Cut the bamboo blinds and headrail evenly with a hacksaw or electric saw.
Cutting down bamboo blinds.
Cut the headrail as well.
Start your cut just below the strings you glued to remove the bottom of the blinds.
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Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance.
Tape the rolled bamboo blinds in the center to hold them in place.
If your blinds are irregular you may only want to cut one side to make them appear more even.
Measure and mark where to cut measure again.
Measure how much you need to take off.
If you only want to make the.
How to custom cut bamboo blinds.
Slowly cut through the tape and slats.
For my window i was using three sets of blinds hanging then side by side as close as i could get them.
Determine your window size and how much overhang you are ok with.
Cut across the width of the blinds until you can remove the bottom piece.
One blind cost me less than 10.
It s an easy diy project.
Measure and mark the natural woven shades where you wish to cut them.
Position your scissors in the gap between the bamboo pieces so you can cut across the blinds.
Use a pair of scissors to cut through the strings just below your glue.
Make sure the edges are even as you roll so when they are cut they will remain even.
Cut the blinds at your measurements using a miter saw.
Tape it in place.
If the valance is too wide to fit within your window sill follow these simple steps to cut it down.
Depending on your bamboo blinds and how much material you re removing you might have to cut a slot on the headrail and or move the mounting bracket.
Cutting down the valance.
How to cut down the width of a bamboo blind make sure the blind is tightly rolled up.
Roll up blinds from bamboo mat.
You can either cut both sides evenly or simply cut one side only if there is a minimal size reduction needed.
To protect us a bit from the sun and rain.
Remove the tape and clamps or rubber bands.
I needed to take off about 3 on each side.
In this instructable i show how to make easy bamboo roll up blinds.