How to Restring a Mini Blind

[@bishunauthjagsarran]

Thanks so much. This saved me a few hundred dollars for the cost for a new blind. Great video.

[@navalbillimoria9982]

Excellent video on how to replace the blinds. Very clear and easy to understand. Did the job myself. The last time I had it done i paid $100. Thanks for the video. Saved $100 or more since prices have gone up. Cheers

[@scottyrocket9]

Perfect instruction! I was able to replace the chords for $12, took about 20 minutes. Thanks!

[@desundial]

Welp, we just took down several sets of blinds and ordered replacements. Could have just restrung them!! Great video.

[@bonnieneis8237]

THANK YOU!!! I just restrung my mom's kitchen blind. Saved her about $80.

[@after9bars]

i accidentally cut a drawstring and didn't know you could fuse together two pieces of string. game changer!

[@pyletfly]

VERY good video. Great camera work and narration. Very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@leoengmec]

my name is Leony, it was looking for this type of video to perfect my work, here in Brazil I was not detailed in your way of this video, I thank very much I loved the channel, I am learning very much

[@Napoledan]

Amazing. I have never been happier to watch a video about DIY

[@astridtrostorff4453]

Thank you! I was able to repair a mini-blind without too much hassle. Very clear directions. Saved me having to replace it and the two matching blinds.

[@jhendri868]

Really helpful. Reduced what looked like an 8 hour job to 40 minutes (including the time watching the video)!

[@Jimmyjimjim]

Excellent video, thank you very much; used it to restring a blind with fraying cords, much easier than I thought it would be - and cheaper, just a roll of cord.

[@rjabja]

easy instructions plus pleasant voice and excellent quality video. Thank you for making it understandable enough to complete the task.

[@anitagirelli6247]

It worked! You're a genius. A word of caution. The part where you are melting the two string together. That goo is like molten lava - burned my fingers almost to blisters, Taker 'er slow.

[@ostapbender5791]

Perfect instruction. I fixed mine wood blind for a 5 minutes and restring both sides

[@katjack001]

Excellent how-to video. You made it look very easy to restring the blinds. I appreciate your going step-by-step very slowly. Using a dark colored cord is a great idea. It made it very easy to see the operation of the blind. I can't wait to get the cord.

[@StevePearson-n4z]

Thanks, great video! I did notice one thing that looked like a minor mistake. At ~ 5:23 when threading the cord into the cord lock, I believe the cord should go through the incoming channel (opening in the plastic) like the other cord does, not over the top of it. I checked another existing blind in my house and confirmed that it was that way in that non-DIY'd blind.

[@mathewdivjak5777]

The "wire re-string tool" was a priceless piece of advice! I made one out of strained wire, and it worked like a charm! If you are restringing one side, make sure it is the same thickness of the string on the other side. If not, make sure you to restring both!

[@fixmyblinds]

Kasey - Yes, the wire tool is incredibly helpful! And you're correct; replace all the strings so that the cord lock functions correctly.

[@jackiepage997]

Thanks so much for your video, perfect job. Took me a little while to do but jobs done now and it saved me forking out for a new blind!

[@loiswagner9745]

Used this video to teach me how to restring our blind for the airstream. It took a bit of work.. but all came out well! Thanks for sharing this.

[@kookymooky1977]

Just managed to restring my venetian blind using this video! Didn’t need the wire restring tool, screwdriver or pliers…..but probably easier if you have them. I had to look at my other blind to see where the cord went but it’s definitely doable! Thanks for uploading!!

[@gameintheory3342]

Really helpful and it demystifies how these work. Purchased some cord from you and the super long living room blind is fixed:)

[@joshuapickett8095]

Thank you so much for making this video. Saved me having to order new blinds for $20.

[@TheTexaspetersons]

Thank you for giving me the gumption to try this on my own for my window blinds between paned glass windows - it worked!!

[@GeorgeDekker]

Thank you so much! Did the repair in 5min and didn't need any new material! Splendid!

[@ShankesPoni]

Thank you for I'm hoping to fix our bedroom! Wish me luck😂

[@alwynwootten2275]

Very good video; beautiful hands on instruction.

[@pawelaskowski7872]

thank you, I replaced quite a long string thanks to this video

[@georgeli31]

Thanks for the helpful tutorial! Very easy steps to follow :)

[@djmix74]

Brilliant saved me loads of time .

