Changing window blinds can be very frustrating for someone with no experience or knowledge of how it should be done. Before you can properly change a window blind, there are a few steps you should go through to get the desired result. This article will go over how to replace window blinds so that you can change them out with ease. 

How to Replace Window Blinds 

Note: the process does not begin until the old blinds are completely removed. To learn about how long your blinds should last, be sure to do your research before getting rid of blinds that are perfectly fine. Without further ado, let’s go through the steps involved in removing window blinds. 

Removing Window Blinds

We’ll assume you know that there are two positions where blinds can be mounted in a window, don’t you? Well, if you don’t, you just did! Some blinds are mounted inside of the window while others are mounted outside, with the help of mounting hardware. 

Equipment you need to remove your type of window blinds successfully include a drill, a drill bit, a screwdriver, a stepladder.

Removing window blinds follows these steps:

• Make sure your blind is completely rolled up.

• With your screwdriver, flip open the cover of each bracket.
• Put your hands on either side of the blind top and pull out from the brackets.

• In case you want to replace the brackets with new ones, fix the drill bit into the drill, then unscrew the old brackets from the wall. Be sure to hold the brackets while unscrewing.

Replacing Window Blinds

Window blinds, in addition to their main function of controlling light penetration whether it be in your bedroom, kitchen or more, also plays an important role in the beauty of a home. This gives rise to the need to make the right decision on where to mount the blinds. It is advisable to mount the blind compared to outside. The reason behind this is it makes the whole window set up look neater and smarter when correctly mounted. 

However, one very important factor in replacing blinds is taking measurements. For internal mounting, measure from one side to the other. It is important to take three different measurements for the width – the top, middle, and lower part of the window should be measured. This must be done to determine the part where the window is widest and narrowest. Much attention should be paid to the narrow part as the blinds are more likely to have complications fitting into the window if any part of it is wider than the corresponding part of the window. External mounting requires nothing more than just the addition of two extra inches to the two sides of the window. Equipment required for mounting window blinds are a drill, a drill bit, screwdriver, screws, a stepladder.

Steps Involved in Mounting a Window Blind:

• Place the brackets in position, mark holes, then drill.
• Screw up the brackets.
• Fix the blind into the brackets.

Other mounting hardware can also be used because there is not much difference between others and the brackets. Just install the mounting hardware and fit in the blind.

These procedures might be slightly different in the case of vertical blinds, but can also be very helpful. After fixing the brackets, the headrail goes into them. Next, attach the vanes to the headrail. After fixing your blinds, check for effective functioning by rolling it up and down.

How to Install Window Blinds Without Drilling:

You can also perform the installation without using a drill depending on the type of blind that your window has. However, this only became possible with the introduction of non-drilling blinds. They are usually easy to install, with the help of guides (that are usually provided at the point of purchase).

You should also know that you can prevent the frustratingly consistent need for blind replacement by avoiding cheap low-standard products.

Questions and Answers

Q: How much do blinds cost?

A: A few variable factors usually determine the price of blinds. Size can have a significant effect on cost, so can the demand for the product. Although a buyer can request for features that will attract extra cost, the price of basic blinds generally ranges between $150 to $200. Installation, also, without special features, ranges between $80 to $250.

Q: Can you install blinds yourself?

A: YES! Installation does not require any expertise. As long as you follow the instructions correctly, you can carry out the installation yourself so that you can enjoy the benefits of blinds in your home.

Q: How long do blinds take to install?

A: Various types of blinds can take different amounts of time to install, but generally, the installation process should not take more than 30 minutes.

Bottom Line 

If you don’t know how to replace window blinds, then following this guide will make the process seamless for you. All that you need are a few tools that’ll unscrew the brackets on your blinds and you’re practically set. Of course, the more often that you do this, the quicker and more experienced you’ll be.