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Vertical Blind Question

momtochloe — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:17:20 GMT

I will be moving to a condo this month and the previous owner had vertical blinds which I am fine with but I have never had them so I thought I would ask you ladies, can I purchase the blinds myself and hang them or can you only purchase them in a kit (along with the hanging hardware which I don't need)? Does my question make sense (please know I will not be insulted if the answer is no)?

Sorry but after looking at places like Home Depot and Walmart I wasn't sure I understood exactly what my options were . . . many thanks for any assistance anyone can lend!

Re: Vertical Blind Question

patnap — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:20:22 GMT

I believe you can purchase just the slats without the hardware. Home Depot or Lowes carries them.

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tansy — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:26:09 GMT

I'm fairly certain that the hardware comes in the box, @momtochloe.

If your rooms get a lot of sun, verticals are great for controlling the glare.

Congrats on your new home 🏡!

OOPS! @momtochloe. Husband said you can just get the slats.

Re: Vertical Blind Question

Carmie — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:26:11 GMT

You can purchase the blinds with the hardware and just pop them into the old hardware if it was left behind. Or, you can just purchase the slats ( difficult to find in some areas).

when I had them on a patio door years ago, I would replace mine every two years or so and just pop the whole new blind into the the wall mounted hardware that was already in place.

be advised that if you buy " plastic blinds",they will need replaced more often if they are white or off white. They turn yellow.

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duster95 — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:28:59 GMT

You can purchase replacement slats. We have had several dogs, and only our youngest one has ever shown an interest in the blinds, so we have replaced quite a few slats. I keep some on hand now. I believe I ordered a dozen or so from a seller on Amazon.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:31:00 GMT

If there is nothing wrong with the clips that hold each slat then just buy the replacement slats that are the same width as the original ones. I suggest you remove one slat and take it with you to the store. They will help you get the right ones to fit your windows. Some need to be cut so they aren't too long. Others are made of fabric and may need hemming which is usually a custom item.

Re: Vertical Blind Question

meallen616 — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:35:04 GMT

mtc,

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Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:38:43 GMT

Did the previous owner take the blinds? I don't think you can do that, window coverings need to stay with the sale?

Are you wanting to replace them?

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momtochloe — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:40:21 GMT

Oh ladies bless you for all your help! I was worried my message didn't make much sense as I have no experience with these window coverings. The previous owners left behind the original hardware so it sounds like I can look for the replacement slats (and hopefully someone can help me accurately measure what length they need to be). I have leftover paper blinds from where I am now so I can use those in the meantime but with the warmer weather coming I would like to have these operational relatively quickly.

Thank you all so much for your help!

Re: Vertical Blind Question

momtochloe — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:42:54 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Did the previous owner take the blinds? I don't think you can do that, window coverings need to stay with the sale?

or

Are you wanting to replace them?

@Mistreatedbycs the blinds are long gone which is ok with me as I know what I would like to have in those rooms but it is a shame I don't have an example of how long the original blinds were. Luckily I face east so the sun won't be too bad (I have a western exposure now it can be brutal).

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Carmie — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:29:26 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Did the previous owner take the blinds? I don't think you can do that, window coverings need to stay with the sale?

or

Are you wanting to replace them?

Blinds and window coverings are personal items and are often taken by the seller. I have Hunter Douglas Duette blinds on my patio door. If I ever put my home up for sale, they will be removed immediately. I know if a potential buyer sees them, they will want them to stay. No way, Jose!

Some sellers leave the window coverings behind because they will not fit the windows in their new home. Often the buyers hate the window covering and replace them ASAP anyway.

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SahmIam — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:29:09 GMT

I've never understood the taking of blinds because I have never, EVER, had windows the same size in any house I've ever lived in; blinds from one house wouldn't fit. Maybe it's just the norm for my area but blinds stay with the house as do curtain/drapery rods or anything that is custom fitted/anchored to the windows.

Re: Vertical Blind Question

momtochloe — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:13:43 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
I've never understood the taking of blinds because I have never, EVER, had windows the same size in any house I've ever lived in; blinds from one house wouldn't fit. Maybe it's just the norm for my area but blinds stay with the house as do curtain/drapery rods or anything that is custom fitted/anchored to the windows.

@SahmIam to be honest I haven't moved around a lot so I am just glad they left behind the hardware to hang blinds. As hopefully this will be my forever home, I would like to select blinds that will be permanent and based on the carpeting and paint I couldn't ask for a better match. The home I am moving from is my parents and the wall treatments are from the 70's so I am in uncharted waters here . . .

Sincere thanks to everyone for taking the time to post as I more than appreciate the help

Re: Vertical Blind Question

Twins Mom — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:10:35 GMT

I went to Home Depot a few months back with measurements for purchasing window blinds. Those measurements had to be accurate and the fit was perfect. I think it helps if you have good measurements and get ahold of experienced salesperson. After some questions and maybe more than one trip you will be able to tell that person helping you knows what he is talking about. Don't be in hurry and ask questions. Love my verticals.

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Winter Holiday — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 09:16:19 GMT

I have vertical blinds and I hate them. I can't replace them either because every unit in the building I live in has to look uniform from the outside. I have floor to ceiling windows. If I want the window open the blinds become unruly and flap all over so I have to tie them back. That's a problem if I want the window open at night and morning comes and the sun is streaming in my face. Its really annoying. If I had my way I would have horizontal blinds so I can easily move AND close them and keep my window open without the sun shining through without the flapping noise and the need for ties. That's my story you may have average size windows where that won't happen.

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151949 — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:46:58 GMT

When we sold our house the buyers offered to purchase the window covering. I had not planned to take them anyway so I told them I was leaving them behind for free. They were ever so happy.

We have vertical blinds in our camper over the sliding door.I hate them because they are in a hallway where we walk all the time so they are always getting brushed against and moved. I am always trying to get DH to agree to take them down and put a curtain with grommets at the top instead.We really need privacy in the door because it faces right out to the street.

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kivah — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:33:38 GMT

I have off-white, textured plastic blinds with valance (put up by a company that I hired) 16 yrs ago - still perfect.