Thanks! I put off putting up blinds because of fear of not knowing how to shorten them. It was a bit time consuming because I had to cut off a lot of slats, but instructions were perfect. I should have done this much sooner!
OMG my brain just went crossed eyed following this info. whaaaaaah. i am here because i unplugged all the cords first and the liftcord went zzzzzzzip all the way up and into the lift mechainism inside top housing. been a delightful nightmare rethreading it all and i decided to look you up before i proceeded any further as i DO NOT want to go all through that again. thank you so much for this. from Mr Stupid 😂
lol, i wish i had seen this before i followed the instructions included in the box (three very simplistic pictures that did not explain not to cut the lift cord). Yep, i clipped it and heard this zip clunk sound as both lift cords magically disappeared into the top of the blind. Thankfully, i'm a little nerdy and mechanically inclined and managed to retrieve and repair, but you do not want this experience. One thing do notice is the bottom of the blind in this vid is not level after shortening... mine isn't either. i do like the idea of the cordless blind, but if i had to do it over again would just go with the corded blind since leveling is easily done when you have a corded blind. These? a bit more tricky.
We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with the shortening process. Please note, the Product Instructions provided do include a Warning statement at the top of the shortening guide: "WARNING: DO NOT CUT THE CENTRAL LIFT CORD! If the central lift cord is cut, the blind will become unusable." Also, the statement: "Do not to cut the central lift cord." is included in Step 4 of the shortening instructions. We are sorry to hear that you did not see those warnings, but happy to hear that you were able to fix the blind. If the blind seems to not be level after shortening, please check to make sure the laddercords were shortened evenly and evenly inserted back into the plug.
Are the tension strings still at the bottom of the blind or did they shoot up into the headrail? Feel free to call or email us 877-687-2796 or support@luminodecor.com.
My dog chewed on several slats midway through the length of the blind. I broke them and took them out. Now there is big gap in the middle of the blind....Help. How do I rearrenge the slats to cover the gap?
You will need to secure the lift cord (cord going through each slat) to prevent it from going into the headrail. You will then need to remove the bottom rail plugs and essentially unstring your blind. Once you have moved the slats around, you can then restring the blind and place the bottom rail plugs back in place.
You will need to secure the lift cord (cord going through each slat) to prevent it from going into the headrail. You will need to remove the bottom rail plugs and essentially unstring your blind. Once you have moved the slats around, you can then restring the blind and place the bottom rail plugs back in place.
@@haroldofcardboard Yes, you should be able to do that. Please note that if the bottom rail starts creeping up, just place some weights in the bottom rail.
I shortened the blinds according to your video; however, when I pull the blinds down they do not stay in position but creep up one or two inches. How do I fix the tension? Other than that the blinds work perfectly. I cannot find any videos on adjusting tension neither can I find pictures of mechanisms to know how to adjust.
Hello, There isn't an easy way to fix the tension. The blinds are built on a spring mechanism. One thing people have tried before is adding weight to the bottom rail (placing weights inside the bottom rail). Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-877-687-2796 or support@luminodecor.com. If the item you shortened is not our item, then we sadly would not be able to assist with the mechanics. Lumino
Depends on if you mean it is uneven before or after the shortening. If before, then you would0 fully extend the blind, yank harshly on the side that is higher up, push all the way back up and pull all the way back down (might take a few repetitions). If it is uneven after the shortening, then you will need to pull out the tabs on the bottom rail and adjust so that it is even. This might mean trimming the higher side down a little to match up.
The directions are really straightforward and good...but the final look at the bottom rail seems like the bottom is NOT level. Like wouldn't you make sure the video ended with a good look?
How can you replace a broken slat with lift cord that has tension. Clip the lift cord with vise grips i guess.... day late. Dollar short. Have to buy all new blind. I can't imagine how many people have pulled out that plug at the bottom and had that dam lift cord zip right up into the Box at the top mechanism
The lift cord is secured to the bottom rail plug. Unless the lift cord is cut, it should stay connected to the plug. If you wanted to replace a broken slat, then you would need to clamp the lift cord down somewhere near the top. Then you could remove the lift cord from the plus and through the slats to the broken one. One the slat has been replaced, slide the lift cord through all the slats again and secure to the bottom rail plug.
Hello, Thank you for your comment. The blind being shown is our manufactured product that was shortened and tested by our engineers before making this video. Lumino
@@J38x729 Hello, his comment was a comment instead of a question. If you look above you will see we did mention that every shortened blind completed by our engineers are tested, meaning that they used it after shortening. In addition, our customer service staff are expected to learn how to install and shorten the blinds to better assist customers. I have personally shortened over 10 blinds and had no issues with them. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
It's a shame we seem to have no choice now but to buy this type blind. In most ways, not good. Except online special orders, not be able to find the corded type...and those you order to exact size anyway.
