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90000 Perform window slopes using drywall 90001 90002 Under the slopes should be understood the front part of the window opening. So that the appearance of the room does not deteriorate, after installing metal-plastic windows, they are engaged in finishing slopes. Traditionally they are plastered, but over time they began to use plastic for this purpose. Now trends lead to the use of drywall. All these methods have not only advantages, but also disadvantages.However, it is GCR in recent times increasingly used for these purposes. 90003 90002 Content: [hide] 90003 90006 90007 1. How is gypsum board better than other materials? 90008 90007 2. Preparatory work 90008 90007 3. Installation using a guide metal profile 90008 90007 4. Mounting using adhesive 90008 90007 5. Fastening on the mounting foam with the alignment of the window opening 90008 90007 6. Mixed method 90008 90019 90020 How is drywall better than other materials? 90021 90002 Not all is obvious the positive side of the use of GCR for slopes.Often, this procedure is resorted to after the installation of plastic windows. So why do window drywall slopes come out better than other materials? 90003 90002 90025 90003 90002 Plasterboard slopes do not need alignment 90003 90002 One could use plastic, but with it the windows look like they are in the office. Lost the atmosphere of home comfort. 90003 90002 Most people continue to do the plastering, but for this they often need to hire a specialist. The fact is that working with plaster is very difficult to create corners.It will not work for a beginner, but it’s quite possible to make internal slopes on the windows with your own hands on drywall. And the corners will be even. 90003 90033 90034 90035 90036 90037 Comparison of basic materials for finishing slopes 90038 90039 90040 90035 90042 90043 Drywall 90039 90043 Plaster 90039 90043 Plastic 90039 90040 90035 90043 Complexity of work 90039 90043 Average 90039 90043 Average 90039 90043 High 90039 90040 90035 90043 Cost of material 90039 90043 Average 90039 90043 Low 90039 90043 High 90039 90040 90035 90043 Time to work 90039 90043 1 day 90039 90043 2 days 90039 90043 2 hours 90039 90040 90035 90043 Probability of blurring the window 90039 90043 Average 90039 90043 High 90039 90043 Low 90039 90040 90090 90091 90002 Why it is worth choosing GKL to create window slopes? 90003 90094 90007 The material used is environmentally friendly, so you can not be afraid of any health effects.90008 90007 The finished design has an aesthetic appearance, and the atmosphere of comfort does not disappear anywhere. 90008 90007 The durability of the material will allow you to forget about the need for repairs for many years. 90008 90007 The design of drywall is going very quickly. 90008 90007 It is possible to use insulation during plasterboard plastering. Due to this, you can avoid heat loss in the room. 90008 90105 90002 90107 90003 90002 There is always a lot of humidity near the window, so it is recommended to use moisture-resistant drywall to create slopes.90003 90020 Preparatory work 90021 90002 To make the slopes of drywall with your own hands you need to carefully prepare. This applies to the preparation of tools, fasteners and work surfaces. First you need to cut off the excess mounting foam. It should be cut with a knife, keeping the blade parallel to the window plane. Although the mounting foam and secures the window, but its surplus always crawl out. It will interfere with further work. It is also believed that the foam loses its properties over time due to exposure to air.90003 90002 At the same stage, a new protective film is removed from the new windows. Then it will be problematic to do this without damaging the finished structure. After that, the working surface should be covered with a vapor barrier tape and treated with antifungal composition. 90003 90002 90118 90003 90002 It is more convenient to work with a long blade. 90003 90002 Plasterboard slopes can be finished using the following tools and fasteners: 90003 90006 90007 moisture resistant drywall.After all, and near the window there will always be high humidity and dampness; 90008 90007 knife for cutting GKL. In the absence of a special tool, you can use a regular knife; 90008 90007 screwdriver and screws. Often drywall when finishing the window is mounted on adhesives, rather than screws; 90008 90007 guide profile with metal shears; 90008 90007 adhesive for fixing sheets of drywall. In some cases, it can be replaced with foam; 90008 90007 primer brush; 90008 90007 level and roulette.90008 90019 90002 Not all this is required at the same time. The fact is that there are several ways to make slopes of drywall on the windows. Depending on the option chosen, different tools and fasteners will be required. When the workplace is ready, as well as all the necessary inventory, you can get to work. 90003 90020 Installation using a guide metal profile 90021 90002 This method is resorted to in cases where they plan to sheathe plasterboard walls. Therefore, a general framework is created, which takes into account the need to finish the slopes.This method is very fast, because the creation of slopes of plasterboard is carried out simultaneously with the cladding walls. At the same time, the window opening itself is reduced, although the voids formed are filled with insulation. 