Questions tagged [blinds]
The blinds tag has no usage guidance.
117
questions
0
votes
0
answers
6
views
Roller blinds for bay window with little flat area around
I live in a tenement flat meaning I have a beautiful bay window made up of 3 separate windows. However, when I started looking for roller blinds I realised there is probably not enough flat area ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
293
views
Cordless blinds won't raise completely
I have one vinyl cordless blind that won't raise all the way.
To raise, you lift the bottom rail and the blinds go up. About 3-4" from the headrail the blinds stop going up, every once in a ...
- 2,311
2
votes
1
answer
161
views
Hiding inside mount cellular blinds in shallow window
I've got some inside mount cellular shades that are about 2" thick. My current windows are very shallow as they are newer windows installed in an older home. All told to the drywall there's only ...
- 21
0
votes
1
answer
215
views
Cellular blinds: Do I need to go full blackout to get thermal insulation benefits, or will light filtering do?
Considering getting some cellular blinds for our south-facing rooms, which sadly only have single pane and no AC. As a result, the back of the house absolutely radiates heat into the rest (which has ...
3
votes
2
answers
944
views
Can I paint a window roller blind with spray paint to reflect sunlight?
I have an IKEA window roller blind similar to this one. The material is 100% plastic.
It is however dark blue, so it absorbs a lot of sunlight and so it warms up the apartment.
I was thinking of ...
- 133
1
vote
1
answer
123
views
How can I mount inside-mount blinds which are too wide?
I bought some blinds that were made to size and my measurement seems to be off by 1/8". The blinds themselves fit - albeit just barely - but with the mounting hardware they are too wide by about ...
- 183
0
votes
0
answers
42
views
Is it normal for the tilt want on blinds to be slanted?
I recently purchased new blinds for my house, and the install team installed them like this:
I asked them why the tilt wants are crooked and not parallel to the wall, and they said this is normal and ...
- 47
0
votes
1
answer
97
views
How to fix roller shade that pulled out of top window frame
My roller shade is mounted in the top inside of the window frame. The shades were here when we moved in. One of the plastic anchor screws broke off in the drywall, and the bracket pulled out of the ...
- 1
-1
votes
1
answer
52
views
Window Replacement Contract Question [closed]
I ordered 16 Window replacement to a company. I paid the advance 4 weeks back. After few days one of their tech tells me that they would install window in 4 to 10 weeks and I would need to take off ...
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
168
views
Blocking remaining light from bedroom curtains
How can I block the light that gets through the outskirts of my bedroom curtains?
See image below.
Note I am renting in an apartment so I can't do anything permanent.
0
votes
0
answers
28
views
I have a set of Blinds.com black out shades. I can't seem to find the correct brackets
I have a set of blinds.com that is missing the 3-4 brackets that were supposed to come with it. Blinds.com has "mailed out" the brackets twice already. I put brackets because they wouldn't ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
110
views
replace the window blind with one piece broken
one piece of window blind is broken. Please see the attached image. The rental office asked me to replace the whole by myself or pay the full cost for them to replace. I am not sure is that possible ...
- 217
1
vote
2
answers
658
views
Is it possible to motorize the raising and lowering of cordless blinds?
Backgroud
We are in the market for some cordless blinds to cover multiple windows in our home. I would love to eventually have motorized blinds (tilt AND raise / lower) that can integrate with Home ...
- 11
-1
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is it safe to drill through metal on the side of the windows?
I was drilling holes on the side of the window to install new venetian blinds. I found that the drill bit was not going through. Upon taking a closer look I found metal. Why is there metal on the ...
- 551
0
votes
1
answer
46
views
Roman Blinds Installation [closed]
Hi, I have bought these curtains, but received no screws with them.
I have been told they can be mounted directly on the window.
What kind of screw head do I need for this to fit to it?
The window is ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
79
views
How to mount blind over awkward window casing
I'm mounting a new blind. The brackets require two holes, horizontally. I want to mount them to studs. It's a pull-down blind that will be constantly handled by many people, sometimes roughly.
In ...
- 34.3k
1
vote
2
answers
179
views
How do I remove this roller blinder for cleaning?
In Ireland we have this Luxaflex roller blinder:
It seems that should be possible to remove the blind for cleaning without having to remove the screws from the wall. How can I do it?
