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Occasionally window blinds are mis-measured and are too large to fit in the window frame. Most horizontal blinds such as wood blinds and faux wood blinds can be trimmed or cut down to the right width so they can be installed. Follow these easy steps to cut down your blinds.

Tools Needed

  • Chop Saw
  • Tin Snips or Hack Saw
  • Tape or Plastic Wrap
  • Measuring Tape
  • Pencil
  • Straight Edge
  • metal file(not required)

Cutting The Window Blind Slats

  1. Determine the desired width of the blind slats. A typical deduction on inside mount blinds is about 1/2" of the window frame measurement
  2. We recommend taping the ends of the window blind slats to prevent the wood from splintering. Align the blind slats and the bottom rail so they are even. Warp all the slats and the bottom rail in the location that is to be cut.
  3. Measure the distance to cut each blind slat and mark a line on the taped slats.
  4. Place the Blinds on the saw.
  5. Slide the slats so they are extend past the blind headrail. You want the headrail to be out of the way of the saw blade as you cut the blinds.
  6. Cut the blind slats and bottom rail at the marked length.

Cutting The Window Blind Headrail

  1. Mark the length to cut off the headrail.
  2. Remove the metal end stiffener from the end of the blind headrail.
  3. Cut the headrail on the mark using the hacksaw or tin snips. Remember that the edges of the headrail will be hidden by the brackets as well as the valance so it doesn't have to be perfect.
  4. File any loose edges.
  5. Place the end stiffener back into the headrail of the window blinds.


Conclusion

Wood blinds or faux wood blinds can be cut down a few inches if they are too large to fit the window frame. If you follow these steps and use the right tools, the window blinds will look professional.

If you do not feel comfortable cutting the window blinds yourself, you might consider hiring a professional such as a blind manufacturer or a cut down service such as www.relocateblinds.com.


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Blinds Chalet has more than 25 years of experience selling and installing window blinds. Attractive, high quality window blinds that fit any energy saving plan, decorating style, and budget. For information on what types of window blinds, blind accessories, and any other window covering needs, visit www.blindschalet.com.

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Who is covered:
  • Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.
What is covered:
  • Any defects in materials of workmanship
  • Operating mechanisms and other parts
  • Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
  • Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings
BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. This will be your sole remedy under this warranty. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

What is not covered:
  • Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
  • Accidental damage

30 Day Measuring Insurance

Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount.

30 Day Returns

This plan does not cover returns.
5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Who is covered:
  • Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.
What is covered:
  • Any defects in materials of workmanship
  • Operating mechanisms and other parts
  • Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
  • Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings
  • Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
  • Accidental damage
BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. This will be your sole remedy under this warranty. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Measuring Insurance

Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount.

30 Day Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address to return the product. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Refunds will be processed 2-3 business days after receiving the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable).

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.
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