Curtains Inspire: the choice of materials and models, the installation of roller blinds

Inspire blinds produces high quality of natural organic materials. It is a subsidiary of a large joint-stock company "Leroy Merlin", which operates in many countries, including in Russia.

Types of blinds

The most popular are:

• Mini blinds are used for closing of plastic windows. Due to its design is in a stable position at airing the room.

  Compact models are suitable for the deaf, and for movable wings

• Patterned curtains are very simple to set up and controlled by a chain mechanism, used to close the narrow and wide windows, they can connect the drive.

  Chained curtains mechanism has a simple structure, operates without problems, and does not seize

• Cassette roller blinds inspire are special boxes, which are wrapped in a cloth. Do not miss the sun's rays and remain stationary during the airing.

  Cloth tape curtains less dust and get dirty, because hidden inside the body

• Upcoming drapes regulated plastic thread through the drum mechanism, which is located above the window opening.

  These curtains are very compact in the folded position

Closed blinds are controlled by the same drum, which is located in a plastic box. The lower edge of the curtains being protected strap to prevent deformation.

The actuators for controlling roller blinds inspire are the most simple. The power source can serve as the power grid, as well as conventional batteries. Everything is controlled with one hand.

"Night and Day" or "zebra": Features

This new generation blinds provide good protection from sunlight. Combine the design and design as usual blinds and curtains. Consist of a double web and are controlled by a chain mechanism.

Suitable for plastic and wooden windows. The design of blinds "Day & Night" is similar shutters with light and dark horizontal stripes that are alternately connected to each other. Have a Teflon coating which protects the surface from the accumulation of dust and other attacks.

Black stripes made of dense natural or synthetic polyester material. Light bands made of mesh fabric with a monochromatic matte color, gloss or coated with a pattern.

Controlled curtain via chain mechanism. To mute the stream of light is necessary to slightly move the strip. If dark bars block the light, then the window is fully closed.

How to clean blinds "Day and Night"

With regular care, roll night curtain day inspire maintains quality and presentation in the years to come. To clean the dust suitable conventional dry rag.

Important! Do not use a vacuum cleaner, which can damage the material, draw the chain mechanism and damage it. Detergents with chlorine can adversely affect the color and texture of the material. Wet sponge suitable only for cleaning greasy stains.

Blinds Blackout: types of tissue

This fabric is made from 3 layers:

• first used to reflection of sunlight;
• the second gives the desired shape tissue;
• the third is the lining to be coated pattern or color.

Design light Blackout, which consists of 3 layers (base, front and reflective) made in bright colors.

dark blackout design represented in dark colors (brown, gray, blue or purple). This tightly woven fabric that is reliable protection from sunlight.

After several washings and scratches spraying wiped and loses aesthetic appearance. Dark fabric has soft and flexible properties, and is more resistant to external influences.

Positive quality and application Blackout

Pros blinds Blackout:

• first quality - this opacity (protection from sunlight by 90%);
• density of the material ensures good sound insulation, even with the window open;
• flexible and dense fabric adapts well and holds its shape and durability;
• material thickness provides protection against penetration space cold air;
• does not have a toxic or allergenic effects on the body, a fire resistant (can only be melted at high temperature);
• Minimum dust accumulation that eliminates the regular cleaning or washing;
• a wide choice of different colors and patterns.

Blackout is used to close the windows in conventional houses (kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms), offices, entertainment venues, hotels and inns, the rooms with the projector.

Materials for the manufacture of roller blinds, appearance and degree of protection

• Linen and cotton. Curtains made from this material become people who live in suburban homes to close the windows in the bedrooms or kitchens. Not recommended for use in rooms with high humidity (when moisture shrink).
• Polyester. It is a durable synthetic material products are well reflect light and easy to clean from dust and dirt.

  Synthetic fabrics are ideal for the kitchen

• Polyester and cotton. Combining these 2 materials gives the fabric improves the wear resistance and durability. Not suitable for baths and saunas, it can be used in residential areas.
• Polyester and viscose. This combination is suitable for decoration of rooms in Japanese style. Its texture resembles rice parchment.
• Polyester and satin. The combination gives the curtains a silky shine. The material does not lose its color in wet areas.
• Glass fiber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Suitable for rooms with high humidity, the tissue of these materials are very durable and reliable. They have a fire resistance and reflect light well.

  A curtain of waterproof material may be used as a screen for protection against splashes

Appearance

Blackout curtains are plain solid color and light tone. Such webs are suitable for any style of interior design and window size.

Design option has beautiful patterns or pictures. Here you need to have the experience and taste to choose the right curtains for a specific design space.

Sun protection

• Transparent. Well protected from the "fans to take a look" at the windows and from the sun. This will not disturb the view from the window. Suitable for windows, which are located on the east side.

  Transparent blinds used in place of a conventional tulle

• Translucent. This lightweight fabric that has solar control properties, such as like a dense curtain of material. Used to close the windows on the south and west sides. It protects the plants in the gardens.

  Translucent curtains in the interior of white living room

Installing blinds Inspire: mounting options

Installation without drilling holes closed type - is a plastic box that protects the fabric from dust and able to extend the service life. In such embodiment, guide rails 2 are fastened-sided tape. This eliminates the overload mechanism.

In the open embodiment set mechanism and line. A window frame mounted on the brackets for attachment mechanism.

In "deaf" window frame using 2-sided adhesive tape mounted side brackets.

Important! This mounting method is not suitable for windows, which are located on the south side. tape starts to come unstuck, and construction will start to slip due to constant sunlight.

Mounting Screw-on allows you to set the mechanism on the window frame and the wall. You need the following tools:

• level;
• a pencil to mark the holes;
• screws;
• drill;
• screwdriver.

Installation procedure:

1. You need to collect the mechanism, according to the instructions and to arrange the fastening elements.

   circuit assembly curtains Inspire

2. Ready designs must be applied to the window frame, and to identify points of drill holes.
3. With the help of leveling to align the point where the bracket will be attached.
4. After the holes are drilled, it is necessary to fix the brackets to the screws and put the plug.

   Note that Inspire curtains are fixed directly onto the window frame, and not on the glazing bead

5. Blind fixed magnets, Velcro or a special fabric.

   Magnets are fixed on the double-sided adhesive tape

Professional advice

• You need to buy a ready-made mechanism for installation of roller blinds, which can be easily assembled in the presence of instructions.

  The mechanism for the blind designed to be placed on the blind frame by means of screws

• Before buying you need to clarify - for a window frame necessary control mechanism ( "deaf" or open), test kit, which includes: fasteners, blinds and instruction.

  designed side guides to ensure smooth progress cloth curtains and exclusion slack tissue, which can be purchased separately and installed using double-sided tape

• Before applying watering tape surface to be processed and free of grease.
• Mounted handle for opening the flaps should not interfere with all fittings. The windows can be opened only after raising the blinds.
• It is not necessary to repair the mechanism itself. It is necessary to seek professional help.

  If you have a non-standard window, the curtain can be cut to the desired width

Video on how to properly install roller blinds