Blinds, Shades and Shutters - Broken Cord

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Vman94
08-14-08, 03:59 PM
I recently moved into my condo and looks like i have some custom blinds from blinds to go. It appears that one of the cords has snapped has anyone ever tried putting this(shoelace style) cord back up, just wondering if ill have to take the whole thing down or i can threat this through somehow. Any help would be apprieciated.

BLD
08-15-08, 12:24 PM
every shade is different.. are there any markings that tell us what kind this is or do you have a camera you could take a pic?
Vman94
08-15-08, 01:19 PM
http://apa.jansgalleries.com/a.JPG one that works
http://apa.jansgalleries.com/b.JPG actual blind full view
http://apa.jansgalleries.com/c.JPG one im trying to fix :)

BLD
08-15-08, 09:09 PM
those strings are mended together with nothing more than heat..

Hold the tips of the broken strings side by side and melt them with a lighter.. once they start to melt make em kiss and hold em steady for 10 seconds till it cools..

before it cools completely, smooth it out with your fingers so there is no lumps..

should be good as new
Vman94
08-16-08, 08:38 AM
not entire sure how to put it back up after that? should i take the whole blind down? its really awkward to get at, and not really sure how to thread the string through