How To Install Faux Wood Venetian Blinds - DIY

In this video, I'll show you how easy it is to install venetian blinds by yourself! The quotes I got for installation were quite steep so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do it myself! Turned out to be easier than I thought and I've added yet another skill to my repertoire of skills - saving myself some change in the process too.
If you're like me and you're interested in installing your blinds on a budget, this video is for you! It's nothing to be scared of.
If you have further questions please drop them in the comment section and i'll be sure to respond them.
Blinds are from Blinds2Go
Thank you for watching!

[@clippertae]

Haha, I cannot believe I've watched 3 videos on this, all done by men but it took a woman to make me understand - absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for taking the time X

[@MadeByDeola]

What a man can do, a woman can do better 💪🏾😉 thank you 🙏🏾

[@MeAsMeButMe]

This is how every installation guide should be. Nicely done! 👍🏼

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@pastaman580]

If only Blinds2Go had the idea of doing such an excellent job at installation, thank you once again.

[@MadeByDeola]

They need to start paying me for this video 😂 thank you

[@JoJo-de7qp]

My very first blind installation and I did it thanks to you 🙏❤️🙏

[@MadeByDeola]

💖💖💖 I'm glad that tutorial helped, well done 👍🏾✅

[@carolynm9638]

Thank you for making it so simple! I also love that your Venetian cords are musical chords!

[@MadeByDeola]

Lol thanks

[@bee_ray]

Thank you so much for sharing such a clear, step by step video! I managed to fit mine and am super pleased! Honestly would have struggled using the instructions that came with the blinds. Have a great day, thanks 😊

[@MadeByDeola]

You're so welcome, glad I could help! 😊

[@davidmorris6278]

Honestly this is a great help. I'm hopeless at d.i.y. and when my blinds turned up with no instructions it was panic mode. Well explained video. Thanks.

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 😁

[@steveparker8009]

My blinds arrived without instructions, thank you for this video making it a simple process.

[@MadeByDeola]

I won't say that I'm shocked but I'm glad this video helped.

[@kevevans5292]

Thank you for your help with explaining how this went together, came across your video and pulled this from the cupboard where it had been for the last year when I took one look at the diagram and thought uhh, these manufacturers should employ someone such as yourself to demonstrate things ❤

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you! Hope you have successfully put yours up

[@adre412]

Very very helpful.....just got these blinds. Putting them up using your video over the weekend 🙏🏽

[@MadeByDeola]

🙏🏾

[@TheChasbot]

I was wondering what the clear clips were for too. Manufacturer didn’t send me any instructions. Very helpful video. Thanks

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 😁

[@multimillionairessTatiana]

Hey Deola! I have one blind in my kitchen that needs to be replaced. I've been scared to do it. I might try it after watching your video!

[@tekopikin]

Great effort here, you’ve really made use of the extra time the ‘rona empowered us with to hone in on your DIY skills ☺️. I was worried how you casually ‘tossed’ that plastic utility knife aside with an extended blade after cutting the box straps and seeing you wearing 🧦 it’s steel blade is ubër sharp 😱. One more safety tip...cut away from your body when using those knives (if you must) 🤓

[@tamlin88]

Just fitted mine after watching your video. Thank you so much 👍🏻😁

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 🤗

[@deedee2994]

Rushed to YT to see how to fix the pelmet,had these transparent clips but no idea where they were supposed to go..threw the box & instructions away before setting them up...thanks for sharing ❤

[@MadeByDeola]

You are welcome 🙌🏾🥰

[@monstermunch147]

This one was the best video out of all the ones I watched on the topic

[@MadeByDeola]

Thanks, very much appreciated 😊

[@RickySuaveSB]

You do better instructions than Blinds 2 Go!

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you. They really need to update their instructions

[@Worshiplyrics0001]

OMW!! She is amazing! Thank you so much. She explained it so well.

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 🙏🏾😊

[@HasanAli-nn6mx]

I've just fitted my blinds with the help of this video. Thank you!

[@MadeByDeola]

Awesome 👍🏾

[@kimberlybrownreed6140]

Well done! I'm ready to get mine up now. Was really wondering what the plastic clips were for because I do not have any instructions. Thank you and God bless you richly! ☝️❤️

[@MadeByDeola]

❤️

[@whatworkedforme]

fabulous video with plenty of detail. watching is easier than reading.. LOL. excellent!

