How do I fix cords on a blind?

Repair a Pull Cord
Step 1

Remove the cap covering the hole in the bottom rail of the venetian blinds. You can do this with your hands and fingers. Look for the end of the cord, where it is tied in a knot. Pull the cord toward you, and cut the knot off the end of the cord.
Step 2

Hold the end of the new cord in your hand. Light a lighter, and catch the end of the new cord on fire. Immediately blow out the flame. Attach the old cord and new cord together. This will melt the ends of the cords together.
Step 3

Carefully, roll the hot, melted ends together between your fingertips to bond the cords together. Press gently so you don't burn yourself. When the ends are bonded after a minute or so, gently tug on the cord connection to ensure that the ends are bonded securely. If not, repeat the lighting procedure.
Step 4

Pull on the tassel or lift cord, and it should string right through the blind. Tie a new knot in the cord at the bottom rail, and replace the rail cap.

Marc
December 2019

Repair a Pull Cord
Step 1

Remove the cap covering the hole in the bottom rail of the venetian blinds. You can do this with your hands and fingers. Look for the end of the cord, where it is tied in a knot. Pull the cord toward you, and cut the knot off the end of the cord.
Step 2

Hold the end of the new cord in your hand. Light a lighter, and catch the end of the new cord on fire. Immediately blow out the flame. Attach the old cord and new cord together. This will melt the ends of the cords together.
Step 3

Carefully, roll the hot, melted ends together between your fingertips to bond the cords together. Press gently so you don't burn yourself. When the ends are bonded after a minute or so, gently tug on the cord connection to ensure that the ends are bonded securely. If not, repeat the lighting procedure.
Step 4

Pull on the tassel or lift cord, and it should string right through the blind. Tie a new knot in the cord at the bottom rail, and replace the rail cap.

Marc
December 2019