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8p4pK1lla-dnJ8.html

@winnmcloughlin1359 3 ай бұрын

@@fixmyblinds watch you video and will give it a try thank you veey much. Winn Mack

@traceyhall4009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’ve only just brought the blind

@lauradurr3081 3 жыл бұрын

How do you change the carriers on this type of blind with string I'm struggling 😭

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, To change the carriers, the entire carrier train will need to come out of the blind. You'll have to remove the blind from the window first and take off the slats. Then, the strings will need to be taken out and the carrier that you're replacing disconnected from the others. Then, the new carrier can be placed in the train. After that's done, you can replace the strings and put the carrier train back into the headrail of the blinds. It's a complicated multi-step process. With replacing carriers, it is sometimes easier to hire a professional or just replace the entire headrail. For new headrails, we recommend www.reslat.com.

@michbearden415 2 ай бұрын

How do I get the chain that opens/closes the blind back in?

@fixmyblinds 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, To get that chain back in, you'll have to disassemble the control end of your blind so that the gear is exposed. If you need any assistance with that, please email us a few pictures of your control end. Our email address is service@fixmyblinds.com.

@janicepezzullo4962 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for the cording

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Janice, We sell cord for restringing vertical blinds on our website here: fixmyblinds.com/collections/vertical-blind-lift-cord-string.

@donnakileen1568 3 жыл бұрын

I did this , but the blinds are about 3-4” shy of closing all the way. Can you help me fix this?

@fixmyblinds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, We're happy to help troubleshoot this. Would you please send us an email to service@fixmyblinds.com with some pictures of your vertical blind? Once we know what style of vertical blind you have, we'll be able to help with some specific information.

@rickkstir Жыл бұрын

If the pull cord is sagging on my blinds do I need to replace it?

@fixmyblinds Жыл бұрын

Is the string broken, Rick? Follow the path of the string until you find where each end is tied off. Perhaps one of the ends became untied. If it's broken, it will need to be replaced. If you need any other assistance, please email us at service@fixmyblinds.com.

@rickkstir Жыл бұрын

@@fixmyblinds Thanks for the reply. They still work. I just notice that they sometimes they tend to sag down to the point they become visible. I guess they need tightening.

@mrmonirkhanmonir8541 4 жыл бұрын

@carmencosme9410 16 күн бұрын

My blinds open right to to left how to replace the cord.

@fixmyblinds 16 күн бұрын

Hi there, You can restring your blinds as this video shows. It works for blinds that open on either side. If you need specific help, please email us at service@fixmyblinds.com.

@peterg6344 Жыл бұрын

Note: this is not ONE set of instruction but many different sets which appear to be one set.This confused me for ages until I realised I only needed the 2nd set.

@ricardotello3219 2 жыл бұрын

Por favor, en castellano o subtitulado en castellano. Lima, Perú. Gracias

@stephenwong6991 10 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👏👏👏

@htetaung3183 6 жыл бұрын

I need help pls help

@fixmyblinds 6 жыл бұрын

Hello; what can I help you with?

@macweenie 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my nieces wont or can’t control their kids so both sets of bay window blinds in my moms cabin are totally jacked up. I’m going to try to follow this video to see if I can repair them myself, but they are older and instead of opening in one direction they part in the center of the window and move to both sides. Maybe this is not the right tutorial for me.

@fixmyblinds 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, That type of vertical blind you're describing is called a Split Draw. We do have a video showing how to restring one of those here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8p4pK1lla-dnJ8.html. That may be a bit more helpful. If you run into any questions, let me know!