- 141
1
vote
4
answers
1k
views
How to heatproof an eastward sliding glass door
I have an eastward facing sliding glass door in my bedroom. During the morning, the beating California sun cooks the room, raising it to 80-90 degrees F (26-32 Celsius) by 9 AM. While the blinds don't ...
- 163
0
votes
1
answer
163
views
Advice on installing vertical blinds [closed]
In the back of my house I am attempting to install vertical blinds. Unfortunately the blinds are longer than the door frame and this has led to a differing of opinions on what to do. My first ...
- 75
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Blinds inside mount on double windows
Moved into a new house and have to install blinds on all windows. Some of the windows were single, and I was able to mount the blinds on inside to the wooden frame.
However, we have a few of these ...
- 39
0
votes
1
answer
487
views
Reinstall Window Blinds, Screw Holes
I purchased Inside-Mount Horizontal Faux Wood Blinds.
We removed our blinds temporarily due to painting. When reinstalling, should we reuse the Same holes, use different drywall screw mounts, or get ...
- 378
0
votes
0
answers
31
views
How can I cleanly trim window blinds?
I ordered some custom blinds but they are a little too long. How can I cleanly trim through the plastic and fabric?
- 1,198
0
votes
2
answers
142
views
Do Roller Shades have Universal mounting brackets so I can switch out?
Do Most Roller Shades have universal mounting brackets? I want to maybe switch roller shades every couple years between different company manfacucturers? This way I don't have install drill holes for ...
- 378
0
votes
1
answer
67
views
Horizontal Blinds Inside Mount for Windows
I am getting Horizontal Blinds Inside Mount as seen below. My window height is 50 inches. When ordering, manufacturer added another 1 inch so it extends down below to 51 inches onto the wall.
Is that ...
- 378
1
vote
1
answer
461
views
Which way to Rotate Vertical Blinds during the Cold Winter?
Which way do you rotate vertical blinds during the winter? I wanted to keep the place warmer, and keep cold air out. Should the Curved edges of the vane
Curved edges be turned towards you, facing ...
- 378
0
votes
1
answer
284
views
Curtain Rod for Vertical Blinds
I have typical Vertical Blinds which look like this below, with Valence and headrail. What kind of Curtain rod would I need, since I like extra insulation during the winters. My headrail extends 5 ...
- 378
0
votes
2
answers
78
views
Why are Fauxwood vertical blinds not as thick as Fauxwood horizontal blinds?
Why are Fauxwood Vertical blinds not as thick as Fauxwood Horizontal blinds? I received a lot of samples. Is it because vertical blinds structure rail cannot hold something as heavy? I buy blinds, not ...
- 378
0
votes
0
answers
2k
views
Is it okay to screw self-tapping screws into a steel lintel of unknown thickness?
I want to install blinds into windows that have a metal lintel. The lintel appears to be a steel beam of unknown thickness. Can I just screw self-tapping screws in there? Should I drill a pilot hole ...
- 263
0
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How to drill pilot holes to install brackets for inside-mount shades
I ordered some inside-mount solar shades from Blinds.com. They come with mounting brackets that need to be installed very close to the side frames. I want to drill pilot holes before putting in the ...
0
votes
1
answer
36
views
Light Privacy for Inside Mount Horizontal blinds
I have Inside Mount Horizontal shades in my apartment. Currently there is light opening on the left and right side, causing light and privacy issues. Is there a way to cover these? Maybe install an
a) ...
- 378
0
votes
1
answer
625
views
Horizontal Blinds: Inside or Outside Mount Type for Windy Weather
I am thinking of buying Horizontal Blinds. I will either buy Inside Mount or Horizontal Outside Mount. I live on an upper floor with very Windy, Blowing weather.
Between the two, what is best option ...
- 378
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Mounting shades inside metal window frame
I was hoping you could help me out with a question I have. I would like to mount Ikea shades I bought (Trippevals, https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trippevals-black-out-cellular-blind-light-gray-80381487/)...
0
votes
0
answers
59
views
How to repair old zip blind with tears and cracks?
Good Afternoon,
Anyway, I am trying to repair this cracked old zip blind:
https://ibb.co/4JzYGtM
Part of the cracked plastic came off the rail and there are tears.
I'm thinking of glueing those ...
- 29
0
votes
3
answers
295
views
What is this triangle shape thing that holds the bottom of shade to the door
I am wondering what is this triangle shape plastic thing that holds the bottom of the shade to the door?
