Disassembly of vertical blinds. How to fix horizontal blinds with your own hands if the slats or plank are broken. Repair of vertical structures

Blinds have long been an integral attribute modern home. Everyone chooses according to their taste and in accordance with the requirements of the interior of the room, but perhaps the most common choice is horizontal blinds. They are made from various materials– aluminium, wood, plastic – in different colors and lamella parameters. They are reliable, functional, give good shading, they are easy to wash and do not take up extra space on the windowsill.

However, like any other type of blinds, horizontal ones sometimes need repairs, which you can do yourself with a small set of tools at hand.

Horizontal blinds can last ten years without breakdowns, but this service life is seriously reduced if used improperly.

Design of horizontal blinds

In order for you to better understand the tips for repairing horizontal blinds, you should get to know their device better. This diagram shows the main elements:

The slats of horizontal blinds are mounted on a rotary mechanism and are controlled by adjusting the shaft with a cord and a control knob. The user can rotate the slats to set the ideal position, giving the desired degree of illumination in the room; in addition, with the help of a control cord, the slats linked together are raised and lowered, also contributing to the adjustment of illumination and access to the window.

The lower bar serves as a weight and fastening for the parts of the control mechanism.

The most common causes of broken horizontal blinds

Anything can cause blinds to fail - after all, this mechanism is designed to protect against the sun and prying eyes, and it is fragile enough, which makes it vulnerable to damage. The most common reasons for the breakdown of horizontal blinds are the following factors:

Incorrect installation of blinds
Too frequent operation
Sharp jerks, inaccurate movements when operating the blinds
Access for young children and pets to blinds
Lamella pollution
Independent modernization of the device, which led to the wear of parts

What to do if the blinds are broken?

The first step is to diagnose the breakdown, find out what happened and why the blinds failed.

Then, if necessary, you need to disassemble the structure to the desired state. Attention - when disassembling, fold all parts of the blinds sequentially! This will help to avoid the loss and appearance of "extra" parts after the repair.

A good technique would be to photograph the stages of dismantling the blinds sequentially.

Types of malfunctions of horizontal blinds and their elimination

The canvas of horizontal blinds may stop closing and opening, in addition, it may begin to scroll around its axis. If this happens, then the cause must be sought in the rotary mechanism.

Repair of the rotary mechanism of horizontal blinds

Remove the side plugs from the top cornice;
Unclench the sides of the eaves;
Pull out the pivot shaft using pliers;
Insert the new mechanism and assemble the blinds back.

Sometimes it is not the control mechanism that breaks, but the lamellas themselves. In this case, you will have to take the following steps.

Repair of slats of horizontal blinds

Squeeze out the plug of the cord from the bottom bar;
Cut off the ends of the knot and remove the cord;
Remove the broken lamellas and put new ones in their place;
Tie the cord into a knot;
Insert plug into bottom bar.

If the slats are in order, but the problem is a torn ladder, the blinds will also have to be removed, but after that the following sequence is performed.

Repair ladder horizontal blinds

Remove the side plugs on the top cornice;
Pull the upper end of the ladder out of the support (it is located on the axis of the rotary mechanism);
Disconnect the canvas in order to remove the cord;
Pull out the ladder;
Install the latch on the new ladder;
Pass the cord through the holes in the slats;
Fix the cord and ladder with the plug in the bottom bar.

When threading the cord into the slats, make sure that the position of the jumper of the ladder alternates - to the left / right of the cord

So, now you are familiar with the main malfunctions and how to fix them, and if necessary, you can independently solve the problem of broken horizontal blinds. If you still have questions that you cannot solve, you can always seek help from specialists who will diagnose the malfunction and carry out repairs so that your blinds will serve you for many more years.

Today plastic windows so popular that it is no longer necessary to tell what they are and what their benefits are. One of the additional structures installed on plastic windows are blinds - horizontal, vertical and roller blinds, which are an alternative to ordinary curtains.

When choosing a color, keep in mind that your blinds will look lighter on the window than the sample on the "fan" with samples.

Installing blinds with your own hands and repairing them is not at all difficult for those who know how to hold a tool in their hands.

There is on the market big choice components, in almost every city there are firms specializing in the sale of blinds and accessories for them.

Before installing horizontal blinds on plastic windows, we will prepare essential tool. We will need:

On the diagram of horizontal blinds, it is indicated: 1 - control chain, 2 - control chain holder, 3 - lining tile, 4 - box, 5 - fishing line fastener, 6 - plug, 7 - mounting plate, 8 - box side covers, 9 - blinds.

drill with a drill with a diameter smaller than that of self-tapping screws;
screwdriver;
pliers;
pencil.

The delivery set usually includes self-tapping screws, metal L-shaped mounting brackets in the form of corners with holes and latches, and plastic corners-clamps for fixing the bottom bar. If the above accessories are not available, they can be purchased separately. Now you can start the installation by following a few simple steps.

