Fix Venetian Blind Tilt Cord

Venetian blind repair guides venetian blinds are also known as aluminum blinds 2 blinds and horizontal blinds.

Fix venetian blind tilt cord.

The most common repairs include replacing broken tilt mechanisms replacing broken strings and replacing broken valance clips. If the cords still don t pull or adjust the height of your blinds then you may need to force the lock mechanism open. Pull the cord toward you and cut the knot off the end of the cord. Use these directions to replace a tilted cord.

They are fairly easy to repair. We recommend using a cord with a 1 4mm diameter. If the cord is broken or missing replace the cord with a new piece. Remove the cap covering the hole in the bottom rail of the venetian blinds.

You can do this with your hands and fingers. If this doesn t release the cord lock then you will have to take the blind out of the window frame. Instead take hold of the lift cord and bring level with the headrail then pull gently. Slip cord pulls over ends of cord and knot ends to hold the pulls on.

Your first instinct might be to yank the cord and force the blind down but this can just cause further damage. How to diy tips show all lifting tilting. Look for the end of the cord where it is tied in a knot. Lift the bottom of your blinds even if they are already stuck at the top near the headrail.

When you pull the cord to tilt the slats and the slats do not tilt that indicates that the tilt mechanism is broken and needs to be replaced.