How to trim roller blind to size Install video - with Inspire DIY
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2019
- A must-see video tutorial ‘how to trim or cut roller blind for installation’, I give you a step by step demonstration so you can DIY. Throughout the video I point out 5 important tips that can save you time and money, and give you professional results. I hope this helps
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Thank you so much. Worked a treat. Have new blinds up now 🥰
That's awesome.. well done mate👍 Kent
Thanks so much! We couldn't find the right standard size blinds and it was going to take too long for custom-made. This video gave us the knowledge that it could be done and the confidence to do it. They turned out great!
Wow that's an awesome outcome Adnama. thanks for letting me know. Kent
Excellent video, just managed to cut down a blind and hang it myself- thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial.
Oh thanks Karen, you are welcome - glad it helped! Kent
An excellent video and it has helped me to confidently trim and fit a roller blind. Some great tips, too! Thank you.
Don't think i would have shortened and got my blind up without this video, brilliant, thanks
Cheers for the comment t big, that's nice of you to say 👍 Kent
This is great, you have done a really great job explaining everything, also like your tips to attach to the ceiling which is good to know
Thanks for the feedback Abhi, you are very kind👍 Kent
Thanks Mate
I didn't watch it all because you told me what I need to know in the first 1/3. You explain it well and and give good tip on what to watch out for.
Good on you FIFO🤙 Kent
Hello from England.
Very informative video. In the process of moving house so off the shelf blinds obviously so much cheaper than made to measure. Will follow your instructions when trimming down to size. Thank you for scissor info as in the past I have had marks when cutting blind fabric.
Well done great video.
Thankyou for the positive feedback Frances, and good luck with your blind installs. Kent
Thank you. You made it look easy enough for me to give it a go. Worked perfectly 😊
Hey Sandra, I'm stoked that you are going to give it go! best of luck, and let us know how you get on. regards, Kent
I loved your very clear tutorial & tips! And you’re home grown too- even better!! Definitely subscribing! Can’t wait for more!! Thank you!
Oh what a sweet comment to leave Susan, thanks 😍Kent
Thanks for your reply! All good I just realy wanted to hear it as it's very very informative 👍
Looking forward to doing our blinds now, was so worried it would be a very hard job. Thanks for your video!
Well done Emily, how did you get on? Kent
An excellent video on how to trim and install a Roller Blind, described in plain ENGLISH, I could understand.
Thanks for the lovely comment John, appreciate it👌Kent
I could probably understand it, too, if the chap would only speak up a bit! Far too quiet.
Great video. Clear and concise and very informative.
Cheers for the lovely comment mate, I appreciate it🙂, and Garfish is a great RUclips handle👌Kent
Thank you very helpful saved me a bundle on having to have someone install for me 👍🏻
Hey Malcolm, I’m glad it helped you out. I think I have an unhealthy obsession with doing everything myself - like this blind trimming, and sometimes it works well👍 cheers, Kent
Exactly what i was looking for. Thank you.
You’re welcome mate, cheers Kent
Great video mate. Very informative and explained well. 👍
Thanks Choppa👍 Kent
Thank you this video helped me cut and install roller blinds in my mum's tiny house 😇
Hey Kristin, that’s awesome, we’ll done🤙 Kent
Did it 🔥 thank you!!
Well done Priscilla, cheers for letting me know 👌Kent
Thanks Kent really helpful video for blind installation
That’s great Deborah, glad it helped. Kent
Great video, thanks
Glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback.
Superb video thanks
Cheers Mushy, 👍Kent
Thks for your tips. Great help.
Hey YVIE, thanks for the nice comment 🙂I’m glad it helped, Kent
I turned on the closed captioning for some of the terminology. Thank you. I'm watching from Toronto.
Oh hey Vince, thanks - yeah audio is a bit average on this one so hopefully I’ve improved since this vid. Cheers, kent
Thanks, that really helped.
Thanks for the lovely comment almonies 👍Kent
Legend , thanks for the info brother
You are most welcome Perks! cheers, Kent
Very useful vid, mate. It was slow going, but I got there eventually.
Good stuff Brasso, we’ll done mate👍Kent
Great tutorial, I actually think I can do this now :) Thanks for posting this.