The installation location is determined by applying to the upper sash of the window.
Attachment points are marked. To do this, brackets are applied to the installation site and marks for the holes are made with a pencil.
We drill holes for self-tapping screws. You can not drill holes, but make them using the same self-tapping screws, but PVC material, from which plastic windows are made, is quite dense and viscous.
Brackets are screwed to the upper sash of the window.
The side plugs are removed from the upper eaves and the blinds are installed on the brackets, falling into the latches. Put the side covers in place.
If your window is opened for ventilation, then it is necessary to install latches on the lower sash of the window so that the blinds do not sag when tilted. To determine the exact location of their installation, lower the blinds completely, attach the clamps to the plane of the lower sash, make marks for the holes. After that, drill holes and fix the clamps on the screws.

Exist different types, so their designs and fastenings may be different, but the principle of installation remains the same for different designs. Installation vertical blinds differs from horizontal installation primarily in that the brackets are attached not to the window sashes, but to the wall above the window, and this process is similar to the installation of ordinary curtain rods.

Repair

Horizontal blinds, like vertical ones, are easy to maintain and repair. The design is quite reliable, and can serve for years without problems. But there are times when, for example, with careless handling, individual parts may fail. Active children and pets can help too. Another reason may be the contamination of the mechanism, which leads to difficulty in the movement of the lamellas, an increase in effort during operation and, finally, a breakdown. This is in need of repair.

Today the market is saturated with accessories for vertical and horizontal blinds, so you can do the repair yourself. It is only necessary to determine the faulty part, find it and replace it. When disassembling the structure, it is necessary to remember the location of the parts and the sequence of disassembly, so as not to make a mistake when assembling in reverse order. In this case, you can use photographing the disassembly process. Before starting repairs, prepare the following tools:

screwdriver;
pliers;
scissors;
a wire bent in half so that an eye is formed, as in a needle - for threading a cord.

Main malfunctions

If the canvas of the lamellas has ceased to open, close, turn around its axis, then the cause of the malfunction is in the rotary mechanism. To replace it, do the following:

blinds are removed, side plugs are removed from the upper eaves;
the axis is pulled out of the rotary mechanism with the help of pliers;
the mechanism is removed, for this you need to unclench the sides of the eaves;
a new one is taken rotary mechanism and the structure is assembled in the reverse order.

The diagram of horizontal roller blinds shows: 1 - side decorative covers, 2 - side bracket, 3 - guides, 4 - canvas, 5 - self-tapping screw, 6 - clamps, 7 - frame, 8 - guide rail, 9 - bottom bar, 10 - upper chain limiter, 11 - box.

If the lamellas are damaged and need to be replaced, then, having removed the blinds, we do the following:

cord plugs are squeezed out of the bottom bar, end knots are cut off and the cord is pulled out;
damaged lamellas are removed and replaced with new ones;
the cord is threaded into the holes of the lamellas, the bottom bar and the plug;
knots are tied, plugs are inserted into the bottom bar.

To replace a torn ladder, the blinds are also removed by removing the side plugs of the upper eaves, and the following points are performed:

take out the upper ends of the ladder from the caliper located on the axis of the mechanism;
the canvas is disconnected from the eaves, the cord is removed;
holding the lamellas in hand so that the whole canvas does not crumble, we pull out the ladder to the side;
clamps are installed on the new ladder in the same way as those installed on the old one;
lamellas are threaded into the cells of the ladder;
with the help of a wire, a cord is threaded into the holes of the lamellas, so that the jumpers of the ladder alternate either to the right or to the left of the cord;
the ladder and the cord are fixed with the help of a plug in the bottom bar.

If the blinds began to open tightly, then first of all it is necessary to check whether the rotary mechanism is clogged. It is recommended to periodically clean it with a vacuum cleaner and lubricate it with oil, for example, from sewing machine. The reason for the difficulty of movement may be damage or bending of the rotary axis (rod). If the axle jams or runs unevenly, then noticeably asynchronous rotation all lamellae. In this case, an axle replacement is required, which is carried out by disassembling the mechanism and mounting it on a new axle. Sometimes it happens that the axle just jumps off its rails, and if you make sure that the axle is not damaged or bent, then you just need to restore its position in the rails.

There may be malfunctions that you will find difficult to deal with. In this case, you will have to turn to specialists, but before using their services, it is worth evaluating whether repairs will not be more expensive than buying new blinds.

Blinds are a device that does not experience significant loads during operation, so it can last more than a decade. Taking into account the rules of regular use, there is no need to apply to the strength characteristics of the components of the product high requirements, and the application is more durable materials will entail either an increase in the weight of the accessory, or its rise in price.

However, both horizontal and contain movable units, the details of which during operation and under the influence external factors are subject to wear, so the failure of the blinds due to the breakdown of some component is not a rare situation.

Fittings and tools for repairing blinds

Troubleshooting most often comes down to replacing the old part with a new one, so in most cases it is quite possible to repair the blinds with your own hands.

