Designer 35mm Wooden Blinds Installation Guide

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Open the blind completely, then remove the metal clips from the bottom rail. Untie the lift cords.
Slide out the bottom rail, and the extra slats you wish to remove.
Replace bottom rail and re-tie, leaving around 1" of excess ladder tape below the bottom rung. Re-fasten metal clips.

Raise the blind fully, so all slats are at top.
Use masking tape, or similar, to tightly bind both sides of the blind, ensuring all slats are level.
Mark straight lines at equal distances from the ends of the blind, where you want to cut through.
Use a hacksaw to cut through the headrail and a fine tooth saw to cut through the slats and bottom rail.
Remove masking tape. Your blind is now ready to install.

Decide on the most appropriate method for fixing your blind (see picture opposite).
- Face fix - screws into the window frame.
- Top fix - screws into the window lintel or ceiling.
- Side fix - screws into sides of recess.
Hold the blind in the position where you want to install it, and make pencil marks where the brackets will go.
Hold one of the end brackets in position and mark the screw holes with a pencil.
Drill the holes and then screw the bracket in place.
Repeat for the other side bracket.
Attach the support bracket (if required) ensuring it does not interfere with the ladder cords.
Slide the headrail into the brackets making sure the blind is the right way round.
Close the doors on the brackets.

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