90003 90002 90147 90003 90002 It is convenient to sew up slopes with drywall at the same time as the walls 90003 90002 The order of work is very simple. Going frame for a wall of profiles. The window is better to use the smallest guide profile, so as not to steal a lot of space.The dimensions of the slopes are removed and the corresponding pieces of GCR are cut out. They are attached using screws. Even a galvanized profile too close to the window is better not to have. High humidity and dampness are bad for metal. 90003 90153 90002 The void between the planes of the window opening and the drywall is filled with mineral wool. It will take not so much, so you can spend money on insulation. Through the window in the apartment, the most heat is lost, so it will be good to reduce these losses.90003 90156 90002 The resulting joints are glued serpyankoy and all putty. Previously you need to putty cap screws. Even black screws will rust if this is not done. The device of window slopes from gypsum cardboard demands their full putty. The corners can be pasted over with a paint corner so that they surely come out even. It also adds strength to them. Such angles are necessarily puttied. The dried putty is sanded with emery paper and then painted. 90003 90020 Mounting using adhesive 90021 90002 This method is good because you do not need to build a frame and reduce the size of the window opening.In this case, the gypsum board is attached using special adhesives. For these purposes, you can use both the usual putty and special glue that is sold in building supermarkets. This glue comes in a dry form and will need to be mixed with water. This will have to be done in large capacity, mixing the whole mass with a drill with a mixer attachment. 90003 90002 If the slopes for plastic windows made of plasterboard will be mounted on a putty or glue, then you need to use a primer. Using a primer, a special layer will be created, which will improve the adhesion of the materials being held together.In other words, thanks to the GCR primer, it is fastened more securely. Before applying the primer, the surface of the window opening will need to be cleaned of loose plaster, dirt and dust. Also primed that side of drywall, which it will be attached to the surface. 90003 90002 90166 90003 90002 On large sheets of glue is applied in small groups in several places. 90003 90002 After the primer has dried, the adhesive mixture is kneaded. It is applied with a spatula to the working surface of drywall and is attached to the opening.If the slopes need to be trimmed so that their angle to the plane of the window is not so blunt, then the adhesive composition is also applied to the window opening where the gypsum board is attached. This will help raise the level of the base surface. 90003 90153 90002 If you need to increase the concrete surface of the window opening, so that the slopes are perpendicular to the plane of the window, then resort to the following method. Cut a thin strip of drywall, which are mounted on the edges of the window opening to the adhesive base.When they dry, you can continue to install the slopes of plasterboard. 90003 90156 90002 90177 90003 90002 The shape of drywall sheets for expanded slopes 90003 90002 There should be no problem with the marking of sheets of drywall and their cutting into strips. Everyone who knows how to use a tape measure and a knife will cope with this task. By the way, it is better to begin work from the top slope. First it is attached, and then the side sheets of the plasterboard, which will serve as an additional support for the upper part.But this moment is not very important. 90003 90002 90184 90003 90002 The layout of all elements after mounting slopes 90003 90002 Sheathing plasterboard completed, now we need to finish the finish. 90003 90094 90007 The corners are puttied, and a perforated corner is mounted on them. 90008 90007 All slopes are filled to make them completely flat and to hide the attached corners. 90008 90007 Apply a second layer of putty. 90008 90007 The finished surface can be painted or pasted wallpaper.This is a matter of taste for everyone. 90008 90105 90020 Fastening on the mounting foam with the alignment of the window opening 90021 90002 90203 90003 90002 Traditionally, the slopes are painted white flowers 90003 90002 Polyurethane foam can not only fix elements in a certain place, but also performs the function of insulation. There are several correct ways to create slopes from GCR, the main of which have already been considered. Now let’s talk about how to properly make window slopes of plasterboard using mounting foam.This method is good for correcting oblique slopes and giving them a rectangular shape. Although it is recommended to make slightly angled corners in order to get more light into the room. 90003 90002 We will create a rectangle of drywall strips, driving them behind a window frame (if