Consider how to fix the blinds yourself with the most common breakdowns.

If the device breaks down, before undertaking its restoration, it is necessary to evaluate the rationality of the repair.

Recovery is justified if:

blinds are a high-class artistic accessory, for example, a handmade piece;
the damage is not significant and is eliminated by replacing or adjusting a low-value component;
as a result of the repair, an improvement of the accessory is possible.

Repairing blinds is impractical if:

the device is of little value, and its physical wear is on the verge of running out of a resource;
there are no obsolete worn-out components on sale, and their individual production by a professional is required;
there are several damages, and the cost of their elimination is close to the price of a new accessory.

Blind damage without a rational prospect of recovery

If, after assessing the situation, it is decided to abandon the repair, then the purchase of a new accessory is made taking into account the factors that led to the failure of the old one - for example, if there are pets in the house, it is better to install blinds with vertical arrangement lamellas.

Repair of horizontal blinds

Accessories with horizontal slats are at least reliable devices than vertical blinds, but their design is simpler. Periodically cleaning rotating elements from dust can significantly extend their service life, but it makes no sense to try to bring a part that has already failed to life, since the size and design of most components do not imply Maintenance- only a replacement, which also needs to be done correctly.

Significantly extend the life of the accessory minimal cost maybe its self-restoration, as to fix do it yourself horizontal blinds - a task for most home craftsmen is quite doable.

Replacing damaged lamellas

In order for new strips to replace the damaged ones, you need:

select products that are identical in size and color for replacement;
plugs are removed from the holes under the lower cornice, stop knots are squeezed out and cut off;
planks that are not damaged are numbered and removed until the defective element is removed;
a new lamella is strung on cords to replace the damaged one;
dismantled strips are installed in reverse order;
the ends of the cords are threaded through the holes in the lower cornice, and stop knots are knitted on them.

Dismantling the lower eaves of horizontal blinds

If, as a result of cutting old and knitting new knots, the lower cornice has risen significantly, which is not functionally or visually acceptable, then you will have to replace the lifting and lowering cords with new ones - of the same length.

Replacing the side ladder

If the ladder is torn, it is not always possible to reliably restore its integrity without compromising aesthetics. It is better to replace the wicker element with a new one, for which you need:

a cap is removed from the desired side of the upper eaves;
the ends of the old ladder are released from the caliper on the axis, and in return, the new limit switches are installed;
a new ladder is put on the side of the lamellas - over the old one;
on the lower cornice, the ends of the old ladder and lifting cord are released;
the ends of the new ladder are fixed on the lower eaves instead of the old ones;
the lifting-lowering cord is pulled up from the slats and again passed down, alternating position relative to the transverse rungs of the new ladder (left / right);
the lifting cord is attached to the lower eaves;
the old wicker element is cut with scissors in place into pieces and removed from the planks.

Cord ladder: before installation and as part of wooden horizontal blinds

Manufacturers of horizontal blinds offer cord ladders all applicable sizes and basic shades.

The description will be more accessible after watching this video:

Replacement of the block with lifting-lowering and rotary mechanisms

Signs of the need to perform this operation are difficult to rotate the slats around their axes or the inability to fix the blinds in a partially raised position.

The replacement procedure is carried out in three stages:

dismantling of the failed unit;
purchase of a new mechanism according to the model;
installing a new fixture.

The locking knots at the ends of the lifting cord are released from decorative caps and untie.

Plugs are removed from the sides of the upper eaves. The upper cornice is turned with its back side towards itself, the axis with the rotary mechanism fixed on it is shifted longitudinally with the help of crooked pliers and removed from the mounting hole. Cords without knots are pulled up by pushing the intermediate rollers with a screwdriver.

Stages of dismantling the lifting mechanism

The block with lifting and turning mechanisms is kept in the upper eaves due to pinching by its elastic walls. To release the lifting and turning unit, you need to slightly push the walls of the cornice with your hands, and alternately remove the lifting and lowering and turning mechanisms.

Stages of dismantling the lifting mechanism

New lifting and turning mechanisms are assembled into a unit - for this they have a corresponding protrusion and groove. The assembled unit is inserted into the mounting socket of the cornice and fixed in place by snapping it into place.

The control cords are wound in turn between the rollers, distributed in the grate at the exit from the cornice, pulled out until the slack is eliminated and recessed into the guides with a screwdriver with a narrow sting.

Stages of installation of the lifting mechanism

After checking the correctness of the wiring of the cords, they begin to return the shaft to the design place - they push it through the new assembly with crooked pliers.

Important! In the cross section of the shaft there is a face, which, when the part is advanced, must be aligned with the mounting hole of the rotary mechanism, which has an appropriate profile for this. To align, you need to turn the rotation mechanism a little.

Stages of installation of the lifting mechanism

After installing the control unit, the profile of the cornice is slightly compressed by hand and the plug is returned to its place on its end. It remains to put decorative bells on the control cords and fix them with knots.

