How to Fix Broken Cords on Graber Shades

Print this articleGraber shades come in different styles; some have cords and some don't. The styles with cords will eventually wear out no matter how long the shades last. The cords become worn over time, or receive too much pressure, and fray or break. This doesn't mean you must replace your shades. Instead, you can restring the shades yourself for little cost other than that of the new cord. Watch carefully as you work, so you are able to put the cords back in their original position and you will have shades that are as good as new.

Related Searches:Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Things You'll NeedFlat toolPliersLong, thick needleSuggest Edits1

Pull the shades so they are fully open.

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Remove the shades from the brackets with a flat tool, such as a screwdriver, by working the tool between the head rail and bracket to release the shades.

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Unscrew the screw in the head rail and set it aside.

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Undo the joiner ball on the shades cord and remove the thick rope cord. Set the cord aside.

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Untie the knot in the joiner ball and pull out the washer.

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Slide the tassel down the cord to remove it.

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Pry the end caps off the head rail with a flat tool.

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Slide the shades away from the cords on the head rail.

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Turn the unit over and pull the cords out of the head rail.

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Squeeze the bottom of the cord lock with pliers and push it out of the head rail.

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Pop the end caps off the bottom rail.

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Pull the cord out of the shades and remove the washers.

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Cut new cord that is equal length to, or longer than, the old cord. Longer cord will give you more room to work.

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Thread the new cord into a long, thick needle and work it through the hole from the bottom of the closed shades to the top. Add the washer to the bottom of the cord and use a double knot to secure it in place.

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Run the cords over the top of the shades so the ends are aiming toward the cord lock.

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Feed the cord through the cord lock hole from the back of the shades.

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Slide the head rail back onto the shades.

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Work the cord through the cord lock so it is between the roller and silver rivet.

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Press the cord lock assembly back into position until it clicks.

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Slide the bottom rail into positions and put the end caps back on the ends of the top and bottom rails.

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Slide a new stop tassel onto the cords so the cords feed through the top and bottom of the tabs. Snap the assembly closed.

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Put the top joiner ball and washer back onto the cords, tie a knot in the end of the cords and trim any excess length.

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Closed the joiner ball by screwing the bottom half of the ball to the top half.

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Hang the shade back up by putting the front of the shade into the front bracket and pushing the bracket up and back until it clicks into position.

ReferencesSpring Window Fashions: TASK: Restring or Replace Cord Lock for Cellular, Pleated or Roman ShadesGraber Blinds: WarrantyRead Next:

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