Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds

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Cutting down bamboo blinds.

Roll the bamboo shades tightly around the headrail. One blind cost me less than 10. Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance. To protect us a bit from the sun and rain.

Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with. Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds. Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw. Measure and mark where to cut measure again.

If you only want to make the. How to custom cut bamboo blinds. How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up. For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds.

If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even. Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. It s an easy diy project.

Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue. 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. Tape it in place.

Cut the headrail as well. Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them. Remove the tape and clamps or rubber bands.

Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds. Cutting down the valance. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place. 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. I needed to take off about 3 on each side. Cut the headrail as well. 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.