I used 2 wire coat hangers and suspended both sets of my mini blinds (while open) on the garage door while it was up. I didn't bother taking the string out because I spray painted them all in silver metallic. Very light coats as not to run. You would never know they were vinyl.
Newer wood blinds have a string going through the wood blind. So you won't be able to slide the wood piece out from the side as you demonstrated. Do you know how to slide wood pieces out in this case?
@@northernbettygirl... there's another video where she put a plastic bag with bleach and soap on the floor and placed all the strings into the bag - they were still attached to the top strut - and left them for a few hours then rinsed and they were perfectly white again
On the bottom slat there are plugs that hold that string going through the blind. Gently remove with a screwdriver and pull the string back. If strings are dirty, soak in a solution of bleach and water (50/50) for 10-20 mins then rinse with water.
Hi I have dark brown blinds and what to paint them white. What would you recommend I would do to the string, I mean obviously the string is dark brown. So could I spray paint the string too?
I have the same issue...my hubs thought “wood grain” would be wonderful for our living room. 🤦🏼♀️ All the rest of our house has beautiful white blinds. 🤷🏼♀️
Same question as well. I’m thinking about taking blinds outside and hanging the from a tree and trying to paint. Will do a trial on laundry room blinds first, as these are the smallest and most inconspicuous place in the house.
Yes , they paint mine . They just hang up and spray all together including the string . The string it’s a little too hard for the paint but nobody notice until you touch it .
Dear Daughter: Are these the old corded blinds, because, I balk at the thought of dismantling the new cordless ones, lest the mechanics may differ, along with the new style not being able to be shortened? ----------------------------------- Another question: Why do many stores sell off-white blinds instead of real or pure white?
It takes about 10 minutes to restring them. But these slats just sit on the strings at the grooves, so it was pretty easy. If you have to thread the slats through holes, it would probably take much longer!
I am doing this now. I have really nice blinds in good condition but the color is terrible. Replacing them with new ones is not an option so I updated the strings, sanded all the blinds and painted them with an UV resistant white paint. I did everything in pieces over time and it came out great. But I also have airless sprayers and HVLP sprayers. My neighbor spent over a thousand dollars updating his blinds buying new ones. I put the money I saved from the blinds into new flooring. It was tedious for sure but worth it in the end.
Once you get into a rhythm, it doesn't take too long. Maybe 10 minutes to take them out and a little longer to put them back together. Painting only takes a few minutes!
I used 2 wire coat hangers and suspended both sets of my mini blinds (while open) on the garage door while it was up. I didn't bother taking the string out because I spray painted them all in silver metallic. Very light coats as not to run. You would never know they were vinyl.
This is exactly what I intend to do. Imagine taking those slats all out and doing it this way? 😅
@@lisamcphee8923 I know, doesn't make sense but my way certainly worked and way easier!
Thank you for posting this. I think I can do this now.
Newer wood blinds have a string going through the wood blind. So you won't be able to slide the wood piece out from the side as you demonstrated. Do you know how to slide wood pieces out in this case?
THATS what i thought.. i got the same problem. this is another too good to be true DIY video..
And not only that, what if the strings are yellowed and dirty too? You can't paint them. How do you wash them?
@@northernbettygirl... there's another video where she put a plastic bag with bleach and soap on the floor and placed all the strings into the bag - they were still attached to the top strut - and left them for a few hours then rinsed and they were perfectly white again
On the bottom slat there are plugs that hold that string going through the blind. Gently remove with a screwdriver and pull the string back. If strings are dirty, soak in a solution of bleach and water (50/50) for 10-20 mins then rinse with water.
I like the sprayer nozzle and attachment on your water hose, can you please share where you purchased them from?
Great job Vanetta, Im going to try this tomorrow. Beautiful name by the way.😊
So mine are a dark wood color with brown string 🤦🏼♀️ so I can't reuse the string if I paint them white.
I put my verticle blinds in my washer. They clean right up.
Thank you I’m doing this
If I ever took one slat out, the strings would go crazy on me, and I'd never be able to get them to act right.
This is a must for me. It will save me money instead of purchasing new blinds.
Hi
I have dark brown blinds and what to paint them white. What would you recommend I would do to the string, I mean obviously the string is dark brown. So could I spray paint the string too?
Elishaa Azee omg yes this is my exact situation and question!
I have the same issue...my hubs thought “wood grain” would be wonderful for our living room. 🤦🏼♀️ All the rest of our house has beautiful white blinds. 🤷🏼♀️
Same question as well. I’m thinking about taking blinds outside and hanging the from a tree and trying to paint. Will do a trial on laundry room blinds first, as these are the smallest and most inconspicuous place in the house.
Yes , they paint mine . They just hang up and spray all together including the string . The string it’s a little too hard for the paint but nobody notice until you touch it .
Matthew Tabb have you done it? Any lesson learnt? Thanks
I've never seen blinds with those notches they all seem to have the string going through long oval hole that you can't take the blinds out of
9/10 people will end up never being able to get the slat to fit back in and function as they should, be warned.
Definitely me.
Can you do this to metal mini blinds?
Thank you! Definitely trying this ❤️❤️❤️
I just hung my blinds off a ladder, opened all the way, hose em off, and spray once dry.
omg thank you!!
where did you buy the attachment for the spray paint can?
You can find it on Amazon here (affiliate link) - amzn.to/2r2fwms
Loews/Homedepot $8
Dear Daughter: Are these the old corded blinds, because, I balk at the thought of dismantling the new cordless ones, lest the mechanics may differ, along with the new style not being able to be shortened?
----------------------------------- Another question: Why do many stores sell off-white blinds instead of real or pure white?
What paint did you use?
Oh wow!!!
How long did it take u to restring them I have a lot of them 11 very old Aluminum blinds 45 years old
It takes about 10 minutes to restring them. But these slats just sit on the strings at the grooves, so it was pretty easy. If you have to thread the slats through holes, it would probably take much longer!
What brand paint did you use?
It's just regular Rust-Oleum spray paint with a matte finish.
Niiiice
I took 400 grit wet sand paper to mine and the discolored baked on stuff comes right off. Still takes time.....
Quick and easy, only took 3 days
Why didn't you show the most important step...taking "the strings out of the little notches"?
That wud take forever 😩
I am doing this now. I have really nice blinds in good condition but the color is terrible. Replacing them with new ones is not an option so I updated the strings, sanded all the blinds and painted them with an UV resistant white paint. I did everything in pieces over time and it came out great. But I also have airless sprayers and HVLP sprayers. My neighbor spent over a thousand dollars updating his blinds buying new ones. I put the money I saved from the blinds into new flooring. It was tedious for sure but worth it in the end.
How long does it take u to take it apart and to paint ??
Once you get into a rhythm, it doesn't take too long. Maybe 10 minutes to take them out and a little longer to put them back together. Painting only takes a few minutes!
Wow
What is that nozzle you added to the spray paint? Where can I find it
Spray Paint sprayer by Rustoleum. Name could be wrong, but it will get you there through Google...or amazon
all that trouble to paint them white?
I bet she painted her toes