Methods of fixing roller blinds on the plastic window, the necessary tools

The multi-layer design of the windows, balcony blocks long gone. Fringe, blackout curtains, tulle is no longer relevant. In vogue open space, lots of light, a minimum of parts. However, the room needed something to protect from the scorching sun, prying eyes. The ideal solution to this problem will blinds. As the functionality of blinds are similar to ordinary shutters. But they are much more practical, easier to care process.

Blinds installed in the premises of different purposes: residential, non-residential, commercial. They are easy to fit into the modern interior styles, are relatively inexpensive, are an effective sun protection system. The possibility of self-installation - another significant advantage of such webs. On how to strengthen the blinds on the windows, described in detail in this publication.

Blinds: a brief description, the advantages of

Before installing the blinds owner of the house, office space is required to get acquainted with the features of their devices. The design of such sun-protection systems as simple as possible. It consists of a shaft, a weighting agent, twisting mechanism, the tissue web. Fabric on the roll a thin, durable. It can have different colors, made of combinations of different materials.

The most popular fabrics are as follows:

• Cotton, linen. This natural fabrics. They are well pass the air, are eco-friendly. This combination fits perfectly into the style of the country, provence, eco-style.
• Cotton, polyester. Such tandem combines high usability synthetic material, natural cotton material. However, these curtains will give a little shrinkage in wet environments.
• PVC, fiberglass. These materials have high practicality, refractoriness, wear resistance. Curtains of polyvinyl chloride, glass fibers are not afraid of sharp changes in temperature, humidity and other harmful environmental factors.

twisting mechanism may be chainspring, electromechanical. Raising the height of the fabric will depend on the level of ambient light in the room.

Important! In the model, "Day and Night" light level in the room is regulated differently. Such dual web blinds, composed of a translucent, thick strips. They alternate. In the afternoon on both cloths should coincide translucent strip at night - denser.

Benefits

Advantages of this type of curtains are obvious:

1. The striking appearance. It is a modern, fashionable design solution. Blinds adorn the window openings, perfectly fit into many stylistic directions: Provence, minimalist, classic, high-tech, modern, etc.
2. Compact dimensions. Products occupy a minimum of space. The assembled them at all difficult to see.
3. ease of care. For cleaning products it is possible to use simple fabric, lightly moistened with a soap solution. They do not collect dust, dirt-resistant.
4. Easy to install according to instructions. To secure the roll design is not necessary to use expensive equipment to have special skills. This task forces on anyone. Blinds Installation Instructions provided below.

layout options

Attach the shutter can be in different places. The choice of location options will depend on several factors: the type of design curtains, size of the window opening, a design decision, a personal preference house owners.

Blinds are allowed to mount in the following ways:

• To a portion of the wall above the window. This option is suitable in rooms with small windows without windowsill. In this case, the curtains should be selected with a long cornice. This technique will allow to expand the window opening visually.
  

  The distance from the edges of the window opening for mounting points must be at least 50 mm, so as not to damage the derailed

• To the ceiling. Installing blinds at the ceiling, too, can solve the problem of tiny windows. This mounting method will visually make the room more spacious, more comfortable.
  

  For mounting on the ceiling brackets fit the same as for the wall

Note! If there is a small window it is important to choose the right color of the canvas. The ideal option would be buying a product with the color space of the walls. Then the room will be more spacious.

• By the window opening. Such an embodiment is acceptable in office premises, sliding windows. The method makes it possible to completely close the window opening. Additionally tulle used in this case is not necessary. opening design turns simple, modern.
  

  Obviously, the openings themselves must be irreproachable

• To the frame. The problem is too broad, deep window opening can be solved by attaching directly to the frame of the shutter. In this case, the opening will look harmonious, window sill free. On the windowsill can be put flower pots, accessories, kitchen accessories. Also, the frame is attached, if dull leaf. Then the curtains will not interfere with the opening.
• By the flaps of the plastic window. Opening the window is decorated with a mini roller shutters, securing the right to the wings. Blinds, assembled in this manner are usually installed in combination with a light tulle. Mini blinds are very similar to classical blinds. However, their practicality is much higher, and the care there is no difficulty. Blinds do not collect dust on themselves.
  

  Placing on the wings to open and close the curtains independently

The dependence of the type of installation from design curtains

Today, there are different ways to mount roller blinds on the plastic window. Selecting mounting is necessary to consider a variety of design curtains. Only two kinds: open system tape.

Type of construction	a brief description of
open	An open system is very simple. Due to its simplicity, high reliability can be traced mechanism. Open sun-system consists of a shaft with a cloth, mounting brackets, chains for lifting / lowering fabric. Open view blinds manufactured in different sizes. Especially popular are the mini model. Mini blinds are set to the leaf directly to the window opening on the ceiling. Attach they can using conventional double-sided tape, brackets, screws.
cassette	Closed system consists of a plastic box, cloth, wound on the shaft guides. Because of the guides blinds with duct is attached mainly to the frame, sash windows. In this case, use only a simple double sided tape, brackets, clips. The guides have an important function - they control the movement of the tissue, rule out the appearance of the lumen. This ensures maximum protection of the premises from the sunlight. Closed system should be installed in the rooms located on the south side. with the duct system can be opened / closed automatically. In this case, make an aluminum box. It is placed a special electronic control system.

