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Updated video with some extra hints.
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I hope this video helps you operate your CORDED venetians blinds (with strings). See our other videos on how to install and operate CORDLESS blinds (no strin...
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Jul 5, 2021 · We’ve had questions on how to raise and lower these cordless blinds and also what the bottom of the lowest bar looks like.
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- Overview
- Single-String Blinds
- Top Down-Bottom Up Blinds
- Continuous-Cord Blinds
- Cordless Blinds
- Blinds with Rods
You’re not loving all the light filtering in your room, but you aren’t totally sure how to adjust your blinds. What are you supposed to do now? Not to worry—we’ve got the solutions you’re looking for. From single-string and continuous-cord blinds to cordless and top down-bottom up models, you’ll know precisely how to close, raise, and adjust your blinds to the perfect setting. Read on to get started!
Close single-string blinds by unlocking the cord and adjusting the blinds to your desired height.
Use 2 cords to operate top down-bottom up blinds—one adjusts the top portion of the blinds, and the other adjusts the bottom portion.
Tug along the front and back loops of a continuous-cord loop to open and close your blinds.
Lower the blinds by tugging the cord to the right at a 45-degree angle.
Grip the cord firmly and pull to the right, which “unlocks” the string from the locking mechanism in your blinds. While you’re still holding the cord, release the slack on the string to bring your blinds down. Then, pull the cord to the left to lock your blinds in place.
On some single-string blinds, pulling the cord to the
unlocks the string while pulling to the
Play around with your cord and see which direction does the trick.
Venetian blinds, mini blinds, micro blinds, pleated shades, and cellular shades often use single-string systems.
Lower and raise the top portion of the blinds with the left cord.
Use this cord if you’d like to let some light in through the top portion of your windows rather than the bottom.
Top down-bottom up blinds don’t have adjustable slats—instead, you “adjust” the blinds by lowering and raising them along the top and bottom. Cellular, Roman, pleated, and woven wood shades are sometimes designed in this style.
Lift and lower the bottom section of the blinds with the right cord.
Tug on this string if you’d like to increase or decrease the amount of light shining through the lower half of your window.
On some blinds, the left cord might control the bottom section of the blinds and the right cord might control the top. Tinker around a bit to see how your blinds function.
by continuously pulling on the back portion of the loop.
Take a close look at your cord loop—the “front” portion is closer to you, while the “back” portion is closer to the window. Tug repeatedly on the back part of the loop to lower your blinds down.
Continuous-cord systems are common with bigger, bulkier blinds.
Lift the blinds by tugging along the front section of the cord.
Pull continuously on this front portion until you’re happy with the height of your blinds.
Rotate the rod on the other side of the window to adjust the slats.
Close the blinds by dragging them down with your hands.
Grip along the very bottom of the blinds with both hands, making sure that your hands are spaced evenly. Then, gently tug down on the blinds to manually cover up the windows.
Cordless blinds don’t have any strings or rods attached for adjustments. If your blinds are completely bare, there’s a good chance that they’re cordless.
Open the blinds by manually pushing them up.
Place both hands beneath the blinds and apply a little bit of pressure—the slats will automatically contract as you push. Continue adjusting the blinds until you’re happy with their height.
Tilt the bottom bar down to rotate the slats on cordless blinds.
Pull on the rod to close the blinds.
Blinds with rods are mounted on a horizontal track that’s controlled by a long rod. Tilt this rod at a 45-degree angle and continuously pull—this drags the slats across the window in a horizontal line and covers up the glass.
The rod is parallel to the rest of the slats and is typically attached at the end.
A rod system is most commonly used with vertical and panel blinds.
Push the rod to condense the slats and show off the window.
While holding the rod at a 45-degree angle, push the slats down to one side of the track. This exposes some of the window and lets a little more light into your living space.
Aug 21, 2024 · 2. Lift the rail up to open the blinds. To open the blinds, simply lift the rail upwards. You can open the blinds completely or partially, just as you would with standard blinds. Just like closing the blinds, opening them should be a smooth and easy motion. [2] 3. Use the twist wand to rotate the slats.
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Jun 19, 2023 · Cordless Rail System. Lift the Rail to Raise the Blinds: To lift or open your mini blinds, simply lift the bottom rail upwards. Use smooth and easy motion to open the blinds completely or partially. Tilt the Rail to Rotate Your Blinds: Tilt the bottom rail to adjust the angle of the mini 1” slat. You can also open or close them completely.
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Dec 20, 2023 · 3. Pull down the right string to lower or raise the top of the blinds. Grasp onto the set of single strings hanging along the right side of the blinds. Tug on the strings to lift the top portion of the blinds. Conversely, try lowering the top of the blinds by angling the string and slowly releasing your grip.
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