I just got the same blinds, looking for some instructions on how to cut it to size and you uploaded this 3 days ago, lucky me! This helped a lot, thank you sir!
Thank you so much!! The instructions in IKEA for option 3 are wrong, so this was very helpful. A question: how tall is your window? Mine is 95 cm and I'm not sure if the wand will stick out of the window when closed. I can see your wand stays in almost exactly (18:08), but if your window was a bit shorter the wand would stick out. Thanks again for a very clear video.
Hi! Excellent video thanks🙏🏻 I have bought the same blinds. When I understand the manual correctly , it says, when cutting to size the blind, that to the width of the window called X another 50mm must ADDED to X before cutting the fabric. Looking at your video, you were measuring the whole setup (blind + mechanism) subtracting the difference to achieve X. Which was 65mm in your case. But you subtracted only 60mm. Why and is your method more precise than the IKEA manual? Yours makes actually more sense 😀 Thanks 🙏🏻
Had the same question because I thought I would be cutting too close to the fabric. I cut off the same measurement as the fabric, but I should have followed Phil's instructions as a bit too much steel is exposed. Had to widen my brackets a bit - not a big deal, but it proves he knows what he is doing! lol
I guess since minus 65mm are the exact measurements to fit the window, the fabric cut with only 60mm would be 2,5mm wider on each side which should be still ok... Interesting enough he completely ignores the IKEA manual (measured width X +50mm when cutting the fabric) but I guess if you do the math the results are the same 🤷🏻♂️
I had nearly the same setup in my bedroom window and this is a great starting point, thank you! The bits about trimming the fabric and tube to get them to fit equally is particularly useful, as this produces two equal-sized blinds which is what I wanted. Yes, the left-hand control rod pulls down to raise the blind whereas the right-hand control rod pushes up to raise the blind. An acceptable compromise. In an ideal world, the l/h control rod should exactly mirror the conventional r/h control rod in action and appearance. Thanks to RUclips, it is do-able... I found this clip, which summarises what is needed to get the l/h control rod to mirror the r/h control rod: ruclips.net/video/6_qQ9K5bFqE/видео.html I found this clip which shows in detail how to get the l/h control rod to achieve this action: ruclips.net/video/kmm_tujmzAw/видео.html Now, Perfect!
It's a common mistake to assume you'd cut the same amount from both. Here's why you shouldn't, explained in detail: The Mechanics of Roller Blinds * The Pole: This is the structural core of the blind. It's what provides the width and holds the mechanism. * The Material: This is the decorative and functional part. It rolls around the pole. * The Mechanism: This includes the chain or cord, the brackets, and the internal rolling mechanism within the pole. Why Cut the Pole Differently? * Mechanism Housing: Inside the pole, there's a mechanism that allows the blind to roll up and down. This mechanism takes up space. If you cut the same amount from the material as the pole, the material would be too short to cover the entire width when rolled down. * End Caps: Most roller blinds have end caps on the pole. These caps are essential for holding the mechanism in place and providing a neat finish. You need to account for the space these caps occupy when cutting the pole. * Overlap: The blind material needs to overlap the pole slightly on both sides to ensure full coverage and prevent light from seeping through the edges. In Summary Imagine you have a 100cm wide window and need to cut a blind to fit. You might need to cut 5cm from the pole to account for the mechanism and end caps. However, you would cut less from the blind material, perhaps only 2cm, to ensure it still covers the full 100cm width of the window when rolled down. Remember, you can re-cut if you are still too wide, but there are no second chances if you have cut too narrow, the whole blind is ruined unless it can be used on a smaller window elsewhere. There's a NASA rumour that astronauts become astronauts so they can avoid installing internal roller blinds.
ps don't use these numbers for this blind, they are just to aid guidance. Always, always measure - this isn't magic, voodoo, blind hope, etc, your internal wall distance is fixed, you just need to do what you need to do to the blinds to match it.
I just got the same blinds, looking for some instructions on how to cut it to size and you uploaded this 3 days ago, lucky me! This helped a lot, thank you sir!
Thank you Dad, totally work when I follow your instructions step by step, you are the best !
This is great! Thanks!
Excellent concise instructions - worked a treat! Thanks so much for your helpful video.
Thank you so much!! The instructions in IKEA for option 3 are wrong, so this was very helpful. A question: how tall is your window? Mine is 95 cm and I'm not sure if the wand will stick out of the window when closed. I can see your wand stays in almost exactly (18:08), but if your window was a bit shorter the wand would stick out.
