Blinds: Blinds types, benefits, cut and install their own hands

The history of the use of window curtains drum reaches far into the past. Riddle of the popularity of such structures lies in the practicality and ease of management. Over time, the blinds have learned to make aesthetically pleasing, not just utilitarian. This gave rise to a wide variety of models. And if the Roman blinds are cozy, the roll has a great functionality, although some models are not inferior to the part design and harmony.

Blinds: types and characteristics

According to the management principle of these handy curtains reminiscent of Roman design and Venetian blinds. Now this option curtains, combined with the usual curtains - common in apartments and private homes, as well as business centers. They create a barrier to the overly bright natural light, which not only can interfere with the rest, but also affect the safety of the color of wallpaper and furnishings inside.

Roller blinds, there are several kinds. Their diversity is not only in the control method, but also the features of the system. There are two main types:

1. Open the control mechanism. The roller is visible availability, is not protected by a cassette or other type of housing.

   Roller blinds open

2. Private management mechanism. Roller hidden under the body, rather rigidly locking the canvas and not giving him a wrinkled or sagging. The product becomes more complete and aesthetic appearance.

   Roller blinds with protective boxes

The principle of design work can also vary. There are three control options:

• via chains;
• drive means;
• using a spring clip.

All methods in their own comfortable. When choosing curtains, be guided by a number of criteria that are specific to each location and lifestyle.

The premises are used 4 types of fabric:

• completely transparent;
• dimaut (light transmittance of 20-30%);
• blackout (100 percent opacity);
• "day Night".

Used translucent tissue, and non-textile materials (bamboo, jute, and the like) having a degree of translucency depending on the model.

On a note! A lot of options for curtains (plastic, metal or wooden box / roll) of any color, including white, let you choose is appropriate for your situation.

Advantages and disadvantages of roller blinds

Preparing to choose a model, you should pay close attention to the advantages and disadvantages of this type of structures.

Advantages of roller blinds are as follows:

1. Versatility. The ability to combine the models with lots of interior styles.
2. Aesthetics and brevity. Severe forms in conjunction with high-quality canvas can transform the living room, an attic or a loggia in a modern look.
3. Practicality. Care curtains is minimal.
4. Reliability. Quality products have a large margin of safety.
5. Functionality. With blinds can provide any level of access of light in the room.
6. Electrically driven models allow us to manage them from a distance (eg, lying in bed).
7. Replacing the drapes. Blinds are well combined with tulle, so the need for a high-grade curtains eliminated.
8. Save space. This curtain does not require the construction of curtains, beyond the window.
9. Low cost. You can choose a budget model with a beautiful design.
10. For convenience to the products are always accompanied by instructions for assembly and management.

Disadvantages of roller blinds - are minimal. These include:

• minimalism (not always combined with the interiors in a classic style);
• require special installation of plastic windows and structures with air vents (not less likely, and the feature).

Design and operation of blinds

Bobin type of construction involves the presence of several components. The device consists of roller blinds:

• roller control unit;
• cloth;
• weighting plummet;
• guides;
• adjustment mechanism.

Roller blinds are working on the principle of winding and unwinding the web on the drum. It is located at the top of the structure. For web tension has a bottom weighting - U-shaped or strap, by means of which the roll can not sag or become distorted.

The classic mechanism is controlled by a chain. In current models can sometimes be found magnetic stupor.

Mechanism driven chain-drive has its own peculiarity. Beads on a string are part of the hinge structure, when the roller rotates in one direction or another. They act and kind of locks. Ready sample has a descent chain of at least 2/3 of the blade length.

Convenient blinds rising from the bottom upwards by a spring mechanism. They have a good tension. Reliable spring cushions the web, which can be locked in position.

Roll wrap can be direct or inverse. The second embodiment is characteristic of cluster curtains.

The guides help to evenly distribute the canvas when scrolling. They also cover the sides of the gaps.

Installation of products and ways to improve the design

Configuration Window involves the use of a particular type of installation. Classic installation - mount flush with the sill on the wall or ceiling - for roller blinds is not always appropriate in view of the design specifics. But this method is used. Let's see how best to strengthen the curtains so that they comply fully with its purpose, depending on the material and design of the opening.

Features installation of blinds in the wooden box with window leaf

The best option would be to attach the structure to a wall or ceiling, especially when opening a deep - there is a place to open the window. However, not all satisfied with this method in the case of narrow sills and curtains presence / tulle.

There remains another option - to fix the shutter to the frame in view windows. This aspect can be equipped with two mini-canvases the size of parts.

Step by step process of attachment - the next.

1. Initially - assembling shaft portions. Before that - the measurement and calculation of the length and width of the structure. For precision marking attach the assembled product to the frame.

