How to fix horizontal slat blinds. Repair of vertical and horizontal blinds. Breakdowns of vertical blinds and how to fix them

High-quality blinds with proper care and handling will regularly serve a very long time. for a long time. However, blinds, like any other product, may experience different kind breakdowns. If your blinds are also having trouble, assess the extent of the problem and consider fixing it. repair work. With the solution of a number of minor problems, you can handle it yourself. By the way, you can read about the installation of blinds on our website.

There are a number of the most popular breakdowns that you can fix with your own hands.

Installing a new connecting chain

One of the most common breakdowns is a break in the chain, through which the slats of the blinds are connected.

For repairs, buy in a specialized salon new chain and insert it in place of the old part. Pre-calculate the amount vertical elements and measure their width. Traditionally, blinds are equipped with slats 8.9 and 12.7 cm wide.

Installing a new control chain

This chain breaks quite rarely, but you need to be prepared for such a situation.

First step. Remove the side eaves cover.

Second step. Remove the plastic gear.

Third step. Connected back or put a new chain on the gear and insert it into place.

The connecting lock must be located on the side opposite to the hanging gear. The runners, at the same time, must be in the open state.

Fourth step. Put back the cornice cover.

IN vertical blinds quite often the “shoulder” on the slats breaks. This element connects the fabric to the cornice.

Buy a new "shoulder" in a specialized salon, having previously specified the width of the slats of your blinds.

Remove the damaged product and replace it with a new one. Usually, the “shoulder” is sewn in with a fishing line, however, some manufacturers glue the lamellae together. Be sure to check this point on an individual basis.

There are also blinds in which the “shoulder” can be freely removed and a new product installed in its place. If this is not your case, simply carefully cut the fishing line and sew the whole “shoulder” with ordinary threads.

Installing a new control cord

This cord breaks quite rarely. Much more often, the quality of its fixation simply deteriorates, as a result of which the cord is pulled out of its place.

Before you go to the salon for a new cord, measure the height and width of your blinds. Based on these data, the specialist will be able to calculate the amount of new cord you need.

You can also do the calculation yourself. To do this, multiply the width of the eaves by 2 and add one and a half heights of the blinds to the resulting value. So you calculate the required amount of lace.

Pass the two ends of the new lace through the side eaves cover first, and then through the runners. Lead one cord into the fixation element, and thread the second through the roller. You will find it in the side cover installed opposite to the control mechanism.

Pull the cord back to the fixing element, secure it in the form of a loop and twist it from above using a tool suitable for this (be guided by the situation). When screwing, try not to press too hard, otherwise the product may burst.

Installing new sliders

The most time-consuming option for repairing vertical blinds.

Buy runners and special connecting distances for attaching runners. Select the distances according to the width of the lamellas.

First step. Remove the control cord so that it does not interfere with your work.

Second step. Open the control mechanism.

Third step. Take out the runners.

Fourth step. Move the sliders away from the broken element. Squeeze out or unfasten (according to the situation) the distance and remove the damaged slider.

Fifth step. Set the click distance to the whole slider, fixing the new element in place of the removed product.

Sixth step. Pull the control cord through the sliders.

Seventh step. Insert new runners into the eaves by threading them onto the shaft.

Eighth step. Screw on the shutter control mechanism. At this stage, it is advisable to enlist the support of one assistant - he will hold the shaft, and you will screw the mechanism. Twist carefully, without excessive force, otherwise the mechanism may crack.

Ninth step. Return the control cord to its original position.

Repair completed.

These are all the main breakdowns, with the correction of which you can cope with your own hands. In case of more significant damage, it is better to immediately contact qualified master, otherwise you run the risk of completely breaking your vertical blinds.

Typical malfunctions of horizontal blinds

This section of the manual will be useful to owners horizontal blinds. Here are some suggestions for fixing the most common problems. Pre-evaluate the front of the upcoming work and decide whether you can handle the planned activities on your own or whether it would be wiser to immediately contact a professional repairman.

Problems with hooks and latches

Very often, in horizontal blinds, the hooks that take part in the rotation of the slats, as well as the lower latches, break.

To solve such a problem, you first need to buy failed spare parts in a specialized store and replace them. Make sure the new latches are the same as the latches on your blinds (they can be small or large diameter).

