Need help installing your new timber Venetians?
Adding a good set of timber Venetian blinds in Sydney is a great way to spice up the aesthetics of your home. Windows are after all a focal element of your home interior/exterior; all the more reason your window treatments should turn out perfectly. You can start by putting up Timber Venetian blinds; although expensive, it is easily one of the most beautiful window treatments out there and a welcomed addition to any home. To save on cost, you can opt to install them yourself that is if you actually know what you’re doing.
In this piece, we’ll go over a few general install instructions on how to install your timber Venetians and what you can expect out of it. Only then can you confidently undertake the process and decide whether it’s something that you’d want to tackle yourself.
So how do you install your timber Venetian blinds?
Let’s say you’ve just bought some timber Venetian blinds online – what then? To start the process, you’ll need to install the roller unto the frame. You can then proceed to measuring, cutting and installing the shades themselves. It’s not going to be easy and you’d have to be confident in your DIY skills to accomplish everything. By the end of it though, you’d have saved a substantial amount of money and the blinds themselves will make a good conversation piece to further impress your guests.
Let’s take a closer look at the steps below:
Installing the Roller Frame
In this step, it’s crucial that you get your measurements right and actually bought Venetian blinds that have just the right dimensions for your windows. The roller needs to reach the end of the window perfectly; any more than that and you might run into some serious problems. Secure the roller to the frame firmly and closely inspect for sags that may otherwise cause your shades to fall out during operation.
Inserting the Shades
The next step is to of course secure the shades of your timber Venetians; numerous blades of hardwood connected to a series of hooks although you might have to accomplish this differently depending on the design of your timber blinds. In most cases, these blades will simply lock into place so long as they are cut to the correct dimensions.
Looking to get started? Perhaps you’d rather have a professional undertake the process for you? We at Shutters Australia would certainly love to help! Call us today on 1300 853 206 and check out our fine selections of timber Venetian blinds in Sydney!