desired, this method can be used to create unfolded corners). To do this, cut the mounting foam along the edges of the window on the thickness of a sheet of drywall. The depth of the gutter of 1 cm should be enough.Then a sheet of drywall is inserted into this chute. We perform the operation with all sides of the window. Upper strip GKL should lie on the two side. 90003 90002 With the help of the level we expose the whole structure so that there are right angles. If desired, the side window slopes can be slightly deployed to the side. If it is also necessary to do this for the top, this should be foreseen in advance and cut the side sheets of drywall of the corresponding form. 90003 90002 In the depth of the gap, a thin layer of foam is applied to bond the drywall strips to the window frame.The slopes on the windows of drywall need to be insulated with mineral wool. We insert it into the formed cavities between the plasterboard and the planes of the window opening. It needs to be thrust into the slot no more than two-thirds. 90003 90153 90002 If the insulation is done using foam, then its pieces are also thrust into the cavity. However, it is necessary to apply an assembly foam on them, which will cover all voids. 90003 90156 90002 You should get a kind of quad, if you look straight.Drywall, though fixed at the base, but not held firmly enough. All the more you need to work with the slots. An additional fixation for gypsum is masking tape. They slopes attached to the wall in several places. 90003 90002 90222 90003 90002 The foam will expand after blowing, so you need to know the measure 90003 90002 The slots are gently blown with foam. If you blow a lot of foam, it starts to squeeze out drywall, scotch will tear and the slopes will bulge. If everything is done correctly, the foam will crawl out a bit, without deforming the slopes of drywall.It will need to be cut flush with the wall (pre-remove the tape), and then plastered. 90003 90002 The joints between the slopes and the window frame will need to be sealed with an acrylic sealant. Excess material is immediately removed. Sometimes immediately after the sealant stick a thin inner corner. Also with this method, the corners formed by the window slopes and the wall are hidden under the plastic corner. 90003 90020 Mixed method 90021 90002 I would like to dwell on another method that is similar to the previous one with mounting foam.In this embodiment, along the edge of the window frame is attached L-shaped profile. Acrylic sealant is poured into it, and plasterboard strips are immediately inserted. So GCR already glued to one end and is perpendicular to the window. After that, drywall fastened with screws to the profile. After such an attachment installation of plasterboard slopes will be much easier. 90003 90002 90235 90003 90002 Due to the L-profile, the drywall is perpendicular to the window. 90003 90002 Two-thirds of the cavity formed is filled with mineral wool.It is installed closer to the window. And the remaining emptiness is filled with glue or putty. All the slopes are ready. It remains only to putty. 90003 .90000 Windows 10 slow startup and shutdown after Windows Update 90001 90002 Is your Windows 10 computer taking several minutes before it shuts down? Have you noticed Starting Windows 10 computer took significantly longer than before? A number of users report 90003 Windows 10 slow shutdown 90004 problem, the time to shutdown had increased from about 10 seconds to around 90 seconds after a recent windows update. It could be a corrupted system file or buggy windows update causing Windows 10 slow shutdown.Or the startup programs affect the boot time. 90005 90002 Here we have listed few solutions that not only fix Windows 10 slow startup and shutdown problems but also optimize the system performance as well. 90005 90008 Windows 10 Takes Forever to Shutdown 90009 90002 The first thing we recommend to check and make sure the latest windows updates installed on your computer. 90005 90002 90003 Install the latest Windows updates 90004 90005 90016 90017 Open settings app using windows key + I 90018 90017 Click on Update & security then select Windows update, 90018 90017 Now click Check for updates button to allow download windows update from Microsoft server.90018 90017 Once done restart your computer to apply the updates. 90018 90025 90002 This process will not only fix the bugs but also repair your faulty drivers that help fix the problem. 90005 90002 90003 Disable Startup Programs 90004 90005 90002 Disabling these startup Programs reduce the system resource use and increase the speed of your computer. 90005 90016 90017 Open taskmanager (Use keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc) 90018 90017 Move to the startup tab. 90018 90017 Here right on unnecessary startup programs and select disable.90018 90025 90002 Note: Do not disable the Startup items whose manufacturer is Microsoft. 90005 90002 90045 90005 90002 90003 Stop apps running background 90049 90004 90005 90002 Again disable apps from running in the background, waste system resources. 