How Do You Disassemble & Repair Vertical Blinds?
Vertical Blinds are most often found on sliding glass doors, such as you might have on your rear deck or patio. However, vertical blinds can also be found on windows. They are made up of three main components. The head rail is the long piece that is secured horizontally across the top of the door or window. The slats, or vanes, can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or plastic and hang vertically off of the head rail. The slats can be opened or closed, allowing for the privacy of the room. The slats are attached to the head rail with special clips. Some use plastic, while others are metal. It is not uncommon for vertical blinds to break in high traffic areas, especially for those with children or pets. Repairing your vertical blinds is often possible and can be a great way to save money. Step 1 First, determine what part of the vertical blinds is broken. For those with plastic vertical blinds, it is very common for the slat to break where it is attached to the clip. It is also not uncomm
