Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds

How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up.

Cutting down bamboo blinds.

Roll the bamboo shades tightly around the headrail. Measure and mark where to cut measure again. In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds. For my window i was using three sets of blinds hanging then side by side as close as i could get them.

Get free shipping on qualified bamboo outdoor shades or buy online pick up in store today in the window treatments department. Measure how much you need to take off. If you only want to make the. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place.

If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. You can either cut both sides evenly or simply cut one side only if there is a minimal size reduction needed. Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue.

One blind cost me less than 10. Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw. If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down. Depending on your bamboo blinds and how much material you re removing you might have to cut a slot on the headrail and or move the mounting bracket.

I needed to take off about 3 on each side. Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them. How to custom cut bamboo blinds. Cut the headrail as well.

For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds. Tape it in place. Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece. Cut the headrail as well.

Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds. It s an easy diy project. Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance. Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with.

Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even. Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds. Cutting down the valance.