Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds

Cut the headrail as well.

Cutting down bamboo blinds.

Cut the headrail as well. If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down. Measure and mark where to cut measure again. Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with.

For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds. You can either cut both sides evenly or simply cut one side only if there is a minimal size reduction needed. For my window i was using three sets of blinds hanging then side by side as close as i could get them. How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up.

Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them. Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw. Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Measure how much you need to take off.

Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds. Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece. Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even. Roll the bamboo shades tightly around the headrail.

Get free shipping on qualified bamboo outdoor shades or buy online pick up in store today in the window treatments department. Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance. If you only want to make the. If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even.

In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place. Remove the tape and clamps or rubber bands. Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue.

Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds. I needed to take off about 3 on each side. Tape it in place. It s an easy diy project.

To protect us a bit from the sun and rain. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw. Cutting down the valance.