Professional installation of vertical blinds for most is the ideal situation. This is particularly true if climbing up and down ladders while trying to juggle multiple tools, rods, strings, and blinds doesn’t sound like a fun way to spend an afternoon. Part of the reason that this is such an undertaking is that many vertical blind tracks are designed for windows that are quite large and often unwieldy (some may be as much as 16 feet long). This makes this project a bit difficult for one person to handle alone. For longer blind tracks there is another issue involved and that is trying to hang them levelly. This can be a particular challenge for one person to attempt alone. If you don’t hang them just right you run the risk of your blinds not closing.
If that weren’t complicated enough, the very slats on blinds can be problematically long and impossible to handle while balance on a ladder without assistance. You also run the risk of cutting your hands on the hooks that are used in order to support that blinds. If you decide you must hang the blinds yourself rather than opting for a professional installation you should at least take the precaution of wearing protective work gloves in order to protect your hands. You might also consider wearing goggles to protect your eyes as the edges of the blinds can offer projectile problems that could result in vision loss.
If you have custom ordered your vertical blinds, chances are that the company you ordered them from will offer installation services either as a courtesy at no charge or for a rather minor charge. If the blinds you’ve purchased are motorized you should definitely opt for professional help with the installation. It is quite possible to install the remote that controls the blinds yourself however. This part is as simple as connecting a telephone jack.
Vertical blinds offer an astonishing assortment of materials from which to select (wood, metal, and polyvinyl) so you should have no problem finding excellent vertical blinds to match your décor. You can use vertical blinds for both the purpose of making a small room appear much larger as well as making a vast room seem cozy. You should keep in mind that while vertical blinds are an elegant touch, they are not appropriate or even practical for all rooms. This is particularly true of rooms in which children and small pets congregate.