I need to buy multiple of them but I don't know the name.
- 139
1
vote
2
answers
1k
views
How can I prevent the light leaks on the side of blackout motorized blinds
I bought motorized blackout blinds from Ikea. After installing it I still see lights coming out of the side of the blinds. What can I do it completely block the light from entering in? Please see the ...
- 135
0
votes
0
answers
2k
views
How to repair blind bracket screw coming out of top surface of window frame
I moved into a house with some pretty nice blinds installed already, Hunter Douglas Duette (I think). The blind I'm looking at has 4 plastic brackets (these ones specifically) which are screwed ...
- 215
0
votes
1
answer
57
views
Can't reattach rail onto Hunter Douglas bracket
My bedroom window has a Hunter Douglas Vignette shade. Since I bought thr place the shade has fallen occasionally and it's always a pain to get back up. Is there a trick to reattaching? Right now one ...
- 153
0
votes
1
answer
93
views
What type of wall is this?
I'm installing blinds that will mount in the ceiling (inside) of the window pane. I initially used wood screws but then thought I'd use drywall screws for greater strength. I tried drilling a hole to ...
4
votes
3
answers
2k
views
What is this nut called and can it be removed and reused/replaced?
Can anyone tell me what this nut is called and how to remove it in a way I can return the mechanism to normal working order? Also, what kind of special tools will I need?
The first photo is of the ...
- 1,056
1
vote
1
answer
877
views
What glue to hold wooden batten to ceiling for window blind
Today I attempted to put up a window blind, fixing it to the ceiling (there is no option to drill into the window frame)
My metal/pipe detector has 'pinged' where I want to drill the holes into the ...
- 447
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
How to fix an uneven (curved) upper window box to install blinds?
The top of my window frame is curved, probably as a fail in construction. Just noticed it when I was trying to install new blinds.
You can see it in the picture below that it is uneven by the center ...
- 103
2
votes
3
answers
1k
views
flange/u-channel for black-out blinds?
This is a question about a specific solution for a problem that's been asked before.
The best solution is u-channels that the blinds' hem bar can travel up and down within. This solution can be seen ...
- 21
0
votes
0
answers
231
views
Connecting Automatic Blind Timer
I currently have a basic GEWISS GW20560 switch connected to my blinds. I'd like to replace it with an automatic timer. My issue is I can't find the electrical diagram for the switch, to work out the ...
- 101
1
vote
1
answer
29
views
Valence Clips for Blinds
We have some windows with 20+ year old blinds, and the valence clips have broken on several of them. The clip mechanism looks a little funky with 3 parts involved: the valence itself (3" across),...
- 111
0
votes
1
answer
139
views
Sprayed foam sealant into window blind's headrail, immobilizing it. Blinds are also screwed directly into frame. How to remove (has picture)
Trying to seal window crevices, I accidentally sprayed into window blinds headrail whose top is exposed. The crevice is so narrow I couldn't see into the top of the headrail, so I forgot it was open.
...
- 101
0
votes
2
answers
349
views
Shall I keep windows and blinds open during hot summer days? [closed]
On a summer day with at 36 degrees Celsius, in a room with no air conditioner but only a ceiling fan, and with windows facing north and east, which of the following can I do to make the room feel less ...
- 791
0
votes
1
answer
198
views
Hanging a wooden venetian blind in a square bay
I have recently purchased some custom fit wooden blinds to fit to a square (or box) bay window. I followed the measuring guide diligently, and now the blinds have arrived it is time to fit them. What ...
- 133
-1
votes
2
answers
621
views
When I pull Tilt Chain, why don't my vertical blinds tilt?
Please see this video WITH SOUND. How upload SOUND video here? Don't hesitate edit this post to add it for me. I was pulling on Tilt Chain, but vertical blinds don't tilt! Why?
user54670
0
votes
2
answers
670
views
How to supply 12 volt DC to all the windows in a new house build
We are looking to provide 12v DC power to all the window headers in a new construction home for later use to power 12v DC blind motors. As all the walls are open for now we are just going to have wire ...
- 233
0
votes
0
answers
44
views
Any idea what these outdoor shades are called?
Hi any idea with the name of the outdoor shades are called? Note the rope that is tied to the metal boat dock stirrup thing. They are mounted on the outside.
I've been searching for weeks and have no ...
- 127