Why Do It Yourself? Have a Professional Do It!
Removing your blinds may seem like an easy task according to DIY (do-it-yourself) videos on YouTube, but that is not necessarily true. If you are not a trained professional, it is almost impossible to remove window treatments without damaging your walls. There are plenty of steps to the process, and making just a little mistake can ruin the whole project and end up costing you more money. In order to get the job done correctly, it is best to call an expert.
If you are willing to take a chance with your DIY skills, consider all the steps required to remove blinds. After reading the process below, you may want to call your local Budget Blinds® to handle your blinds removal.
Step 1: Tool check
Before you begin your project, you will need these tools to complete the job correctly.
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Joint Compound
- Paint Brush
- Putty Knife
- Sponge
- Paint matching your current wall color
- A brave friend to lend a helping hand
- Ladder, if you’re under seven feet tall
Step 2: Push blinds all the way up
Step 5: Removing other types of blinds or shades
If you are removing faux wood, wood or horizontal blinds, you need to unlock the mounting brackets from the front and side headrails. Wood blinds are extremely heavy; you will need an assistant to help you with the removal process. For removal of Roman shades or cellular shades, the brackets are often spring loaded or require a tab to loosen the shade. It is highly recommended to refer to the product installation instructions to determine the type of bracket.
Step 6: Remove all the brackets
Now remove the side and center brackets with a screwdriver. If the blind is attached to wall anchors, you have to remove them with needle nose pliers.
You can trust the professionals at Budget Blinds for all your window covering projects. Call 866-879-9730 today to schedule a FREE, in-home consultation or go online to www.budgetblinds.com to find the Style Consultant nearest you. Let your local Budget Blinds expert take care of all the hard work! They can remove your blinds in the time it takes you to enjoy a cup of coffee.