I live in the arctic & being aussie watching this video, I really miss sliding windows (only outward opening here) and above all else- easy install fly-screens! Never take anything for granted guys! The DIY fly screens in Europe are complicated. The rubber tube & groove frame screens back home are not to be underestimated. Two of the things I miss, weirdly enough. Velcro lock or double sided tape just doesn't make the grade IMO, not with there being more blowies & mosquitos here than Down Under!?!!
Hey Lalita, I wouldn't have thought there was more flies there! that's crazy. cheers for commenting, I love hearing from 'down unders' abroad... but the thought of living in the arctic does make me green with envy. enjoy it mate. Kent
@@InspireDIY the first winter was easy but summer? Its already getting light again at 1.30am & besides the blowies? the arctic mozzies are apparently relentless, it will also be a first.
Re fly screens: I even asked about the tongue n groove frames in other countries, incl. the UK. No one knew what I was talking about. And the more you try to explain, being a layman.... (sigh) LOL
You wouldn’t be a teacher by any chance explained perfectly so easy to follow 👍🏻
Hey Malcolm, I don’t k ow why I never saw your lovely message until now💁🏻♂️ thanks so much, I’m glad it helped mate. Kent
Very clear explanation 🇬🇧 new sub
Oh thanks Veronica. Lovely to have you join me.
AWESOME JOB !!! THANKYOU !!!
Thanks James.. love the positive feedback! Appreciate it👍
Can I just say your tutorial was fantastic and look forward to watching your other DIY videos. You showed the tools, you simplified it well for dummies like me, I'll be attempting the blind trim tomorrow. You're a great teacher. Just a quick note, make the audio louder.
Hey Michelle, Thanks so much - you're very kind!
Great to have you on board and would love to hear how you get on, and share any tips you discover with the the rest of us 👌
PS.. I think my audio has improved since then😉Kent
@@InspireDIY I think I messed up a bit putting up the blind frame on the outside bit of window. I measure the fitting from the two ends of the pole which meant the other end should have been a little further out, so now I have to fill those holes. Hehehe
@@minxer1980 oh dear, easy mistake to make I guess. Thanks for sharing ☺️ Kent
thank you so much ! really helpful
You're welcome Tracey! Kent
Thank you - sound advice. Many thanks
Oh thanks Alan, you’re very welcome 👍Kent
You are going to help me mate. Thanks for your video.
Glad it helped Graeme, cheers for letting me know? 👍Kent
@@InspireDIY only video that shows how to trim blinds from bunnings etc
Wonderful video. Thanks! Clear and well edited. A pleasure to watch and learn. Will be doing this exact thing for new blinds in my caravan. 👍
oh cool, best of luck with your project mate. Kent
Thank you, nice and clear 👍
Good stuff, and thanks for the feedback Hindrenaline..👍Kent
So good thanks
You’re welcome Amanda, cheers Kent
Thank you!
You’re welcome, thanks for the nice comment 👍Kent
good one thanks
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Hey Alison, thank you for the lovely comment, Kent
Thank you for this. 🙂
You are very welcome Elaine🙂 Kent
Thank you! 🙏
You're so welcome Josh 🤙 Kent
Good video
Thanks 😉 Kent
Wish me good look!:) Very good informative video, you explain and show everything, hope I can do it on my own!
Oh you’re all over it Monica👍 have faith and follow those steps. Hit me up if you get stuck 😉 Kent
you are champion!
And you are very kind Thanus👍 good stuff mate, Kent
This is excellent, thank you so much. I’m attempting this tomorrow. However I really don’t like the chain going below the window to the wall, I hope I don’t have to do that. I’ll have to google if that can be shortened.
After reading some comments below I actually found a response of your with the answer to my chain shortening question. Brilliant! Cheers :)
thank you for explaining how to install the drive chain holder. I installed the brackets sideways in the recess...does that matter? Your video is so comprehensive. thank you again for your help.
Oh thanks for that lovely comment Dianne🙂. Sideways bracket is just fine👍 best of luck, Kent
Very helpful video m8.
Thanks Pipo, I'm glad it helped! Welcome to my channel👍 - the audio quality has improved alot this year! Kent
Thank you
You're welcome Belen 👍Kent
Nice down to earth video. I just bought these exact blinds, should I give the width some clearance when I cut them?
Great question Phil, yes! I give them 2-3 mm per side and this works well
Awesome video, very neat way to cut the blind by removing them from the roller. Another tips for the cord is you can cut them and use the jointer to fit them within the frame. The jointer also can be used as stopper so you won’t keep rolling the blind. Cheers
Hey Agus, yes, you are absolutely right! They are great tips mate. Thanks for sharing👍 Kent
Great video! Thanks! One complaint is that the audio is about 20% lower than most of RUclips content.