[@MadeByDeola]

Hahaha I'm glad it was useful 😂

[@martynlax100]

What a lovely clear video and instructions. I feel equipped to fit ours now. Thx

[@MadeByDeola]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 go for it!!!!

[@sunrunnernge560]

Hi Deola. Great video there. Really appreciate you doing it x

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@thebigsweed1773]

Brilliant short video, much better than paper instructions 😂

[@MadeByDeola]

Nice nice

[@dronevlog6687]

Well done ❤ now watching your video as I install mine 😊

[@MadeByDeola]

😂😂 that's one way of doing it. Hope it helps ❤️❤️

[@IRONPOD]

That was such a good instructional video Thank you

[@MadeByDeola]

You are welcome 😊

[@christianmachumu4977]

Thanks you motivited me and saved my 390 Pounds

[@MadeByDeola]

Nice bit of savings!👍🏾

[@thejjtg]

Excellent, thank you very much

[@MadeByDeola]

💕

[@benhughes13]

You’re the greatest for this 🐐

[@chrissy212e]

Thank god I found your video l I just got my blind delivered from Next a Ready Made Faux White Blind and the instructions were pretty useless. My blind looks pretty much the same as yours just the valance accessories are a little different in design. Very helpful and it looks great on your window. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@MadeByDeola]

I'm glad 😊

[@JadeCollins-sg9xm]

I’ve just bought these and I’ve opened the small one (small window) and it has no wall plugs or half the stuff yours has?! Any advice? Thanks :)

[@MadeByDeola]

Are they from Blinds2go? Best thing is to contact them, I'm sure they should be able to send you what's missing

[@davecleaver1771]

That looks amazing Great work

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you so much 😀

[@glory2glory2011]

Good teaching; think I'm going to give it a try! 👏👏👏

[@MadeByDeola]

Have you given it a go yet?

[@superuser67]

perfect, no nonsense video. really helpful. thank you!

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@poeticmilitary]

This is so helpful! Thank you 👏🏾

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 🙂

[@allanbrowder6864]

Did you measure the inside first then order specific size online? This looks so easy but also extremely intimidating.

[@MadeByDeola]

Yes, you measure your window size and they send the blinds in your measurements

[@emzy1179]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 🙂

[@radiosnail]

Extremely useful. Many, many thanks.

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 😁

[@elizabethfrancis5799]

Really helpful, thank you.

[@MadeByDeola]

❤️

[@carolnicholls9396]

Thank you so much for the easy explanation!

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 😊

[@Galwayboy1981]

Well done you made that look easy!! Wish me luck 😀

[@MadeByDeola]

😃😃 good luck

[@milliemills7263]

Thank you. I needed this. Now I can't loosen the strings to lower the blind!

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome

[@simonargent62]

Did you manage to lower the blinds. I've fitted them but cannot release to lower the blind 😢

[@MadeByDeola]

You have to pull it quite hard, there's a release mechanism at the top somewhere

[@michellebland5825]

Thank you, I was wondering how to attach the valance 😊

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 🙂

[@sergendikintum6421]

Wow u did a fantastic job.

[@MadeByDeola]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@josephcollins5998]

Perfect video!!! Thanks! 😁👍

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 😀

[@TAVZZ]

Great video 👍 what size slat are these blinds?

[@stephenowens5375]

Pretty sure they are 50mm, standard width.

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@staceycollins3011]

Thanks. Really helpful

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome

[@davemackay3149]

We need to take ours down for window fitting. Do the pelmets just pull away? Worried about how much force to use. Thanks.

[@MadeByDeola]

Yeah, it does come off easily

[@AidanHog]

Really helpful video👍🏻

[@MadeByDeola]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@HelloSmileMore]

Perfect thank you very much you made my day much easier 😅

[@MadeByDeola]

You're welcome 🤗

[@lauracahill8979]

You are amazing, thank you so much x

[@MadeByDeola]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@tendaindongwe8159]

OMG ❤ go sis

[@MadeByDeola]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ghengis430]

Great video. I've already got venetian blinds but am replacing them. Are the brackets standard size? Bit anxious, but you made it look easy.😬

[@ghengis430]

@@MadeByDeola the wooden ones went up a treat. The aluminium ones didn't! I dropped them on the floor when the clip didn't go in, and they're all bent.😭

[@MadeByDeola]

😪

[@JackHjobber]

Thank you !

