{"id":10531,"date":"2025-10-06T07:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=10531"},"modified":"2025-11-15T10:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:21:07","slug":"cut-faux-wood-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/cut-faux-wood-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut Faux Wood Blinds That Are Too Wide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are your overwide faux wood blinds causing improper fit, sagging, and difficult, noisy operation? And you are unsure <\/span>how to cut faux wood blinds that are too wide<\/b> to the accurate width without cracking, chipping, overshortening or spoiling your <\/span>window coverings<\/span><\/a> altogether? Don\u2019t worry \u2013 read on to explore various tools and procedures to trim the width of your blinds to the 1\/8th of an inch yourself and in minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn about various tools and steps recommended by our licensed <\/span>installation<\/span><\/a> professionals, Juanita and Eric who have 13 years & 11 years of experience, respectively, in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

When You Need to Cut Widthwise Oversized Faux Wood Blinds<\/h2>\n

Remember, oversized faux wood blinds will look and work perfectly well on exterior or outside mounts. The problem comes only when you need to mount them inside the recess of the window, where even 1\/8th of an inch would cause friction, preventing smooth operation & letting <\/a><\/span>light<\/span><\/a> seep through the misaligned, curved slats. The only best solution is removing the extra inches equally from both ends of the slats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tools You\u2019ll Need to Cut Extra Width of Faux Wood Blinds<\/h2>\n
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Tools You\u2019ll Need to Cut Extra Width of Faux Wood Blinds –<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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  1. Screwdriver<\/b> \u2013 to remove pesky end caps on the headrail<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Lead pencil<\/b> \u2013 for marking lines where you\u2019ll cut the slats (never use a fountain pen, as it bleeds through)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Steel tape measure<\/b> \u2013 for high accuracy in recording values<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Edge or ruler<\/b> \u2013 to draw straight lines\/markings on slats<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Sharp cutting tool (the most important one)<\/b> \u2013 to cut the material per the marked lines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    6 Quick Tips for a High Precision Cut<\/h2>\n
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    1. Unhang and level the blinds on a level surface<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Accurately measure, mark, and level the slats before cutting<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Make sharp, 90-degree cuts<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Always use a sharp edged or toothed cutting tool<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Start slower to ensure smooth edges and prevent cracking of the material at the initial point of contact<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Remember, when cutting, the saw blade will take a teeny bit of the slat extra, resulting in a shortened width. So, make sure to line up the blade outside of the marked line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      4. Don\u2019ts of Shortening Extra-wide Faux Wood Blinds<\/h2>\n
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      1. Don\u2019t use a dull tool \u2013 always go for a freshly sharpened one.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Never go for powered tools, if you are not skilled at using them.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Don\u2019t use a saw on the blinds which are still on the window.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Pause the saw, if sawdust collects on the slat, making the cutline invisible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        7 Cutting Tools & Methods to Cut Extrawide Faux Wood Blinds<\/h2>\n

        1. Chop Saw \u2013 a High-Precision Tool for Cutting Faux Wood Slats<\/h3>\n
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        Chop Saw \u2013 a High-Precision Tool for Cutting Faux Wood Slats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        A new or sharpened chop saw is highly specialized for straight, 90-degree cuts.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Procedure<\/h4>\n