I want to paint my window blind
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I have never painted a blind before and I want to know what paint i would use and what method, has anyone done it before? Thanks xx
15 answers
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What kind of material is the blind made out of?
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 14, 2015
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Hi Janet it does not say what fabric but it is a ordinary roller blind, fabric feel to one side and shiny on the other, does that help ?
Catherine Green
on Dec 14, 2015
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As Janet asked what are the blinds made of....PVC? Vinyl? Fabric? You can paint almost anything...just need the correct paint for the material! You can do it!
Linda Barrett Dirksen
on Dec 14, 2015
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Thanks Linda , that,s why i asked here as i do not know which paint to use as it is fabric feeling on one side and shiny on other, have tried to find out myself but no luck as yet , xx
Catherine Green
on Dec 15, 2015
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Catherine, you may need to go to the store and find the same kind of blind and get the kind of material it is before you start. Then buy the paint needed for that particular material!
Jeanette S
on Dec 15, 2015
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Thank you Jeanette , i will do that today xx
Catherine Green
on Dec 15, 2015
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Here's another option than painting, why not cover it with fabric. Here's a link for you: http://jacquelynnesteves.com/featured/fabric-covered-window-shade-tutorial/
LD
on Dec 15, 2015
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Thank you Linda , will keep this in mind, will also look to see can i get the right colour material .xxx
Catherine Green
on Dec 15, 2015
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Here's what I did. I hung the blinds from plant hooks on my patio roof. Sprayed with cleaner, scrubbed a bit, rinsed with hose and let dry. With drop cloths on ground, I then sprayed with Rustoleum, off white, satin finish, spray paint. Cords and all. They turned out perfect, have been up 3 years and still look great.
Lynn Paige
on Dec 15, 2015
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Sounds great Lyn, don,t think i will need to wash as a new blind, will have a look to see does Rustoleum have the colour i want , thank you so much xx
Catherine Green
on Dec 15, 2015
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Are they faux wood or metal?
Sheila D
on Dec 21, 2015
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Hi Sheila , it is a fabric blackout roller blind, shiny on one side , fabric feel on other xx
Catherine Green
on Dec 22, 2015
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Since it is a blackout you could probably only have to paint front side. Or.. maybe spray adhesive fabric to front.??
Sheila D
on Dec 23, 2015
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Thanks Sheila, do you know what spray paint i would use and i take it that faric you spray adhesive onto blind and then attach fabric , sorry new one for me never done a blind before xx
Catherine Green
on Dec 24, 2015
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Not sure about the paint,maybe some of the other craters will know. As for the adhesive, when spraying, a pair of $1 store cotten beauty gloves keep hands clean & avaI for smoothing fabric. Let us know what works.
Sheila D
on Dec 25, 2015
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