Dismantle the old hook, and then simply install a new product in its place. To do this, insert a new hook into the hole in the swivel mechanism. Hold with one hand rotary mechanism, preventing it from rotating, while inserting the other hook at the same time. After that, insert a cane into the new hook.

To replace the lower louvers fasteners, unscrew the broken products and screw new fasteners in their place.

Installing a new cord

Buy new cord according to the size of your blinds. Pre-measure the height and width of the structure. You will tell the consultant of the specialized store these parameters, and he will calculate the required amount of cord.

First step. Remove the remnants of the old lace, if any.

Second step. Thread the new lace through the hoist so that the rope passes between the cylinder and the roller.

Third step. Pass the rope through lower part plastic basket at the attachment point of the ladder. At the same time, the rope must be passed between the ladder.

Fourth step. Pull the rope up to the basket, at the same time pulling it along the bottom and running it into the space between the ladders into the cornice hole.

Fifth step. Pull the second rope in the same way as the first, but in this case it must be launched into the closest lamella punching.

Sixth step. Thread the string through the needle and alternately pull it through the slats through the right and left ladders.

Seventh step. Through the bottom of the blinds, pass the needle with the rope through the cap of the ladder and tie the cord into a strong double knot. Do the same with the other end of the rope.

If possible, pull a new cord through the slats in the normal state of the blinds, that is, it is better that they hang on the window during this repair.

Before starting the repair, remember the order in which the parts of the mechanism are placed so that you don’t mix anything up during the reassembly process. You can even take pictures of everything - it will be easier for you to navigate.

First step. Remove the side plugs from the louver cornice, and then remove the shaft from the swivel mechanism. The shaft can be made of plastic or metal.

Second step. Open the edges of the blinds eaves and dismantle the mechanisms for the subsequent installation of new elements.

Third step. Remove the mechanisms from the grooves.

If the lifting mechanism is being repaired, pull out the rope. Untie the hanging ends of the lace (usually they are tied into a knot) or cut (they can also be a single piece). Solder the ends of the rope with a lighter.

Fourth step. Insert the ends of the lace between the rollers of the new mechanism.

Fifth step. Push both ropes into the recesses. At the same time, it is important to make sure that the ropes are not intertwined in the eaves of the blinds.

Sixth step. Connect the mechanisms back. Place the turning mechanism closer to the center of the cornice, while the two antennae should rest against the back edge of the cornice. The lifting mechanism must be placed deep into the eaves so that the laces in the slots also “look” deep into.

Seventh step. Place the connected gears on the ledge. Straighten the ends of the eaves to their original position. When performing this operation, make sure that the hole in the installed mechanism coincides with the shaft. Otherwise, the shaft may simply not pass.

Eighth step. Put back the side covers.

This completes the replacement of the cord.

Thus, with the correction of simple breakdowns of vertical and horizontal blinds, you can easily handle it yourself. However, if you see that the damage is quite serious (not included in the list of problems discussed above), and the blinds are very expensive, it is better to immediately contact the services of professional repairmen. Otherwise, follow the instructions and you'll be fine.

Replacing the horizontal bar

It is extremely rare, but sometimes the horizontal bar breaks, which acts as the basis for the entire blinds structure. It is impossible to repair this product qualitatively - all the “patches” fail very quickly.

Therefore, the only right decision this problem will become complete replacement the mentioned element. The knowledge gained in the previous sections of the manual will help you with this.

First of all, buy or order a new plank of the right size from a specialized store. Next, you need to dismantle all structural elements from the broken crossbar. Remove ropes, slats, internal controls and other components.

Remember, and even better, take a picture of the order in which you disassemble, so that later you can successfully reassemble the blinds.

Try on a new bar in place of the old one. Make sure the dimensions match and proceed with the reassembly of the blinds. Install and secure all structural elements in the reverse order of disassembly. At each stage, check the correct functioning of the system. During the process of dismantling and reassembling the elements, use the instructions given earlier.

Successful work!

Video - Do-it-yourself blinds repair

Everything has its own expiration date, and blinds are no exception. It happens that situations occur that cause a breakdown. Do not rush to immediately part with the damaged item. Assess the damage and possible ways recovery. You need to know what caused the problem. and how to fix it. We will consider a list of frequent breakdowns of horizontal, vertical models and give repair tips.

Important advice! If you are repairing the structure yourself, approach the choice of a new part responsibly. For example, if you need to replace the lamella, it is better to take a picture of an example or take a sample with you to the store and show it to the manager. Thus, you will pick up what matches the model.

