Is it possible to paint mini blinds?

Cathy
by Cathy
i wanted mini blinds in my living room, but I couldn’t find the right color .

  6 answers
  • 17335038 17335038 on Nov 27, 2017

    I would discourage you from attempting this. Due to the slippery surface of the blinds, (both plastic and metal) paint is unlikely to adhere evenly. The job will be messy, there will be much wastage in paint, and, considering the cost of paint, brushes, and clean up, it might even be more costly than new inexpensive mini blinds.

    Due to the constant banging and scraping of the slats against each during normal opening and closing functions, it is also unlikely that the paint will have any durability. You will probably end up with a big mess of blinds that will be even more expensive and time consuming to try to remove.

  • Rowgop (Pam) Rowgop (Pam) on Nov 27, 2017

    I agree with Flipturn7

  • G G on Nov 27, 2017

    I have seen some people cover them with fabri. The side that faces you will be the side covered. If the blinds are plastic you can use spray glue and make sure the fabric is smooth on each blind. A old credit card is good to use. It will take some time to do each blind but it can be done. After you have glued each one then you can turn it over & glue the extra fabric on the outside part of the blind. Good luck & post it when your done.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Nov 27, 2017

    Honestly with the price of paint verses the cost of the blinds it is not worth it

  • Rembatb Rembatb on Nov 27, 2017

    Yes but you have to remove the string or it will get painted the same color unless you don't mind it being the same color. It is a pain to restring. Mattes and glosses look good. I looked on the net and found this for you. https://www.blindschalet.com/kba-paint-blinds-123.html

    Yes it is slippery but you can buff with fingernail Emory board.

  • Geeswonderland Geeswonderland on Nov 27, 2017

    What about spray painting them? Would love to know how it would come out to spray paint them!! Why would you tempt to paint them with a brush??