Like other interior items, roller blinds and blinds sometimes fail. Many do not know what to do in this case and simply throw them away. However, there are times when, by replacing one small part, you can return the curtains to working condition. Blinds are often easy to repair at home using a minimum of materials and tools.
Horizontal louver design
In order for you to better understand the tips for repairing horizontal blinds, it is worth taking a closer look at their device. This diagram shows the main elements:
Horizontal blinds diagram
The slats of the horizontal blinds are mounted on a swivel mechanism and are controlled by adjusting the shaft using 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 lamellas, interlocked with each other, are raised and lowered, also contributing to the regulation of illumination and access to the window.
The bottom bar serves as a weighting and anchorage for the parts of the control mechanism.
How much is the work of the master
The cost of professional repair depends on:
- The material from which the blinds are made: mahogany will cost more than plastic.
- The type and presence of automatic systems: for example, horizontal structures cost more, and the electric drive raises the price even higher.
- Labor intensity of work. Rebuilding a PPM or an electric drive is more difficult than replacing lamellas.
The cost of the master's work is calculated from the prices for parts and services and is at least 600 rubles.
Blinds can break due to misuse or accidental damage. You can fix them both with your own hands and with the help of specialists. It is better to entrust expensive outdoor constructions to the master. Otherwise, dismantling work will lead to high costs.
The most common causes of horizontal blinds breakage
Anything can cause the blinds to fail - after all, this mechanism is designed to protect from the sun and prying eyes, and it is fragile enough that makes it vulnerable to damage. The most common causes of breakage of horizontal blinds are the following factors:
- Incorrect installation of blinds
- Too frequent use
- Sharp jerks, sloppy movements when controlling the blinds
- Access of small children and pets to the blinds
- Lamella contamination
- Self-upgrade of the device, which led to wear of parts
Curious pets can cause blinds to break.
How to replace the shoulder
For vertical blinds, a typical breakdown is a violation of the integrity of the lamella shoulder. This element is quite important, as it serves to connect the fabric with the cornice.
For repairs, you will need to purchase a new shoulder, do not forget to check the width of the louvers before going to a specialized salon.
Repair work consists in removing the damaged part and replacing it with a new one.
Usually the shoulder is fixed with a fishing line, but there are models with a shoulder set on glue.
If the shoulder can be removed freely on your blinds, then by replacing it, you can fix it using ordinary threads.
Let's watch a video on the topic:
What to do if the blinds are broken?
The first step is to diagnose the breakdown, find out what happened and why the blinds are out of order.
Then, if necessary, you need to disassemble the structure to the desired state. Attention - when disassembling, fold all the blinds in sequence! This will help to avoid the loss and appearance of "extra" parts after repair.
Sequential photographing of the stages of disassembling the blinds would be a good technique.
If you are not sure that you will remember the sequence of assembling the blinds, take pictures of each step.
Replacing the coat hanger
In the process of replacing the shoulder, no problems should arise. This is done quite simply:
- Before repairing the shoulder, we acquire a new part corresponding to the width of the lamella.
- We carefully take out the broken shoulder from the canvas.
- We put the new part in place of the old one.
In the production of blinds, lamellar holders are either sewn into the canvas using a fishing line, or simply inserted. To get a broken shoulder in the first case, you will have to first cut the fishing line.
It looks like a lamella holder or "shoulder"
Types of horizontal blinds malfunctions and their elimination
The sheet of horizontal blinds may stop opening and closing, in addition, it may begin to scroll around its axis. If this happens, then the reason must be sought in the swivel mechanism.
Repair of the swing mechanism of horizontal blinds
- Remove the side plugs from the upper cornice;
- Unclench the sides of the cornice;
- Pull out the pivot shaft using pliers;
- Insert the new mechanism and put the blinds back together.
Sometimes it is not the control mechanism that breaks down, but the lamellas themselves. In this case, you will have to carry out the following steps.
Repair of horizontal blinds lamellas
- Press out the cord plug from the bottom bar;
- Cut off the ends of the knot and remove the cord;
- Remove the broken slats and replace them with new ones;
- Tie the cord into a knot;
- Insert the plug into the bottom plate.
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.
Damaged louvres to be replaced
Replacing the control chain
The design of the control chain is the same as that of the lower connecting chain. If you pull on it sharply, sooner or later it will inevitably break. Replacing the control chain will also not be difficult, but one condition must be met: before disassembling the sliders for replacement, they must be set to the open position. Then:
- Determine the length of the new chain. It is equal to the length of the lamellas.
