Just had white wooden venetian blinds fitted but I hate them! want the natural wood look - Can i get natural wood stain or varnish type products to change the colour? (Yes I realise I have a very slow and messy task ahead - but I paid an arm and a leg for these blinds and have no other choice!)
2007-06-02 10:09:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I agree with AllDecor, these are expensive blinds and you dont want to experiment on them by trying to stain them, which could be a messy job, plus end result could be less appealing then to start with. I would suggest working with what you got. Putting dress curtains on the sides is an option.
White or ivory blinds in my opinion look very elegant.
xxx
2007-06-04 04:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by irfan747 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 11:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by verna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sensible_man is correct. You will have to strip the white paint before you can use a stain. Any stripper you use might weaken the fibers in the cord used to make them open/close, raise/lower.Talk about a job!!! If you try to darken them as they are now, they'll just look dirty. You'd be better off using paint instead. If you have 1 slat that never shows you could try it and see what you think of the results, but I'd lay odds you'll hate it. I feel for you. Hope you find something that works for you.
2007-06-02 10:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by D J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the two answers...it will be a mess.
What do you hate about them? Are they too white and create a focal point? Is the window trim a dark colour? If so paint the window trim white. Maybe its time for a mini make-over....I know those blinds are pricey. Try to work with them.
2007-06-02 10:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try. Get an antiquing kit. The color can be applied over a previously painted surface. If the existing surface is a "plastic", it will not take stain, but you can use fibreglass "gel", that will work. Home Depot, Lowe's, or any well stocked home improvement stores will be able to help you.
2007-06-02 14:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big were the windows? A 1500 by 900 with a 25mm slat shouldnt cost you more than £150.
2016-04-01 12:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is time consuming but it can be done,you will have loads of stain left though even just buying a litre!better to get the water based quick drying stain,if i were you id do it outside, lie it flat and as open as you can on some old newspaper ,do all the underside slats first though!
2007-06-02 10:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by loontheklown@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy new blinds - Order them off the net BLINDS.com and this time you won't pay a fortune
2007-06-02 11:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by stinkinggenius2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you will need to strip/sand the paint off first.
2007-06-02 10:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
treat them nice
treat them good
treat them how a lady should
they are ,nt made of wood
and they dont have a wooden heart.
that is if they are white.
you have no choice kid strip and bear it ugh
2007-06-02 10:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ken M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