Cloth blinds

Jalousie - a practical and attractive solution for modern interior, a worthy alternative to curtains and curtains made of thick heavy fabric. It is important to know how to choose cloth blinds, so that they look really stylish, served as a decoration and an important part of the interior. This will be discussed in the article.

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What are their advantages?

Blinds of modern design are at the peak of fashion, and therefore look much more attractive than traditional curtains.

Important! Classical blinds, both vertical and horizontal type, consist of separate strips, called lamellas. The lamellas are interconnected. Using a special control cord, you can change the angle of rotation of the slats.

The advantages of standard shutters

The main advantages are:

• Convenience.
• Functionality.
• Practicality.
• Save space in the window area.
• Ease of care.
• A huge number of options and design solutions.
• Providing uniform illumination of the room.

Very popular blinds made of plastic, metal, wood. But we will talk about "clothes for windows" of textiles, good, more than enough options.

Some skeptics in the old fashion argue that if you replace the usual curtains with modern rag blinds, the interior will acquire some official, "office" shade. However, if you choose the blinds for the texture of the fabric and shade, they will very organically complement the main interior.

Important! There is also a compromise option for conservatives: blinds made of textiles are perfectly combined with "classics" - curtains and curtains.

The advantages of the fabric blinds

The textile blinds have the following advantages:

• Free access to the window and the window sill. In lovers of indoor plants, there is a great opportunity to decorate the window to your liking. The decor turns out really magnificent.
• Protection from sunlight. If you want to rest in the daytime and hide from bothersome sun rays - lower the curtains and it will perfectly protect you from excess of light.
• Ability to control the passage of light through the window.
• Good compatibility of modern fabric blinds with traditional types of curtains.
• No need for frequent washing and special care.
• Stylish appearance, stability in burnout and dirt.

Important! As follows from the above advantages, the purchase of rags blinds 0 is a great investment in the comfort and comfort of home. They look great in all rooms, including in the nursery, more than appropriate in the kitchen.

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Roller shutters - what are they?

The device is extremely simple: fabric, shaft and lifting mechanism. If necessary, the fabric is lowered by means of a mechanism or vice versa - wound on the shaft, folding into a roll( hence the name).

There are control mechanisms of the following types:

• Chain.
• Corded.
• Spring-loaded.
• Automatic.

Important! The automated device can be controlled using a remote control or a wall-type switch. With the help of such a mechanism, lighting adjustment becomes quite simple.

Fasten rags on the wall, ceiling or directly in the window opening. Practice shows that it is most convenient when the blinds are attached to each window section separately. In this case, the window can be freely opened or set to the ventilation mode.

Important! If you mount roller blinds on a plastic window, it is important to install them in the window opening, so as not to damage the double-glazed windows.

The fabric used for the manufacture of roller blinds is impregnated with compositions with antibacterial and water repellent effect. The material is resistant to the effects of ultraviolet radiation, and if matched with taste - perfectly complements the interior of the room.

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Classification of

Depending on the type of fastening system, roller shutters of open and closed type are distinguished:

• In "open" systems, rag-top blinds are wound onto a shaft attached to the window using special angles. To the canvas hung directly, in the lower part of the plate is a weighting. Thanks to this bar, the matter is evenly distributed in the window opening and does not go to the side.

Important! To regulate the room's natural lighting, a chain-type mechanism is used. This is a simple system with a minimum number of components. At the same time, it works quite well.

• Closed( cassette) construction has a more complex structure. Such a system is much more reliable and more practical than an open one. Like in an open system, the fabric is wound on a shaft, but it is hidden in a box( cassette).The fabric is protected from dust. The cloth moves along the guides, in the lower part of it is attached a bar of aluminum.

Important! The advantage is that the canvas is well fixed. There are no gaps between the window and the fabric. If the window is set to air, then the canvas does not sag.

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How to choose the right material?

The choice of matter affects the ability of rags to transmit light. A wide range makes it possible to purchase products for all rooms.

Important! Depending on the purpose of the room, you need to select a fabric with a certain light-passing ability. For example, for a bedroom and a child more dense curtains are desirable, and for a living room, a fabric that better transmits light is appropriate.

