How to Fit a Velux Blind

In today's video I'll be showing you how to fit a Velux Blackout Blind - in a Velux window I installed a few months ago.
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The blind I'm installing (in my daughter's bedroom) is a manual roller blackout blind, but exactly the same principle applies if you are installing a Velux solar powered electric blind.
It couldn't be more straightforward with Velux's brilliantly easy to follow pictures, but sometimes a video is quite handy for the trickier parts of the install, so that's why I thought you might find my install video useful!
In Today's Toolkit:
- Screwdriver - provided in the kit; or
- Electric screwdriver with T10 screw bit
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[@CharlieDIYte]

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[@simonhowell8026]

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[@bernardbarry5411]

Charlie you saved me a lot of grief. Simple easy to follow step by step video. Much better than the instructions that accompanied the blind.

[@royneil8301]

Absolutely brilliant demonstration, very clear and no surplus waffle. I was installing mine leaning across a gallery so was doing it blind and just following your instructions.

[@marymacken3563]

We were delighted to find Charlie DIYte and this video on the installation of our new Velux blind. His instructions were so very user-friendly, a great deal more so than any other you tube video we found. Fantastic for the "DIY challenged" people we are :) . very many thanks indeed to Charlie

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks Mary - really glad you found them useful, and thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

[@angelawolsey4926]

Hi, Thank you for easy to follow the video. I have just completed installing the replacement Velux blind. Amazingly easy to do and no broken finger nails. I am 65 years young and have never been put off by a challenge in all my years. The only thing that I was a little confused about when the blind arrived was the fact that the original fixings on the window and indeed the old blind itself looked totally different to the ones on the new blind. Your video gave me the confidence to place the blind. The rest as they just followed nicely. Thank you.

[@garyedwards8099]

For a DiY numpty like me this was brilliant, thank you - the Velux booklet is ok but seeing it step by step and from different angles was crucial to success, thank you

[@christinegornowicz3103]

Hey thank you SO SO SO MUCH!!!! I AM 61 and a handy phobe.... but with your help I DID IT!!!!!! AMAZING!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

YEY!!! That's fantastic news!! Well done you, and keep up the brilliant DIY. You see, I told you you could do it!

[@Gr33nSp1der]

Really useful. I watched this before ordering the blinds and was reassured that I could fit them. I anticipated a few problems because the windows are 30 years old but there weren't any. It doesn't take any great strength/power tools/machismo. Thank you very much.

[@katependry]

Oh bless you Charlie! Your how-to-videos are so easy to follow, and you cover everything. Turning a stress job for someone not used to diy into something actually fun and really rewarding. I'm sitting now in a room filled with gently diffused light through my new blind ...

[@hussainal-baghdadi2128]

Is ur strings at the side off it wrapped up in a certain location because my one don’t seem to fit

[@slicktype001]

This demonstration couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks so much for this video. EXTREMELY helpful!!!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome - thanks for taking the time to comment!

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[@tankjohnson8539]

Thanks for the video Charlie. I was pretty certain I knew what to do but watching you made the diagrams a whole lot clearer. Blind install without a problem

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@SunnySingh-ne7jw]

Literally just followed your video and installed a blind. Wouldn't have known where to start had it not been for your video! Great stuff. Appreciate it.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome. Yes the pictures are clever in that they can sell the blinds internationally without worrying about translations, but they're not always very clear.

[@maiahmed2032]

I love every step you did I'm about to get mine ordered. I can't thank you enough for the clear explanation of the work . One of my best videos since I've ever remembered. Thank you 😊

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw, thanks so much Mai 🙏

[@SoftwareSavesMe]

You are my new best friend! I was a little intimidated at the prospect of putting a 4 ft square blind into my skylight in a 10-foot ceiling, but my confidence is restored and I’m ready to go. Thanks much.

[@woozles13]

Brilliant! I’m crap at DIY but felt confident enough to try this and it really was as easy as you said! I’ve no bradawl so used a nail and a block of wood to tap it in just a little. The wood is soft enough for this to work well. The little velux tool was fine too. Feeling a bit smug! Worth a subscribe! 👍😊

[@garrymercer2067]

Just had my Velux windows fitted. And, I have just fitted my black out blinds hassle free thanks to you Charlie. Your instructions are so, so clear, we'll delivered (you can tell I'm a teacher) and I really appreciate all the extra little tips which make a massive difference. You are very good. Thanks again. Garry

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that Garry and thanks so much for letting me know. 👊

[@squirrellnutkin19]

Just fitted mine after familiarising myself with your video. Made it so much easier to do. Many thanks

[@angelasharp5491]

Your very helpful and clear video was clearer than the Velux own one because you did close ups and talked to us about the different steps. So much easier to follow than just the pictorial leaflet guide as well. The design had also changed since we had the original put in 14 years ago. So we now have a fully functioning blind again, put up with no stress thanks to you!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome, thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I agree. The pictures are all very well (and cheap for Velux as they don't need translating across jurisdictions) but are sometimes a little hard to follow.

