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vertical blinds connector ?
Our rear doors are covered by a 112" W x ~86" H set of vertical
blinds. I would like to keep everything BUT the fabric vanes. NON STANDARD VANE-to-RAIL CONNECTOR The issue is that the plastic piece that connects the fabric vanes to the rail appears non-standard. The (male) connector facing downward from the rail is in the shape of a capital I (like an I beam). The female connector, connected to the fabric closes in around the bottom of the I-beam. (see the link below for a few pictures of this connector). Some of the female connectors are broken. I'd like to find a place that sells replacement connectors. Everything at HD & Lowe's is a standard/interchangeable clip. Any ideas? VERTICAL BLIND CONNECTORS http://home.comcast.net/~conundrum78/site/?/photos/ thanks in advance, blind newbie |
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vertical blinds connector ?
On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:10:22 -0700 (PDT), foolio97
wrote: Our rear doors are covered by a 112" W x ~86" H set of vertical blinds. I would like to keep everything BUT the fabric vanes. NON STANDARD VANE-to-RAIL CONNECTOR The issue is that the plastic piece that connects the fabric vanes to the rail appears non-standard. The (male) connector facing downward from the rail is in the shape of a capital I (like an I beam). The female connector, connected to the fabric closes in around the bottom of the I-beam. (see the link below for a few pictures of this connector). Some of the female connectors are broken. I'd like to find a place that sells replacement connectors. Everything at HD & Lowe's is a standard/interchangeable clip. Any ideas? Have you looked all over the blinds to find out who made them? Do you know where you got them? VERTICAL BLIND CONNECTORS http://home.comcast.net/~conundrum78/site/?/photos/ thanks in advance, blind newbie |
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vertical blinds connector ?
On Jul 15, 12:34 am, mm wrote:
On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:10:22 -0700 (PDT), foolio97 wrote: Our rear doors are covered by a 112" W x ~86" H set of vertical blinds. I would like to keep everything BUT the fabric vanes. NON STANDARD VANE-to-RAIL CONNECTOR The issue is that the plastic piece that connects the fabric vanes to the rail appears non-standard. The (male) connector facing downward from the rail is in the shape of a capital I (like an I beam). The female connector, connected to the fabric closes in around the bottom of the I-beam. (see the link below for a few pictures of this connector). Some of the female connectors are broken. I'd like to find a place that sells replacement connectors. Everything at HD & Lowe's is a standard/interchangeable clip. Any ideas? Have you looked all over the blinds to find out who made them? Do you know where you got them? VERTICAL BLIND CONNECTORS http://home.comcast.net/~conundrum78/site/?/photos/ thanks in advance, blind newbie The blinds were installed by a previous owner, I got on a chair and looked, unsuccessfully, at the top, front, & sides for a manufacturer label. I haven't taken the whole assembly down yet; I'll try that tonight. |
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"foolio97" wrote in message ... Our rear doors are covered by a 112" W x ~86" H set of vertical blinds. I would like to keep everything BUT the fabric vanes. NON STANDARD VANE-to-RAIL CONNECTOR The issue is that the plastic piece that connects the fabric vanes to the rail appears non-standard. The (male) connector facing downward from the rail is in the shape of a capital I (like an I beam). The female connector, connected to the fabric closes in around the bottom of the I-beam. (see the link below for a few pictures of this connector). Some of the female connectors are broken. I'd like to find a place that sells replacement connectors. Everything at HD & Lowe's is a standard/interchangeable clip. Any ideas? VERTICAL BLIND CONNECTORS http://home.comcast.net/~conundrum78/site/?/photos/ thanks in advance, blind newbie That is a non-standard clip. 22 years in the business and I have never seen that one. That is the bad news. The good news if you want to call it that is that the prices for a complete new vertical blind are cheaper than just buying the new vanes. I have priced it out a few times for clients and it has always worked out that way. To cover all existing holes just order a new blind the same width and height or add an inch to each measurement. Here to help you with the install if you post. -- Colbyt Please come visit www.househomerepair.com |
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