The easy way to install linked roller blinds.
Welcome to our simple guide for installing your new, linked roller blinds. Your custom kit is super easy to use, so have fun as you click, slide and lock parts together.
What you’ll need to install
1-2 people
20-30 minutes
Tools
- your tape measure (metal is best)
- your step ladder
- a cordless drill with a Phillips head drill bit
- a 3 mm drill bit and a pencil
*For large blinds it is best to have a second person help hold the blind in position.
Before you get going
If you're drilling into wood, follow the steps below.
If you're drilling into plaster, you have two options:
use a stud finder to locate where your wall studs are, then follow the steps below
use a Ramset 10 mm Grip Hollow Wall Anchor, which will help secure your blinds to plaster
If you're drilling into concrete, stone, brick or tile, use a Masonry drill and appropriate plugs, anchors or screws.
If you're just not sure, contact us so we can help!
Verify Measurements: Before installing your linked roller blinds, double-check the final measurements of the supplied products to ensure they match your order and fit the intended space. If there is any doubt, notify us within 7 days.
Confirm Installation Items: Ensure you have all the necessary components and tools as specified in the installation guide.
Follow the Instructions Carefully: Adhere to the provided installation steps, particularly those indicating where two people are required for safe handling.
Inspect the Area: Perform a visual inspection of the installation area to identify and mitigate any risks to surrounding surfaces, objects, or structures.
You can also check the list of all layout options in the layout guide at the bottom of this page.
Your custom kit:
A
Your roller blind panels
B
Your Easy-Link bracket(s)
C
Your end bracket(s): pin end (only for certain layouts)
D
Your end bracket(s): chain drive
E
Screws
F
P clip(s) for child safety
G
Ball stopper(s) to stop the chain from running over
H
Your bracket covers, if your blinds will sit outside your frame
OK it's time to start installing, let's take it step by step
Installing your blind is easy and fun. Follow these 7 steps, then kick back and admire a job well done. Here's how to do it:
Get organised
A
Unpack your custom kit and lay everything out on a clean floor under your window or doors.
B
Lay out the panels in order from left to right (see labels on packaging) and with your roll direction the right way around based on whether you ordered front roll or back roll blinds.
Roll up all your blinds so they're all in the same open position. We also mark each blind to help you line them up so they're level when you click them in.
Lay out your brackets next to them in order from left to right. Use the layout guide at the bottom of this page, to help you order your brackets.
Mark up and attach your end brackets
A
Take your pencil and both end brackets. Lift each bracket up into position and mark two level dots where the screws will attach each bracket to the frame. This will be in the top corners of your window or door frame.
B
Using your cordless drill with the 3 mm drill bit, pre-drill 2 holes where you marked the two pencil dots.
C
Pick up each end bracket and position it so the holes in the bracket are directly over the two holes you just drilled. Secure each end bracket with the screws in your custom kit, using your cordless drill with the Phillips head drill bit.
If you only have one chain drive bracket remember to attach it at the right end as per your layout (see the layout guide at bottom of page).
Mark up and attach your end brackets
A
Pick up a roller blind with a chain drive. Gently slot the chain end of the blind into the chain drive bracket on your window or door frame.
B
Grab an Easy-Link bracket and pencil. Gently slot the other end of your blind into the Easy-Link bracket.
C
Hold the blind level across the top of your frame. Check your blind isn't too tight between the brackets. It needs to roll up and down easily.
Hold your bracket in place and slide your blind out of the brackets and put the blind down. Mark two level dots where you'll screw the Easy-Link bracket to your frame.
Attach your middle bracket(s)
A
Using your cordless drill with the 3 mm drill bit, pre-drill 2 holes where you marked the two pencil dots.
B
Secure the Easy-Link bracket with the screws in your custom kit, using your cordless drill with the Phillips head drill bit. If you have 3 blinds, repeat steps 3 and 4 to mark the position of your middle blind and Easy-Link bracket. Check your blind isn't too tight between the brackets.
If you have 4 blinds, repeat step 3 and 4 twice to mark the positions of your middle blinds and brackets. Check your middle blinds aren't too tight between the brackets. Remember your middle brackets are two pin end brackets butting together, refer to the layout guide at the bottom of this page for help.
Click in all your blinds
A
Pick up a roller blind with a chain drive again and gently slot the chain end into the chain drive bracket. Check that the hood over the chain is at 12 o'clock.
Remember that all your blinds need to be rolled up to the same open position before you click them in.
B
Lift your blind into the Easy-Link bracket.
C
Repeat for each roller blind in your layout until you've inserted all your blinds. For pin end brackets you'll hear a click when the blind is securely inserted.
Remember to insert each blind in the right order and with the roll direction the right way around (front or back roll).
If your blinds aren't lining up, see I need some extra help at the bottom of this page.
Not a perfect fit? Don't stress. Your blinds should click into the brackets easily. But if they don't see the layout guide at the bottom of this page.
Make it child safe
A
Click the p clip onto the bottom of the chain loop. Hold it into position and mark dots where it will attach to the frame or wall. The chain should hang down with minimal tension.
