How to Properly Raise a Venetian Blind
When raising Venetian blinds, a little bit of care goes a long way. Pulling the cord without supporting the blinds can cause them to swing, potentially damaging both the slats and your window hardware. Watch our quick video guide above or follow the simple steps below to learn the safest technique for raising your blinds.
How to Properly Raise a Venetian Blind
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Step By Step Guide
Step 1: Support the Weight
Place your free hand underneath the bottom rail of the blind to take some of the weight off the mechanism.
Step 2: Pull the Cord Smoothly
While supporting the blind, use your other hand to pull smoothly on the raise cord. Supporting the weight prevents the blind from swinging and banging against your window handles.
Step 3: Secure the Cord
Once the blind is at your desired height, safely tie off the raise cord onto your wall cleat.
Important Note: Always secure the cord to the cleat after adjusting your blinds. Keeping cords neatly tied up is essential for child and pet safety.
Need More Help with Your Blinds?
Proper operation keeps your blinds working beautifully, but keeping them fresh and well-maintained is just as important.
If you are prepping for a deep clean or a room makeover, check out our step-by-step guide on How to Remove Wooden Venetian Blinds to safely take them down.
To keep them looking like new, we also have an easy guide filled with tips on How to Clean Aluminium Venetian Blinds without damaging the slats..