Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds

Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw.

Cutting down bamboo blinds.

Measure and mark where to cut measure again. You can either cut both sides evenly or simply cut one side only if there is a minimal size reduction needed. If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down. Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece.

Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds. If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even. How to custom cut bamboo blinds.

Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with. I needed to take off about 3 on each side. It s an easy diy project. Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue.

One blind cost me less than 10. Tape it in place. Measure how much you need to take off. Cutting down the valance.

Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds. Roll the bamboo shades tightly around the headrail. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even.

In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds. Cut the headrail as well. Remove the tape and clamps or rubber bands. 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.

How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up. If you only want to make the. Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw. Get free shipping on qualified bamboo outdoor shades or buy online pick up in store today in the window treatments department.

For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds. To protect us a bit from the sun and rain. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place. Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance.