Vertical Blinds FAQs

Vertical blind slats that won't rotate are almost always a mechanical problem inside the headrail, not with the slats themselves.

Most vertical blind faults come down to one stuck carrier, a worn chain, or a vane that's wedged itself against a neighbour.

Vertical blind slats fall off for a handful of reasons, and most of them come down to worn plastic parts, a damaged track, or slats that have been forced rather than guided.

Vertical blinds get stuck on one side for a handful of reasons: a snapped carrier, a tangled or frayed cord, dirt built up in the track, or a stem that's worked itself loose.

A carrier falls off the rail, the track shifts out of level after fitting, or a broken gear inside the headrail stops the whole thing moving.

Plastic carrier stems wear down, bottom weights get bent or go missing, and the louvres start rattling against each other at the slightest draught

Sun fading in vertical blinds happens because UV radiation breaks down the dye molecules in the fabric or PVC over time.

Vertical blind brackets take a lot of quiet punishment. Every time the blind is opened, closed, or turned, the headrail is pulling on them.

Vertical blinds get stiff for a handful of reasons: dust packs into the track over time, carriers crack and jam, or the track itself takes a knock.

Carrier stems snap when vanes are forced past their natural stop, or just from years of daily use wearing the plastic down.