Fixing Broken vertical blinds can be frustrating and difficult and leave you with a plethora of questions.
What about replacing broken vertical blinds, or replacing the broken slats?
Is it worth the investment?
How do you fix broken window blinds?
Is it easier to buy a new set or just try to fix it?
Whether it is a broken vertical blind slat or messed up vane.
So, how do I fix my vertical blinds?
1. Tape
You just have to take a few strips of tape.
One-by-one take the strands and stretch them across the top of the broken panel.
Be sure to leave a small space between the tape and the panel’s base so that you make a square-like hole called a vane.
Test and see if the clasp can grasp the newly made vane before using all of your tape.
Adding a few more strips of tape will make the new top stronger and more likely to last.
2.Toothpick
First, cut off a few sections of the toothpick.
Then,with packaging tape, tape the piece of toothpick across the broken vane.
3.Paper Clip
First,while the process is similar to the one explained above, this solution will offer a stable base and increase the possibility of the fix lasting longer.
Then,take the clip and slide it over the broken vane. The metal will replace the once present piece of plastic at the top.
Tape around the paper clip.
Using a hole punch, puncture a hole or two into the middle of the tape.
Test to make sure that the blind fits back into the clasp. You will then have a functioning panel again!
4.Bread clip
Place the bread clip on the blind and cut the top so the hole in your clip can align with the broken part of the vane.
Glue it in place.
Now you can put it back where it belongs with the other panels!
5.Hole Puncher
If you are in a hurry, you can always turn your panel upside down and hole-punch it.
This means you will get a gap at the end of your panel but, if that bothers you, that can be fixed with a bit of tape and a piece of material that will match your blinds color-wise.
6.Zip Tie
Cut the end off of a zip tie.
Glue the top of the zip tie to the top of the vane.
7.Business Card and Some Tape
First, cut a piece off a business card and trim it until it fits in the small gap.
Then, use some tape to stick that small piece and your broken panel together.
To make this more secure, you can wrap a bit more tape around the piece.
8.Vane Savers
They are just plastic adhesive pieces or metal spines that go over the top of your panel.
9.Mask The Problem
Consider adjusting the remaining blinds in a way that hides the gap.
To do this, you have to remove one of the end panels and move it towards the middle.
This should be easy as many panels are removable.
There will be a space at the end but it will be less noticeable than a gap closer to the middle.
1o.Track Issues and Solutions
If you don’t see a solution above for your problem, you might be suffering from track issues.
Many of the solutions below are quick, easy, and you can do them with your own two hands.
11Vanes Not Turning
If the panels are being stubborn and not turning the way you want them, there is a chance of some overlapping between the vanes.
The good news is that you will just have to unlock one panel from the other.
Still not turning?
Sometimes it’s not the panels’ fault; they won’t turn because there is a small object lodged up there.
Check if there is something jammed in the slots where the blinds are connected with the carrier stem.
12.Stripping Master Gear
If the slat is still attached to the stem, you will have to remove it first in order to see the stem.
Slide a knife between the two sides of the stem and push the slat up at the same time.
Pull the knife and the slat down at the same time.
If the slat isn’t attached to the stem, identify the open side of the stem-holder then grasp the stem and pull it out sideways.
To remove the gear, insert a flat-head screwdriver behind the gear and push it forwards. Use needle nose pliers to grasp it and remove it from the stem-holder.
With the pliers, hold and guide the replacement gear into the area above the C. Then use the screwdriver to push it back.
13.Broken Stem
To replace the stem, ensure that all the stems face the same direction. Hold your replacement stem and push it into the stem-holder until it clicks into place.
14.Blinds Are Hard to Open
If your blinds don’t rotate or are difficult to open, they may need some lubrication.
Pick up a lubricant spray that can be used on items around the house .
Spray a bit of lubricant where the rod is connected to the blinds and that’s it! Rotation issues and stubborn blinds fixed!
15.Crooked Panels
When fixing twisted blinds, be extremely careful because you risk breaking vanes when removing panels.
If you are able to reach the stem, the prongs that grip the blind, then try first to slowly turn the panel back into place.
If there is a pressure but no response, then stop immediately lest you break the blind.
If this happens, use a credit card and place it into the stem beside the panel, then use the card to slide it out.
Head over to the control stem and turn it all the way to the left then all the way to the right. Do this up to three to four times as it may take a few tries to get the gear realigned.
Once the stem is realigned, put your panel back into place and you will have your blinds completely fixed!
In case you’ve gone through all these simple hacks and tips but are still confused, Chicology Vertical Blinds and their helpful customer support staff are always willing to answer your questions.
16.The Long-Term Solution
The fact of the matter is that those household items are just band-aid solutions for a larger problem.
In order to truly de-stress from the plague of broken blinds, open up your mind to this very simple philosophy— new blinds, no worries.
If you are sick of fixing pesky blinds, We will offer you the perfect solution to your vertical blind problems: sliding panels.
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