How to fix alicantinas shutters?

The alicantine blinds are a type of roller shutter that, if you have noticed, does not lose functionality and does not go out of fashion. They are a type of roller shutter whose mechanism is very simple, based on a rope that collects the slats at the top.

They are decorative and functionalas well as being easy to install and have become a trend to decorate certain styles.

Choosing them as a functional and design element has its advantages, as they regulate light, allow air to pass through, repel rain and stand up well to inclement weather, and also fit in with most styles of decoration.

But it can also happen that at a certain point in time deteriorate and it is necessary to fix them in order to continue to make the most of its useful life.

Changing the cord of the alicantina blind

Whether due to wear and tear or if you are thinking of buying an alicantina blind and you want to know how its mechanism works, we are going to give you the steps so that you can find out how it works how to change the cord of an alicantina blind.

The steps to follow are:

• In order to change the cord of a roller shutter, the first thing to do is to wind it all the way up if it is already installed.
• Fully rolled up, it is easier to handle and easier to remove from the metal brackets on which it is hung.
• Once removed, we place the blind on the floor or a smooth surface and turn it upside down fully stretched.
• On the inside of the roller shutter, we lift up the staples (or grampions) that hold the cord so that we can replace it with a new one.
• Remove the old rope by checking how the mechanism is working and take this into account when putting in the new rope. Knowing this, prepare the new rope.
• To do this we will use a pair of cutting pliers and a lighter to reinforce the new one and make it better welded.
• The new cord to be replaced must measure 3 times the height of the blind in order to fit better.
• Tighten the clamps again and place the other side of the rope on the pulley so that it is well positioned.

As you can see, changing the cord takes only 10 to 15 minutes and is a very simple process. The cord can be purchased at a hardware store or in specialised blind shops.

Changing the slat of an alicantina blind

It can also happen that some of the slats of the roller shutter may be damaged or that, due to a blow, a slat may break or come loose from the fastening clips.

In this case, for changing the slat of an alicantina blind You will need a hammer, a screwdriver and pliers as tools.

If you need to replace a slat of the alicantina blind, you can follow these steps:

• Stretch the Alicante roller shutter horizontally.
• We detect where the slat is broken.
• Insert the tip of the screwdriver under the metal part of the damaged plank and press upwards until the part is separated from the wood and do the same with the other metal part on the other side of the same plank.
• Carefully remove the damaged plank and place the new plank in the space of the old one.
• With the help of pliers, we try to press the metal parts back into the new slat.
• To make sure that the slat is well hooked, we can hit the metal parts with a hammer.

As you can see, fixing an alicantina blind is a very easy process that you can do yourself, as well as being a very economical process that you will hardly notice in your pocket.