Whatever the damage, the good news is you don't necessarily need a whole new blind. If everything else is still in working order, it's easy to replace and fix your blinds with just a new slat or two -- without even taking your blind out of the window!
How much does it cost to replace a blind slat?
Replacing a damaged slat costs $10 to $35 per slat, just for the materials. The type of blind material and the length of the slat determines how much you'll pay for a replacement.10 Jan 2022
Can vertical blind slats replace?
Replacement Vertical blind slats allow owners of existing blind mechanisms to chop and change their interior style you could even buy a set for each season!
What sizes do vertical blind slats come in?
The most common blind slat sizes are 2 inch slat blinds and 3 inch slat blinds. Wider slats mean that there's lesser space in-between each slat, giving your blinds a denser look. Meanwhile, thinner slats produce the opposite effect.
Are vertical blinds a standard size?
The most common standard vertical blind sizes that you can buy quick ship or off-the-shelf range from 24-inch x 72-inch to 72-inch x 72-inch. Wider or longer vertical blinds typically require a custom order. Trimmable length vertical blinds allow you to cut the vanes to a shorter length at home.
How many slats do I need for a vertical blind?
For new installations as a rule of thumb you need 4 x 89mm Slats per foot / 300mm wide and 3 x 127mm Slats per foot / 300mm.
Can I replace the slats on my vertical blinds?
Some companies offer vertical blind replacement slats where you can swap in a new slat in place of a broken one. Replacement slats can be difficult to obtain for certain blinds, especially those that are custom made. To find a replacement slat, start by figuring out the slat width of your vertical blinds.15 Oct 2020
How are slats measured?
If you have an existing slat that you are looking to replace, then you can measure this. Remove the bottom weight and measure the total hem to hem drop of the fabric slat from the very top to the very bottom, ensure the fabric is flat with no folds or creases. This measurement is the drop size you will order.
How do you measure for slat blinds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOLGWpHtfy0
How wide should blind slats be?
Medium sized windows are the most common and generally default to the most common slat size, which is 2”. Most styles of window blinds are available in the 2” size to accommodate the majority of windows.31 Jan 2020
Are vertical blind slats interchangeable?
If you require all of the slats to match, you will need to purchase all new slats at the same time, or buy a new blind as there is no way to guarantee a 'perfect' measurement match unless slats are manufactured at the same time.29 Jan 2021
What are the parts of a vertical blind?
- B - Valance Corner.
- D - Valance Clip.
- E - Bracket.
- F - Nut & Bolt.
- G - Extension Bracket.
- H - Screws.
- I - Push Nut / Star Washer.
- J - Idle End.