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If you have a window in your house with measurements that aren’t standard, you know how expensive it can be to get new mini blinds to fit it. Sometimes, though, you change the colors of a room and your old blinds no longer match. You can buy new blinds, but if you don’t want the expense, you can easily change the color of your blinds with a few inexpensive cans of spray paint.
Step 1: Set up a spray painting area. You should do this outside on a day without much wind. Lay a tarp over the ground in a shady area. The project may take a couple of hours, so choose a spot that will remain shady for some time.
Step 2: Close your blinds loosely, then remove them from the window. Take them outside and lay them on the tarp. You can start with either side up, but be aware you’ll be turning the blinds over several times.
Step 3: Spray the blinds with long, sweeping strokes from the can of spray paint. Cover the entire area that’s face up. It’s better to do a light coat, then recoat if necessary. You don’t want globs of paint on your blinds.
Step 4: Wait for the paint to dry, then turn the blinds over. Spray the back side with the same sweeping strokes.
Step 5: Once the paint has thoroughly dried, use the mechanism that opens and closes the blinds to turn the slats the other direction. You’ll notice stripes you didn’t paint on your first pass. Spray the blinds again, getting the stripes you missed.
Step 6: After the paint dries, turn the blinds over. You’ll see similar unpainted stripes on the other side. Spray paint them.
Step 7: Once the paint has dried, check all sides of the blinds for spots you missed. Look particularly around the cords. Do any necessary touch ups.
Step 8: Re-hang your mini blinds.
Your blinds may be stiff for a while, particularly when trying to raise or lower them, but that will work out with time and use. You may want to work the cords between your fingers to loosen them up.
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Mini Blinds?
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Why are miniblinds called mini-blinds?
Mini blinds are a type of horizontal window blinds that are made of long, narrow slats that are held together by a piece of string. The reason why the term mini-blinds are called mini blinds is not stated, but it is stated that they were invented in the 1840s.
Where can one find mini wood blinds?
Finding mini wood blinds is not a very challenging thing to do at all. In order to find mini wood blinds, one can visit the Just Blinds website or the Select Blinds website.
What is the difference between mini blinds and vertical blinds?
The basic difference between Venetian blinds and Mini blinds is their width, since Venetians slats are usually two to three inches wide, while Mini blinds slats are narrower and usually about one half to one inch wide. This is the difference between Venetian blinds and Mini blinds from which all others differences derive from. Shop for Venetian Blinds at superblindsmart.com.au
Vinyl Blinds?
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What can one do to color white blinds?
There are many things someone could do to color their white blinds. A person can paint the blinds with special paint that will stay on the smooth plastic, or wooden blinds.
What type of simple machine are mini blinds?
Mini blinds are an example of a pulley system, which is a simple machine that uses a wheel and axle to lift or lower the blinds by pulling on a cord.
Do I have to worry about sun exposure on vinyl mini-blinds?
Most vinyl mini blinds are uv resistant and take years to fade.
Are wood mini-blinds washable by consumers, or do you have to have professionals do it?
You can easily wash mini blinds, all oyu need is dishsoap, a bucket and a rag.
Who invented the mini blind?
It is not known exactly who invented the mini blind but they became very popular in the 1970's. Other types of popular window blinds include wood blinds and Venetian blinds.
What are the different sizes of slats available for aluminum mini blinds?
Aluminum mini blinds are most commonly available in 1/2" and 1" sized slats.