For textile curtains, the following types of fabrics are most often used:

• Nylon.
• Polyester.
• Cotton.
• Fiberglass.

Important! Sometimes, in the manufacture of products by individual order, the leather and fiberglass are used.

Depending on the material used, these kinds of roller blinds are distinguished. Curtains "dim-out".To make them, a translucent, lightweight fabric is used. They pass light well. Perfectly suitable for home mini-greenhouse or winter garden.

Day and night. Made of special fabrics with alternating horizontal strips, transparent and opaque to light.

Cloth blinds "black-out".Completely impermeable to light. Well suited for a bedroom or living room, if there is a home theater.

Important! The fabric can be used plain or with drawings. Separately, it is worth mentioning prints applied by the method of photo printing. It can be sea, mountain, city landscape and even family photography.

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Useful selection tips:

1. When drilling a structure on a plastic frame window, drilling is not recommended. Experts advise to purchase, together with cloth blinds, a double-sided adhesive tape or a special bracket.
2. When choosing a product, be sure to consider the installation location:
   • If you intend to install a structure inside a window opening, subtract from the height of the window opening 15-20 mm so that the fabric does not lie on the surface of the window sill.
   • If you plan to lower the curtains to the floor, the distance between the floor covering and the bottom edge of the curtain should be 50 mm.
3. Be sure to consider the control system. If you intend to operate the blind manually, you must have free access to the control system.

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Review of the companies-manufacturers

If you do not possess the appropriate skills for sewing such window decor with your own hands, then in order not to lose by purchase, you should correctly orient among all the variety of the offered products. Excellent brands such as:

• Inspire - one of the best manufacturers of rag blinds, in particular, roller blinds. It uses natural materials, so the cost of production is quite high. However, the company's products are constantly in demand because of high quality and tested in practice environmental cleanliness.
• Lotari( China).The bulk of the company's products are made from polyester. The products are cheap, but the quality often leaves much to be desired.
• "Uyut"( Russia) - produces products from various materials with different decorative and functional features( for example, rags "day-night").

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How to care for products?

As the fabric of roller blinds becomes contaminated during operation, the question arises as to how to wash them so that they do not lose their attractiveness and functional qualities for as long as possible. Normal washing for such products is not very suitable.

Several basic tips will help you to keep the attractive look of these products as long as possible:

1. When buying rags, choose the best quality and expensive fabrics. The more good the material, the better it is treated with substances with antideforming and dirt-repellent effect.
2. Do not use roller blinds in the immediate vicinity of the heaters.
3. While washing the window, fold the sheet into a roll.
4. Protect the fabric from cuts and punctures, avoid forming creases on the canvas.
5. Often open the window in windy weather to rid the rags from excess dust and foreign smells.
6. Washing is possible, but since it adversely affects the impregnation state, try to wash the products less often.
7. Lubricate the roller shutter mechanism from time to time with a special compound.

Dry cleaning of

The best way to dry the cleaning of rags is a vacuum cleaner. They need to act very carefully, so that a powerful air jet does not deform the fabric.

Dry Cleaning

Contact a special service. Experts will tell you which dry-cleaning method - dry or wet, is more preferable. Of course, you have to fork out a little, but the laboriousness of this method is minimal.

Cleaning stains:

• Small, unstable soiling on rags can be repaired with a conventional eraser. Rub the rubber band with dirty areas and the dirt will go away.
• Greasy stains are well eliminated by natural stain removers. If you use a stain remover, do not need to rub the cloth. You risk getting a pretty ugly stain.

Important! Do not use the solvent in any way, as it can damage the canvas.

Wet cleaning

Washing the roller blinds can only be gentle and only when it is necessary.

Important! For wet cleaning, only neutral detergents can be used, since fragrances and additives can change the color intensity.

Procedure:

1. Apply the cleaning solution with a damp soft sponge.
2. Then gently wash off the solution with clean water.
3. Rinse the product carefully, so that no stains are left when drying.

Important! Dry cloth rags blinds need to be straightened out on a flat surface so that the curtain does not stretch. If the fabric is wrinkled, it can be stripped off through a damp cloth.

We hope you have not questioned your decision regarding the purchase of cloth blinds, and the right care will help you keep them in an exemplary order. Hence - the house will always look cozy and beautiful.