How to Restring a Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Honeycomb Shade
- Step 1. – Measure the length and width of the shade, and cut the strings you’ll need for this repair.
- Step 2. – Loosen the Phillips screws on the brackets behind the shades two full turns.
- Step 3. – Remove the shade from your window, and lay it on a flat surface. The shade will pull out towards you when removing.
- Step 8. – Use pliers to pull the string in the bottom rail pocket and ferrule out of the shade. ...
- Step 9. – Pull the old strings out of the shade and discard them.
- Step 10. – Thread the new string through the eye of the restring needle. Starting at the bottom rail, push the needle up through the fabric.
- Step 11. – Thread the end of the string through the ferrule, leaving about an inch of string to tie it off.
- Step 12. – Pull the string through to seat the ferrule into the pocket in the bottom rail. Repeat these steps for all other lift strings.
- Step 14. – Slide the top rail on to the shade fabric. Be careful not to snag the fabric. Step 15 – Replace the headrail end cap.
- Step 20. – With the shade all the way up, cut the strings a few inches below where the shade should stop when lowered.
- Step 21. – Install the condenser, tassel and pull cord.
How do you fix a broken cord on a Hunter Douglas blind?
Remove the bottom end caps and slide the bottom rail free, pull the offending cord free of the blind and either tie it tighter or loosen it. Hunter Douglas will supply a cord repair kit, available through the company website (hunterdouglas.com).
Do I need to replace the string in my Blind?
The string in your blind can become damaged for multiple reasons. You do not have to always replace your shade when this happens. You can simply restring your shade using this instructional video that covers how to restring a Hunter Douglas, Alta, M&B, or Applause cellular honeycomb shade. Kids can strangle in blind cords.
How do you fix a drooping window shade?
Step 1 – Measure the length and width of the shade, and cut the strings you’ll need for this repair. 2x the length + the width multiplied by the number of lift strings. Step 2 – Loosen the Phillips screws on the brackets behind the shades two full turns.
How do you remove the grommet from the top of blinds?
Remove the head rails from the top and bottom of the blind by sliding them to the left or right. Cut the cords free, just above the tassel. Rotate the blind so you can see the grommets tied to the lift cords on the bottom of the blind.
How do I fix my honeycomb shades?
0:031:04How To Fix Cordless Shades That Will Not Lift | Blinds DIY - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPull it out at about a 45 degree angle away from the window. And then just tug downwards. Channel.MorePull it out at about a 45 degree angle away from the window. And then just tug downwards. Channel. Two or three times usually that's the trick. You raise it back up.
Can honeycomb shades be restrung?
To hang your honeycomb shades back into place, in your window, push the shade upwards into the clips. Slide it towards the window. Open the shades and cut all the excess strings so the ends are halfway up. Place the strings inside the cord stop then close it.
How do you restring a cellular honeycomb shade Hunter Douglas?
5:2813:17Duette® Honeycomb Shades - Lift Cord Replacement - Hunter DouglasYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd you simply push the cord through the pocket. And ferrule. Make a loop. And push it through againMoreAnd you simply push the cord through the pocket. And ferrule. Make a loop. And push it through again.
Can Hunter Douglas blinds be restrung?
The string in your blind can become damaged for multiple reasons. You do not have to always replace your shade when this happens. You can simply restring your shade using this instructional video that covers how to restring a Hunter Douglas, Alta, M&B, or Applause cellular honeycomb shade.
How much does it cost to restring Hunter Douglas blinds?
Our Price: $19.99 Commonly used to restring: roman, roller shades and mini blinds or wood blinds.
How do you restring cordless honeycomb blinds?
2:3514:08How to restring a Levolor - Kirsch cordless honeycomb shade, Part 1YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we'reMoreWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we're going to. Slide this out here.
Do Hunter Douglas blinds have a lifetime warranty?
A Lifetime Guarantee The Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee is an expression of our desire to provide a thoroughly satisfying experience when selecting, purchasing and living with your window fashion products. If you are not thoroughly satisfied, simply contact Hunter Douglas Inc.
How do you fix a broken string on pleated shades?
0:414:11How to Restring a Verosol Pleated Shade - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacementMoreRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacement string to the proper link twice the height plus the width is a generous estimate.
How do you rewind Hunter Douglas blinds?
0:072:23How to Rewind Spring Loaded Motor for Cordless Blind & Shade - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will need a number two Robinson hat squared right and you will need a motor lock this lock comesMoreYou will need a number two Robinson hat squared right and you will need a motor lock this lock comes with a new motor when you purchase it so you can reuse it on multiple motors.
How do you fix cellular shades that won't go up?
First, lower the shade down as far as it will go. Second, hold the bottom rail and pull the shade out toward yourself at a 45° angle away from the window. Third, give the shade a few swift, gentle tugs while maintaining your 45° angle. (Note: If you pull too hard, the cord inside your shade could break.
How do you repair a Hunter Douglas Ultraglide cord?
0:155:21UltraGlide® Pull Cord Assembly Replacement - Hunter DouglasYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp inside the altar glide lift these rivets here in the top of the lift here one two three rivetsMoreUp inside the altar glide lift these rivets here in the top of the lift here one two three rivets here. Tell me that I cannot take this component apart it's a riveted part it's made to be replaced.
How do you fix the pull string on a blind?
0:306:08Fixing Blinds: Replace the Draw String Cord and Tilt Wand ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou're gonna start by carefully pulling out the center bar. Then remove the broken piece. We'reMoreYou're gonna start by carefully pulling out the center bar. Then remove the broken piece. We're going to take the new one pop.
How do you restring Levolor honeycomb blinds?
0:111:33How to Thread a Delmar, Kirsch and Levolor Cellular Shade Cord LockYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow the insert will easily come out insert the strings into the top slot of the cover and set asideMoreNow the insert will easily come out insert the strings into the top slot of the cover and set aside bend the wire restring tool and place it into the lock insert as shown.
How do you fix a broken string on pleated shades?
0:414:11How to Restring a Verosol Pleated Shade - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacementMoreRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacement string to the proper link twice the height plus the width is a generous estimate.
Can a blind string be fixed?
Fixing or repairing a blinds string can be done easily. You can replace the string fully or only repair the broken string. What you'll need to repair blinds yourself are: new cord string, wire restring tool or blunt head large needle, flat head screwdriver, pliers, scissors, a tape measurer, and a lighter.
How to get grommets out of blinds?
Rotate the blind so you can see the grommets tied to the lift cords on the bottom of the blind. Pull on the grommet attached to the loose cord. Pull it, and the attached cord, all the way out of the blind.
How do I replace a cord lock on a blind?
Replace the hardware on the blind. Replace the head and bottom rails by sliding them back into position on the top and bottom of the blind. Replace the end caps over the ends of the rails and snap them into position. Slide the cord lock into place between the top rail and the blind. Snap it into position.
What is a duette window?
Duettes are a premier honeycomb window shade. The Hunter Douglas Duette is a specific honeycomb window shading. Lift cords, running vertically through the horizontally stacked honeycombs, raise and lower the blind. If one of the cords breaks or becomes lost inside the blind, it may not raise and lower correctly.
What happens if your blinds don't raise?
If the blind does not raise and lower evenly, the new cord may be too tight or too loose. Remove the bottom end caps and slide the bottom rail free, pull the offending cord free of the blind and either tie it tighter or loosen it.
Who is Linda Erlam?
Linda Erlam. Linda Erlam started writing educational manuals in 1979. She also writes a biweekly newspaper column, "Design Dilemmas," in the "Lakeshore News" and has been published in "Design and Drapery Pro" magazine.
How to put a tilter wand together?
Install the tilter wand or tassels. For wands, attach the wand and then pull the plastic sleeve down to hold the wand in place. Install the metal end lock or end cap.
What are the different types of tape buttons?
There are two types of tape buttons: circular and square. Circular tape buttons are used exclusively for wood and faux wood blinds. Square tape buttons are used exclusively for aluminum blinds. The color of the tape buttons will be directly related to the slat color of the blind.
What is a tape button on a blind?
A Tape Button will keep the internal strings in place within the bottom bar and is important in ensuring that the internal strings stay where they are supposed to for the shade to work properly.
Can you use EPIC tape and metal support together?
When requesting parts, keep in mind that the EPIC tape roll and support must always be used together . When changing to a steel tape roll and metal supports, all tape rolls and supports must be switched to steel/metal. Pull the cords to stack the blinds tightly under the headrail. Remove the valance.
Introduction
The string in your blind can become damaged for multiple reasons. You do not have to always replace your shade when this happens. You can simply restring your shade using this instructional video that covers how to restring a Hunter Douglas, Alta, M&B, or Applause cellular honeycomb shade.
A Note on Safety
Kids can strangle in blind cords. To make your blinds safer for kids, keep cords out of reach and secure cord and bead chain loops. To learn more, please visit our child safety guide.
Step 4 – Remove the condensers and tassels, and set them aside
Your condensers and tassels may look different from those shown in the video.
Step 16 – Thread the string through the cord lock and latch
Make sure the string is inserted in between the two metal bales on the cord lock.
Step 17 – Insert the cord lock into the top rail
Make sure that the strings do not get snagged or pinched inside the headrail when installing the lock.
Step 19 – Test your repair
Raise the shade up and let it down. Make sure it locks in place correctly.