Thanks again for a very clear video.
Hi!
Excellent video thanks🙏🏻
I have bought the same blinds. When I understand the manual correctly , it says, when cutting to size the blind, that to the width of the window called X another 50mm must ADDED to X before cutting the fabric.
Looking at your video, you were measuring the whole setup (blind + mechanism) subtracting the difference to achieve X. Which was 65mm in your case. But you subtracted only 60mm. Why and is your method more precise than the IKEA manual?
Yours makes actually more sense 😀
Thanks 🙏🏻
great video! 👍
Fantastic video and clear instructions!!
How did you manage to get the right side blind to go all the way up? Mine is doing the same thing. Please help 🙏
Hi Phil, do you have any instruction video for moving the handle to the left side? (or a breakdown of steps)
My left ear likes this video 👍🏻
Why you cut the blind 6cm but you cut the metal pole 6.5cm?
Don’t you need to cut all together 6.5cm?
You’re taking 6 cm off the cloth and 6,5 of the steel?
Had the same question because I thought I would be cutting too close to the fabric. I cut off the same measurement as the fabric, but I should have followed Phil's instructions as a bit too much steel is exposed. Had to widen my brackets a bit - not a big deal, but it proves he knows what he is doing! lol
I guess since minus 65mm are the exact measurements to fit the window, the fabric cut with only 60mm would be 2,5mm wider on each side which should be still ok...
Interesting enough he completely ignores the IKEA manual (measured width X +50mm when cutting the fabric) but I guess if you do the math the results are the same 🤷🏻♂️
I would of thought other way round
No the other way round. The fabric needs to be 5mm less than the pole. These blinds are a nightmare just spent all day trying to get them right.
To mark the blind I used chalk . To cut I used a pipe cutter. It worked great
Wheel-type cutter, close quarter cutter, mini cutter, snap cutter, scissor type, ratchet type? Link? 😁
I had nearly the same setup in my bedroom window and this is a great starting point, thank you! The bits about trimming the fabric and tube to get them to fit equally is particularly useful, as this produces two equal-sized blinds which is what I wanted.
Yes, the left-hand control rod pulls down to raise the blind whereas the right-hand control rod pushes up to raise the blind. An acceptable compromise.
In an ideal world, the l/h control rod should exactly mirror the conventional r/h control rod in action and appearance. Thanks to RUclips, it is do-able...
I found this clip, which summarises what is needed to get the l/h control rod to mirror the r/h control rod:
ruclips.net/video/6_qQ9K5bFqE/видео.html
I found this clip which shows in detail how to get the l/h control rod to achieve this action:
ruclips.net/video/kmm_tujmzAw/видео.html
Now, Perfect!
It's a common mistake to assume you'd cut the same amount from both. Here's why you shouldn't, explained in detail:
The Mechanics of Roller Blinds
* The Pole: This is the structural core of the blind. It's what provides the width and holds the mechanism.
* The Material: This is the decorative and functional part. It rolls around the pole.
* The Mechanism: This includes the chain or cord, the brackets, and the internal rolling mechanism within the pole.
Why Cut the Pole Differently?
* Mechanism Housing: Inside the pole, there's a mechanism that allows the blind to roll up and down. This mechanism takes up space. If you cut the same amount from the material as the pole, the material would be too short to cover the entire width when rolled down.
* End Caps: Most roller blinds have end caps on the pole. These caps are essential for holding the mechanism in place and providing a neat finish. You need to account for the space these caps occupy when cutting the pole.
* Overlap: The blind material needs to overlap the pole slightly on both sides to ensure full coverage and prevent light from seeping through the edges.
In Summary
Imagine you have a 100cm wide window and need to cut a blind to fit. You might need to cut 5cm from the pole to account for the mechanism and end caps. However, you would cut less from the blind material, perhaps only 2cm, to ensure it still covers the full 100cm width of the window when rolled down.
Remember, you can re-cut if you are still too wide, but there are no second chances if you have cut too narrow, the whole blind is ruined unless it can be used on a smaller window elsewhere.
There's a NASA rumour that astronauts become astronauts so they can avoid installing internal roller blinds.
ps don't use these numbers for this blind, they are just to aid guidance. Always, always measure - this isn't magic, voodoo, blind hope, etc, your internal wall distance is fixed, you just need to do what you need to do to the blinds to match it.
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I suggest fitting it on the inside of the building
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