Bamboo matchstick roll-up blinds
A very popular type of bamboo blinds is the bamboo matchstick roll up blinds and shades. This post will give you all the necessary how to in term for this particular model of blinds that I am sure you will find useful.
The term ‘matchstick’ refers to the size of the bamboo used in the shade. For matchstick blinds or shades, they are made by using lots of small bamboo sticks wrapped together giving the look of many long matchsticks held together in one shade. There are also some variations like flat matchstick – where the bamboo chosen is flat rather than round.
On a side note, I want to draw you attention that there is company called matchstick blinds so don’t get confused between the company and the model type. In case you are curious about the company, here is some background. They are a company specialising in the sales of bamboo blinds for a couple of years. They sell very authentic bamboo roll up blinds, which are mainly source from China. They carry quite a wide range and size from 33 inches to 9 feet. They have a good return policy as well, giving you the the assurance that you can return the blinds if they are faulty.
These matchstick blinds can be purchased online. In fact, even if you can find it at your local store, my recommendation is still is to buy it online due to some benefits you can enjoy. Among the many reasons, one of the most compelling is that you can find the best priced blinds online. Through price comparisons that are available on many sites including Amazon, you can easily where are the lowest prices you can find right now. On Amazon alone, there are a large number of sellers selling both new and used matchblinds that you can consider.
The good news for buyers is that prices for the blinds are coming down all the time. With advances in technology and increased supply of bamboo, the cost of producing one blind is at the lowest. So, if you of think you cannot find cheap bamboo blinds, think again. Just do a little research and you will see there are plenty of offers around. There is also the option of buying second hand blinds. These often are sold at discounted prices hence helping you to save some money if you don’t mind using used blinds.
After buying the blinds, you might have some problems with the length. Here is a short guide on how to trim or shorten these matchstick blinds it by yourself. First, measure the length of your window to know how much needs to be cut. Divide that number by two as you need to cut off from each side of the blind. To make sure that you are cutting in a straight line, it is good practice to wrap each end of the blind tightly in several layers of law tack painters tape completely covering the cut-mark made with the pencil or pen. When you have the blinds fastened, take a saw and cut the ends of the blinds off. Cut the large, heavy slat from the base of the bottom half of the blinds. Attach it to the bottom of the shortened blinds by knotting the ends of the strings around it. Cut the pull cord to the desired length and knot the end.
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