Cutting Down Bamboo Blinds

In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds.

Cutting down bamboo blinds.

Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with. 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. Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw. Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds.

I needed to take off about 3 on each side. If you only want to make the. If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down. For our outdoor kitchen in hong kong i wanted to make blinds.

Roll the bamboo shades tightly around the headrail. How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up. Cut the headrail as well. Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place.

Slowly cut through the tape and slats. Roll up blinds from bamboo mat. Cut the headrail as well. To protect us a bit from the sun and rain.

One blind cost me less than 10. Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even. Measure how much you need to take off. Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw.

Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue. 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 your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even.

Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them. For my window i was using three sets of blinds hanging then side by side as close as i could get them. How to custom cut bamboo blinds. It s an easy diy project.

Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds. Tape it in place. Cutting down the valance. Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece.