How-To-Guides

You don't always need to replace a Roman blind to add motorisation. Find out how an existing blind can be upgraded by retrofitting a motor or replacing the headrail with a made-to-measure motorised track.

Yes, many zebra blinds (also known as day and night blinds or vision blinds) can be converted into conventional roller blinds without replacing the complete blind. If your existing zebra blind uses a suitable roller tube and operating mechanism, it may be possible to remove the original striped fabric and replace it with standard roller blind fabric. This means you could keep the existing cassette, brackets, roller tube and chain mechanism while changing the blind into a conv

Many existing roller blinds can be upgraded to rechargeable motor operation without replacing the complete blind. Learn how roller blind motor retrofits work, how to identify your tube size and how to choose between remote and smart control.

Replacing the fabric on an existing roller blind can save replacing the complete blind. Our step-by-step guide covers removing old fabric, measuring, cutting, attaching new fabric, fitting the bottom bar and correcting tracking problems.

Can you replace roller blind fabric without buying a new blind? Discover how to buy roller blind fabric by the metre, measure for replacement fabric and choose between plain, blackout, translucent and screen materials.

Continuous loop or standard blind chain? Learn why roller blinds can use either type, why Roman blinds need continuous loops and how to order the correct length.

If the spring mechanism in an existing roller blind has stopped working, you don't necessarily need to replace the whole blind. In many cases, a spring-operated roller blind can be converted to chain operation, often while keeping the existing fabric and roller tube. It is also possible to convert some chain-operated roller blinds to spring operation if you would prefer a cordless blind. So which option is best, what parts need changing, and when does a simple conversion star

Introduction: The Ultimate Hack to Restring Your Blinds ​We’ve all been there. You go to pull open your window blinds in the morning, give the cord a standard yank, and—snap. Or maybe your blinds have been slowly sagging to one side for months because the internal string looks like it’s been chewed on by a tiny, caffeinated animal. ​Your first instinct is probably to head online, look up custom window treatments, and brace your wallet for a hefty replacement bill. ​But hold t

It’s a common annoyance, but usually, a "telescoping" roller blind is just a sign that the fabric isn't perfectly perpendicular to the tube. Think of it like a treadmill belt—if it’s a hair off-center, it eventually drifts to one side. ​Here is how to get it back on track without calling a professional. ​1. The "Tape Trick" (The Most Common Fix) ​If your blind is veering to the right, you need to add a tiny bit of "bulk" to the left side of the roller (and vice versa). ​Roll

Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your Roman blind up and running again.

Fix a faulty spring roller blind mechanism with this step-by-step guide. Easy repair with the right replacement parts.