[@russellbeeching8725]

This is a brilliant video, it works a treat. Thanks👍

[@alizanoziskazaun7609]

You guys are brilliant. I was going to buy new blinds because the strings were so dirty,

[@bonnieloo8044]

Thank you oh so much. The best instructions.

[@MartinBellamy.MBDrums]

This was so helpful! Thank you

[@fefalukban5073]

Am happy this video is a great help😘

[@roggiedale]

Thank you for posting this. Very helpful.👍

[@ericlandon950]

Great vid - helped me last night! Got major brownie points from the waifu!

[@harryfeng7231]

Can you explain what you mean by "switch sides every 3 slacks" at around 2:34?" I can't see how you switch sides from the video.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Harry, There are horizontal-laying strings that the slats rest on. When you install new lift cord, you want to put the lift cord on the right side of these horizontal strings for three slats and then on the left side of the horizontal strings for three slats. Repeat this pattern for the whole blind. This keeps the slats in place during operation. If you have any additional questions, please post here or email us at [e-mail].

[@harryfeng7231]

@@fixmyblinds Thanks!

[@Nero0]

Thank you!

[@patronus950]

Thank you for your video. It's excelent.

[@ErosFragor]

Muchas gracias, excelente información! Logrado al 100%!!!!!!!

[@judywu9034]

Thank you for showing me how to restring a mini blinds. The sample on your video was a small size. It was easy to follow step by step. But my blind size is 64" W x 93"L. I got it on the restring part, but I mess up with the latch at the end. i could only pull up the blinds but not able to pull it down. Could someone show me how to set up the final 4 strings that would make my mini blind operated properly & smoothly please.

[@fixmyblinds]

Judy, I'm glad that you got the blind restrung. The locking device can be tricky. Be sure that the strings are not overlapping or tangled/twisted at all. All the strings should lay flat and go between the stationary smooth roller and the moveable rough roller. If you are still having trouble, please send a picture of your cord lock to me at [e-mail]. I'll be happy to take a look and give specific advice. ~ Gretchen

[@mrbrown6421]

Great info. Thank you! 3.25.24

[@melonsodafloat]

Thank you so much! It was very helpful.

[@franciscohiking]

Excellent video !! Thanks a lot!

[@bamamike1013]

Is there a way to lengthen or add extra blinds or slats to an existing blind? Two blinds are 4” short but I have plenty of extra slats from other blinds I could use to possibly lengthen the short ones.

[@fixmyblinds]

Charles - Yes! You can add slats. You just have to replace the string ladder so that it is long enough to accommodate the additional slats. You may need to also put new lift strings in depending on if they are long enough or not.

[@bamamike1013]

FixMyBlinds Thank You! Can I cut some of the string ladder from existing blinds and add to the one I want to lengthen? Assuming I can tie the string ladders together to lengthen, or maybe burn together? Wish there was a video.

[@fixmyblinds]

Charles, You can melt the ladders together - or even sew them! Of course, that's not the "right" way to do the repair, but it will certainly work.

[@harryfeng7231]

Hi i used the first method but my new string broke after less than a week, any ideas why that would happen? I should add that the old string shot up after I removed the bottom button and I had the manually thread the old string down the blinds before fusing it with the new string, however, I did not switch sides every 3 slacks when i was threading it, could that be the reason why my new string broke soon aftewards?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, Are your blinds a cordless operation? That means that you push/pull on the bottom rail to raise and lower them. If so, we don't recommend replacing the string on those.

[@rms15374]

Thanks so much! Where can I find the thread?

[@jayc4283]

+Rodica Marin I'm no detective, but I think fixmyblinds.com might be able to help.

[@rms15374]

Hi there. ..thanks. ..long time ago solved.

[@bobfalk3241]

thanks for the excellent video

[@johnkessock9784]

you made melting strings together looked easy , I could not get mine to melt, think my old string was to worn , call me burnt fingers. super glue worked ok

[@fixmyblinds]

John, In order for the string to melt, it has to be made of nylon or polyester. Maybe your string has some cotton in it. I hope that you didn't hurt yourself!

[@jimpollinger]

Excellent !

[@KitariKitsune]

So I literally just need to repair the pull chord (not restring the entire blinds) my cat chewed through it since it was dangling down. So to reattach the part he chewed off to the rest of the pullstring, will reattaching the ends by burning and melting them together (as shown in the video) work as a sturdy reattachment?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi! Thanks for your questions. You can melt the two pieces of pull cord back together. It's not a permanent solution but will work for a time. If you need a new length of pull cord, we do sell those here: www.fixmyblinds.com/2-2mm-string-white-soft-braid-6682.html.

