Common questions

What are the parts of vertical blinds called?

What are the parts of vertical blinds called?

Vertical Blinds

  • Valance Clips.
  • Valance Corners.
  • Carrier Clips.
  • Bead Chain.
  • Brackets.
  • Control Ends.
  • Fabric Vane Parts.
  • Retainers & Fasteners.

What are the parts of blinds called?

Parts List & Definitions

  • Hold Down Brackets. Hold down brackets are used to hold the bottom of the blind in place, mostly used for blinds mounted on doors.
  • Extension Brackets. Extension brackets are used to project a shade or blind from the wall.
  • Spacer Blocks.
  • Mounting Brackets.
  • Tassel.
  • Cord Joiner.
  • Tilt Wand.
  • Valance.

What is the twisty thing on blinds called?

Vanes. The slats of a vertical blind are called vanes. They hang vertically from the track. They can be made out of fabric, aluminum, or vinyl.

What is the twist thing on blinds called?

Valance. A standard feature with most blinds, the valance attaches to the top of the blind, covers the headrail, and matches the color and material of the rest of the blind.

What do you call the bottom of a blind?

Cradle. Plastic or metal device that holds the drum in place and guides the ladder and lift cord as they enter the bottom of the head rail of horizontal blinds. Sometimes called a ‘saddle’.

How do I fix the pull cord on my vertical blinds?

  1. Step 1 – Measure the blind.
  2. Step 2 – Remove the headrail by pushing up on the bracket tabs on the backside of the blind.
  3. Step 3 – Use the lighter to melt an end of the new cord to the old cord.
  4. Step 4 – Tie a knot at the end of the new cord so it won’t pull through the blind.

What are the parts of a vertical blind?

Vertical blinds have vinyl, fabric or wood vanes, also known as slats, which hang from top to bottom. These vanes rotate clockwise and counter clockwise to open and close. Most vertical blinds also feature a mechanism allowing them to pull from side to side.

Where can I get parts for window blinds?

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What kind of Vane does a vertical blind use?

Vertical blinds have vinyl, fabric or wood vanes, also known as slats, which hang from top to bottom. These vanes rotate clockwise and counter clockwise to open and close.

What are the different brands of Hunter Douglas blinds?

We carry blind and shade parts for Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Bali, Graber, Kirsch, Comfortex, M&B, and many more brands. Most parts are compatible with multiple brands; therefore, the easiest way to find your part is to shop by blind category (E.g. vertical blinds, wood blinds, mini blinds, cellular shades, etc.).