Stages of installation of the lifting mechanism

The described node replacement algorithm is optimal. Failure to follow the sequence of operations is fraught with damage to components during disassembly-assembly of the accessory.

Repair of blinds with vertical slats

Devices of this design are subject to wear no less than accessories with a horizontal arrangement of light-blocking strips.

Repair also consists in replacing failed components with new parts.

To understand what details are discussed in the description, the device diagram with the specification will help.

Conditional diagram of the installation of curtains with vertical slats

In vertical blinds there are accessories ,process repair of which does not deserve a description, for example, chains - control and connecting. If one of them is torn, then replacing it with a new one is easy to do even without instructions. Therefore, consider a more complex, but also common, situation - as on one's own repair vertical blinds if the slider is broken.

For convenience of work the control cord is dismantled.
The fasteners of the control mechanism are given away, and the assembly is removed from the eaves.
We dismantle all runners.
The "distance" of the broken slider is compressed on both sides and removed from the defective element.
The released "distance" is inserted into the new slider until the control click.
The control cord is re-threaded through all the runners.
By alternately stringing on the shaft, the runners return to the eaves.
The control mechanism is mounted on a regular place (it is better to perform with an assistant).
The chain of command is established.

Important! For the correct operation of vertical blinds, it should be remembered that it is possible to move the slats along the eaves only if they are perpendicular to the opening plane.

Failure of lamellas due to incorrect use of curtains

Conclusion

Breakage of vertical or horizontal blinds is a common enough situation to familiarize yourself with the ways to repair this accessory, especially if they are an element of the interior of your home. A device that looks strong enough today may fail tomorrow, and repairing it yourself will save a certain amount, often a significant amount.

The main essence of the article

Blinds are an accessory with limited strength characteristics, therefore, non-standard mechanical impact easily disables it. It is important in each case to objectively assess the feasibility of repair.
The design of most types of such curtains is not complicated, which allows you to restore working condition devices on your own.
The probability of the prospect of aligning or straightening something has been reduced to almost zero for the blinds, and most of the restoration repair operations involve replacing failed components with new ones, so when buying accessories in a store, it is important to have a dismantled part with you as a sample.
Operating your blinds according to the manufacturer's instructions will extend the life of this stylish accessory.

The design of the blinds is simple and quite reliable, with right conditions operation and proper care, they faithfully serve for a long time. But with a careless attitude, breakdowns still happen, in such situations it is necessary to diagnose and, if necessary, repair the blinds.

Design features and accessories

To start repairing blinds, you need to imagine how they are arranged. The designs differ in the type of curtain opening and are either vertical or horizontal. We also single out roller blinds which have their own distinctive features.

Horizontal

Despite the rather simple appearance, horizontal blinds consist of a large number spare parts. To repair them, it is important to know where which part is located. It is not difficult to disassemble the structure, but in order not to get confused, it is recommended to sequentially lay out all the components for the blinds on the table, and assemble them in reverse order. Below is a diagram of a typical horizontal structure, in fact they all consist of:

upper cornice - a bar on which the entire structure is suspended - 1;
balance - this is the front cover of the eaves - 2;
lower eaves - a bar at the very bottom of the canvas - 3;
rotary axis - metal pin in the upper box - 4;
left and right bars of mechanisms - 5 and 6;
left and right plugs for balance - 7 and 8.
the body of the mechanism into which the rotary axis is inserted - 9;
mechanism wheels - 10;
left and right chain covers - 11 and 12;
calipers - 13;
caliper adapter - 14;
special insert in the caliper - 15;
plugs for the bottom bar - 16;
correctors for bead: left, right and central - 17 and 22;
side covers for the lower cornice - 18;
fishing line clamps, located below from each edge - 19;
control circuit connector - clamp - 20;
clamps for the control circuit - 21;
clamps for the ladder on each side - 23;
clips for braid - 24;
control circuits - 25;
braids - 26;
fishing lines - 27;
ladders - 28;
screws - 29-33;
C-shaped clips that are put on the pin near the calipers - 34.

Interframe horizontal blinds have several differences:

flexible wire - 1;
special bracket - 2;
adapter - 3;
rope and handle lock - 4 and 5, respectively;
control handle is different lengths – 6;
side covers on the upper eaves - 7.

vertical

Vertical light protection systems for windows have their own design features, the complete set of blinds is shown in the diagram:

cornice - 1;
rotary rod - 2;
slider - 3;
distance - 4;
lamella holder - 5;
plumb line for lamella - 6;
plumb line for control cord - 7;
control mechanism - 8;
C-clip - slider stopper - 9;
asterisk - 10;
insert - 11;
bushing - 12;
chain connector - 13;
carriage with a screw, put on a pin - 14;
ordinary plastic stopper - 15;
magnetic stopper and corner to it - 16 and 17;
control circuit - 18;
lower connecting chain - 19;
control cord - 20;
latch for brackets, bracket and extension - a holder that is screwed to the surface and a cornice is installed on it - 21, 22, 23;
screws and nuts - fasteners for brackets - 24;
hook for a slider, required for an inclined track - 25;
remote adapter - 26;
vertical groover, bracket and corner for it - 27, 28, 29.

