What To Use To Cut Vinyl Blinds

Cut in one motion from start to finish with one cut.

What to use to cut vinyl blinds.

Small cuts will result in a jagged bottom edge. Make a cutting line for the measurement by using a pencil and straight edge. Make sure that the masking tape covers the entire area you are cutting. To cut blinds start by marking a straight line on the head rail where you want to cut it using a pencil.

Once you ve cut the head rail secure the ends of the blind slats with a rubber band and cover the ends with masking tape so they don t splinter or chip. Using a clamp or rubber bands secure the slats together into position. Step 3 mark and cut blinds. Wrap the slats with masking tape to prevent chipping.

Cut along the new edge line of the first slat using 10 inch heavy duty shears or tin snips. Measure where you want to cut and mark a line with your pencil. Use your measuring tape and measure the vertical height distance of the window opening from the where the rod will be to an inch or so above floor level.