   The measurements take into account the location of the pen. It is important that it does not interfere with the movement of cloth curtains

2. On top of the flaps are glued or bolted bracket screws with a drum.

   Driving install curtains on the screws with drilling

3. drill holes carried out carefully so as not to damage the substrate. After the work is required to adjust the length of the cord.
4. Several times to check the progress cloth, set it in motion with the help of chains, which are on the opposite side from the handles (control should be free).

It is important! The method of fastening screws is preferred because when you change the window design holes easier it will be repaired and upgraded.

If the belt is too long, it is recommended to carefully cut the bottom, making the overlap weighting agent. It can be inserted through the connector side.

Windows with window leaf can be issued shutters series mix, which are non-standard unwinding. They roll mounted at the bottom of the design, and the roll rises from the bottom up.

For brown wooden frames, you can pick up a plastic mechanism and canvas close range or in two or three shades lighter. The window looks better if the colors are chosen based on a palette of wallpaper or curtains. Choosing range, pay attention to the size of the room. So, lilac shade will visually reduce the space, and a snow-white - to increase.

For structures "day and night" is preferable to mount to the wall and not to the frame. If necessary, the web can also be cut to the desired height.

If you plan to mount the unit on the ceiling or wall, you need to choose a model with an overlap on the sides of the canvas (3-5 cm) and a curtain appropriate length, otherwise will be visible after mounting lumens visually spoiling picture.

Features installation of blinds for plastic windows

Window plastic blinds fit any kind, including exotic - bamboo, etc. They look interesting and unusual, bringing in strict design opening its own "flavor".

Self-assembly of blinds on the windows of PVC requires special care. It is important to bear in mind that the design involves opening / closing of the valves in different positions. Therefore, fabric and other parts of the curtain should not touch the rails and window mechanisms.

Making only the frames (or rather, wings) of PVC - a relatively inexpensive and quick way. Top better secured with double sided tape or glue, since traces of screws if necessary decoration change difficult to eliminate.

Attaching a double-sided tape can gradually diminish, so it is advisable to hang the sash easy roll. Such a method is not recommended for models designed for the full width of the opening. Installation must be performed with the windows closed, so the design was attached smoothly.

The product is made of PVC curtain looks very neat with a drum, hidden in a mini-cassette. Ideal for white windows corresponding colored casing.

The hand was free to open the flap and lock it with the knob, the chain is located on the opposite side.

Fabric with excessive length can be shortened and at the bottom to make a U-shaped weighting. At the expense of the balance of the roll is not much to hang from a draft.

Stages of work - as follows.

1. Measured parameters are the basis for future design.
2. Adhesive tape, one side is attached to the roller holder, and the second - to the frame leaf. Instead, the tape can also be applied special glue or "liquid nails".

   How to install curtains on tape

3. The web is leveled, and verified by the chain length of the work roll in the "up-down".

The second way - mount blinds with spring mechanism. The product is installed in an already assembled.

1. Is the markup for fasteners. According to him and installed brackets drum.
2. On the side of the worn cover.
3. Checking if the actuator stroke and web tension.

Mini roller blinds on the window blind

Fully enclosed leaflet sometimes require a single design in the form of roller blades. When making such openings, you can use curtains with a mini-rollers.

The kit includes a roller rod, brackets, clips and fishing line painting. To fix the curtain on a remote screen, you must do the following:

1. Determine the size of the future roll width and length.
2. Connect the roller and the web, as indicated in the instructions.
3. Secure outdoor drum or tape to the brackets with screws (suitable for wood structures), adhesive tape or adhesive mounting.
4. Excess length of fabric is shortened.
5. Along the edges of the roll from the roll to the bottom threaded the fishing line, which is fixed by means of clamps or simply tightly knotted at the ends.

The configuration of roller blinds for the windows can be custom ordered from specialty stores or salons. There you can help you with the installation, if the self-assembly causes difficulties.

Reinforcement fabric stiffness by guides

When installing blinds, you can use a supplement that will improve the straightening roll unwinding. This is done by the strings bundled a number of models. They are fitted with special locks, so connect them is not particularly complicated:

1. It is necessary to measure and cut the strings in accordance with the length of the roll.
2. At the bottom, on both sides of the frame are mounted clamps (adhesive or dowels).
3. The string is pulled from the roll and to holes on the underside of the bar and clamps. More, this process is described in the instructions for the purchased product.

Properly fixed strings did not allow the roll to sag, do not bend, and be even over the entire length, eliminating the appearance of negligence and flapping canvas with a strong stream of air.

Video on how to cut the roll curtain width

Photo: roller blinds in the interior