[@grahamdurrant8177]

Just purchased some Velux blinds and found this Video really helpful before attempting to fit --Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Graham. Thanks for taking the time to comment - it's massively appreciated!!

[@han7347]

You sir are a bloody legend. I've been procrastinating for so long making excuses not to fit my blackout blind. This was so helpful and gave me the confidence to do this myself. Thank you again

[@TheOuseValleySinglesClub]

Really helpful... I’m useless at following instructions and you made it a lot easier, confirming what I needed to do! Many thanks

[@corinneair]

Fabulous Charlie. Thank you so much for that amazing video. We followed your video to the T and fitted our 2 velux windows with their blinds pausing your video at each step. 2 blinds fitted in 10mins from non DIY couple. Can’t thank you enough & they look class.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Fantastic work. So chuffed you found my video useful and thanks for letting me know.

[@tonygriffiths7416]

This is the clearest and most useful instructional video I have used in years of DIY. Thank you very much and keep them coming!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad you found it useful Tony. Thanks for letting me know. 👊

[@tonygriffiths7416]

@@CharlieDIYte Just a question for you. I have installed five velux blinds over the last few days without any problems but the fabric on one side of one of the blinds is not taught and overnight it bows outwards at a couple of points in the lower half of the blind otherwise it works perfectly have you any suggestions as to how I can remedy this? The cord and fabric fit in the channels and the movement is smooth when opening and closing the blind Thanks in anticipation Tony

[@davidtaylor9424]

What a piece of cake, installed blind in 5 mins whilst watching the video, super simple and very helpful with some handy wee tips. Brilliant

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for letting me know, David and good work 👍🏻

[@guitarado]

I just bought MK04 window and installed it now this blind. thank you for a perfect instruction video ! it seems very easy

[@jennyetherington7298]

OMG I have a fitted, working blackout blind!! Most excellent instructions.

[@AreBelongToUs1]

THANK YOU ! I was struggling with how to put the damn pins into the rails for like an hour when I accidently unstreched the veil. Thank you so much !

[@nigelstone3229]

I know that you produced the video several years ago now but it has been very helpful, as are all your videos. I often recommend your videos to people who ask me how to carry out DIY projects as they are clear, concise and accurate. Well done.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much Nigel. I'm humbled you find my vids useful, and can't thank you enough for recommending them, and also for getting in touch. It would have been so tough growing this channel over the years without all the support and encouragement from you guys! 👊

[@JimNowotny]

Totally impressed with quality and fitting. 10 minute installation.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jim. Glad you find it useful 👍

[@mahfooan]

This is a great video! I wasn't sure if I'll install my Velux blinds on my own and after your video I decided to try. Great and clear instructions. Saved me so much money as I have 11 Velux skylights. Thank you!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Ah, great work and very satisfying 👌👍👏

[@lilliankoponen9760]

Thank you SO much! Yours was the 3rd vid I watched and . . . Mission accomplished! Excellent how-to!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work, and thanks for letting me know - really glad you found it useful!!

[@nickfinch]

Thanks for the video. I installed mine this morning. All installed it in less than 10 mins. I actually bought the blind from Velux as I had seen your install video a few months ago. I was going to buy a cheaper one but this one is so easy. I'm so glad I did get the proper one.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Well done, Nick and thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@Benvos]

After a year of planning the blinds finally got bought and arrived today. While the instructions are good I kept this video saved for that year ready and it was great just to get the reassurance I was putting it up correctly as it doesn’t seem like something made to be taken apart! Fiddly but simple, I like it when a plan comes together.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work, and thanks for letting me know 👍

[@mayellamaxwell6780]

Perfect, just done my first Velux blind - you are so good at explaining and showing - thank you so much! 3 more to do - easy peasy!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that and thanks for letting me know. 🙏

[@davidparkland4681]

Thank you. I found this video significantly easier to follow than the printed instructions.

[@user-dc6sx6gc8b]

This vid is much better than the Velux instructions. Took as long as the vid to install 😊👏👏 thx

[@josephhanley8461]

This is the first time I have ever seen this done thanks for sharing Charlie just hope I can do the same in a few days time

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Joseph. You'll be fine - it's really easy!

[@johnhutchinson4488]

Just put up my little girls velux blind using your video as a guide. Superb. Great instructions. Job took less than 5 minutes. Thanks mate.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work John and thanks for watching the vid. It's a fantastic system isn't it. 👊

[@skinny4101]

Thank's man! My father and I couldn't fit it by looking at the instructions, and your video really helped us. :)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear that. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@nigelhales226]

I’m sure I could have followed the guide but your step by step guid made it easy even for someone who’s not great at DIY.. many Thamks

[@user-zc3ky8vu3m]

Just fitted my velux after watching. Thank you so much you made it really easy and quick to do

[@nynnepors7657]

Thanks A LOT from Denmark and some who is about to order a new blackout!

