Freshen Up A Room With Vertical Blinds Replacement Slats

Blinds are a great alternative to hanging heavy curtains in your room. In the summer, it is quick and easy to adjust the blinds to stop glare, while in the winter you can allow as much light as you need into the room, while at least retaining some of the heat. There are several different types of blinds, but the most versatile are vertical blinds which are made up of a number of slats and controlled by chains to the side. These chains can pull the blind all the way up or down, as well as tilting the slats to control the amount of light which is let in.

Those slats can be made of a variety of materials; everything from cheap and easy-to-clean plastic for bathroom and kitchen blinds to varnished wood and fabric for bedrooms and living areas. While these slats are easy to maintain, over the years they may become damaged or fade in the sunlight; in which case homeowners may decide that it is time to invest in some vertical blinds replacement slats.

Vertical blinds replacement slats can be bought from most hardware stores and there are many online stockists too. If the slats in your blinds are made from fabric rather than wood or plastic, a local haberdashery will have a wider choice of styles and colors and should be able to make slats that will fit your particular blinds, provided you supply them with accurate measurements.

In fact, accurate measurements are essential when ordering vertical blinds replacement slats made from any material. Just half an inch too large or too small will mean that the new slats will not fit into the frame of the blind and the whole unit will stop working smoothly.

Plastic blinds are the most likely to need replacing as they are often the most brittle and easily snapped. Homeowners can protect their blinds by always using the chain to slowly and steadily open and close the blind, rather than allowing them to simply drop to the window sill or floor. If the slats are starting to get tangled, try and patiently separate them from the chain to avoid causing any serious damage. Luckily, while plastic slats are the most likely to break, they are also the cheapest option to replace.

Fabric vertical blinds can also become tangled, though this is less likely. The problem with fabric slats is that the colors can fade in the sunlight. This is especially noticeable with bold shades where the parts of the slat out of the sun have stayed bright, while the parts in the sun have lost their shine. Of course, there is no reason to replace the fabric slats with the same color. If a room is being redecorated, then it might be a good opportunity to replace the slats on your vertical blinds so that they do not clash with the new color scheme.

Wooden slats can also fade in the sun, while strong sunlight can cause cheaper material to crack and split. Not only does this look unattractive, but it can also stop the blinds from running smoothly as the jagged edges catch on the chains.

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