90005 90054 90017 Open settings app using keyboard shortcut Windows + I, 90018 90017 Click on Privacy -> Background apps. 90018 90017 Under the «Choose which apps can run in the background» section, turn off the toggle switch for the apps you want to restrict.90018 90061 90002 90063 90005 90065 Run Power Troubleshooter 90066 90002 Run the build in power troubleshooter that automatically detect and fix the slow shut down issue on your Windows 10 computer or laptop. 90005 90054 90017 Press the 90003 Windows logo key + I 90004 to open 90003 Settings 90004. 90018 90017 Click 90003 Update & Security 90004. 90018 90017 Choose 90003 Troubleshoot 90004 in the left pane. 90018 90017 Now click 90003 Power 90004 and click 90003 Run the troubleshooter 90004.90018 90017 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process. 90018 90017 Reboot your computer to apply the changes. 90018 90061 90002 90096 90005 90065 Resetting the Power Plan 90066 90002 Resetting your power plan can be helpful in fixing that current issue. If you have been using a customized power plan then try resetting it once. To reset the power plan in Windows 10: 90005 90016 90017 Go to the ‘Start’ menu and type ‘Control panel’ then hit the ‘Enter’ key. 90018 90017 From the top-right filter, choose ‘Large icons’ and navigate to the ‘Power Options’, 90018 90017 Click and open the ‘Power options’.90018 90017 Select the power plan according to your requirement and click on ‘Change plan settings’. 90018 90017 Click on ‘Change advanced power settings’. 90018 90017 In the power options windows, click on the button ‘Restore plan defaults’. 90018 90017 Click on ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’ button. 90018 90025 90065 Set power plan High performance 90066 90002 As the name shows describe this option is for High performance. Set the power plan for high performance following Steps below. 90005 90016 90017 Open Control panel, 90018 90017 Search for and select power options 90018 90017 Here choose Radio button 90003 High performance 90004 under choose or customize a power plan.90018 90025 90002 If you did not find the 90003 High-performance 90004 option simply expend Hide additional plans to get it. 90005 90002 90137 90005 90065 Disable Fast Startup 90066 90002 Windows 10 Fast Startup feature designed to reduce startup time by pre-loading some boot information before your PC shuts off. But when it’s enabled and you shut down the computer, all sessions logged off and the computer enters hibernation that may slow down shutdown speed for your computer. And disable fast startup seems Solved slow shutdown problem for some users as well.90005 90016 90017 Open Control panel 90018 90017 Change 90003 View by Large icons 90004 and click 90003 Power Options 90004. 90018 90017 Click on Choose what the power buttons do 90018 90017 Next click Change Settings that are currently unavailable 90018 90017 Here make sure uncheck Fast Startup option under shutdown settings. 90018 90025 90002 90160 90005 90065 Repair system files 90066 90002 There are chances due to corrupted system file system takes more time to shut down your computer.Run System File Checker (SFC) following steps below to repair the broken system files and that probably the woking solution to fix windows 10 shutdown problem. 90005 90016 90017 On start menu search for cmd, form search results right click on command prompt select run as administrator, 90018 90017 Now on the command prompt window type 90003 sfc / scannow 90004 and press the enter key, 90018 90017 This will start scanning for corrupted missing system files, if found any the sfc utility automatically restore them with correct only.90018 90017 you only need to wait for the verification is 100% complete. 90018 90017 Once done restart your PC to apply the changes, and check if the computer shutdown time improved. 90178 90018 90025 90065 Update Graphics Driver 90066 90002 Again If your computer is slow to boot or shutdown after Windows update, it may hint that there is an incompatibility between the latest Windows update and your computer drivers, especially the graphics driver. The latest driver may provide bet 90005.90000 How To Fix A Window That Is Stuck — Window Will Not Close Or Open 90001 90002 I left the window open last night and 90003 now the window will not close 90004 (slide down). 90003 My wooden window opens and closes upward and downward (vertical sliding). 90004 What would all of a sudden cause this and how do I fix it to close? I have been noticing the window was not opening and closing as smoothly as in the past. Is using a lubricating chemical the answer or could it be a temperature related problem that causes my window to not close? 90007 90002 90009 90003 How To Fix A Window That Is Stuck? 90011 90004 90013 Window Will Not Close or Open 90014 90007 90002 90003 There are multiple reasons a wooden, vinyl or metal type window will not open or close.Below we will describe the most likely reasons why a window in your home will not open or close or is hard to close. 90004 90007 90002 90003 The most common reasons a window will not close or open is: (Complete answers and fix explanations are lower on this page) 90004 90011 90003 1 90004 — 90013 A wooden window may slightly swell up in wet or humid weather therefore making it difficult to close. 