[@glenthorne1]

Thanks for making a fairly simple job so much easier. All completed in ten minutes with your help 👍👌

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yey, great news Stephen. Good work and thanks so much for getting in touch 👍

[@PaulRobinson9999]

Thanks for the video I fount it very useful when I was relocating blind from room to room (blackout blind following swapping bedrooms)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Paul Robinson Thanks Paul. Really glad you found it useful and thanks for letting me know!!

[@DJR30645]

thank you. I was going to buy cheaper ones but saw this and bought original Velux. fitting very easy after watching your vid. took 10 mins per window. cheers.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work David. I think you made the right choice there. Could be a false economy to buy the cheaper stuff.

[@gracegowdy6581]

Thanks Charlie, you were really helpful - after putting off this job for 6 whole months I finally did it! 🎉

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that Grace. It's a great system isn't it and they do phenomenal solar powered remote control ones too 👍

[@robevans8364]

Great installation video Charlie, much easier than following the visuals in the velux booklet.......3 blinds fitted in 30 minutes... Cheers!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for the comment Rob - really glad you found it useful!

[@mariobrown6348]

Great. Thanks. Mine broke and following these steps helped me to fix it!

[@GregoryOakley-mw2qz]

Absolute top drawer tuition, well done…you are a star!

[@Wat10153]

Great video, very clear and to the point - thank you! We then successfully installed 3 blinds. By the way, I am reliably informed (by my wife!) that the "little plastic molding" that the left and right lugs come attached to, is called "sprue", not a word I knew before.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work Gordon, and please thank your wife for her expert knowledge. I'll remember that next time!

[@stephanieamor7520]

Thanks what a great tutorial! Feeling confidant & about to fit veluxe blinds now into my new veluxe windows 🙌

[@michaellooker8416]

Thanks your help ! Easy to understand and I was able to instal 2 blinds reasonably quickly !!!! Thanks 5 star !!!!

[@johnmcg2063]

Thanks Charlie, just fitted mine on 980x1180 great to see it done right first 😊

[@chriscardwell3495]

Thanks for the video Charlie. The video made the installation so much easier. I agree it is easier to use power tools or a different screwdriver but they may rub against the guides and damage them. First VELUX blind was damaged so on the second attempt I used the orange screw driver :-) Perfect Thank you so much.

[@lickaun]

thank you so much. you saved me messing around for an hour trying to figure it out

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome 👍

[@sarahkynaston8054]

This seems such a simple thing.was a bit worried before,but looking forward to it now

[@alejvalencia1553]

Hoping it's as easy as you make it look. Our blinds are in the mail right now and should be here mid week. Thanks for posting.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Alej, this system is a joy. You'll be fine 👍

[@geoffcooper5965]

What a helpful video👍. Made a simple fitting process even easier by removing all doubt. Thanks Charlie.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Geoff. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@user-kw5lc1yy6v]

Thanks Charlie This gave me the confidence to have a go. Very straightforward and your video helped a lot. The set up was slightly different as our string wasn't in separate holder but still easy to work out.Cheers

[@CharlieDIYte]

Carole H Thanks so much Carole for the feedback - that's the best thing about doing these videos ☺️

[@nubar100]

Thank you man. That was helpful. I installed mine after watching your video. Thanks again 👍👍👍🏡

[@davidmcmahon2720]

Very helpful, avoided a few pitfalls that would have happened by using the velux instructions..thank you..🇮🇪

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks David. Really glad you find it useful 👍🏻

[@TheCironni]

Excellent demo - and the tip about pushing up the channel was spot on!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@PhilReid1984]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for this absolutely perfect video!

[@katherineroberts4723]

Many thanks Charlie - I managed to do this and saved myself a sizeable amount of money - keep making the videos!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Katherine. Glad you found it useful and thanks for letting me know. 🙏

[@000MikeNZ000]

Excellent instructions Charlie thank you. I just installed my blind with your video as my guide and it was a piece of cake. Much appreciated :-)

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's great news Mike. Thanks for letting me know. 👊

[@BrianWMay]

As always you made it lovely and clear and kept up with the helpful hints. Much appreciated (again).

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Brian. Glad you found it useful. 👊

[@SwatiGurpreet]

Hey thanks for this! Didnt want to get them installed as people Ive asked are charging a shit load so Ive just ordered the blinds and Im gonna fit them myself following this video 😁

[@davebron4888]

Thanks Charlie,got 7 to fit tomorrow for my daughter.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[@mickomeara9699]

Excellent video... Very clear instructions and blind installed without problems... Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Mick O'Meara Glad to hear the install went well Mick. Thanks for the comment!