Blinds construction repair

Repair of horizontal blinds

It happens that the repair of horizontal blinds becomes necessary. For unknown reasons, the design stopped working. If you yourself determine the malfunction, then it makes no sense to call professionals. Repairing blinds is a simple operation, and you can handle it yourself. let's consider frequent breakdowns horizontal models:

Control cord broken- happens if carelessly pull. If small children live with adults in the house, this happens often. The mechanism of the blinds is an extraordinary mystery for them, because children love to pull the control thread. To improve the operation of the structure, find the place of the gap. If it is visible, try to carefully sew both ends of the rope together. The second option is to replace the cord. Open the cornice, carefully remove the rest. Then insert the new one in the same way as the old one.
Rotary mechanism failure- if the blinds stop opening, or open by turning along the axis, the problem lies in the malfunction of the rotary structure. To replace, you need to dismantle the slats, remove the side fasteners from the eaves. Next, dismantle the structure with pliers. With a slight movement, we open the cornice and take out the old mechanism , instead of which you need to install a new one. Then we assemble the structure again.
Lamella breakage- if it so happened that the lamella was damaged, and it can no longer be restored to its former appearance, it is better to replace it with a new one. This simple process. We squeeze out the plugs of the cord of horizontal models, cut off the end nodes, pull the cord out of the structure, replace the damaged part with a new lamella. Next, we assemble the parts in reverse order.

Repair of vertical blinds

To begin with, we determine the faulty part. When we make sure that it is broken, we repair vertical blinds. When disassembling the design, remember the location of the parts. We work consistently so as not to make a mistake when we collect the parts back. We will need:

crosshead screwdriver;
pliers;
wire for threading rope.

Cord break - to get rid of such a breakdown, change the cord to a new one. To do this, you will have to dismantle the structure. Open the special box where it is located. Remove the remnants of the old cord from there. Through the special holes, mount a new thread. Assemble the box in the same order as when disassembling.

Dismantling the vertical structure

Abrasion of lamellas - the lower edge of the lamellas is more often abraded. It can be hemmed or trimmed. If the lamellas are worn out, it is advisable to replace them. To do this, you will need to buy the same part. The price for them is democratic, depending on the brand of the manufacturer and materials. To replace the lamella, the following steps are necessary:

squeeze the side latches of the cord from the bottom bar, cut off the end knots and pull out the cord;
get worn out lamellas and replace with new ones;
pass the cord through special holes;
tie knots;
mount the structure back.

To learn in detail how to remove the slats from vertical blinds, watch this video:

Blinds repair by specialists

There are breakdowns that are difficult to deal with on your own. In this case, contact the wizard for help. Please note that there are usually two people per call. For one, sometimes, the task is overwhelming. Repair costs vary. It depends on the region, the nature of the malfunction and the purchase of a new part.

For correct repair professionals advise to replace several pieces at once. Thus, new part less noticeable than the others. Moreover, if the blinds have served for a long time, there is a possibility that the lamellas have faded under the influence of the sun. Therefore, a few new pieces to match the old ones will only refresh the design.

In any case, before making a decision, assess the nature of the damage. Sometimes it's better to buy new model rather than repair the old one with your own hands.

Elena Ostinova

Woman's way

And again we turn to our beloved and irreplaceable plastic blinds. The reason for our attention to them this time is quite common and unpleasant. In other words, breakdown.

The design of our favorite and popular products is quite fragile, light and elegant (this is their aesthetic appeal). But these qualities, plus a number of external influences, often lead to their breakdown. There are many reasons why blinds break:

drafts,
temperature changes (detrimental to plastic),
careless handling of product elements, etc.

Most often, of course, tender planks (lamellas or sashes) break.

But there is a breakdown and more serious when the lower guide breaks.

It usually breaks in the central part where there is a hole for adjusting the length of the threads

Of course, the first thought that comes to mind is to replace this guide with another plank, for example, made of wood or a metal tube. After all, it is stronger and the material is always at hand ...

But it's worth considering that:

firstly, the design becomes heavier and, therefore, will work worse,
secondly, such a foreign bar can simply break the glass during a gust of wind, grazing, etc.

We offer a less "traumatic" and "damaging" way. We don't even need to dismantle or remove our blinds.

The ubiquitous and indispensable plastic bottle will help us, as always.

