Give Your Blinds A New Lift

Restringing your blinds is a fairly simple process if all the necessary materials needed are at your finger tips. You first have to ask yourself "Is this worth my time and money?" At times if the material is faux wood it is easy to simply freshen up the room and hang new blinds. Replacement of blinds can help give a room a new look and brighten it up. If that is not an option because the blinds were expensive or they were custom made, to restring blinds will only take up one afternoon of your weekend.


The materials you need depend on the type of blinds you are restringing. Wooden blinds are the most common used blinds due to their classic beauty and long life span. Kirsch has a wonderful selection of these blinds if replacing your blinds is what you need. Take the blinds down by unhooking them from the rod and cut the old cord away. Measure out the new cord according to length of the one being restrung then slip it through the lock and top rail. Do not thread the cord through the slats that enable the blinds to tilt back and forth. After threading the cord through the holes tie a knot on the end for security and your done.


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If you are going to Restring Blinds from Levelor, a well known company that supplies a variety of blinds including fabric shades, it is also very simple. Remove the fabric and the washer from the cord lock and pile it together. Thread the new measured cord through a needle and basically sew through the cord holes and fabric to restring properly. Before tying your security knot replace the washer on the end of the cord locks.

After restringing your blinds basic care is needed to prolong the life of your window treatments. Monthly cleaning with soap and water for fabric blinds is best and dusting wooden treatments. Window treatments are an important part of making a room feel warm and inviting. They add elegance and personality in simple ways and if taken care of can last the life of your home.




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