Wooden blinds can help to beautify any home, but sometimes they don't perfectly fit their intended window space. If you need to cut your wooden blinds, here's a simple way to do so without having to pay pricey manufacturer's costs.
Step 1
Press the slats together tightly and clamp them with rubber bands. Be careful not to bind the strings on the blinds; this may cause impressions of strings on the slats.
Step 2
Use masking tape to bind the ends of the slats so wood chips won't fly everywhere. It will also ensure a cleaner cut.
Step 3
Measure the amount that needs to be taken off and mark the slats with a pencil.
Step 4
Using a chop saw or miter saw, cut through the tape and slats.
Step 5
Remove the remaining tape and hang the blinds in the window. The wooden blinds should now fit perfectly in the window space.
Skill: Moderately Easy
Ingredients:
- Pencil
- Rubber bands
- Masking tape
- Ruler
- Chop saw or miter saw
Tip: Send the blinds back to the manufacturer for a proper fit or take them back to the store they were purchased from to possibly swap for a better fitting set. Cutting your own blinds should be a last resort.
Warning: Repairs or modifications may void the warranty.
Keyword: cut wooden blinds
