How to fasten the Roman curtains?

The role of curtains in the interior is invaluable - it is easy and pleasant textiles that make the room incredibly warm and cozy. Recently, Roman curtains have gained special popularity. This kind of drapery is extremely versatile. Roman curtains harmoniously look in any room: living room, bedroom, kitchen and children's room, regardless of their design. Both in the office and in the house this piece of furniture looks stylish and beautiful. If you decide to get such curtains, then let's talk about them in more detail and find out how to fasten the Roman curtains.

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Roman blinds - advantages and features

Visually the curtains are a smooth and smooth cloth of cloth, which is divided into a small number of sections. The dimensions of the curtains can be very diverse and match the size of the window sashes, the opening of the window or go beyond its boundaries.

Important! Roman curtains open from the bottom up, forming large folds horizontally.

If you are interested in the installation of Roman curtains, then their obvious advantages will convince the correctness of the choice:

• The design of the curtains is simple and convenient.
• Stylish and laconic design.
• Easy cleaning and maintenance.
• Economical material consumption for their manufacture.
• Versatility - blinds are suitable for any style and direction.
• A wide range of fabrics, shades and colors.

Important! There are only two kinds of Roman curtains:

• Classic. Standard type of curtains with a flat surface and horizontal folds.
• Cascading. In this type of curtain folds in the open state of the fabric remain.

Design of Roman curtains

To understand how to hang Roman blinds, you need to understand what they consist of:

• Rings of metal or plastic. Their number depends on the number of horizontal sections and must be three times the size.
• Ears. Required for the upper fastening of the curtain. It will be enough four pieces.
• Cords. Three identical segments, equal to twice the length of the curtains, taking into account the allowances for the nodes.
• Velcro. This detail is equal to the width of the curtain, selected according to the number of folds.

How it all looks like:

• The rings are fixed on the inside of the curtains at equal distances from each other.
• The place of their location are the places of future horizontal folds.
• Rings are attached to Velcro.
• Its rigid part is fixed to the bar, which performs the function of the cornice, and the soft part is fixed to the back edge of the curtains at the top.
• On the back of the fabric, three tabs are placed against the rows of rings, and the fourth part is located at the point where the adjusting cords are removed.
• They pass through the rings in a vertical direction from the bottom upwards and are passed through the ears.

Mechanisms of Roman curtains

The installation of Roman curtains involves the choice of the functional mechanism of the curtains. There are three main types:

• Cord. Characterized by high reliability and strength of the device, as well as a simple design. The curtains are adjusted by means of a cords system.

Important! Suitable for small in size and light curtains.

• Chain-rotor. Unlike the previous version, in which control is handled, this type is more mechanized. The device consists of a shaft and a chain that drives it. The shaft winds the tapes, which are fixed on the canvas, as a result of which the curtain opens.

Important! This type of mechanism is the most popular and popular. This device is suitable for heavier shutters weighing up to 7 kg, as well as large-size canvases.

• Motorized. Achievement of modern technologies, created for special comfort and convenience. The adjustment system is fully automated, controlled by a remote control or a unit on the wall.

Important! The mechanism has no restrictions on the size of the curtains and their weight. Great for hard-to-reach windows.

Material for curtains

In addition, how to hang a Roman curtain, let's find out what kind of fabric they are made from. The basis can be a variety of materials - light tulle, dense drapes or textured specimens. The main thing is the conformity of the fabric and drawing to the common interior.

Important! An interesting feature, thanks to which it is possible to give the Roman curtains an individuality, is the ability to apply any print to the canvas.

In addition to color, pattern and quality of the material, for blinds an important quality is their opacity. Based on their characteristics, Roman curtains are divided into these types:

• Transparent.
• Translucent.
• Opaque.
• Completely impermeable.

Important! Since the fabric will be constantly exposed to sunlight, it is subjected to special treatment with a composition that prevents rapid burnout of the material.

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Basis for fixing curtains - cornices

So, how are Roman curtains fastened to the window? The construction of the canvas is fixed to the cornice. This is an aluminum profile that complements the fabric lifting mechanism and the control unit.

There are three types of curtain rods for Roman curtains:

• Mini-cornice. This method is the most ergonomic, since the canvases occupy a minimum of space.

Important! It is designed such a cornice for classical Roman curtains with installation inside the window opening or directly on its frame.

• Classic. This option is relevant for a bedroom, a dressing room or a study. This execution of curtains creates in the interior the effect of a single space, when they are omitted.

Important! Installation of Roman curtains with such a cornice is carried out on a part of the wall located above the window aperture.

• Bevel. Obviously, such cornices are used for windows of sloping construction, irregular shape or inclined. Most often in the attic.

