Roman blinds on windows: how to hang their own hands without drilling?

Modern interior design leans towards simple solutions that create a comfortable and pleasant space. Task when choosing curtains: to harmonize with the room, do not create unnecessary trouble to care for and passed the light of day in the required quantities.

In this article, we consider roman blinds for plastic windows - date and comfortable option. These blinds are suitable for installation in virtually any room, are easy to install and extremely easy to use.

As the name suggests, this kind of curtains is their place of birth in ancient Rome. He remains relevant to this day.

When the window is closed, drape looks as smooth tissue web divided by longitudinal segments, whose width is proportional to the window width. It is very similar to Venetian blinds, but instead of plates consists of wide folds of fabric width varies between 20 and 30 cm. In order to look at the fabric folds gracefully into the material sewn light sticks of plastic, called cords.

clear advantages

1. Low consumption of tissue for the manufacture.
2. Convenience and ease of use.
3. Eye pleasing appearance.
4. Affordable and easy care (washing, ironing, steaming).

A variety of designs

There are 3 variations of such products.

1. Classic - both in the folded, and in expanded form looks like a flat rectangle. Draped also smooth. Ideal for unpretentious yet elegant interior.
   

   Classic Roman shades in the unfolded and folded are smooth fabric with a smooth folds formed by cords

2. Cascade - at any position are folds in the form of waves that cascades.
   

   Cascading blinds at any position to form folds or waves draped

3. Frameless - do not have the mechanism of the cord, so the closed position sag elegant arcs. Instead of a cord used thin thread.
   

   Frameless blinds folded sag graceful arcs

Roman blinds mounting options

To determine the place of connection, you need to understand what is most important for comfort.

There are several ways:

• In the opening window.
  

  Roman blinds between the slopes in the window opening, it is better suited for the Deaf windows

Cloth hides the entire sill whole or part of it. The material does not project beyond the walls, forming with them a single plane.

• Above the window opening (on the wall)
  

  Roman shades with fastening on the wall above the door opening window

Of wall mount is perfect to hide the window slopes, if necessary, make any window visually wider. This mount is suitable when using elektrokarniza for large size windows and if there is no need to use other interior decoration in addition to curtains. Depending on the sill recess it can be closed or open.

• On the frame.
  

  Roman shades with a fastening on a frame and classic curtains on the window in the living room

If the most important is the ability to use the window sill, as the space for flowers or other items, then the best choice would be to mount on the frame. Even when lowering the curtain, the material does not cover the window sill, and he remains free. The fabric thus rests on the window frame. This type is suitable for PVC plastic profiles with frontal ventilation. No need to doubt that there will be problems when you open the window. It's all going to be okay.

• The sash.
  

  Blinds on a compact shaft can be installed on separate sash windows made of PVC

The functionality remains the same window sill is not limited to freedom. It may be sagging curtain closed with a flap. To prevent a similar situation used magnets.

• On the ceiling.
  

  With a special design Roman blinds can be attached directly to the ceiling

Is used, if necessary, to close multiple windows in a row, which are located side by side, or the wall, as if the curtains are rather long and heavy. Often choose to install elektrokarniza.

There are 2 types of compounds: with the cornice and without it.

Under the eaves understood tool needed for mounting the curtains to the window. Most often it can be found bundled with new curtains. If you sew them yourself or a tailor, it is important to prepare for the choice of the cornice. Should be taken into account in the general shape of the windows and curtains size.

What are the cornices

• Manually operated.
  

  Carded cornice runs thanks to the screw system, the easiest and most convenient form

• Controlled mechanically.
  

  Rotary-chained cornice refers to mechanical - lifting fabric curtains fabric is carried out without additional adjustment on the part of the person

• Electrical control.
  

  To raise the curtain on elektrokarnize is just a click on the remote control and curtain locks at the desired height

How to fix Roman blinds to the plastic window without drilling

Any installation with cornice required to make holes in the ceiling or wall or window frame. Fixing is based on the use of screws and drilling is used for this purpose.

But there are also alternative ways to consolidate Roman blinds for plastic windows without drilling.

Mounting on double sided tape (for the deaf flaps)

If you plan to mount on the window frame or sash, additional tools in this case are not necessary. This structure is advantageous in that PVC profile will not be damaged and its tightness will remain the same. In the case of ready-made curtains, use double-sided adhesive tape, which is included.

If you plan to self-manufacture Roman blinds need to purchase and also double sided tape. In this situation it is best to use a light material for sewing curtains. Otherwise, the adhesive can not stand, and the blinds will be eliminated.

Installation Instructions on the double sided tape

• A piece of adhesive, aligned in advance by the window width, is attached to the window frame.
• The second segment of adhesive tape must be sewn directly to the most blinds. Sometimes it is the producers themselves make this work for the future buyer. In this case, the job is easier.
• The tissue is then carefully aligned and pressed scotch tape together.

In this simple process is finished.

Fastening for opening casements (spring arm)

The use of the spring bracket is only suitable for opening the valves. This method of mounting the same does not involve drilling, so preserving the integrity of the profile can be distinguished among the pros.

Instructions for attachment to the spring arm in the home.

1. Attach the shutters to the wings to mark the location of fixtures.
2. Fasten the brackets in the right places.
3. Then it is necessary to impose structure on the side covers.
4. Fit the compound in roller with the curtain.
5. Open and close the blinds a few times to make sure everything is set up exactly and works fine.
6. Put a stop position at the bottom of the rope and clamps. It can be adhesive tape or magnets.

Recommendations for choosing a method of fixing depends on the size and weight of the Roman blinds

Based on the above, we can draw several conclusions.

1. If the material is light curtains, it is enough to use the method of attachment to the double-sided adhesive tape. This option is faster and does not require the use of tools to cope with it by anyone.
2. There is also convenient to use and quick to install include a method using a spring bracket. But it is only suitable for windows with opening doors. This point must be considered.
3. If the predominant desire to hang thick curtains with a heavy weight and a longer length, the most preferable setting the cornice. Thus, the blinds will hang strong and durable, and once spent time on the installation of the cornice, can be a long time to enjoy this creation. To this end, it is indispensable to making holes. It is best to drill all the same not PVC profile, and choose to install on a wall or ceiling. Since glass is damaged it will not retain integrity, and thus will pass air from the outside.
4. Also, in the first place should pay attention to whether an open or a window sill is not important detail is needed, and on this basis to select a particular method.
5. If you plan to use a combination of two types of curtains, such as the Roman and classical, the choice should fall on the method of attachment to the window frame.

Thus, Roman blinds are an essential element in the design of modern apartments, offices and other premises. More and more people make choices in favor of the decor as well as a set of positive characteristics justify it.

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