Once you ve done this find the cord lock mechanism which will be located within the headrail.
Diagram blind cord lock mechanism.
The most common repairs include restringing the shades replacing broken mounting brackets and replacing cord locks.
Once lifted or lowered the lock will hold the string and cord in place.
The slats stack on top of one another when the blind is in the open position.
These cord locks are obsolete and are no longer manufactured.
This cord lock is for older style verosol brand pleated shades.
Fix my blinds has cord locks for 1 mini blinds 2 wood faux wood blinds venetian blinds roman shades woven wood shades and cellular honeycomb an.
Install safety washers to prevent hazardous loops from forming on blinds with accessible inner cords.
You should see a locking pin.
Install cord cleats at least 5 feet above the ground and wrap your cords around them every time you raise your window covering.
By doing this the slats should lower.
How to diy tips show all installation and mounting lifting misc how to measure.
Dec 9 2015 any visuals including diagrams graphics and images to assist you on your blind repair project.
The most common repairs for wood or faux wood blinds includes replacing the tilt mechanism lift cord cord lock bottom rail button plug and ladder cord replacement.
Wood faux wood blinds are available with mutiple slat widths including 2 2 1 2 or 3 horizontal slats.
Cellular shade repair guides cellular shades also known as honeycomb or accordion shades are fairly easy to repair.
A limited quantity is available.
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The lock can either press into the front of the headrail or into the side.
Take a flat head screwdriver and push the pin to disengage the locking mechanism.
Each lock comes with the body locking cam rear slide and front guide.