Mark with a pencil where you want to cut the valance.
Can you cut vertical blinds to size.
You can either measure your window and cut the valance at 1 8 under the width or just simply put the valance up to the window and make a mark 1 8 shorter.
For an inside mount the blinds should measure around 0 5 inches less than the window frame length.
Measure the blind s headrail with the measuring tape and mark the place where you are going to cut the blinds.
This process is applicable for blinds that are wider or longer than required so they could be cut to the perfect length and width.
Step 1 remove the blinds.
Place the valance in the saw and line it up with your mark.
Make sure you measure the inside of the frame where the blinds actually fit and not the entire window frame.
Most windows are going to have regular.
If the vinyl vertical blinds you purchased are too long for the window opening in your home you will need to shorten the length of the blinds.
This simple guide will show you everything you need to know in order the cut your vertical blinds down to size.
So instead of measuring the entire window frame measure the inside of the windows where they would fit.
Measure in at least three places the top bottom and middle of the window step 2 mark the smallest measurement and cut to this.
First remove the vertical blinds by slipping them off of the hooks that hold them onto the rod.
Then place them on a flat surface so that you can cut them.
A savvy homeowner can cut these blinds.
In order to get an exact fit for your window you can cut the headrail down to size.
Step 1 measure the proper width of the window with the measuring tape.
Step 1 measure the width of the window to determine the necessary width of the blinds.
This video will show you the fastest and easiest way to cut vertical blinds without any special tools.