How To Fix A Broken Blind Slat

Then you can hang it back up.

101004 this short video will demonstrate how to replace a broken slat in a horizontal blind purchased from a home improvement retailer. Cracked or bent window blinds slat. Vertical blinds break especially if you ve got kids or pets. Often the window blinds are longer than the windows and hence removing slat or two from the bottom should not be a problem.

There is an easy alternative. Locate the cord lock mechanism in the headrail the lift cords run through this. Instead of running out and buying new slats there s a quick fix with what you have on hand. It will not affect the functionality of the blinds while making them look as good as new.

This should release the cord lock. First hold your lift cords level with the headrail and gently pull. In my case this is the broken slat. Of course toothpicks aren t your only random blind savers.

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You only need to go as far as the slat you need to remove. You can just remove a slat from the bottom of your blind and replace the broken slat with it. Just snap or cut off a couple sections of the toothpick sized for the missing gap and tape them in place using some clear packaging tape. Grab some pliers pick up the bottom blind slat and remove the plug that holds the lift and tilt cords.

Make sure to be careful when lifting the bottom buttons to avoid injury and button damage. Quick fix for a vertical blind slat. You can also use sturdy tape or even a paperclip to repair the broken slot and place the blind back into the headrail. Pull the lift cord remove the lift cord by pulling it gently through the center of the slat.

Step 1 horizontal blind slat using the 7 32 flathead screwdriver gently lift up the buttons located on the bottom rail of the blinds. You can pretty much use anything that s small thick and sturdy to bridge the gap on your busted slats. How to fix a broken slat. If this does not fix the problem take your blind out of the window.

As a quick fix flip the blind upside down and punch a hole through the other end. Do that for all plugs on the bottom slat. Fixing the broken slats is easy and can be completed in a few simple steps.