Restringing day night shade..help
The string in our daynight shade broke. Any web site that has restringing instructions? Not sure if we have to remove the valance or if we need new string. An suggestions appreciated. We have a Wi...
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ron.dittmer wrote:tenbear wrote:Very True!
In the future check your blinds for frayed cords and replace the cord before it breaks. It's much easier to repair before the cord breaks.
I have restrung micro-mini blinds in minutes at home using the "Hot-Melt" method. It does require the original string to be unbroken. You detach both ends of the original string. Then take one end of each new & original strings, and melt them together, end-to-end with a heat source like a candle. You simply heat the tips until melted, then press them together. While the material is still soft, roll the joint in between your fingers to eliminate any sharp edges. Then carefully pull out the original string to allow the new string follow it throughout the entire blind.
Strings for blinds have a very high content of polyester or other plastics which melts under the heat. Be careful. The gooey joint can get very hot. It's best done by someone with calloused fingers.
Buy a large spool of the string at fabric stores and ebay. If physically shopping around, it is best to have a sample of your shade strings to compare.
Right on. Thanks for explaining the process.