90014 90011 90003 2 90004 — 90013 A window may have dirt or debris in the track it slides in making it harder to close.90014 90011 90003 3 90004 — 90013 A wooden window may not be «centered» when trying to close it once opened, there may be some «play» in the window making it hard to close. 90014 90011 90003 4 90004 — 90013 A fastener on the window may be loose or not working properly and can cause the window to not close easily. 90014 90011 90003 5 90004 — 90013 A metal or vinyl type window may be tight fitted and simply needs to be properly lubricated. 90014 90011 90003 6 90004 — 90013 A wooden window may have a part of the wood that is rotted out and needs replaced.90014 90011 90003 7 90004 — 90013 A metal catch or lock on the window may have loose screws or be out of place thus making it impossible to close the window completely. 90014 90011 90003 8 90004 — 90013 A vinyl window can have a rigid hinge and need to be readjusted or lubricated with the proper chemical. 90014 90007 90002 90065 90003 Wooden Window Parts Diagram 90004 90007 90002 90007 90002 90003 90073 90074 90011 How to Repair Up Down VERTICAL Sliding Windows 90004 90007 90002 90007 90002 90003 90082 90074 90011 Window will not go up and down — How to fix 90004 90007 90002 90007 90002 90090 90003 Tools & Home Improvement — Hardware — Home Window Parts 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 1 90014 — If your wooden window has swelled up because of heavy rain or humid weather, the best thing to do is add a small amount candle or beeswax on the side of the sticking edge of the window frame and the slide window track.If this does not work then find the area that seems to be making the window unable to close (the swollen area) and use a file to remove the bump or swollen part until the window will open and close as normal. Repaint area if applicable. 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 2 90014 — If your window is hard to close and you see there is dirt or debris in the window sliding track, clean it out with a canister vacuum and or wipe away any of the objects making it hard for the window to close properly. Once the sliding track is cleaned out, lubricate it with some candle or beeswax to keep it lubricated and easy to open and close.90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 3 90014 — When you have a window that is open and will not close, it may be because there is «play» in the window and it has become off center making it impossible to close. Simply adjust the window to center position and try closing it once again. The window should close properly once it is center or in line with the horizon. 90004 90013 NOTE: If your window does become slightly crooked when opened, it may mean it is not providing a good seal when shut. Check to be sure the window is not letting in any air when closed, if so it may need to be repaired.90014 90007 90002 90003 90013 4 90014 — If you find a loose fastener on the window, use a screwdriver or what is applicable and tighten down the screws so the widow can shut all the way. If the fastener is loose after tightening the screws or fittings, it may need replaced or the wood may be damaged where the fastener is attached. You can use some wood filler under the fastener if it is loose fitting to make it stay in lace and stay tight. 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 5 90014 — If your window feels too «tight» when sliding it in the track, it may need to be lubricated.Again, you can use beeswax or candle wax. If problem is severe, use a silicone based spray on the areas where it seems to be most tight or spray or lubricate the complete window and window sliding track. 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 6 90014 — If a wood window will not open or close, part of the wood on the window may be rotting or simply damaged. Find out which part of the wood is causing the open and close problem and remove and replace that piece of wood. Use the old part of wood as a reference to what size and shape of wood you need to fix and repair the window.Once the new piece of wood is in place, test the window. If it still has problems, you may need to plane down or file the wood a small amount so the window can close and open. Once perfect, paint the wood to match the rest of the window. 90004 90007 90002 90003 90134 90074 90011 How to Fix Rotted Wood Window with Epoxy 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 7 90014 — If a metal catch or window lock is loose or out of place, remove it and inspect the lock or catch and have a look at the area it attaches into.Either the window is damaged and needs to be fixed, or the lock or catch is not screwed in properly or in the exact position. Be sure the holes where the screws go into are not too big as to where the lock or catch can not be securely attached. Try reinstalling the catch or lock and adjust it so it lines up to lock the window. If the lock or catch is damaged, replace it. 90004 90007 90002 90003 90013 8 90014 — A vinyl window that has a rigid hinge may need to be lubricated with a silicone spray, or replaced if it is defective.If it is lubricated and still causes opening and shutting problems, you can try adjusting it so it is aligned perfectly or replace it if you find it to be defective. 