Trim the short end near the knot and apply heat to prevent fraying. To raise the bottom of the blinds, pull down on one side of the loop. 1/2/12 Page 4 of 6 This stringing presumes using DBM cord and only one string down each vertical set of holes. If you release the strings, the blinds will go down. Continuous cord loop blinds have a loop attached either on the right or the left side of the blinds that allows you to raise or lower the blinds. Double over about 2” at one end and tie an overhand knot in the doubled cord to form a ½” loop. Step 4 – Remove the bottom rail buttons, and untie the lift string. It illustrates the typical 4 string configuration that you’ll probably find in your typical day/night shade. Before repairing blinds, it’s helpful to know how they work. This closeness may create tension on the lift cord if the lift cord rubs against the tape roll support Step 14 – Attach a string to each side of the spring using a double knot. When you are ready to begin restringing use the diagram below (from fixmyblinds.com) as a reference. At LEVOLOR, our legacy of quality of product and quality of service is our top priority. Troubleshoot and find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEVOLOR window blinds and shades. Step 3 – Remove the wand. Step 5 – Pull the lift strings through the slats. To lower the blinds, pull on the other side of the loop. Pull the strings diagonally to the left until the blinds rise slightly. On the other side there are essenetially two stings which each control a different side in the raising and lowering of the blinds (sometime these are combined in one string and the bottom). Step 1 – Measure the length of the window to determine the amount of string ladder you will need. Thread the long end Each of the two strings is cut to 108” long. When blinds are totally raised they are hidden up under the valence. Step 16 – Place the string in the eye of the tool and pull it through. Gather both of the strings from the blinds in one hand. If you pull down on the strings, the blinds will go up. Cut a piece of cord that is the sum of the height plus the width of the pleated shades, multiplied by two. Look at the top of the strings to where they attach into the bar at the top of the blinds. Step 2 – Remove the blind from the window and lay it on a flat surface. Each one is linked inside the bar at the top to one of the strings in the blinds (left side, middle and right). Step 15 – Thread the folded end of the wire restring tool through the middle rail and the top fabric. Lay the blinds on a flat surface and slowly disassemble them paying close attention to where the strings go. String the Shades. Yes very easy and there are strings,to raise and lower while in the track and a twist rod to open close blinds. ... How to Close the Blinds With String. Small blinds (less than 20-1/8" net width) and blinds with same-side controls have a tape roll support near the cord lock mechanism. Cut across one side of the pocket, to create one length. Learn what's happening in your blinds when you lift, lower, and tilt the slats. Even during these challenging times, we are here to provide inspiration or help with your next design project.