In order for vertical blinds to look beautiful and even on the window, special weights are mounted below the light fabric strips.

Accessories for vertical blinds, as well as for horizontal ones, can be purchased from manufacturers or large stores that sell these products. When choosing fittings, do not forget that not all spare parts are equilateral, for example, you can’t attach the left plug to the right side.

Rolled

Roller blinds are much simpler than horizontal and vertical counterparts:

box - cassette, cover left and right, parts may be missing from inexpensive products - 1 and 11,12,13, respectively, optionally one with a hole for a cord;
guides - rails, mounted on the side parts of the frame, the canvas moves along them, fits snugly against the window, may not be included in the package - 2;
lower bar - 3;
mounting profile, with which the blinds are attached - 4;
pipe and shaft, usually with a diameter of 18 or 25 mm - 5 and 6;
control mechanism and panka to it - 7, 8;
pipe adapters - 9;
cap for the bottom bar and for guides - 14 and 15;
chain connector - 16;
retainer - 17;
corrector - 18;
chain - 19;
fasteners - 20;
pile shlegel - 21;
double-sided adhesive tape for gluing rails, textiles and mounting profile – 22, 23, 24;
plastic strip with adhesive strip - 25.

Common breakdowns and how to fix them

Breakdowns usually occur due to debris and dust that got into the grooves of the structure, they make it difficult for the blinds to move, plastic parts burst from this, cords, fishing line and chains are torn. AT this case dismantle the structure and replace the fittings. Also, improper installation and fastening of the blinds lead to distortions of the entire system and is one of the main causes of malfunctions.

Careless handling is the cause of damage to the lamellas, as a rule, this happens due to the fault of animals and children, they hang on the canvas, the strips bend and break. Here, the replacement of damaged parts will help; in the process of repair, it is important to completely repeat the algorithm for the complex interlacing of ladders, cords and fishing line.

How to repair horizontal blinds

Often, the repair of horizontal blinds comes down to replacing the lower latches and hooks that are responsible for turning the slats. Before starting work, purchase new components for blinds, be sure to check that they are identical, for example, latches can be with a smaller or larger diameter. Try to purchase parts from the same production as the blinds themselves.

First, dismantle the broken hook, pull it out with pliers to install a new one:

hold the swivel mechanism with your hand to prevent rotation;
insert the hook into the hole;
insert the other end into the bar.

The old fasteners are simply unscrewed and new ones are fixed in their place.

Be sure to watch the master class on how to repair a broken control mechanism.

Changing the cord is the main stage, you can hardly do without it. To change it, remove the curtain from the window, measure the length and width of the blinds, tell the seller the parameters when buying, he will calculate how many centimeters of rope will be needed for the repair:

pull out the old rope;
start threading a new one, first put it on the lifting mechanism so that it passes between the roller and the cylinder;
then thread the end from the underside of the basket at the attachment point of the ladder and at the same time slip the rope between the ladder;
pull to the basket, at the same time it must go along the bottom, and in the cells of the ladder;
run the end into the hole on the ledge;
the second rope is pulled according to the same algorithm, but it is threaded into the near punching of the planks;
with a crochet or needle, first on one side, then on the other, pull the rope through all the strips, grabbing the ladder;
insert the ends into the plug and tie a strong knot.

Watch video from detailed instruction how to repair blinds with your own hands, which clearly shows how to change the control mechanism and a torn ladder, as well as shorten the curtain.

To repair lamellas, you should:

remove the plug, cut the knots, pull out the rope;
put new strips;
a new rope is threaded, the process is described above;
when the canvas is assembled, tie the ends of the rope into a knot and put on the retainer.

Repair of a torn ladder is performed as follows:

remove the ladder from the caliper;
disconnect the curtain from the cornice, remove the rope;
pull out the old ladder over the edge;
install a latch on a new one;
pass the strips into each cell;
then thread the rope according to the instructions above, alternate the jumper of the ladder to the right and left of it;
when you reach the bottom strip, tie a knot and install the latches.

Watch a helpful video tutorial in which the wizard talks about typical problems and clearly shows how to eliminate them.

How to troubleshoot vertical blinds

Repair of vertical blinds, basically, comes down to replacing the chain:

remove the protective box, if any;
unscrew the covers from the sides of the eaves, pull out the plastic gear that connects the sliders to the chain;
put the gear lock in a hanging position, all sliders must be open, otherwise the mechanism will jam;
miss new chain through all the details;
assemble the blinds in reverse order.

If the slider is broken, repairing vertical blinds is much more difficult than changing gears or a chain:

measure the width of the strips, purchase new parts according to the dimensions;
open the cornice, remove the control chain;
unscrew the control mechanism from the shaft, remove the runners to the broken one;
put on new ones, be sure to insert until it clicks;
stretch the control chain through all the elements, stringing on the shaft;
when we got to the last detail, we insert the shaft into the control mechanism, fasten it to the eaves and assemble the box.