Thanks for the feedback Adrian. Working on it 😊
THANKS FOR THE INFO. What kind of boat you got under the cover?
Haha, you're welcome Steve, and thanks for the feedback, have a little peek at the boat here.. ruclips.net/video/waWElwYHEjk/видео.html 🤙Kent
Great ... thanks a lot
You are very welcome Rajan, I'm glad it helped, and thanks for the comment 👍 Kent
I've attached conservatory blinds to the upvc with strong double sided tape. Haven't fallen down yet! I don't want to put holes into the frames, just seems a bad thing to do for some reason
Hey Zeldagoblin (great name!), thanks for the suggestion - double sided tape is a very smart idea👍👍Kent
great video , thank you!!! (fyi: audio is very low)
Hey, thanks Olito, yeah hopefully my audio is getting better😊
I like to learning laminate flooring. What can I do I don't know .can you learning me please.
Very informative video, I seem to always struggle with my blinds fraying after instillation once they’ve been cut to size! Any suggestions to prevent this or how to seal the edge?
Hi O livia, there is a product called 'fray stop' that you can get from a haberdashery, I haven't used it.. good luck!
Inspire DIY thanks!
Very helpful. You've put a lot of edits into this to cut it down, which is nice.
The audio was hard to hear on the phone though, even at highest settings.
Hey Jerry, thanks for the feedback.. my audio is a work in progress - hopefully improving 🤞 All the best - Kent
Thank you for all these clear instructions!
I bought a roll-up blind and was wondering if I could change to a roll-up device like the one you use in the video. Do you believe this is possible? (I think so, because I saw some on Amazon)
Last question: How do I remove the end caps from each side of the pole on my automatic roller blind?
hey mate, the blinds that I have dealt with all have 'pop out' end caps, if the drive and the blind's roller fit each-other I don't see why you can't make this happen, maybe consult with a local blind retailer for directions surrounding you particular set up, all the best, Kent
Hi, I'm a home D.I.Yer and was wondering if this technique for blinds will work the same in New Zealand? Your video tutorials are great by the way.
Hi Partridgeinapear, great question! so long as tape measures and gravity are the same in NuZulind then you should be sweet! thanks, Kent
Hy bro I just wanna ask you am so so confused what width mean and drop because when I measuring the windows I just seen like 170 so when I need to Oder the blinds they asking me width so give me some information about that width and drop and what they are
Hey mate, yeah the width is obviously how wide the window is, but this is measured between the frame of the window (frame is usually timber), the drop is the height of the window or door (or how long the blind needs to be). ihope this helps, Kent
Nice - only one comment: Our blind chains can be shortened so that you don't have to drop it below the window frame (allowing for a cleaner look). Just look at the slightly thicker part 🙂
Great suggestion Tom, thanks mate👍Kent
is it possible to cut it in one go using a Dremel, Multi tool or a electric saw wit fine blade?
Hey Dragon, good time saving idea, I would think that any saw action would potentially leave a rough edge that would susceptible to fraying etc. let us know how you get on🤙 Kent
Not sure If this is a stupid question but what did you use to sand down can I use just sand paper and the measurement you took to cur was it the width of the blind without the brackets or with
Hey Naima, I used a file to smooth out the cut not sandpaper, but you can try it if you like. The measurement was the overall window frame size, and then measured the blind (with brackets attached) and subtracted the difference, this is how much I needed to cut off the blind and roller. Thanks, hope that helps, Kent
What do you recommend for highlight windows? Those short but wide windows that are quite common now. Let’s say, 200cm wise but only 40cm high.
Hello light487, great question! I've seen both shutters done on these, and manual roller blinds if within reach, otherwise motorized blinds and skylite blinds would work. I'd be interested to hear what you decide on, thanks, Kent
@@InspireDIY I just can't decide if a roller blind that short and wide would look weird.
@@light487 I hear you, it would come down to personal preference, I think they look good, and functional eg. darken the room when need be. Search options/images online and see if you are happy with the look. Best of luck👍
@@InspireDIY what I'd ideally like to get is something like a skylight blind that opens and shuts horizontally. Like a retractable blind. Just can't seem to find anything like that readily available to diy people.
Was there a special saw used to cut ?
