Wooden venetian blinds are a popular additon to any room. The wood gives a warm feel as it is a natural product.
Putting them up on the other hand can be a nightmare if you haven't hung blinds before. In actual fact, it isn't so hard, but I know how I felt the first time I fitted a blind.
First of all open up the box to make sure the wooden blinds are okay - there is no point in even making a start if the blind has been crushed in transit. Next, clear the window. Don't be foold that you can work around the priceless family heirloom. Then put the wooden venetian to the window to make sure your measuring is up to scratch.
Then make sure the fixing position is sound - you should really have done this when you measured so I'll assume your wall / window frame is solid enough to take the weight of the blind.
Mark the fixing positions for your brackets - this way you can make sure they are level. Make sure you have the right drill bit for where you are fitting.
Screw the brackets up and make sure they are sturdy. Brackets for wooden blinds are usually a box type of affair with a door that closes and secures the blind into position when you snap it shut.
Your wood blind should come with a valance or pelmet to hide the head rail and you may have been supplied with clips or Velcro to attach this. The clips are better (ever had a piece of wood fall on your head?) and often need to be fitted to the rail before you hang the blind.
The blind slots into the brackets and you are about done. All you need to do is attach the valance which should complete the look and hopefully cover any gaps at the side of the head rail as well as the metal headrail itself.
Test the blind to make sure it works, and then enjoy for years to come. - 15252
Putting them up on the other hand can be a nightmare if you haven't hung blinds before. In actual fact, it isn't so hard, but I know how I felt the first time I fitted a blind.
First of all open up the box to make sure the wooden blinds are okay - there is no point in even making a start if the blind has been crushed in transit. Next, clear the window. Don't be foold that you can work around the priceless family heirloom. Then put the wooden venetian to the window to make sure your measuring is up to scratch.
Then make sure the fixing position is sound - you should really have done this when you measured so I'll assume your wall / window frame is solid enough to take the weight of the blind.
Mark the fixing positions for your brackets - this way you can make sure they are level. Make sure you have the right drill bit for where you are fitting.
Screw the brackets up and make sure they are sturdy. Brackets for wooden blinds are usually a box type of affair with a door that closes and secures the blind into position when you snap it shut.
Your wood blind should come with a valance or pelmet to hide the head rail and you may have been supplied with clips or Velcro to attach this. The clips are better (ever had a piece of wood fall on your head?) and often need to be fitted to the rail before you hang the blind.
The blind slots into the brackets and you are about done. All you need to do is attach the valance which should complete the look and hopefully cover any gaps at the side of the head rail as well as the metal headrail itself.
Test the blind to make sure it works, and then enjoy for years to come. - 15252
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