When repairing blinds, you can remove all fabric strips and wash them. Often, old curtains no longer suit us: they have lost their color, the design is wrong, or they are very dirty, or you just want to update the interior, in these situations you can purchase new fabric, multi-lamellar or plastic trims and hang them on the old cornice.

On the next video step-by-step instruction how to assemble runners on the ledge.

Repair wooden blinds, as well as metal roller shutters and rafshtor, it is better to entrust specialists. These are expensive and rather heavy products. Of course, with the proper level of training and a set of tools, you can disassemble and assemble such structures with your own hands. But it should be understood that these are quite strong, durable and reliable products, they simply could not fail, therefore, first of all, it is important to diagnose and find out the cause. In the production of outdoor metal blinds, each manufacturer has its own secrets and makes changes to the design, so if you have problems with the operation of such systems, it is better to immediately turn to professionals.

Hello everyone, I'm with you again. There are people whom you don’t feed with bread - let them pick something and fix it. I'm one of those, by the way, though recent times I try to compare for such cases what is more profitable - tinkering myself or paying a specialist. It's almost always cheaper for me to turn to a specialist. For example, with the repair of blinds. I work for a window company and we are regularly faced with the need to "renovate after repair" - for example. when the entire repair was done, carefully tie the thread, and the client completely dismantled the entire mechanism as in a do-it-yourself kit. In fact, there is no difficulty in repairing blinds - I have collected common causes of breakdowns and how to repair them, read, take note. Since it is better to see once than hear 100 times, I advise you to immediately watch the video, it will be clearer. Good luck with the repair!

How to repair blinds - how to fix them yourself?

It is quite possible to repair blinds with your own hands at home. To do this, you need to have the skills of owning tools and creative ingenuity.

Without these qualities, it is more advisable not to try to fix the problem, but to call an experienced specialist. If you have skillful hands, the remaining components and parts missing for do-it-yourself blinds repair can be easily purchased in specialized stores.

Window blinds device

Window blinds are a stylish and functional accessory for any interior - be it the office of a reputable company or the living room of a private house. As a convenient and modern alternative classic curtains, blinds have one drawback: they tend to break from time to time.

In order not to aggravate the situation, before repairing the blinds, you need to familiarize yourself with their device. All blinds, depending on their design, are divided into two main types: vertical and horizontal. The main difference between these two designs is the vertical or horizontal arrangement of adjustable sash panels.

The main types of breakdowns

Due to the different structure and order, the malfunction device of these two varieties is also different. Therefore, the repair of horizontal blinds will be different from the repair of vertical blinds.

Horizontal design

Horizontal structures are strong enough, and with careful operation, they can serve you for ten years without a single breakdown. But with careless use or as a result of poor assembly, certain parts may fail. Let's take a closer look at how to repair horizontal blinds. The list of major faults includes:

The lamellas (sashes) do not rotate around their axis.
Cord break.
Breakage of the lifting mechanism.
Breakage of the horizontal bar.

Replacing hooks and latches

If you stop turning around its axis horizontal slats, then the point here is broken hooks and lower latches

If the horizontal lamellas have stopped turning around their axis, then the point here is broken hooks and lower latches. To replace broken ones plastic parts you will have to buy new parts in a specialized store.

In this case, you should pay attention to their size - the purchased parts may differ from the native ones. Therefore, when going to the store, take a broken part with you for a sample.

The replacement is as follows:

We remove the old hook or latch.
With one hand, we firmly hold the rotary mechanism, preventing it from rotating, and with the other, we insert a new hook into the corresponding hole.
We insert a vertical cane into the installed hook.

In the same way, the lower latch is replaced. After this procedure, the lamellas will begin to rotate around their axis, adjusting the flow of light.

Replacing a Broken Cord

If the cord breaks, replace it with a new one. Before buying a new lace, you should take the dimensions of the blinds design. Knowing these dimensions, the sales assistant will be able to choose the length of the cord you need. For work you will need scissors, a needle and tweezers. The procedure for replacing the cord will be as follows:

We remove the remnants of the old torn cord.
skipping new cord through lifting mechanism so that it passes between the iron cylinder and the plastic roller.
We pass the cord into the bottom hole of the plastic basket at the place where the ladder is attached. At the same time, the lace is also threaded between the ladder.
We pass the second piece of cord, just like the first. We just pass it into the near punching of horizontal lamellas.
Next, take a large needle and insert the cord into it. With the help of a needle, we thread the cord through the holes in the lamellas, bypassing the ladder either to the right or to the left. Thus, the cord wraps around the ladder in the form of a snake.
In the lower part of the blinds, we pass a needle with a cord through the plug, and tie it into a knot. We perform a similar operation with the second cord.