Important! Plastic double-glazed windows are much more vulnerable than wood. For this reason, the owners of the premises must choose the most gentle way roller blinds installed. Using the self-tapping screws can cause irreparable damage to the frame.

Step by step instructions for installing blinds

Installing blinds - stylish, contemporary design solution. They can be installed in a private home, apartment, office, commercial premises. Thus curtains are not afraid of heat, wet cleaning, dust and dirt. Depending on the weight of the structure, its kinds, design solutions have several mounting options. Let us examine them in more detail.

Required tools and materials

To work it is necessary to prepare:

• building level, a ruler, a pencil;
• screwdriver (screwdriver);
• drill;
• screws, screws, dowels;
• double sided tape.

Note! When screwing screws, screws violated the integrity of the plastic window. After dismantling of the frame will remain deep holes, sometimes the plastic may crack. It does not look aesthetically pleasing.

Installation Steps shutters open type (using screws)

With the fastener construction will last as long as possible, safely. However, the use of screws involves drilling holes in the frame wall. Drilling is necessary to prepare a drill suitable screws.

The actual installation process will present stages:

• Buying curtains, checking equipment. You need to make sure that everything you need is in the package.
• The assembly of the product. To do this, use the manufacturer's instructions. Usually you just need to connect the assembly shaft brackets, gears.
• Marking. You need one hand to take the finished product, attach it to the place where the installation is planned. With his other hand with a pencil note the place of installation brackets. The spirit level, check the correct placement of marks.
  

  It should be possible to accurately determine the location of the curtains

Important! Be sure to expand the canvas when fitting out the window. Make sure that it does not cover the handle.

• Drilling, installation of fasteners. Drill holes for fastening elements fasten screws, wear caps. Installation completed. You can adjust the job canvas, enjoy the result.
  

  Curtain Installation procedure such as MINI on the screws

Features installation of blinds closed type (using screws)

Securing a closed system has a number of subtleties. In addition to arms, it is necessary to fix the box, guide. Without the tape in this case can not do.

When installing, use the following instructions:

• complete check of serviceability of the shutter. Enclosed sun protection systems are typically implemented in an already assembled.
• Degreasing surfaces. the installation location should be thoroughly cleaned with alcohol. This will ensure a secure fit.
• Fitting, marking guides. You need to make sure that the length of the guide is enough. These strips are necessary for direction of the web is lowered. If necessary, the guides are shortened by the usual mock knife. The locations of the guide mark with a pencil.
  

  The procedure for marking fastening tape curtains seats

Useful advice! Shorten the guide should be on top. This will keep the factory cut.

• Fitting protective boxes. His expose of the guide marks. Check the correct operation of the system. Make a mark to accommodate fasteners.
  

  Sequence assembly fasteners

• Anchoring boxes, rails. Use the drill to drill holes, with screws to fix the box. Adhesive tape guides on the other hand to remove the protective film, install them into place. Boca special box closing side covers.
  

  Fastening rails on double-sided tape

Fixing by spring bracket

If you do not want to spoil the integrity of plastic windows, blinds can be fixed with a simple spring-loaded bracket. Such fasteners option often chosen for opening the valves.

First you need to unpack the shutter to collect it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then carry out the fitting of a window. The web is important to place the exact middle of the leaf, using a spirit level. Place bracket placement should be noted in pencil.

Brackets to hang the sash. It remains only to put on the bracket side covers, insert the shaft with cloth.

After that, the owners of the house must be correctly configured to work sunshade system.

Mounting with adhesive tape on the dead leaf

This installation method is practically identical to the previous one. The only difference is the use of double-sided tape. It is needed to improve the fixation structure of the frame.

So, you need to collect curtain, mark the place of installation brackets. The next step - degreasing, gluing the Velcro on the brackets. Degrease better to just alcohol. Brackets are exempt from the protective film, is mounted on the flap gently pressed. Next, you just need to put on the side covers, insert blinds.

Recommendations for choosing a mounting

1. Choose blinds mounting space is necessary on the basis of the size of the room, curtains, window openings. If a small opening, it is better to fix the product on the ceiling, the wall at the top of the window.
2. If the new plastic windows, injure their self-tapping is not necessary. After dismantling of the hole from which it is difficult to hide. In this case it is necessary to give preference to the mini-blinds. They can be mounted without drilling - using double-sided tape.
   

   The choice of attachment is primarily determined by the size and weight of the blind

3. In some cases, an adhesive tape, spring brackets must not be used. We are talking about installing large shutters with rather big weight. This mount is simply not survive. It is better to use self-tapping screws, wood screws.

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