Restyling Vertical Blinds Part 2
A few weeks ago, I have posted an article on restyling vertical blinds…here’s the sequel to that article but focusing more on fabric vertical blinds. If you ever want to change the colors of your fabric vertical blinds but find it too costly to have it professionally done, here are some suggestions that you can try at home.
There is a way to change the color or pattern of your vertical blinds and it is very easy! Find some fabric that you love or that goes with your new decor and then cut it into strips the same length and width as your blinds. Then use starch to stiffen them. Once they are dry and stiff, you just insert them into the vertical blinds just as you would the replacements that are more expensive! We have done this not only in my mother's house but friends' houses as well and it worked without any problems. It only cost them the starch and the fabric.
If you just want to change the look of the vertical blinds, you can attach a sheer to them. I saw in the JCPenny's catalog that they sell sheers to attach over the verticals. However all they are is sheer curtains and they hook them up where the slates go on the verticals. It looks very nice and they drape very nice.
The third possible solution to changing the color of your vertical blinds would be to attach fabric in the color you want or paste on wallpaper to each vertical. The effect will definitely be exactly what you want.
You can also replace your vertical blinds at Home Depot. You can buy the verticals in any color you want. They come eight or nine in a package and I bought three packages. It cost approximately $50. You use your existing rod from your verticals. There was even a couple extra left over to use as the valance. They have quite a few colors. It's a lot cheaper than buying a whole new set and they don't look cheap.
Another solution is to use dye and paint the blinds one at a time. It worked beautifully. If your vertical blinds are colored already, you will have to figure out which color dye to use to attain the color that you want.
You can also use suede paint on your fabric vertical blinds. Try a paint called ‘Suede textured’ paint made buy Krylon. The suede paint gives the fabric a "no shine" affect. Other paints usually have a glossy appearance.
A little advice before you get started. Buy more than enough paint. You will be using a lot of paint, since fabric tends to soak up moisture. Use about 10 can of spray paint for two large bedroom windows. They are not cheap as it will cost approximately $6 to $8 per can.
There is a way to change the color or pattern of your vertical blinds and it is very easy! Find some fabric that you love or that goes with your new decor and then cut it into strips the same length and width as your blinds. Then use starch to stiffen them. Once they are dry and stiff, you just insert them into the vertical blinds just as you would the replacements that are more expensive! We have done this not only in my mother's house but friends' houses as well and it worked without any problems. It only cost them the starch and the fabric.
If you just want to change the look of the vertical blinds, you can attach a sheer to them. I saw in the JCPenny's catalog that they sell sheers to attach over the verticals. However all they are is sheer curtains and they hook them up where the slates go on the verticals. It looks very nice and they drape very nice.
The third possible solution to changing the color of your vertical blinds would be to attach fabric in the color you want or paste on wallpaper to each vertical. The effect will definitely be exactly what you want.
You can also replace your vertical blinds at Home Depot. You can buy the verticals in any color you want. They come eight or nine in a package and I bought three packages. It cost approximately $50. You use your existing rod from your verticals. There was even a couple extra left over to use as the valance. They have quite a few colors. It's a lot cheaper than buying a whole new set and they don't look cheap.
Another solution is to use dye and paint the blinds one at a time. It worked beautifully. If your vertical blinds are colored already, you will have to figure out which color dye to use to attain the color that you want.
You can also use suede paint on your fabric vertical blinds. Try a paint called ‘Suede textured’ paint made buy Krylon. The suede paint gives the fabric a "no shine" affect. Other paints usually have a glossy appearance.
A little advice before you get started. Buy more than enough paint. You will be using a lot of paint, since fabric tends to soak up moisture. Use about 10 can of spray paint for two large bedroom windows. They are not cheap as it will cost approximately $6 to $8 per can.
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