How Do You Install Cord Blinds?

Why did they stop making blinds with cords?

Here’s why. A new safety standard will take effect Saturday limiting the manufacturing of corded blinds in response to fears they could injure or kill children by strangulation. Starting Dec. 15, most products used to cover windows must either be cordless or have short, inaccessible cords.

How do you secure a blind cord?

Use a Pair of Cord Cleats
One of the easiest ways to keep cords away from kids is to wrap the blind’s operating cords around cord cleats. You can use cord cleats for both the lifting cords and the tilting cords.

Do blind cords need to be secured?

The cord must be secured as shown after each and every operation of the blind. Always install the child safety device in accordance with the instructions, and replace if it becomes faulty.

Are blind cords illegal?

Corded Blinds Have Officially Been Banned From Stores Due To Child Safety Concerns. As of December 15, you are no longer be able to purchase corded blinds in stores. Corded blinds have been a staple in almost every American home for decades now.

What is a cord cleat?

‘Cable cleat’ according to IEC 61914 defined as: “A device designed to provide securing of cables when installed at intervals along the length of cables.”Where declared, cable cleats provide resistance to electromechanical forces.”

What is a cord tensioner?

Universal cord tensioner made by Hunter Douglas. Works with continuous cord loops. Attaches to the wall, trim, or window frame. Includes mounting brackets for both inside and outside mounting situations.If not installed properly, the tension device will render your window covering partially inoperable.

What are the cords on blinds called?

Lift Cords
The braided nylon, polyester or cotton cord that is used to raise and lower a blind or shade. Common sizes range from 0.9mm to 4.0mm in diameter.

What is the difference between corded and cordless blinds?

Let’s start with aesthetics, cordless lift on a blind or shade offers a clean and beautiful look for your windows whereas, with a corded lift, you have cords hanging about.Cordless blinds and shades are ideal for any type of window or door as long as the window is within hand’s reach.

How do you keep blind strings from tangling?

Hold the bottom of the blinds and pull the cords to the left at a 45-degree angle to slowly lower the blinds one slat at a time. Lowering them evenly prevents the cords within the framework from tangling.

Are continuous cord loops safe?

Also unlike standard lift cords, continuous loop cords do not pool on the ground and does not leave any dangling pieces of strings in place. In this sense, they are better and safer than corded shades.

Do cordless blinds last as long as corded?

Corded blinds typically last longer. In fact, corded blinds can hold out a bit longer than cordless blinds, depending on treatment of course.

Do cordless blinds break easily?

When they chew on them, this may lead to the cord becoming loose and dangling, and this may destroy them over the long run, which may lead to inconvenience in closing and opening them regularly. In that respect, cordless blinds are amazingly safe and effective to use.

What is a blind cleat?

These blind cleats are designed to attach to your wall easily with screws so you can loop your blind cord round them to stabilise your blind when it is up.

Can I Motorise existing blinds?

If you still love the look of your window treatments, but not their (lack of) functionality, we can motorize most existing blinds and shades. By adding a motor to the tilt of blinds and the lift of roller shades, you can add new life and functionality to what you already have.

Can you put a roller blind on a tension rod?

Tension rod blinds come in many different styles of cordless window shades, including roller shades, Roman shades, zebra shades, pleated shades and blackout blinds. Because of the adjustable nature of the tension rods, they can suit a range of window widths.

What do you call the string to pull blinds?

Cord Lock. Located on or inside the headrail, a cord lock lets you lock your blind in the desired position. When the cord is pulled straight down, the blind rises and locks into place when you stop pulling the cord. The cord unlocks by pulling toward the side and allowing gravity to lower the blind.