Lifting mechanism repair

Replacing the lifting and turning mechanism is a rather complicated task. If the blinds do not want to work in desired mode, then perhaps the whole problem is in the breakdown of the lifting and turning mechanism.

Before undertaking this work, you need to soberly assess your capabilities: can you fix horizontal blinds with your own hands? The fact is that replacing the lifting-swivel mechanism is a rather complicated task. First of all, you need to remember the location of all the details of the structure, after which we proceed directly to replacing the damaged mechanism.

First of all, remove the plugs from the sidewalls of the eaves.
We unclench the edges of the eaves and with the help of pliers we pull out the shaft on which the rotation mechanism is fixed.
We separate the shaft and the rotation mechanism.
We take out the cord from the lifting and turning mechanism, untying its lower ends.
We insert the ends of the lace into the new mechanism, passing them between the roller and the cylinder.
We fix the new rotary mechanism on the shaft and assemble the structure in the reverse order.

Replacement of damaged lamellas

Replace bent blades with new ones.

Very often, under mechanical stress, they suffer horizontal slats- lamellas. At the same time, it can be almost impossible to repair damaged planks - it is completely impractical to straighten them. It is easier to replace bent lamellas with new ones. This process is carried out as follows:

We squeeze out the plugs from the bottom of the bar, untie and remove the cord.
We remove bent or broken strips, replacing them with new ones.
We thread the cord into the corresponding holes of the new lamellas, the bottom bar and the plug.
The ends of the cord are tied in a knot, and the plug is inserted back into the bottom bar.

As you can see, it is not so difficult to repair horizontal blinds - you just need to show enough diligence and ingenuity. How to repair horizontal blinds yourself, see this video:

Vertical structures

Repairing vertical blinds is somewhat different from fixing horizontal structures. Most frequent breakdowns given system:

cliff connecting chain;
breakage of the chain of command;
shoulder replacement;
cord break.

To repair vertical blinds that have a broken chain connecting the slats, remove the old chain. Then a whole chain is mounted in its place, to which the vertical petals of the lamellae are attached.

Chain of command

Remove the side cover and dismantle plastic gear, on which the chain is wound Replacing the control chain will require a fairly large investment of time and effort. First of all, you need to remove the side cover and dismantle the plastic gear on which the chain is wound.

After removing a piece of the old chain from the gear, we put a new one on it. We put the gear in its original place and close the side cover.

Replacing the plastic hanger

Frequent problem vertical structures is the breakdown of plastic parts. The most vulnerable parts include the shoulder of the lamella. A hanger is a plastic plate with which a vertical petal is attached to the eaves.

It is not difficult to replace it - the shoulder is attached to the fabric lamella using an ordinary fishing line or thread. The shoulder is attached to the plastic slats with a cool composition. But there is a nuance here - the width of the lamella, and hence the shoulder, for different blinds can be of different sizes.

Control cord

The control cord breaks quite rarely. But even if this misfortune has befallen you, it is not so difficult to fix it. You need to purchase a new cord of the required length from the store.

You can find out by taking small measurements. Take the width of the blinds and multiply it by two. To the resulting product, we add the height of the structure, multiplied by 1.5. As a result, we get the length of the cord we need.

To install a new lace, we pass its two ends through the side cover of the eaves. Then we pass the lace through the runners to which the lamellas are attached. Further, one end of the cord is attached to the latch, and the other is threaded through a special roller located at the end opposite from the control mechanism.

This is just a small part of the many possible malfunctions and breakdowns of blinds. But, using simple tools and ingenuity, it is quite possible to fix any malfunction at home. At the same time, do-it-yourself repairs can be in no way inferior to repairs made in a professional workshop.

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How to repair blinds with your own hands?

Today, almost all windows are equipped with additional structures such as blinds. This is a truly unique and at the same time universal variety of curtains.

Unlike models made from ordinary material, blinds tend to break, so each consumer must learn how to independently repair them. These designs can be both vertical and horizontal. Of particular difficulty are horizontal blinds.

Due to the design features, most of the difficulties arise with the repair of horizontal blinds.

Do-it-yourself blinds reconstruction

In case of any damage, you can contact service center where specialists will repair horizontal blinds in a matter of seconds, but it will be quite expensive. It is best to repair the device yourself, especially since experts assure that everyone can do this.

First of all, be patient. The most common causes of breakdowns occur against the background of contamination of the mechanism or due to the fact that some elements fail.

Horizontal blinds are made from the following parts:

control chain;
holder that holds this chain;
lining tiles;
main box;
fishing line fasteners;
plug;
plate;
side covers for the box;
blinds.

In order to repair the blinds, you need to prepare pliers and screwdrivers different diameter, as well as wire and scissors.

Identification of the causes of failure

If the rotary mechanism is broken, it means that the fabric of the structure rotates around its axis or cannot open (close). To fix this breakdown, remove the lamellas and plugs (side) located in the upper part of the structure. After that, the axle is dismantled with pliers.