Back in 2018 the US passed a safety standard preventing the manufacturing and selling of corded products. That is the reason why you cannot find corded blinds anymore.
Hello, You would need to cut the vertical ladder cords (cords that go in front of, underneath and behind each slat). We suggest shortening them about an 1.5 inches below your last slat. Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Once someone goes through the process once, then it tends to go quicker in the future. It gives the option of allowing people to get the perfect height or leave the blind as it is. Not to mention we offer 6 different drop size options.
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Thanks! I put off putting up blinds because of fear of not knowing how to shorten them. It was a bit time consuming because I had to cut off a lot of slats, but instructions were perfect. I should have done this much sooner!
OMG my brain just went crossed eyed following this info. whaaaaaah. i am here because i unplugged all the cords first and the liftcord went zzzzzzzip all the way up and into the lift mechainism inside top housing. been a delightful nightmare rethreading it all and i decided to look you up before i proceeded any further as i DO NOT want to go all through that again. thank you so much for this. from Mr Stupid 😂
Best video on shortening cordless faux blinds. Thanks.
Worked perfect no problems so far. 👌🏻
lol, i wish i had seen this before i followed the instructions included in the box (three very simplistic pictures that did not explain not to cut the lift cord). Yep, i clipped it and heard this zip clunk sound as both lift cords magically disappeared into the top of the blind. Thankfully, i'm a little nerdy and mechanically inclined and managed to retrieve and repair, but you do not want this experience. One thing do notice is the bottom of the blind in this vid is not level after shortening... mine isn't either. i do like the idea of the cordless blind, but if i had to do it over again would just go with the corded blind since leveling is easily done when you have a corded blind. These? a bit more tricky.
We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with the shortening process. Please note, the Product Instructions provided do include a Warning statement at the top of the shortening guide: "WARNING: DO NOT CUT THE CENTRAL LIFT CORD! If the central lift cord is cut, the blind will become unusable." Also, the statement: "Do not to cut the central lift cord." is included in Step 4 of the shortening instructions. We are sorry to hear that you did not see those warnings, but happy to hear that you were able to fix the blind. If the blind seems to not be level after shortening, please check to make sure the laddercords were shortened evenly and evenly inserted back into the plug.
Unfortunately, I didn’t see this TH-cam before I removed the tension plugs. 😕 So, how do I restring both of the tension plugs?? HELP
Are the tension strings still at the bottom of the blind or did they shoot up into the headrail? Feel free to call or email us 877-687-2796 or support@luminodecor.com.
I only have green painters tape, what do I do?!
You do not need to use tape at all when shortening. The tape can make it easier but is not necessary.
My dog chewed on several slats midway through the length of the blind. I broke them and took them out. Now there is big gap in the middle of the blind....Help. How do I rearrenge the slats to cover the gap?
You will need to secure the lift cord (cord going through each slat) to prevent it from going into the headrail. You will then need to remove the bottom rail plugs and essentially unstring your blind. Once you have moved the slats around, you can then restring the blind and place the bottom rail plugs back in place.
I followed the directions but I have an excess loop of the tension cord on both sides and it won't retract back up. What should I do?
I figured it out. I didn't let the bottom rail spring back up after cutting the ladder .
@@mandyconnelly9901 I am glad that you were able to figure it out!
Thank you
How do I replace a broken slat on cordless roth and allen blind?
I sadly cannot offer a suggestion as it is not our blind.
you dont need to cut the blinds undo the bottom plug qnd take them out so you can keep them for fueure uae in case any get damaged
In order to shorten the blinds, you will need to cut the strings. As for the extra slats, you can remove them, but then that involves extra steps.
Worked like a charm... thanks
I am glad to hear that it worked!
Perfect instruction video!
How do you replace a broken slat on these blinds ?? Every single slat has its own tension cord !
You will need to secure the lift cord (cord going through each slat) to prevent it from going into the headrail. You will need to remove the bottom rail plugs and essentially unstring your blind. Once you have moved the slats around, you can then restring the blind and place the bottom rail plugs back in place.
How many slats can you remove from a blind
Our engineers had tested the slat removal and brought the length down from 72 inches to six slats.
@@lumino4734 is it possible to shorten it so that there are only six slats ?
@@haroldofcardboard Yes, you should be able to do that. Please note that if the bottom rail starts creeping up, just place some weights in the bottom rail.