[@jorgedpico]

Very helpfull!

[@jorgedpico]

Very Good!! I love it!!

[@gattamom]

Under Things Needed you should add String! What kind? Where do we get it?

[@fixmyblinds]

Mini blinds typically use one of four string sizes. You can find them at the following link with instructions on how to select the correct size. www.fixmyblinds.com/blind-categories/mini-blind/lift-cord-string.html

[@pault477]

But how do you fix the horizontal string. I have just one broken.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Paul! Do you mean one of the strings that lifts the blinds up or one of the ladder strings where the horizontal slats sit?

[@pault477]

FixMyBlinds where the horizontal slit sits.

[@fixmyblinds]

@@pault477 You can try to sew it back together. Otherwise, the ladder strings will have to be replaced completely.

[@anjaananjaan5107]

Is string nylon or polyester?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Anjaan, The string we carry and are using in this video is 100% polyester.

[@prasoonkumarsri4420]

Vertical blinds

[@antsan6002]

You lost me at the threading of the string inside the blind header itself.

[@fixmyblinds]

If you need any additional support, please email us a few pictures of the parts inside your top rail. We're happy to take a look and provide some advice. Our email address is [e-mail].

[@chocaholic679]

Wouldn't it have been easier to connect the strings before pulling? 🤔

[@stein-erikrutledal2884]

My string can’t go through because the burnt joint between strings is too thick

[@fixmyblinds]

That can happen sometimes. Cut off the portion that was melted together and try again. Rolling the melted joint between your fingers when it's still warm helps it not be too bulky to pull through the blind.

[@stein-erikrutledal2884]

@@fixmyblinds it went through and then broke so I’m using method 2 now, but thank you.

[@Pookiette123]

Well that’s all fine. And it’s a helpful video. But nowhere, did they tell you where to buy the cord and what size it should be. So if you don’t have the right cord, it may break, or it may not work. Why is that information missing?

[@fixmyblinds]

You can purchase string on our website at www.fixmyblinds.com.

[@easymoney6028]

My blinds they re different theres 4 wires in the plastic box

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, we're happy to help! If you could please share some photos of the four wires going into the plastic box, then we can let you know if the blinds are fixable. Our email address is [e-mail].

[@cantstopgaming7458]

Mine is completely gone sooo...

[@fixmyblinds]

Do you mean that the strings are gone?

[@arneeggens7022]

Burning the ropes together just doesn’t work

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Arne, Melting the strings together only works if both cords are made from synthetic material like polyester or nylon. If the cord has any cotton in it, they won't melt and will just burn. In that case, the blind will need to be restrung by hand instead of being able to just connect the old and new strings and pull them through the blind.

[@averynw9180]

@@fixmyblinds mine are synthetic, but it just doesn't work to hold anything. Wouldn't recommend

[@fixmyblinds]

@@averynw9180 I'm sorry to hear that this trick didn't work for your string!

[@averynw9180]

@@fixmyblinds maybe I should have added superglue or something .... just as is, that's always going to be the weak/breaking point right? Couldn't bond as well as rest?

[@averynw9180]

@@fixmyblinds and what percentage of blinds have "some cotton" in them, seems like would be majority?

[@taijiangah]

Seems like a lot of work to save 10-20 bucks.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi DL, Some mini blinds can be quite expensive, especially larger mini blinds made out of aluminum. The higher the cost of the blind, the better to repair it if possible. If the mini blind was just from a big box store and was pretty inexpensive, I agree that it's easier to just replace it rather than repair it.

[@firefly4704]

More like 50-60 bucks plus long wait time to receive new ones.

[@not_a_bt.wavformat2909]

I did mine wrong don’t restring in one direction guys

[@1in10sguy]

Please add closed captioning to your videos! Hearing impaired people have blinds, too.

[@fixmyblinds]

We have a step by step guide for this video here: www.fixmyblinds.com/guides/how-to-restring-a-mini-blind/. Thank you for the feedback.

[@amensheani1457]

How come there is Not 1 Goddam video how to do this on Cordless regular mini blinds Not Cellular or Honey comb etc

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, We don't have guides for repairing cordless shades and there are not many out there. All of the different cordless systems are complex and vary significantly in how they are assembled and operate. Repairing them can be difficult and we recommend you hire a professional.

[@paulstewart2490]

Asinine

[@MrPp2005]

Very helpful! thank you for making this video