[@hellishman1]

Always good to see someone else explain clearly - and thank goodness there's no annoying heavy -metal background music, or the like accompanying it! - , but I pride myself at having fitted an older Velux blind myself with the clear Velux instructions that come with their blinds today. Sadly I'm having to buy an altogether new set because my Velux skylight window was over 30 years old (sprung a small leak!), and Velux tell me that I cannot use the perfectly good double-blind I so carefully used in the last 6+ years.. because, as they say, 'the dimensions of the windows have changed somewhat', and my older blind will not fit. I take this with a big pinch of salt, as in these days of 'use and throw.. and buy a new one', is what we have to endure! I'm sure if I seriously put my not -too-bad DIY skills to it, I can adapt my older blinds to fit, even if I have to sacrifice s little loss of 'perfection' here and there, but laziness at my age is a great enemy, haha. Nevertheless, good video Charlie!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Giorgio. I suspect you'd struggle to adapt the old blind to the new window, but I agree, it's gutting to throw away a perfectly decent blind.

[@iainpatterson5210]

Now to put learning in action! Thanks Charlie.

[@philipjones2860]

Just fitted my first Velux blind after watching your clip! Thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Philip. Glad you found it useful. 👊

[@jilliananable8057]

This couldnt have been more helpful and clear. Thank you!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jillian 👍🏻

[@stevesmith3514]

Good clear video, much clearer than the written instructions !

[@CharlieDIYte]

Steve Smith Thanks Steve!

[@europaexplorer1]

Thanks. Just did ours!! Followed your video step by step!!

[@MissHabana78]

Great video. You are a good comunicator, very explicit. Thanks.

[@mariapapathomas4075]

Thank you so much. I will try to do this myself now. You are so clear with your explanations!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Maria and good luck with the install. You'll do a great job 👍

[@sarahgreen8988]

Fantastic So clear we could not fail! Thank you so much!

[@16addam]

Wicked, ours had broken....watching this enabled me to fix it within 5 minutes! Ta!

[@jillparry1672]

Oh my goodness, you made it so easy for me, and saved me £200 by doing it myself. Hooray and thank you.

[@Oliverm0001]

This was a life saver. the instructions were so confusing in the manual!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Oliver. I agree. Pictures are great for Velux in that they mean less translations internationally, but they're often pretty confusing.

[@peterstevens2033]

Whilst the instructions are good its always helpful to watch a video and this was super helpful thanks.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Peter. Thanks for the comment. Really chuffed you found it useful. 👊

[@jacquihurst6690]

Excellent, with your help it would have taken me so much longer. Thank you.

[@geoffhunt2914]

A lovely and easy to follow installation guide. Thank you

[@jameswilson6315]

Superb demonstration of how to install Velux Blinds. Many thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome James 👍

[@colinwalker9583]

Cheers, just installed ours. Very helpful advice 👌

[@mohammedsajjad9937]

Thanks Charlie. Excellent video, very clear and straight forward.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Mohammed - really appreciate that!

[@aidanhallett5590]

Clear and helpful. Thank you. It worked as it should.

[@gerrynkennedy]

Charlie may have saved my life! It was so easy with this guide today!

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@jeanlecourt5453]

Thanks Man ! Your explanations are better than french ones ! I have understood all I need about that blue store, merci beaucoup !!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Jean. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@gurphylock5053]

Great video, thank you Charlie. Now to fit 4 new blinds 😎

[@willhalliday5272]

Very helpful, everything clearly explained, saved me a lot of time - Thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Will. Thanks for letting me know. Glad you found it useful. 👊

[@tenajnin]

Amazing guide! Helped me install mine in 10 mins

[@3dulimited952]

Just ordering mine - this video will be very useful thanks

[@stephaniehills623]

Fantastic video, and I managed to fit the blind myself with your help, I'm so pleased (and a bit proud of myself :-D)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Stephanie, that's fantastic news. I bet you feel pretty epic now (I certainly do when I succeed at new challenges)! Many thanks for letting me know how you got on! 👍

[@andreahughes3642]

This video helped a lot, thank you Charlie!

[@fabart]

Thanks, very clear and helpful. And you're right, digging out the electric screwdriver bit box was well worth it!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👊

[@davidbenjamin5356]

Great video. Picking up on a previous message regarding the lugs that the top section of the blind locates on, do these come already fixed to the windows as neither your video or velux show this step. Also any advice on removing an existing blind. I have removed all the pieces except for the top section with the blind attached. Do they just pull out or do you need to press a retaining device furst in order to remove them

[@philiprobinson999]

Great video Charlie, found it to be very useful as we need to fix some blinds.

[@jennijlittle]

This was super-helpful, thank you!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Jennifer and THANK YOU for taking the time to comment!