Hey Naima, that’s a great question …when the blind is mock assembled on the floor I get the overall measurement, then subtract the window frame measurement, then cut that much off the roller, mine was about 30mm so I used a hacksaw to cut, and a file to smooth the cut end. Both these are pretty cheap tools if you don’t have them already. Best of luck👍 Kent
Good video if the fabric is not stuck to the roller
Yeah that adds a challenge! Thanks for the feedback Nigel 👍
Hey Nigel, I was wondering how you got on with your roller blind. Did you find a way around the problem? Kent
Can you have the chain on the other side?
Hey AJ, yeah sure can, switch the two end mechanisms (and brackets) around, you can also have the blind roll facing forward or back depending on your preference. Best of luck mate👍Kent
Thanks for all the great tips. But did you use masonry plugs in plasterboard 😂?
Haha, good spotting, yeah I did! Thanks for watching this video so closely.. 10 points for attention. 👍Kent
Would love to know how to shorten the roller blinds drop can anyone help
Hey Martin, you can do away with the sewn end that feeds into the channel groove by cutting the blind a wrap or two larger than what you need and double sided taping it to the roller. this works so long as it can remain a wrap or two when fully extended. best of luck, Kent
Is there any way to shorten the chain at all so it sits within the window recess as it normally would?
Hey Superteminal, yeah you can👍 look for the little joiner piece within the length of chain, separate it there, cut the excess off to size and re-join it again. Best of luck mate, Kent
@@InspireDIY brilliant thanks for that and appreciate the quick reply too 😊
Great video but I'm a little confused. To cut the roller blind down to size, do you include the little metal or plastic and caps, you know what the little thing sticking out that actually hold the blind up, in the measurement when you cut the blind down, if that makes sense?.
Sorry Dee Dee, I'm not sure what you are asking 🤷♂️. I have the end caps and brackets in place for an overall measurement. Don't worry about the spring-loaded pin, it'll fit in no problem. Does that answer your question?
@@InspireDIY Thank you for responding. You kind of answered my question. My roller is too big for the window. It has a flat metal pin, that does not have a spring, on one end that fits into the mounted bracket and on the other end it has the small metal pin that does retract(spring). Now i might be over thinking this, but both of the mounted brackets take up a bit of space as do the pins that extend on the shade. You measured the actual wood window frame and then cut your blind material/post down to size. Are you telling me you don't have to factor in the thickness of the brackets on either end and the extension of the metal pins in the the total measurement before you cut down the roll and material? Does that make what i'm asking a bit more clear??
Yeah those brackets have to be added into your measurement... here's the equation;
Roller blind (+ end caps & brackets all together) measurement - window frame size = amount to cut off roller and fabric.
There will be a gap around the blind due to the brackets using a bit of space 🙄 block-out is a bit misleading, the material blocks out light, but how the blinds are designed let's light in all the way around 🤷♂️. Hopefully this helps.
So you can you cut the fabric to shorten the length as well?
Yeah you can, I quite liked keeping the roll long for 2 reasons, 1; This allows fix ups for things like if the dog chews it🤷♂️ there is still enough fabric for coverage once damage cut off, and 2; the larger spool of blind material tended to block more light sneaking through at the tops of the windows above the blind (not a deal breaker though).
Great question though Monica.. You may need to change to double sided tape if you are to trim the top of the fabric, as we need it attached to the blind roller some how. 👍Kent
what about leaving room for the brackets and fixings.
Hey Will, when measuring we need to mock assemble the blind with brackets etc and take that overall measurement👍 sorry if I didn’t explain that well in the video. Cheers mate, Kent
Thanks. Was able to hang my blind in my lounge all by myself, would have cost someone else hundreds to do.
Good on you Dana👌 thanks for letting me know it was helpful, Kent
Really good video but sounded quiet on my device....
Hey Andy, sorry mate- my audio capture has improved a lot since this one🤙 Kent
Great video bro; you need to work on the audio though. Explain a bit better some key parts of the job. Where did you get the strip used to mark the blind with. Great tips otherwise.
Thanks for the feedback Gerry, appreciate it👌
The strip I used is just a straight edge of anything.. I think I've improved my audio a bit - have a quick look at something newer and let me know your feedback. Thanks again for your feedback - it's a learning curve👍
Is there a reason not to saw them all at once while rolled up?