[@MadeByDeola]

🙏🏾

[@craigpeart7291]

Excellent 👍

[@topp0009]

Great video

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 😊

[@THATBOYSHEL]

Very helpful 🙌🏼✌🏼

[@Astr0-_-1]

What blinds are they colour name etc hard to decide by looking online 😬. Very helpful video thank you

[@MadeByDeola]

💕

[@lionnoil5342]

How do you make the blinds stay a certain height

[@MadeByDeola]

One of the cords is meant for that, it'll depend on which side you chose that cord to be. Just pull it into position

[@Warmsunset26]

What size screws do I need ? What size plugs do i need ?

[@MadeByDeola]

Maybe someone in the comments can help

[@chinenyeuchendu29]

Welldone👍

[@MadeByDeola]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ThePaulg123]

Made it look easy 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@MadeByDeola]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@simonargent62]

Anyone know how to release the blinds on e fitted? They won't release

[@MadeByDeola]

Pull hard on the strings to release

[@1960JB]

You`re Good,Don`t suppose you can come do mine !!!! 😃

[@MadeByDeola]

😀

[@carolynm9638]

I also received metal saddle shaped brackets with screws, about 1 inch in length. There is so indication in the instructions as to what they are for and I can’t work it out. Anyone know what they are for?

[@fatwalletboy2]

Yes maybe only needed on blinds over 120cm width to prevent the centre sagging.

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@neks7423]

Thanks for the video. It's very helpful. What size drill bit did you use?

[@neks7423]

@@MadeByDeola Thanks for responding. After contacting you found out I need a size 3 drill bit to create the initial hole and then a size 6 to expand it neatly. But your video really helped too.

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@sixahem]

Short on screws!!? I only got 6, when I should have 12 even if the blind is small?

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@saukitchenuk7809]

Well done

[@MadeByDeola]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@elizabethmaxwell24-7]

Which blind exactly you bought on blinds 2go please ?

[@MadeByDeola]

Brilliant White Faux Wood Blind

[@HeyJustMe89]

Thanks you so much!!!

[@easternise]

More power to women!

[@MadeByDeola]

💪💪💪

[@andrearay842]

I would like to buy a Venetian Blind for my living room window, but l can't get the size I want?. Don't you make to measure Blinds?. Or now of anyone that does please?.Size Width 272cm, Drop 145 cm. Thank you. Please help me?. Thanks again.

[@carolynm9638]

I assume you’ve got them by now, but I simply cut mine down to size. Surprisingly easy. :)

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@Chugchug19]

Thanks

[@MadeByDeola]

🙏🏾

[@mrrothskin6165]

Thank you 🙏

[@MadeByDeola]

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[@HelloSmileMore]

I just got the blinds fitted all good but I can't release them and i don't see a stopper any advice? Service is shut already LOL

[@MadeByDeola]

Have you managed to figure it out?

[@HelloSmileMore]

@MadeByDeola yeah LOL today we managed to get it down after fiddle with the screwdriver at last. That took some time, really 😅 Thank you for your time to respond 😅

[@simonargent62]

How did you manage to get the blinds down please?

[@HelloSmileMore]

@simonargent62 There is some kind of stop effect. Gently press the knurled rod in the cord lock mechanism .This will release the cord lock mechanism, and the blinds will come down. 😉 hope it helps. It was working with us, and now it's no problem to lower them.

[@staceycollins3011]

@@HelloSmileMore Thanks

[@Mamanalongo2024]

How did u get the measurements accurate I keep making mistakes on mine when they come to fit and returned x3 so have given up. Is this company made to measure because I think my windows are big

[@sixahem]

You may ( if you can afford one) invest in a digital tape measure; It takes away all fiddling around Much easier!!

[@Mamanalongo2024]

@@sixahem were can I get one from? Do you happen to have a link for one please?

[@virtualvalium]

You can see at the end when the black rectangle disappears, they not actually the right size

[@MadeByDeola]

M

[@VisualsByJ10XJJ]

Helpful!

[@MadeByDeola]

Happy days!

[@Kimicub]

Thank you for doing this. You made it so easy! The instructions you get are terrible lol

[@MadeByDeola]

Yep those instructions belong in the garbage! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

✌️

[@MadeByDeola]

🙏🏾