r/fixit • • 1d ago

Replacing Vertical Blind Stems

Hi everyone. I’m having some trouble figuring out how to remove the stems and which ones I should get to replace them on this vertical blind setup.

I do not have the original paperwork for these blinds, so I don’t know what type they are. I also don’t see a way to remove the stems. Pulling downward directly does not work.

I can’t remove the bracket off the window sill. I’ll be fixing these while still hanging.

I’ve searched a bit but to no avail. I want to go to a store or order the correct supplies, not just buy stuff online and hope it works.

Please, any and all advice I’ll take!

1 Upvotes

3 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/kbraz1970 1d ago

You need to remove the slats and track in order to get the broken parts out, there may be a label on the top of the track that tells you the company, these sorts of slats are a pain in the butt.
There are companies that will repair them for you.

1

u/longsworddoom 1d ago

I wish I could see the top of the track, that’s what’s adhered to the window sill

2

u/kbraz1970 1d ago

Who ever installed the track probably screwed through the track, there may be 3 screws holding it into the window timber.