Important! The feature of fastening is the possibility of its installation at any angle. It can be fixed both on the wall and on the window frame. The principle of Roman curtains does not change.

How to fix Roman curtains on plastic windows without a ledge? There are several methods:

• Manufacturing of eaves from a wooden bar, which joins the canvas with a construction stapler. Let's be honest, the method is not the best, as the material can tear, and it will not be easy to remove the curtain. And the appearance will not look aesthetically pleasing.
• Sew a fabric, pass the cornice through the received "kuliska".
• Another way how to fix Roman blinds on plastic windows without drilling, is the use of double-sided scotch. One side of the tape is attached to the window frame, and the other to the canvas. The advantage of this design is the easy dismantling of curtains for the purpose of washing them. But still, this option can not be called optimal: scotch does not have a high retention force, and eventually its adhesive base begins to dry up. As a result, the canvases will crawl, but in the end they will simply fall away.

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How to attach and install the Roman curtains

How to hang a Roman curtain, what should be taken into account? To answer these questions, let's find out how to fix the blinds.

Fixing methods

There are such methods:

• Roman blinds - fastening to the ceiling. One of the standard methods is its advantages in a simple and convenient technique. On the ceiling brackets are installed, holding the cornice, on which the curtain is fixed. First, install the bar itself, and then think about how to hang the Roman curtain. You can offer two options: using hooks or loops. Both those and other details must be fixed on the canvas.

Important! Instead of the cornice, you can use rail.

Roman blinds in the window aperture. In this type of fabric blinds in the open state conceal the window sill completely or part of it.

Important! The peculiarity of this design in creating a single plane curtains with a wall.

• Roman blinds - fastening to the wall. This method of installation is also popular, as well as installing curtains to the ceiling. The principle of action is similar, only the place of attachment is a wall above the window opening.
• Fixing on the profile. How to fix Roman curtains on plastic windows? The process begins with the assembly of the fastening mechanism. After that, on the window profile, drill accurate holes. On the window set the corners, which will hold the system of fastening the Roman curtains, and mount the entire structure.

Important! Drill the window carefully and carefully. If this is done poorly, then depressurization is possible, then air and moisture from the street will enter the room.

Installation of Roman curtains

Consider the immediate process of fixation in more detail. It consists of such stages:

• Determination of the place for fastening. At this stage, it is necessary to provide for a number of nuances. If the Roman blinds are installed inside the window, the brackets should not interfere with the movement of the windows. Make sure that the cloth in the closed state does not touch the handles or attach other parts of the fasteners. When installing on the outer wall, allow for free movement and curtains, and windows.

Important! If any elements interfere with unhindered opening of windows or adjustment of curtains, then they must be removed. If this is not possible, consider other types of fastening.

• Markup. With external fixation, the distance between the brackets should be equal to the width of the blade plus 3 mm, and when installing curtains on the window - clearly match the width of the curtain.

Important! The brackets must be fixed at the same height, so check their placement with the help of a building level.

• Direct mounting of brackets. Their kit always includes installation instructions, which must be read before drilling a wall or window.
• Assembling the axes. This step is carried out with a clear observance of the instructions for installing the axis between the two brackets.
• Adjustment. The final stage of installation of Roman curtains. You can specify a convenient place for stopping the lifting of the louver, which is adjusted by the appropriate position of the clutch on the coil.

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Features of fixing the Roman curtains

We figured out how Roman curtains are attached, but I would like to sharpen your attention for a few more nuances:

• The long fabric cloths are fixed strictly on top of the window opening.
• An interesting and original way to design windows is to combine different types of curtains: Roman curtains and classic curtains. In this case, the fabric blinds are installed in the window opening.
• How to hang Roman curtains - over the window opening or on the frame itself? The decision will be helped by such a factor as the space of the windowsill. Whether you plan to use its surface or not, and determine the installation method. For example, imperfect slopes are better hidden, and a neat and extensive opening with a wide window sill does not need to be concealed, because it can accommodate any interior and decoration items.
• The Roman blind, fixed on the window profile, may slightly prevent the window leaf from opening to the ventilation mode.
• Another nuance of the design of curtains: Is it necessary to hide the cornice? This decision depends on the style of the room and its purpose. For practical purposes, for example, in the kitchen, additional drapery, rather, will not be justified. But in the bedroom or living room such an element - on the contrary, will create an additional comfort.

Roman blinds are not only stylish design of your house, but also excellent protection from sunlight and extraneous views. Universal window decor makes the room elegant and cozy. A practical and convenient system of curtains has a remarkable comfort in use, after which you do not want to return to the standard curtains and curtains.