Determine the String Size for Your Blind and Shade Repair

String Size Visual Helper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Wrap your current unfrayed string around anything round (like a pencil) 10 times and measure the width of those 10 strands. Then match with the pictures below! You can use the English or Metric System of Measurement.

Hover your mouse over the pictures to see the Metric equivalent

0.9mm string for pleated and cellular shades

0.9mm String Uses & Facts
	Pleated shades Cellular, and honeycomb shades Polyester cord Made in USA Tensile strength 40 lbs. About as thick as a regular paper clip

1.2mm string used in some cellular shades and RVs

1.2mm String Uses & Facts
	Cellular - honeycomb shades RV day/night shades Polyester cord Made in USA Tensile strength 60 lbs. About as thick as a US Dime or CD

1.4mm string used in mini and wood blinds and RVs

1.4mm String Uses & Facts
	Metal and vinyl mini blinds Wood blinds Metal venetian blinds RV day/night shades Polyester cord Made in USA Tensile strength 90 lbs. About as thick as a US Penny

1.8mm string used in mini and wood blinds and RVs

1.8mm String Uses & Facts
	Metal and vinyl mini blinds Wood blinds Faux and synthetic wood blinds Metal venetian blinds Polyester cord Made in USA Tensile strength 155 lbs. About as thick as a US Nickle

2.2mm string used in wood blinds and verticals

2.2mm String Uses & Facts
	Metal venetian blinds Wood blinds Rollup shades Vertical blinds Polyester cord Made in USA

2.4mm string used in some bamboo and verticals

2.4mm String Uses & Facts
	Rollup shades Woven wood blinds. Vertical blinds Polyester cord with nylon core Made in USA About as thick as two US Dimes

2.7mm string used in some rollup shades and drapes

2.7mm String Uses & Facts
	Drapery traverse rods Rollup shades Polyester cord with nylon core Continuous Cord Loops - Polyester Made in USA About as thick as a US Dime and Penny together

3.2mm string used in most old venetian blinds

3.2mm String Uses & Facts
	Vintage metal venetian blinds Vintage wood venetian blinds Cotton cord with nylon core Continous Cord Loops - Polyester Made in USA About as thick as a US Nickle and Dime together

3.6mm string used in some old venetian blinds

3.6mm String Uses & Facts
	Vintage metal venetian blinds Vintage wood venetian blinds Cotton cord with nylon core Made in USA

4.0mm string used in some old venetian blinds

4.0mm String Uses & Facts
	Vintage metal venetian blinds Vintage wood venetian blinds Cotton cord with nylon core Made in USA

4.8mm string for some older venetian blinds

4.8mm String Uses & Facts
	Vintage metal venetian blinds Vintage wood venetian blinds Cotton cord with nylon core Made in USA

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