Horizontal blinds on windows: device choice and installation

For centuries, people protected their homes from bright sunlight and indiscreet looks with the help of curtains, curtains, Curtains and curtains. However, everything changes, and to replace traditional means come blinds that are more practical and functional. In this review HouseChief.ru edition we will look at what are the venetian blinds on the windows, their equipment, operating principles and more.

A little history

According to the official version of the venetian blinds were invented in 1760 by Englishman John Webster, but they have been patented in the United States after 80 years of his namesake John Hemtonom. However, the construction history to protect against the bright sun began much earlier. The prototype of the first horizontal blinds can be regarded as a frame, into which are inserted at a certain angle wooden plate. From inside could watch what was happening on the street, and the outside is almost impossible to see what is happening in the house. Over time, the design was improved and began to produce vertical, horizontal, roller and other jalousie, With the most different materials.

The good side of the horizontal blinds, and their shortcomings

Thanks to regular blinds improve the design, this kind of curtains, so to speak, is becoming increasingly popular. Regardless of the type, these products have advantages over traditional curtains. Among its advantages blinds include:

In horizontal blinds besides a large number of advantages, there are several drawbacks. The disadvantages of these structures need to include the following.

Varieties horizontal type venetian blind

Horizontal blinds vary by several criteria:

• Slat material manufacture;
• control method;
• the place of installation;
• fastening method.

Shutters from wood

Blinds with slats made of natural wood is not as often as before, but still very popular because of the high environmental friendliness, attractive appearance and originality. However, the price of such products is very high. Wooden blinds - a great option for rooms in the interior which used wall wooden panel.

We should also mention the bamboo blinds that are sustainable, original design and perfectly suitable for rooms decorated in the style of ethnic. Bamboo construction is lightweight and can be operated both manually and with the help of automation.

Shutters from wood have such advantages:

Horizontal plastic blinds

In this type of louver slats is used to manufacture plastic. As a rule, companies producing such structures are two types of polymers are used.

1. PVC - polyvinyl chloride (with shading effect).
2. UV - polymer resistant to continuous UV.

The advantages of horizontal blinds of plastic include:

Aluminum horizontal blinds with photos of models

Metal shutters on functionality and efficiency are optimal light-shielding design. In their manufacture the lamellae of aluminum foil with a polymer coating which gives them an aesthetic appearance.

The advantages that are listed as aluminum blinds, include:

Horizontal fabric blinds on windows

In the production of blinds is also used fiberglass, polyester, cotton, linen or jacquard tight. Such models operate more aesthetic function and are perfect for those who are not able to completely abandon the textile sun protection. Compared to traditional curtains, curtains curtains and fabric blinds have a lot of indisputable advantages.

1. Beautiful appearance. Fabric blinds can have a different texture and color, and on request they can be applied to any image or photo.
2. Light weight and easy operation.
3. Possibility of installation of electronic control.
4. Easy operation.
5. Textile blinds stronger conventional curtains.
6. Moisture resistance.
7. Coating, filtering UV radiation.
8. The anti-dust coating.

Cassette design

There is another kind of shutters - cassette specifically designed for window frames made of aluminum and plastic. This type of shading is a special design of the box in which the web is minimized. guides for the slats are mounted on the window unit glazing beads, which are interconnected main cords and lines for maximum fit web to glazing.

Cassette blinds have their advantages:

Control methods shutters

There are two ways to control horizontal blinds: manual and automatic. Let us briefly examine each of them.

1. The manual way of management. To change the angle of blade components (blades), complete closure and lift using a special cable and a rotating rod.

   

2. The automated control system. The control mechanism is actuated by electrical microengines which are included by instructions received from a wired or wireless remote control, or by a special electronic unit is integrated into the system "Smart House".

The automatic control system can be actuated using a button, a timer or a light sensor.

How to install plastic windows, horizontal blinds: mounting methods

When choosing a suitable design of the horizontal louver important criterion is a method for mounting a sunscreen system. There are 4 installation options: above the window openings on the frame on the upper slope and the window sash. These mounting options will be discussed below.

Installation of horizontal blinds over the window openings

Install shutters on the wall above the window opening has one major advantage over other methods: in this variant are not damaged soffits, window frame or sash of her. Besides it is possible to mount the structure with lamellae overlapping window opening. But in this embodiment, there are disadvantages: used irrationally free area is blocked normal opening casements (will fully raise the blinds to the upper ceiling).

Installing blinds in the window opening and the frame

If the selected option placement of horizontal blinds inside of the opening, the box is mounted directly to the upper slope. With this method of mounting structure of the room space is not reduced, and the area can be used freely windowsill in its sole discretion.

Another embodiment of fastening - installation directly on Plastic shutters frame by brackets and screws. In this case, the window opening you completely free, and there is no need for drilling walls.

Mounting structure for window shutters

This option is considered by many people is the best from a practical point of view. Blinds with brackets and screws are mounted directly on the casement over the glass, and the clips are installed at the bottom. With this method of attachment, you can freely open casements, if necessary, and no interference will not.