90004 90007 90002 90003 Extra: 90004 90013 You may have a window that does not stay open … Keeps falling Down .. Here is the solution for fixing this problem … 90014 90007 90002 90003 90159 90074 90011 Windows Will not Stay Open — Easy Fix 90004 90007 90002 90007 90002 90003 90168 90074 90011 Side-Load Single Hung Balance Spring Replacement 90004 90007 90002 Need help with your windows? Please leave a comment below and we will assist! 90007 90175 Please Share Our DIY Repair Help Projects: 90176 90002 ALLEN VETTER — DIY Repair Assistant 90007 Allen is a Home Maintenance / Appliance tech and the author / creator of this website.He has 33 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing all types of machinery. Contact here 90011 90180 More «Do It Yourself» DIY Tips, Tricks, Ideas, Repair: 90181 90011 90011 90002 Tagged as: fix house window, fix window, how fix a window, Latch, lock, metal window, sliding window track, stuck window, vertical sliding, vinyl window, will not open, window repair, window will not close, wont close, wooden window 90007.90000 How to Fix Window Shades — How to Repair Windows: Tips and Guidelines 90001 90002 Every homeowner and apartment-dweller who has ever used window shades is familiar with the many problems that beset them. There’s the shade that’s so tightly wound it snaps all the way up, the one that’s so loose it will not go up at all, and the one that binds at the edges or falls out of its brackets. In most cases, only a simple adjustment is needed to get shades working properly. 90003 90002 A shade that binds is being pinched by brackets set too close together.If the brackets are mounted on the wall or on the outside of the window frame, this is easy to remedy: Tap the brackets slightly outward with a hammer. This technique also may work on brackets mounted inside the window frame. If the shade still sticks, take it down. You’ll have to remove some wood from the roller. 90003 90002 Remove the round pin and the metal cap on the round-pin end of the roller. Then sand the end of the roller down with medium-grade sandpaper.Badly binding shades may require further adjustment. If the brackets are mounted on the outside of the frame, you can move one bracket out slightly. Fill the old screw holes with wood plastic. If brackets are inside-mounted, shade will have to be cut down professionally to fit the frame or be replaced. 90003 90002 The opposite problem occurs when the mounting brackets are set too far apart. In extreme cases, the shade may even fall when you try to use it. If the brackets are mounted outside the frame, tap them gently together with a hammer, or move one bracket in closer to the other.If the brackets are mounted inside the frame, you’ll have to adjust the space with shims. Take the shade down, and cut a piece of thin cardboard a little smaller than one bracket. Unscrew the bracket, set the shim behind it, and screw the bracket on over the shim. If necessary, add one or more shims to both brackets. 90003 90002 When the shade will not go up or down properly, the roller mechanism is probably at fault. Shades are operated by a strong coil spring inside one end of the roller.The pin that holds the shade up at this end of the roller is flat; this flat pin tightens or loosens the spring when you roll the shade up or down. At the flat-pin end of the roller, the spring is controlled by a pawl and ratchet that stop the movement of the spring when the shade is released. If the shade is too tight or too loose, or if it does not stay in place when you release it, there is usually a problem with the spring or with the pawl-and-ratchet mechanism. Unless the spring is broken, this is easy to fix.90003 90002 If the shade will not stay up, the spring is too loose. Pull the shade down enough to turn the roller a few times; if it’s extremely loose, pull it down about halfway. Lift the flat-pin end of the roller out of its bracket. Then roll the shade up by hand, keeping it tightly rolled. Set the roller back on the bracket and try the shade again. If it still does not stay up, repeat the procedure. 90003 90002 If the shade snaps up and is hard to pull down, the spring is too tight.With the shade rolled up, lift the flat-pin end of the roller out of its bracket and unroll the shade two or three turns by hand. Replace the roller on the bracket, and test its operation. Adjust it further if necessary. 90003 90002 If the shade will not stay down, the pawl-and-ratchet mechanism may need cleaning. Take the shade down and remove the cap at the flat-pin end of the roller. Vacuum out any obvious dust, and clean the mechanism with a soft cloth. Spray silicone lubricant into the mechanism.Replace the metal cap and rehang the shade. 90003 90002 Venetian blinds are often preferred over shades because they are a long-lasting window treatment. Check the next section for tips on how to keep your venetian blinds working properly no matter how long you use them. 90003 .