The side plugs must be unclenched, and the mechanism itself must be removed. Then a new one is installed, and the structure is assembled in the same order in which it was disassembled.

If the lamellas are broken, they will certainly be replaced. To do this, squeeze out the plugs of the cord and cut off the end nodes, then pull out the lacing. If the ladders break, then you need to remove the canvas and plugs, after which the faulty parts are pulled out of the caliper.

The fact is that the caliper is located on the main axis of the mechanism, so it is removed from the eaves and the cord is removed. In this case, the canvas should be located in the hands. This is the only way to get the ladder out.

To assemble the blinds with your own hands, you need to install the clamps after installing the new element. The lamellae are threaded into the cells with a wire. When the blinds are assembled with your own hands, you need to place the jumpers on the right and left sides of the lacing, and fix the ladder with plugs.

In the event that the canvas is difficult to open, then the rotary device is checked. By the way, all experts strongly advise periodically cleaning the mechanism so that such situations do not arise.

Of course, as in previous cases, it is necessary to replace the axle with a new one. In the event of a breakdown of horizontal blinds, you need to buy new elements. Today on construction market The choice of all these details is huge. They can be bought at different price. Most importantly, you can now make repairs yourself.

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Do-it-yourself horizontal and vertical blinds repair

Do-it-yourself blinds repair involves the replacement of failed elements. To do this, you need a tape measure, screwdrivers, a screwdriver.

Vertical structures

If the cord is torn in vertical blinds (in a visible area), then a new thread is tied. The mechanism of operation of such curtains is located in a special box, which can be easily opened to inspect damage. Repair of vertical blinds when a gap is formed inside the device involves dismantling and disassembling the structure.

Blind mounting options.

In this case, the replacement of the cord is carried out in several stages:

opening the box;
dismantling the remnants of the cord;
installation of a new thread (through certain holes);
box assembly.

First you need to measure the length of the old cord of vertical blinds. Replacing the chain or slider provides for complete wear of the bands. Planks are stitched or cut.

The bulkhead of the cornice or the replacement of components is entrusted to specialists. Professionals do not recommend the owners of houses and apartments to trim the blinds with their own hands. To shorten the product yourself, you need to measure the length of the curtains. The excess is cut off.

Repair of horizontal blinds is carried out in case of failure individual elements curtains or when the mechanism is dirty. If a defective part is identified, then you will need to buy a new analogue.

Repair of the structure is carried out using a screwdriver, pliers, scissors and wire.

Experts identify several faults of horizontal and vertical blinds. If the 1st leaf does not open / close or rotates around its axis, then the cause of the malfunction is related to the rotary mechanism.

To replace it, you will need to remove the lamellas and side plugs from the upper eaves. Then the axis is dismantled from the device using pliers.

The sides of the cornice are unclenched, the mechanism is removed. A new unit is installed, the structure is assembled. If the lamella breaks, it will need to be replaced with a new element.

To do this, squeeze out the plugs of the cord of horizontal blinds. End nodes are cut off. The cord is pulled out. Damaged elements are replaced with new counterparts. The canvas is assembled in reverse order.

Torn ladders are replaced after the canvas is dismantled. To do this, you need to remove the plugs and pull the upper ends of the ladder out of the caliper. The last element is located on the axis of the main mechanism. The product is disconnected from the eaves, the cord is removed. The canvas is held in the hands, the ladder is pulled out.

Appropriate clamps are installed on the last new element. The lamellas are threaded into the cells with a wire. The web is assembled in such a way that the jumpers are located to the right and left of the cord. The ladder is fixed with plugs.

If the horizontal canvas opens tightly, then check the rotary mechanism. Experts recommend cleaning the device periodically. To do this, you can use a vacuum cleaner and oil. Difficult movement is associated with damage or bending of the corresponding axis.

If it jams or does not work evenly, then it is replaced with a new product. In this case, the mechanism is disassembled. An axle that jumps off the guides is inspected. Damaged and bent elements are restored.

To connect the new cord to the old one, you will need to cut the loop of the lifting mechanism. The ends are pulled out. The length of the new element is calculated by multiplying the height of the blinds by 4. The ends of the new component are attached to the cut analogues of the old thread with a tape.

For nylon fabrics, the soldering method is used. The ends are melted with matches or a lighter. Then the elements are connected together so that the new cord can pass through the holes in the slats. If the connection is broken during the drawing of the element in question, then it will be necessary to remove the upper crossbar by threading the thread through special blocks.

If the product is pulled through, then the blinds are lowered down to their entire length. Then the lock of the main mechanism is wedged (to release the cord). A cap is removed from the 1st end of the lower bar. The corresponding crossbar is dismantled. The old and new products are pulled up through the last elements.

To strengthen the part in question, you will need to cut the connections by making a knot at the corresponding ends. Throw away the old cord. The wedge (from the lifting thread) is dismantled. Blinds should hang evenly. The looped end is passed through an equalizer. Removed elements are installed in place.