We apply our ingenuity to it and the issue is resolved.

The method is simple to disgrace.

1. First from plastic bottle cut out a small piece.

2. We twist it into a tube of the desired diameter. For her to enter the middle of our broken rail

3. Then we insert one end of our plastic tube into one half of the guide cavity, and the other into the other and move them as shown in our photo.

4. For greater strength of our repaired area, we suggest gluing the fracture site with appropriate glue (for plastic, for example)

A solid structure is formed, which is what we sought.

The whole repair process does not take much time and does not require much effort and financial costs. We do not even need to dismantle the damaged product, and this greatly simplifies our task.

In a similar way - with the help of glue and the flat part of a plastic bottle or other improvised materials, you can also fasten the slats of the blinds that have broken above without violating their aesthetics and without changing the design conceived by the manufacturer.

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Blinds are one of the most the best options curtain replacements. The design perfectly copes with the penetration of unnecessarily intrusive sunlight, has many other positive qualities and with proper care can last for many years. But sometimes even such a strong and durable thing breaks. Because of what structural breakdowns most often occur, is it possible to repair the blinds with your own hands and can they be repaired?

The most common causes of vertical blinds failure

Vertical structures are found in houses much less frequently than horizontal ones, but they are also popular, as they have all positive properties blinds. Here are the most common breakdowns.

Break of the connecting chain.
Break of the chain with which the blinds are adjusted.
Breakage of the connection of the lamella with the eaves.
Breakdown of runners.
Deformed control cord.

With all these shortcomings, you can cope on your own, without seeking help from specialists. Below we will tell you exactly how.

Vertical blinds device

Do-it-yourself vertical blinds repair

So, if you are planning to repair the blinds with your own hands, then you need to know how to fix the breakdowns described above.

Now you know how to fix vertical blinds if one of the troubles described above has occurred and deal with the breakdown with your own hands. And what to do if the elements of horizontal blinds have become unusable?

Options for breaking horizontal blinds

Horizontal blinds are the most popular type of construction, but, unfortunately, they sometimes break. And here is what the most frequent breakdowns of blinds look like.

Breakage of swivel hooks.
The need to replace the lower clamps.
Replacement of the control cord.
Repair of the blinds lifting mechanism.
Plank replacement.

The reasons why these elements fail are not so important - maybe the service life is expiring, or careless movements damaged the structure. It doesn't matter, it's just important to know how to fix blinds qualitatively and quickly replace the destroyed element.

Horizontal blinds

Do-it-yourself horizontal blinds repair methods

If you are the owner horizontal type structures, then you need to know how you can repair horizontal blinds with your own hands if one of the breakdowns described above is found.

Now the question of how to repair the blinds does not cause you any difficulties and, if necessary, you can repair it yourself.

Roller blinds look very stylish in the interior, even a girl can install them. Read our article on .

How to install horizontal blinds, read the instructions on our website.

Breakage and repair of roller blinds

A little apart are roller blinds in this list. Repair roller blinds do-it-yourself is possible, but if the canvas itself is damaged, then there is nothing left but to change it completely or, more preferably, to buy a new design.

If the curtain fabric does not fit snugly against the window, then it is necessary to check the installation of the guides and the presence of a load in the lower part of the structure. When the curtain is poorly fixed on the frame, it is best to replace the mount, choosing the most suitable one for you. If the control cord is torn, then it is necessary to remove it and replace it with a new one. Do not tie a broken cord!

In general, repairing blinds with your own hands does not cause any particular difficulties, and with minimal skills, you can deal with breakdowns yourself. You can always find a lot of videos on the Internet that demonstrate the main faults and how to fix them.

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 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.

If you are not sure of your technical skills, before fixing the blinds, fix the location of parts and accessories in all details on your phone camera. It would also be useful to record on the camera each stage of the repair work - so you will not have problems during reassembly.

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 the horizontal lamellas stop turning around their axis, 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.
We pass a 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 swivel 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.

This procedure should be performed strictly in the proposed sequence, since the wrong order of actions can lead to breakage.

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 pass the cord into the corresponding holes of the new slats, bottom bar and a stub.
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. The most common failures of this system:

breakage of the 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 compound. But there is a nuance here - the width of the lamella, and hence the shoulder, for different blinds can be of different sizes.

before buying a new one spare part, you should measure the size of the lamella.

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. How to replace the control mechanism with blinds, see this video:

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.