How to Restring a Drapery Traverse Rod

How to restring a traverse rod.

How to Restring a Drapery Traverse Rod

via RepairWindowBlinds.com by Dave on 6/25/09

This is a very good video demonstration of how to restring a traverse rod.

The rod he is working with is called a two-way stack or center draw. A one-way stack rod draws everything off to one side and only has one carrier - the one where you tie the knots.

When you are restringing your drapery rod, if you notice some of the slides are broken or missing, replacements can be purchased in small quantities, usually packages of 10.

On the back side of the end of the rod there will be an opening where you can remove old slides and add any new ones you might need. This opening is usually covered by a spring loaded or pivoting door that keeps the slides from coming out when the rod is in use.

I usually like to add one more slide than I need for the drapery or curtain that is being installed. This helps to insure smoother operation of the rod. The slide next to the access door can get caught in the door and hang up resulting in rough operation. One extra slide is all it takes to block the access door so that won't happen.

How to Repair Vertical Blinds – Vane Savers

Vertical blind vane repair using vane saver repair clips.

How to Repair Vertical Blinds – Vane Savers

via RepairWindowBlinds.com by Dave on 4/13/10

Vane Saver Repair Clips
Vertical Blind Vane Saver - click to enlarge
Curved Silver Vane Savers - package of 10 clips	$   8.95
Shipping (USPS)	$   4.95
Total	$ 13.90

 

One of the most commonly asked questions about blinds repairs is where to find replacement vertical blinds vanes. Usually what happens is the slat or vane breaks just above the hole at the top where it clips into the track. You can either replace the broken slat or you may find that your best option is vane repair using vane saver repair clips.

This photo shows a good example of the kind of damage I'm talking about.

Broken Vertical Slat or Vane - Click to Enlarge

You may want to check out YourBlinds.com for replacement vertical blinds vanes. You will have to purchase a minimum quantity of 10 slats, but you should be able to use all of them sooner or later. Just be sure to store them flat - under a bed is good. Don't try to stand them up in the corner, they'll warp.

Color and Pattern Matching

If your vertical has colored or textured vanes, you can request up to 10 free samples from YourBlinds.com to help you find a good match.

Measure the Slat, Not the Blind

When you measure for your replacement slats, you should measure the length of the old vane or slat only - not the overall length of the blind.

What if You Can't Find Replacement Vanes?

If you don't want to replace the whole blind but you can't find matching replacements for broken vanes, there are repair clips that can be used to salvage old slats. The clips are sturdy (they're metal) and work very well. Watch this video for more information.

Repair clips from RepairWindowBlinds.com

You can get these clips directly from RepairWindowBlinds.com. Order yours here.

Vane Saver Repair Clips
Vertical Blind Vane Saver - click to enlarge
Curved Silver Vane Savers - package of 10 clips	$   8.95
Shipping (USPS)	$   4.95
Total	$ 13.90

 

I've Had It With Vertical Blinds!

The vertical blind is one of those products that is not universally loved. If you have decided that you belong to the camp of vertical blind detractors, you might be interested in one of these vertical blind alternatives. There is a lot to be said about them, too, but that's a story for another day.

Happy Repairing!

How to Repair Vertical Blind Vanes | Reno Blinds Repair

Watch this video about vane repair with vane savers. These little vertical blind repair clips are inexpensive and will allow you to get some more years of use out of that old vertical blind.

How to Repair Vertical Blind Vanes | Reno Blinds Repair

via Reno Blinds Repair by Dave on 3/30/10

If you have a vertical blind on the sliding door in your home, I'll bet this has happened to you........

The plastic material of the vertical slat gets old and brittle and eventually breaks just above the hole where it clips on to the track. Replacement vertical blinds vanes are available but the trick is to match the pattern or color of your existing slats.

When you can't match your color or pattern, what can you do?

Maybe you've decided that it's time for a change, in that case check out these vertical blind alternatives. If new blinds aren't in the budget this year, then you'll want to watch this video about vane repair with vane savers. These little vertical blind repair clips are inexpensive and will allow you to get some more years of use out of that old vertical blind.

 

Vane Saver Repair Clips
Vertical Blind Vane Saver - click to enlarge
Curved Silver Vane Savers - package of 10 clips	$   8.95
Shipping (USPS)	$   4.95
Total	$ 13.90