Window Length

• 64 Inch Long. (1140)
• 72 Inch Long. (821)
• 48 Inch Long. (757)
• 60 Inch Long. (87)
• Greater than 72 Inch Long. (81)
• 42 Inch Long. (77)
• 36 Inch Long. (60)
• 25 Inch Long. (2)

What length do mini blinds come in?

Standard sized blinds are anywhere from 24 x 72 – 72 x 72 off the shelf at your local hardware stores.

Does Lowes cut mini blinds to size?

Minimum Inside-Mounting Clearance (for most brands) Lowe’s can cut many blinds to custom-fit your windows at no additional cost. Bring in your measurements, and we’ll prepare your blinds while you shop. You can even Special Order just about anything you need for your installation.

How do I measure my mini blinds?

Measure the width of the inside edge of the window frame from left to right in three places – the top, middle, and the bottom. Write down the smallest of the three widths down to the nearest 1/8”. If you have a 1/16” or 1/32” increment when measuring, round down to the nearest 1/8”.

Can you still buy mini blinds with cords?

Corded blinds are no longer being sold by American or Canadian stores or websites. Corded mini blinds, cellular shades, roller shades, Roman shades, etc. will no longer available in stores for consumers. As these are officially banned by the association selling these will be illegal for the manufacturers.

How much space do you need on each side of blinds?

Blinds.com recommends at least 1.5″ of overlap on each side of the window for blinds and shades, and 2″ of overlap on each side for solar or roller shades and vertical blinds. The extra width provides more privacy and light blockage. As always, record your measurements down to the nearest 1/8 inch.

Can you put 2 blinds together?

When you hang multiple blinds in the same window, each blind has its own headrail and is installed separately, so you can operate them individually. For two (2) separate blinds in one window, take the smallest width and divide it by 2. Then add 1/4″ to the width of each blind.

Why are blinds with cords illegal?

A new safety standard will take effect Saturday limiting the manufacturing of corded blinds in response to fears they could injure or kill children by strangulation. Starting Dec. 15, most products used to cover windows must either be cordless or have short, inaccessible cords.

Are blind cords illegal?

Corded Blinds Have Officially Been Banned From Stores Due To Child Safety Concerns. As of December 15, you are no longer be able to purchase corded blinds in stores. Corded blinds have been a staple in almost every American home for decades now.

Can I shorten a mini blind?

First off, you can shorten your mini-blinds once they are installed. Only after this will they be easier to shorten. Once this is done, you will see two ‘buttons’ that hold the blind slats into place onto the bottom rail. Use a flathead screwdriver to pop these buttons out.

What are mini blinds made out of?

A mini blind is a type of horizontal window blind made of long, narrow slats held together by string. Its slats are less than half the width of a regular venetian blind, and are often made of aluminium, measuring 15 millimetres (0.59 in) or 25 millimetres (0.98 in)

What are privacy mini blinds?

Privacy mini-blinds have slats that close to lie down on one another, thus avoiding gaps. Most mini-blinds are constructed with tiny routing holes in the slats to accommodate string ladders. When the cords are pulled these ladders contract or expand to raise or lower the blinds.