The South African DIY community has experienced an impressive evolution, particularly in home improvement and window treatments. At the forefront of this movement is Blinds Direct, the pioneering online blinds store that has continuously supported and empowered DIY enthusiasts across the nation. With a commitment to providing custom blinds and DIY blinds, Blinds Direct not […]
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DIY Blinds & Shutters
Blinds Direct DIY teaches you how to install new blinds. Our exclusive range of made to measure DIY Blinds and ensures a perfect fit for any window.
All of our blinds are so easy to install and, with video instructions the process is even simpler. You’ll feel like a pro in no time. Simply go to www.blindsdirect.co.za, select the type of blind you require, decide the finish, choose to have your blinds installed inside or outside the window frame, select the width/drop and then click calculate. Need to take measurements? Use our Measuring Sheet. Easy peasy lemon sqeezy.
DIY Advice on Fitting All Types of Window Blinds
Our regular posts features tips, trends and other cool stuff from the world of DIY Blinds. Blinds Direct would be more than happy to guide you through the process or help you make decisions about customising your window treatments. You can reach us at 087 802 6027 or by email and live chat.
Wide range of products: Blindsdirect.co.za offers a large selection of blinds, shutters, and curtains in a variety of styles and materials. Affordable pricing: The company aims to offer high-quality products at competitive prices, making it accessible to a wider range of customers. Samples: Customers can request free samples of materials to ensure they are […]
Summer, it brings blossoming gardens and longer days, the sunshine has a knack of making everything look lovely. As much as we love and excite ourselves it, let’s not forget the rise in pollen count over the Summer season; many of us suffer with hay-fever allergies, the constant sneezing, puffy, stinging eyes, and all the […]
Please note: Blinds Direct will remain OPEN DURING THE COVID-19 LOCK DOWN. Manufacturing will continue after lock down. There is a growing array of app and web-enhanced activities to pass the time while we find ourselves in social isolation. As the Corona-virus crisis deepens and we are all advised to stay at home, people […]
Are your Honeycomb Blinds looking tired or dirty? We’d say it’s about time to give them a good cleaning! But cell shades are different from your average pair of blinds, so don’t feel alarmed when you find they need their own unique cleaning techniques. We’re here with a little helpful guide on honeycomb shading cleaning […]
Every shading option has its own benefits and unique qualities that make them perfect in your living space. Honeycomb blinds are unique in their design and function with their cellular designs. They’re made from two or more layers of 100% nonwoven polyester, joined together at the pleats to form cellular compartments that trap air within […]
Have you received your window treatments, but you aren’t exactly sure how to install venetian blinds? Venetian blinds are a great way to give a room some privacy and shade. They are also easy to install. It might seem like a bit of a challenge at first, but we have put together step-by-step directions for […]
Are you sure know how to calculate the cost of blinds? When it comes to buying blinds, whether it be online or in-store, there is generally a lot involved in the process. People want to know one thing before they choose their blinds, shutters or window shades and the R765200.00 question is: How much will […]
New double roller Ranges – Florence & Venice A few words that come to mind when thinking about Italy; historic and passionate. The new double roller blinds ranges transports you to the boot shaped country with a magnificent colour pallet, representing The floating City – Venice and the home of the David Statue – Florence. With the new Double Roller ranges […]
Often we get clients calling upon us looking for components for their extremely old Venetian blinds. So today we thought we will upload an image so you dont have to make up creative words to explain over the phone. Once again we need to stress that as much as we try and assist clients that […]
If you have a PVC vertical or roller blinds it can often get scuffed and we often get asked how to remove those marks. We would normally recommend you try and gently wipe with a slightly damp cloth but its also possible to use a soft white eraser. Please go gentle with the eraser as […]
Sails and Shades is our latest addition from our Outdoor Blinds and Shades collection at Blinds Direct. Summer is on the way and what better way to stay cool by installing outdoor shade sails. Eco-friendly and maintenance-free shading for patios, braai areas, decks, carports, pools, courtyards and kids play areas. Shades and sails are the most innovative and unique way […]
We were recently contacted by a client that needed some extreme cuttings to his blind. The cuttings where so extreme no supplier was willing to sell him the blind. After some discussions we decided to sell the aluminium blind and offer the client assistance. By using a sharp scissors the client was able to custom […]
Often enough people are trying repair old blinds so we have managed to open a vertical blind for your convenience.Vertical blinds are reliable so the list of common breakages are self inflicted 🙂 Dogs biting controller chain – To remedy install cleat out of reach and attach the chain. Broken bottom ladders that interconnect the […]
Mr Cobb recently moved into his new home but forgot to order his blinds in advance . Now stuck with the issue and of course upset wife he needed to implement something temp and easily available. He contacted us and we recommended Instant paper blinds. Just look how good they look installed in his lounge.
Below is a guideline of the stacking heights you can expect with your vertical Aluminium, Basswood and Plaswood blinds.
Please ensure that the ladder string is over the tape roll. The string can slide off in transit or because of poor handling.
If the bracket us on the left hand side of the tilter and too close. If the bracket “Closes” the nose of the bracket moves over the front-end of the tilter and prevents it from tilting both ways.
DIY Blinds Shortening a Venetian blind is really simple that we decided to publish a how to shorten your blinds article. DIY blinds can be shortened easily once you’ve determined the number of slats to remove. In this DIY article discover how to shorten your Venetian blinds. Remember that by making any alterations to your blinds […]