Hey Imogen, great question.. yeah the hacksaw suits the aluminium but would leave a rough edge on the fabric that would fray☹️. For the 10mins it takes to unroll and do properly I reckon you blinds are worth it👍. Thanks, Kent
Inspire DIY thank you! I’m just worried about cutting it wrong!
Take your time, scissors are the easiest way, I suggest you make several measurement marks on the back side of the unfurled blind and draw a straight line to cut along. Good luck and please let me know how you get on😉
Inspire DIY I did it!! It’s amazing thank you so much for this video! The only problem is that it rolls up slightly wonky when you open the blinds x
Well done Imogen🤙
SHOW ME THAT DEVICE
Very tip about not closing the sizzzzers all the way.
Thanks chronic, it's the little tips sometimes that make the job just that bit better hey! 👍Kent
4:40 - 4:48 😂😂
4:45 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i died..
Oops i forgot: 3:21 - 3:29 😂😂😂😂😂😂
8:45 ALUMINIUM????? 😂
What's so funny Natasja? I don't understand 🤷♂️
Inspire DIY when you drop the blind.. and look at the blind (pause at the place)
Inspire DIY WHY THE HECK DID YOU CHILD SAFE THE ROLLER BLIND 😡 that device are used to sleep with.. and not.. you know...
Bad english here....
The blind can still go up and down as required.. the cleat is just to remove the loop that can fit over child's head
Inspire DIY i understand nothing what you say.. lol..
no sound
A very helpful video, but it would have been good ( for me at least) if you had have done both types of fitting, other wise all good.
Hey Les, maybe in the next install I’ll need to ‘face fix’, until then good luck with your blinds👍cheers, Kent
I'm confused,
at the start, you measured the window, and it was 1.8..
Then you said before cutting that it's 1771.
I'm confused 😕
Hey Jamie, sorry mate - yeah, the first measurement was a rough measure to ascertain what size blind I’d need ..eg a 1.8m x 1.2m was just oversize. Then before cutting it down to size I got accurate measurements 👍 I hope that helps mate, cheers, Kent
The volume is a bit low on the video. But good instrutions.
Cheers Ron, audio recording has improved since this filming 🤙 Kent
You didn't show How The Rods Work up close??? We are having trouble sliding blind back in slots????
What do you mean by rods Kay?
Bit louder would be good
Thanks for the feedback Murry cod.. my audio has improved heaps since then👍.
Audio is better but still low.
Oh sorry Gloria.. I was meaning I have improved my audio on videos recorded since this one. I have added 'CC' closed captions if that helps. Kent
The audio is too low
Thanks Gloria, yeah I know, I've improved audio since then 👍 Kent
Great video but hard to hear you
Hey Karen, yeah sorry - I’m aware of that issue with this video.. audio has improved big time since then 👍 Kent
The sound is so low, makes it very difficult to hear what you are saying, especially with somewhat of an accent. It looks like a great video with very thorough instructions. I will try to record it on something else and play it back with more sound. Thank you.
Hey SC29403 (does this mean you're in Charleston SC?) Thanks for the feedback - yes I had audio dramas with this video 🙄 here is a link to a slightly better audio version ruclips.net/video/UDssxeCpRE4/видео.html I hope it helps. Best of luck (from Australia) 👍 Kent
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That chain’s going to knock the paint off under your window.
hey annoyingbstard (great name!) 4 years on and it hasn't damaged the paint yet! cheers mate, Kent
Great information and direction, audio poor.
Hey Jessica, thanks so much - hopefully my audio has improved since this video👍Kent
cant hear you
What?
Sorry, my bad! My audio has improved somewhat since this video, cheers mate 🤙 Kent
@@InspireDIY its ok ive done it now nice one keep up good diy
Be alright if we could actually hear you. Volume up all the way too.
Hey Liz, yeah soz! Hopefully my audio has improved since then💁🏻♂️ thanks for the comment …check out another video and give me your opinion 😉 Kent
Good video BUT SOUND IS NOT GOOD!
Hey Kay, I'm aware, and sorry! Had audio issues, here is the same vid with better sound...
ruclips.net/video/UDssxeCpRE4/видео.html thanks, Kent
WHAT? Can't hear you
Hey Wolfmcozzie, sorry - try this version... ruclips.net/video/UDssxeCpRE4/видео.html cheers, Kent
Thanks for that... Need to speak louder, or have a better mic 🎤😊
Cheers Lawrence.. done ✅ Kent