How to buy jalousie for plastic windows: Selection Criteria

By choosing blinds must be taken very seriously, so after installing do not give up on them. Therefore, keep in mind a few important criteria.

1. In small rooms, choose blinds with slats of light colors to visually enlarge the room, and can be purchased for a spacious design darker shades.
2. Decide on the slat material.
3. Please consider carefully what mechanism control is right for you, because it can greatly affect the price of the finished product.
4. Needs proper selection of the length and height of the structure.
5. When receiving the blinds check the operation of the mechanisms.
6. Order light shielding system is better in firms with a proven track record.

Installing horizontal blinds for plastic windows and wooden structures

Now let's look at how you can self-assemble and install horizontal blinds on plastic and wooden windows. sun protection systems data design is so simple that they can be mounted on their own, without the involvement of outside experts.

Sizing

Before you buy blinds, you must decide on the method of installation, and in accordance with them to carry out the measurements of openings and design calculations.

In the first place by means of the construction of the roulette doing measurements and the window opening of the frame.

If you intend to install the blinds inside the aperture, the construction height in expanded form should be 10 mm less than the window size and the horizontal obtain by subtracting 20 mm from the distance between the vertical slopes.

In the event that the installation is performed over a window opening, the parameters are as follows:

• the height of the blinds in the unfolded state must exceed the window opening of 50-100 mm;
• design width should be 200 mm larger than the aperture.

Assembling blinds

Typically, blinds are sold in assembled form, but sometimes "lucky" gets a set of parts that have to collect their own sun-protection systems. Structure louver 3 is a set of components.

1. upper. It includes a movable axis, cornice, brackets, the rotary mechanism, lock the decorative cover.
2. Central. A set of a certain number of thin rectangular planks (slats) and thin cord for connecting them in a single fabric.
3. lower. Cornice with decorative covers for the ends.

Now you need to follow the following algorithm.

1. We open the package and check the equipment.
2. Take the two beams, trim them to size the window frame or the aperture using a hacksaw for metal.
3. The upper crossbar is necessary to drill holes for regulatory control cord lamellae and "stick".
4. The mechanism of the upper limit set step cords in which the slats are threaded.
5. Next step cords fastened to the lower U-shaped ledge, which is decorated caps.

How to fix on the plastic window jalousie

blinds mount technology depends on the type of fasteners and brackets. But we look at the simplest and most common way. We offer an example of mounting on store-bought ready-made shutters on the brackets to the window sash.

Illustration	Description of the action
	To begin with blinds unpack and read the instruction, which contains all the required dimensions and tips
	Mark the locations on the window frame mounting brackets over the glazing bead
	Drill with a drill hole 4 Ø 3 mm
	Fasten the brackets. This should be done with a screwdriver, not a screwdriver to prevent cross threading and avoid twisting the screws
	Perform mounting horizontal blinds on plastic window and close the latch lock
	Check the lowering and operation of the mechanism control cord
	Lower the blinds completely
	At the bottom of the sash mark up the location of the plastic brackets, clamps
	Drill holes screws
	Screwdriver twirl screws, with little effort to catch not cracked
	Insert the lower profile blinds retainer, in which the bottom bar insert
	Hang "stick" control the tilt angle of the slats
	We check the operation of all mechanisms, and then completes the setting

Operation and maintenance of horizontal blinds: expert advice

The use of horizontal blinds made quite simple. By means of the control structure include: tilt-hoist cord adjustment raising and lowering the slats to the required level, as well as management "Cane".

Watch a video that explains how to use the blinds.

Recommendation! Careful attitude to sun design - the key to a long and trouble-free operation of blinds.

Blinds to long to please their appearance and work properly, it needs constant care, which largely depends on the material of which the slats. For example, models of plastic and metal may be subjected to a wet cleaning with water and sponge. Wooden structures must be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a special brushes. Most fastidious care in terms of - textile blinds because some tissues are transferred exposure to water, and the other requires dry treatment at the cleaners.

If you need major treatment, the structure will have to shoot. How to remove a window venetian blinds? We operate in the reverse order of the installation described in the above step by step instructions.

We offer watch a video showing how to make a major cleaning blinds.

Prices horizontal blinds for plastic windows

Dimming system can be purchased in stores or order horizontal blinds plastic windows on the individual sizes. When ordering products best cause gager to design was ideal size for your window. We suggest to familiarize with the average prices in the blinds.

Model	Size mm (B × W)	The average cost, rubles. (As of October 2018)
	1000 × 1000	4 950
	1 500 × 1 200	1 950
	1 600 × 1 500	1 100
	1 000 × 1 000	3 520
	1 000 × 1 000	5 570

Blinds "Varanda Design", horizontal, wooden

Roll textile curtains "Day / Night"

The cost of horizontal blinds on the window may vary depending on the slat material, size, manufacturer, management and sale in the region. Most companies producing light-shielding structures indicate the price horizontal aluminum blinds per m².

A few words in conclusion

Blinds are increasingly replacing traditional blinds, especially in modern interiors. Dimming systems are durable, practical, comfortable and functional. We hope our review will be useful to you when you decide to purchase and install a horizontal blinds. We look forward to your feedback, which you can leave in a special form of comments.