What you’ll need to install
1-2 People
10-20 mins
Tools
- Your tape measure (metal is best)
- Your step ladder
- A cordless drill with a Phillips head drill bit
- A 3 mm drill bit
- 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 blind 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, call or email us so we can help!
Verify Measurements: Before installing your 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.
Your custom kit
A
Your x2 roller blinds
B
A chain drive bracket
Please note: The chain drive shown above is just one of several bracket types. Refer to Step 4 to confirm your bracket configuration before continuing.
C
A pin end bracket
Please note: The pin end bracket shown above is just one of several bracket types. Refer to Step 4 to confirm your bracket configuration before continuing.
D
Screws
E
x2 P clips (for child safety)
F
x2 ball stoppers
OK it's time to start installing, let's take it step by step
Installing your blind is easy and fun. Follow these 6 steps, then kick back and admire a job well done. Here's how to do it:
A
Unpack your custom kit, and lay out your roller blinds on a clean floor, under your window.
Mark up
A
Take your pencil and both brackets. Lift each bracket up into position and mark two level dots where the screws will attach the bracket to the frame.
B
This will be in the top corners of your frame.
Attach your brackets
A
Using your cordless drill with the 3 mm drill bit, pre-drill 2 holes where you marked the two pencil dots.
B
Pick up the chain drive bracket and position it on the side of the frame where your chain will sit. The holes in the bracket should be directly over the two holes you just drilled. Secure the bracket with the screws in your custom kit, using your cordless drill with the Phillips head drill bit.
Repeat the process for the pin end bracket.
Check bracket configuration
Before clicking your blinds into place, check your configuration below to see how the brackets are designed to hold it. Always install the blind closest to the window first—in most cases this will usually be your daytime blind (Sunscreen or Light Filtering)—and then install the blockout blind last.
In the diagram, blue highlights roller blinds that are front rolled, while red highlights roller blinds that are back rolled.
Both Front Roll
Front Roll Back Roll
Click in your blind
A
Pick up the first roller blind, which will sit closest to the window, and ensure the chain is on the same side as the chain bracket. Check that the chain guard (hood) is positioned at 12 o’clock.
B
Gently slot the chain end into the chain drive bracket.
C
Then slot the pin end into the pin end bracket, until you hear a click.
Not a perfect fit? Don't stress. Your blind should click into the brackets easily. But if it doesn't, go to 'I need some extra help' at the bottom.
Now, repeat steps A–C with your second blind, making sure its chain also lines up with the chain bracket and clicks securely into place.
Make it child safe
A
Clip a P-clip onto the bottom of the first chain loop, then hold it in position where the chain naturally hangs and mark a dot on the wall or window frame for the screw hole. Make sure the chain hangs neatly with minimal tension. Repeat the same process for the second chain loop so that both chains are marked and ready for fixing.
B
Using a cordless drill with a Phillips head bit, screw the first P-clip into the wall or frame at the marked position. It’s best to secure it into a wooden frame or wall stud for strength. Then repeat the process for the second P-clip, ensuring both chains sit firmly in their own clips, positioned side by side and aligned.
C
We take Australian child safety laws seriously. These laws require you to install a P-clip if a chain hangs lower than 1.6 metres from the floor, as this prevents any risk of strangulation. For double roller blinds, both chains must be secured in this way. See “Let’s get real about child safety” at the bottom for more information.
Installing the ball stopper correctly
In the diagram, blue highlights roller blinds that are front rolled, while red highlights roller blinds that are back rolled.
Although the diagram shows just one of seven possible bracket variations, the correct placement of the ball stopper remains the same across all configurations.
To ensure your roller blind operates correctly and remains covered under warranty, you must install the clear ball stopper on the chain. In the diagram, the ball stopper is circled in black. eg. The ball stopper is placed on the back of the chain for front roller blinds and the front of the chain for back rolled blinds.
Don’t skip this step - this ensures that the fabric is secure and is essential for warranty and safety purposes.
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 damp cloth will do the job nicely. Just make sure to dab gently rather than rub hard, especially if you have blockout blinds.
If you would like the chain on the opposite side, this cannot be changed after installation without purchasing new brackets.
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
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.
B
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!
How to fix a blind chain ? We've got an easy fix for that.
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.