I shortened the blinds according to your video; however, when I pull the blinds down they do not stay in position but creep up one or two inches. How do I fix the tension? Other than that the blinds work perfectly.
I cannot find any videos on adjusting tension neither can I find pictures of mechanisms to know how to adjust.
Hello,
There isn't an easy way to fix the tension. The blinds are built on a spring mechanism. One thing people have tried before is adding weight to the bottom rail (placing weights inside the bottom rail). Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-877-687-2796 or support@luminodecor.com.
If the item you shortened is not our item, then we sadly would not be able to assist with the mechanics.
Lumino
What do I do if one side is shorter that the other
Depends on if you mean it is uneven before or after the shortening. If before, then you would0 fully extend the blind, yank harshly on the side that is higher up, push all the way back up and pull all the way back down (might take a few repetitions). If it is uneven after the shortening, then you will need to pull out the tabs on the bottom rail and adjust so that it is even. This might mean trimming the higher side down a little to match up.
The directions are really straightforward and good...but the final look at the bottom rail seems like the bottom is NOT level. Like wouldn't you make sure the video ended with a good look?
Overall the bottom rail is fairly level, but I am sorry to hear that you think it is not.
How can you replace a broken slat with lift cord that has tension. Clip the lift cord with vise grips i guess.... day late. Dollar short. Have to buy all new blind. I can't imagine how many people have pulled out that plug at the bottom and had that dam lift cord zip right up into the Box at the top mechanism
The lift cord is secured to the bottom rail plug. Unless the lift cord is cut, it should stay connected to the plug. If you wanted to replace a broken slat, then you would need to clamp the lift cord down somewhere near the top. Then you could remove the lift cord from the plus and through the slats to the broken one. One the slat has been replaced, slide the lift cord through all the slats again and secure to the bottom rail plug.
Just did that.
Destination f💥ked.
@@Horseluvver Hello, Can you please tell me the steps you took to attempt to remove a broken slat?
@@lumino4734 I didn't remove a broken one I got one that could be shortened...and proceeded to break it.
@@Horseluvver What steps did you take to attempt to shorten the blind?
You need to show whether your repaired blind worked by lifting it up.
Hello, Thank you for your comment. The blind being shown is our manufactured product that was shortened and tested by our engineers before making this video. Lumino
@@J38x729 Hello, his comment was a comment instead of a question. If you look above you will see we did mention that every shortened blind completed by our engineers are tested, meaning that they used it after shortening. In addition, our customer service staff are expected to learn how to install and shorten the blinds to better assist customers. I have personally shortened over 10 blinds and had no issues with them. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
😂😂😂
@@J38x729 Can you even read? He didn't ask a question. lol
Why can't I get the blinds to come down
Were you shortening a Lumino blind? If so, then email us at support@luminodecor.com so that we can provide additional assistance.
Awesome
Just bend and snap the plastic. The scissors are an unnecessary safety concern. They are sharp and can cut you as you strain to cut the plastic.
If that works best for you, then wonderful. The scissors are helpful in making sure it is an accurate cut.
Mine DOES NOT WORK
If this is a Lumino product, then please reach out to us via support@luminodecor.com.
New blinds do not want to extend at all
Please send us an email at suppor@luminodecor.com.
It's a shame we seem to have no choice now but to buy this type blind.
In most ways, not good. Except online special orders, not be able to find the corded type...and those you order to exact size anyway.
Back in 2018 the US passed a safety standard preventing the manufacturing and selling of corded products. That is the reason why you cannot find corded blinds anymore.
@@lumino4734 WOW! how rude of them!!
I was following until you got to cutting the cords
Hello, You would need to cut the vertical ladder cords (cords that go in front of, underneath and behind each slat). We suggest shortening them about an 1.5 inches below your last slat. Please let me know if you have additional questions.
@@lumino4734 I haven't tried it yet I got nervous didn't want to damage the blinds I would like to shorten it to make it fit the window better
@@diva-nicole9089 hmmmm. i wonder if there is a video out there that illustrates that in detail. please let me know if you find one 😂
@@haroldofcardboard Right? 🤣
well, #%#%#% I removed the pull strings from the bottom, and they retracted into the top part. 🤣
I am sorry to hear that. You will sadly have to look for another blind.
it was crooked😂
Do you mean it turned out crooked after shortening? Then I would check the strings attached to the bottom rail to see if one is higher than the rest.
Too much in comparison to other blinds so give them away to somebody with tall 6 feet tall windows.
Once someone goes through the process once, then it tends to go quicker in the future. It gives the option of allowing people to get the perfect height or leave the blind as it is. Not to mention we offer 6 different drop size options.