How To Cut Venetian Blinds To Fit Window

I was asked recently how i d cut down an ikea timber blind to fit inside an existing timber reveal where the window was narrower than the blind.

How to cut venetian blinds to fit window.

We strongly recommend sending them back in to the factory to be cut down. Instead clip systems are available to fit blinds to upvc windows. Sometimes blinds are measured incorrectly or ordered with the incorrect size. Although this can be avoided by only going for the right brands that offer custom blinds the need to cut blinds may arise when you decide to use an existing one on a different window.

You can get the basic option with drawstring cords or cordless blinds are also available for a kid safe option. Cut down horizontal blinds that are too wide menu. Blinds venetian or horizontal blinds are standard blinds you commonly see with horizontal slats. Learn how to attach brackets hang the blinds make sure you insert the blinds into the bracket the right way round check the cord winder is at the top and secure them in place.

If you have upvc window frames do not drill holes into them this will crack and ruin the frames. The type of window blinds you choose may depend on what the blinds are made of and how or where you plan to use them. Cutting venetian blinds to size is a relatively simple procedure but you need to follow two separate instructions for the headrail and slats. For touch button convenience choose motorized blinds that come with a remote control.

If you have a window that isn t the exact size of the off the shelf blinds cut them down yourself without going to the expense of buying custom fit blinds. There are numerous styles and types of blinds. Typically a set of inside mount blinds should measure about 1 2 inch 1 3 cm less than the width of the window frame. Obviously you don t want to use a.

Plus our blinds are tailored to fit any budget and design need. Ikea s blinds come in standard 60cm 80cm 100cm and 120cm lengths so what if your window is 94cm or 110cm wide. Make sure you measure the inside of the frame where the blinds actually fit and not the entire window frame.