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How to fix blinds that are broken – step by step

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Have your blinds fallen off the wall, or do you need to install new curtains? You can repair or install them yourself without drilling holes into the wall. Here’s how.

How to fix blinds that are broken: Easier than you think

Blinds are an important part of a cozy home. They also protect against the summer heat and help keep rooms warm during wintertime, helping you save on your energy bills. Window blinds are available in a variety of different colours, styles and materials for windows of all sizes.

The best part? Installing, re-hanging and repairing broken window blinds is easy and doesn’t require a drill. Special adhesive tapes are usually sufficient to mount the blinds to the wall, window sash (the part of the window that holds the glass in place in the window frame) or above the window recess.

How to fix broken vertical window blinds

To fix a broken vertical window blind or mini blinds without brackets, an extra-strong, double-sided adhesive tape is a great, permanent option to mount the blind on interior walls or the window sash. A full roll of this special adhesive tape can support up to 45kg depending on the surface material, which should be enough for hanging your new blinds.

Here’s how to use adhesive tape to fix blinds that broke off:

  • Before you get started read the product description, check the manufacturer’s safety warnings and make sure the surface you’re bonding the blind to is compatible with the adhesive tape.
  • Prepare the window, wall and blind for installation. Clean both surfaces with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust, dirt and grease (as contaminants reduce the adhesive’s bond strength).
  • Cut the adhesive tape to size using scissors or a knife. Note that the power of the adhesive tape is reduced when mounting thicker objects – so for heavier blinds, use more strips with less spacing between them.
  • Apply the adhesive tape to the blind and remove the protective strip. 
  • Very carefully press the blind in place, keeping in mind that the position of the blind can’t be adjusted after the adhesive tape has made contact with the surface.
  • Allow the adhesive tape to fully bond before using the blind or curtain. While the initial tack of adhesive tape is very high, the final strength of the bonding is reached after approximately 24 hours.

Products used

  • LOCTITE All Purpose Extreme Gel

    LOCTITE All Purpose Extreme Gel: Fast, Brutal, Persistent. This powerful, all-purpose adhesive is here for all your bonding needs.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue

    LOCTITE Super Glue: The extremely strong superglue by the Henkel-brand LOCTITE is ideal for smaller repairs in the house or crafting jobs.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue All Plastics

    LOCTITE Super Glue All Plastics: Permanent bonding of plastic surfaces. 2-part system with Activator and Adhesive.

  • Packshot front AU Loctite Super Glue Control Liquid
    LOCTITE Super Glue Control Liquid

    LOCTITE Super Glue Control Liquid: A squeeze bottle for controlled and precise application.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue Creative Pen

    LOCTITE Super Glue Creative Pen: Say goodbye to glue spills, sticky fingers and messy DIY jobs with the LOCTITE Super Glue Creative Pen.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue Glass

    LOCTITE Super Glue Glass: Perfect for glass repairs! Bonds glass to glass, metal, stained, and tinted glass. Dries transparent for invisible, strong bonds.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue Power Gel

    LOCTITE Super Glue Power Gel: Precision bonds that are quick and anti-clog for reliable repairs.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue Precision

    LOCTITE Super Glue Precision: Ideal for precise applications. Instant strength, transparent drying, waterproof, heatproof, and shock-resistant.

  • LOCTITE Super Glue XXL

    LOCTITE Super Glue XXL: Provides instant strength, transparent drying, anti-clog cap for durable, invisible repairs.

  • LOCTITE Universal Instant Epoxy Liquid 5 Minute

    LOCTITE Universal Instant Epoxy Liquid 5 Minute Transparent, Instant Mix, Multi-Material. Bond smooth surfaces and fill gaps fast!

  • LOCTITE® 222

    Threadlocking Adhesive - low strength. Easy disassembly. Suitable for all metal threaded assemblies.

  • LOCTITE® 243

    LOCTITE 243 is a medium strength blue threadlocking adhesive that seals and secures metal nuts and bolts to prevent loosening due to shock and vibration.

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