- We unscrew the side cover on the cornice and take out the plastic gear.
- We remove the damaged chain and insert a new one in its place.
- We return the gear to its place.
- We put the side cover on the cornice and check how each lamella turns.
The control chain is closed in a circle with a special plastic lock
Vertical products
Blinds are a very fragile structure, which must be handled carefully and follow the rules of operation. A user who understands the structure of vertical blinds will be able to repair them on his own.
The cause of breakage of vertical products is most often their break into 2 parts or defects in the cord, with the help of which the lamellae are adjusted.
A lace torn in an accessible and visible place can be sewn by any hostess. Such repairs do not take much time and effort.
Serious damage can be repaired by replacing a specific item or parts of the product. Repair requires opening the cassette. It hides the governing system within itself. Through a special opening, the damaged part is replaced with a new element that will function perfectly.
If the control cord is damaged a short period after the structure is installed, then materials of poor quality were used for the production of the product. In this case, even the spare parts from the kit will not help - it is better to go to the store and purchase a high quality part. Despite the additional costs, such actions will help to avoid frequent repairs and save time, which is sometimes not enough in modern life.
Repair of vertical blinds in case of damage to any individual lamella consists in its replacement. To do this, you should purchase lamellas that are suitable in color, texture and material. They can be found in the store in which the purchase of the entire structure was made, or ordered on the Internet, indicating all the necessary parameters and characteristics. There are 2 options for attaching the lamella: stringing on a special chain or attaching a vertical strip to it. Both methods are simple and straightforward for users.
It is easy to change the length of the vertical stripes at home. To perform such an operation, you should perform measurements, calculations and make the necessary marks. Then you can safely cut off the excess part. After that, a control cord must be passed through the lower part of the strips. To do this, the strip below needs to be stitched with threads. You will have to act carefully and carefully.
In cases where many components are damaged in the design of vertical blinds or there are defects in the cornice, it is better to seek professional help. They will be able to solve any problems in the shortest possible time and provide a high-quality result. A good craftsman will help you with the selection of the best parts. In addition, only he will be able to resolve the issue of changing the width of the entire product.
However, if the broken blinds require thorough, major repairs, then you should first find out the cost of its implementation in the workshop. The total price of the service depends on the quality of the parts that will be used for replacement, as well as the size of the work fee. The cost of the repair must be weighed against the cost of purchasing a new structure. The repair should be worth it.
Blinds have long been an integral part of the modern home. Everyone chooses 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 different materials - aluminum, wood, plastic - in different colors and lamellas parameters. They are reliable, functional, give good darkening, they are easy to wash and they do not take up extra space on the windowsill.
However, like any other type of blinds, horizontal blinds sometimes need repairs, which you can carry out yourself with a small set of tools at hand.
Horizontal blinds can last ten years without breakdowns, however, this service life is seriously reduced if used incorrectly.
How to install new sliders
This breakdown of vertical blinds will require a rather laborious repair.
Accordingly, connecting distances for attaching the runners, as well as the runners themselves, are selected and purchased to the width of the lamellas.
The order of work will be as follows:
- the control cord is being dismantled, it will interfere with the work;
- the control mechanism is dismantled;
- runners are pulled out;
- the runners are removed from the defective element, then the distances are unfastened or squeezed out;
- the damaged slider is removed;
- a distance is set in the new slider, a new element is fixed in place of the damaged product;
- the control cord is pulled through the runners;
- new runners are threaded onto the eaves shaft;
- returns to its place and the control mechanism is fixed. It will be good if someone can help you, you need to simultaneously hold the shaft and screw the mechanism. It is not recommended to apply special efforts, cracks may appear on the mechanism;
- then the control cord is returned to the starting position.
Breakdowns of this kind can be dealt with on your own. More significant damage will require contacting a specialized workshop, taking up work and not having the necessary skills, you can finally break your blinds.
Let's watch a video about assembling the sliders:
Required tools
To implement the plan, you may need a screwdriver and a knife for a neat analysis of the structure. Needle for ease of threading the cord through the slats.
To put everything back together and fix it, one screwdriver will be enough.
Based on this information, it follows that the most common problems can be eliminated without the involvement of third-party specialists.
To do this, it is enough to acquire a tool, replaceable parts and show a little patience.