B
Screw the p clip onto your frame or wall, using your cordless drill with the Phillips head drill bit. Remember it's best to attach the p clip to a wooden frame or wall stud, otherwise do your homework.
If you have 2 chains repeat this step for your second chain.
C
We take Australian child safety laws seriously. They state you must install a p clip if the chain is less than 1.6 metres from the floor. This is to prevent any risk of strangulation. See 'Let's get real about child safety' at the bottom for more info.
D
Don’t skip this step – it’s essential for warranty and safety.
Please note:
To make sure your roller blind operates correctly and stays covered under warranty, you must install the clear ball stopper on the chain.
Don’t skip this step - this ensures that the fabric is secure and is essential for warranty and safety purposes.
E
Don’t skip this step – it’s essential for warranty and safety.
Please note:
To make sure your roller blind operates correctly and stays covered under warranty, you must install the clear ball stopper on the chain.
Don’t skip this step - this ensures that the fabric is secure and is essential for warranty and safety purposes.
Get Insta ready
A
Slide your two bracket covers onto the outside of each end bracket.
B
Use the ball stopper to adjust precisely where the blind rolls down to. Roll it down until you’re happy with where it finishes, then grab your ball stopper and click it into the very top of the chain. This will help maximise the life of your blinds by taking some pressure off the fabric.
If you have 2 chains, repeat this step for your second chain.
Layout guide
If you're wondering where to position your brackets we've got you covered. Find your layout below and use the image to work out where your brackets go.
A - Dual control
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
B - Left single control
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Pin end bracket
C - Right single control
Brackets from left to right: Pin end bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
D - Dual control, left linked
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
E - Dual control, right linked
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
F - Left linked
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Pin end bracket
G - Right linked
Brackets from left to right: Pin end bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
H - Dual control, left/right linked
Brackets from left to right: Chain drive bracket | Easy-Link bracket | 2 x Pin end brackets back to back | Easy-Link bracket | Chain drive bracket
Let's get real about child safety.
Children don't understand that a chain wrapped around their neck can tighten and strangle them in just a few minutes if they sit down, roll around or climb down to the floor.Children have died when the loop went over their head or they got tangled in a loose chain while:
sleeping in a cot or bed near to where chains are hanging
playing near chains, or
standing on a chair, sofa or bed to look out of a window.
You must follow the Australian Government requirements when installing your blind.
Install your p clip exactly as per step 5 of this guide
Don't remove the warning label that comes attached to your blind
Attach your own label with your name and contact details (or the details of whoever is installing your blind for you)
I need some extra help
A
Remove your roller blind
At the top of your blind, on the pin end side, rotate the clear plastic cog anti-clockwise. This will retract the pin away from the bracket, just enough for you to remove that side of the blind completely. Then take the opposite side of the blind out of the bracket.
B
Adjust the hood position and click your blind back in Check that the hood over the chain is at 12 o'clock.
Gently slot the chain end back into the chain drive bracket.
Then slot the pin end into the pin end bracket, until you hear a click.
C
Check the fit Check that your blind rolls up and down easily and smoothly, and you're done!
All you need is masking tape to fix this one.
A
Unroll your blind all the way down, until you see the bare aluminium tube.
B
Cut a 5 cm strip of masking tape and stick it onto the aluminium tube, on the side you need the blind to go to. Roll your blind back up to check if it tracks straight.
C
Add a couple more layers of masking tape for thickness, until the blind rolls up straight.
If this doesn't fix the problem, please contact us.
The easiest fix for blinds that don't line up is to roll them all the way down then back up again. Once you've done this your blinds should be lined up.
Sometimes your blinds can get slightly out of alignment due to the different thicknesses of your fabrics.
To fix this roll your blinds all the way down until you see the bare, aluminium tubes. Grab some masking tape and add a strip of tape the whole way across the metal tube of the slower blind(s). This increases the thickness of the slow blind(s) to match the thickness of the quicker blind(s). Roll all your blinds up again and check if your blinds are lined up.
A damp cloth will do the job nicely. Just make sure to dab gently rather than rub hard, especially if you have blockout blinds.
This can happen from time to time, and it's nothing to worry about.
If you just put up your new blind, or you haven't closed it in a while, roll it down and let it settle. Time is all it needs to straighten out, and warm weather helps too.
Remember to rotate your blind to different heights as often as you can, to stop new curves forming.
Taking your blinds down is a cinch and there's nothing like a new lick of paint to lift your room.
A
Take your pelmet down First unclip your pelmet, if you have one.
B
Remove your blind Then at top of your blind, on the pin end side, just rotate the clear plastic cog anti-clockwise. This will retract the pin away from the bracket, just enough for you to remove that side of the blind completely. Then take the opposite side out of the bracket.
Now you can either redecorate with the brackets in place, or use a cordless drill with a Phillips head drill bit to remove the screws, using the drill's reverse function. Then take down your brackets.
C
After you've redecorated Simply repeat from step 2 onwards of this guide to put your blind back up.
Don't forget to snap some photos and share your new look with us!
