Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds
How to custom cut bamboo blinds.
Cutting down bamboo blinds. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place. For my window i was using three sets of blinds hanging then side by side as close as i could get them. You can either cut both sides evenly or simply cut one side only if there is a minimal size reduction needed. Measure how much you need to take off.
Cut the headrail as well. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds. Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds.
If you only want to make the. Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece. If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even.
Tape it in place. Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw. Measure and mark where to cut measure again. To protect us a bit from the sun and rain.
One blind cost me less than 10. Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds. If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down. Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue.
Remove the tape and clamps or rubber bands. Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw. 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. Get free shipping on qualified bamboo outdoor shades or buy online pick up in store today in the window treatments department.
Cutting down the valance. Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance. Cut the headrail as well. Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them.
Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even. How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up. It s an easy diy project. In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds.