For instance, Roman blinds may not come with a pull string. Roman blinds are fabric coverings attached to a roller. Pull the blinds up to make them easier to handle when you remove them. You may also need to access brackets behind the headrail, which is easier once the blinds are out of the way.
Rotating the vanes protects them from damage and helps you reach the clips locking them to the headrail. If you’re planning on saving the blinds to reuse them, you will need to remove the vanes before dismounting the headrail.
The valence clips get exposed to constant sunlight, so be careful when opening them. Old clips can be very brittle.
Horizontal and Venetian blinds generally have open or closed clips, making the headrail easy to slide off the brackets. Vertical blinds tend to have clips you need to press. Some headrails screw directly to the wall. Roman and cellular blinds often have spring systems, although some versions also have a tab that latches onto mounting brackets. Roller blinds often have spring-loaded mounts that can be released by using a screwdriver or turning a disk on the roller.
The headrail usually will not fall out until you start pulling on it. However, keep a hold on it at all times in case it happens to come loose after you open the brackets. These brackets are very noticeable if your blinds have them. If you don’t see the square-shaped covers on the front of the headrail, look behind it. Mini blinds have the same kind of bracket as regular horizontal blinds.
Hold the headrail with both hands to balance it as you bring it down toward you. Then, lay it down on the floor.
You can leave the brackets in place if you plan on putting the blinds back up.
Removing the vanes by hand may seem a little tedious, but it protects them from damage. If you don’t plan on reusing the blinds, doing this is less important but still makes the blinds easier to move. Some types of clips can be opened by hand. If you’re not having any luck using a credit card, gently lift the clips and pull the vanes out.
This type of attachment is common with inside-mounted blinds. Inside-mounted headrails sit inside the window frame. Outside-mounted blinds attach through brackets screwed to the window frame.
The clips will be between the wall and the headrail. You should be able to see them slightly sticking out from the blinds.
The metal brackets are hidden on top of the headrail. Both Roman and cellular blinds tend to have this kind of attachment mechanism. Roman blinds are shades that fold up when you pull on them. Cellular blinds are honeycomb-shaped shades.
The headrail has to be pushed back first in order to unlock the brackets. If you try to pull the headrail out right away, it won’t budge.
Cordless Roman and cellular blinds sometimes have bracket clips. If you can’t move the headrail by hand, check the brackets. Keep one hand on the headrail. The blinds will fall once you unlock both clips.
Your blinds may not have such a clip, so you can focus on dealing with the roller.
The disk is usually on the side opposite from the pull chain. If the wheel is stuck, push it with a dull knife or a similar tool.
The pin is often on the end opposite from the pull chain. It is pretty small, so climb up on a ladder to get a close look at the roller. You may also need to slide a flathead screwdriver between the roller and the brackets to unlock the mounting clamps. Pry the roller toward you to remove it.
You may need to push the roller in and then lower it toward you to get it off the mounting brackets.
