How to fix roller blinds on plastic windows?

Modern sun protection systems on the windows are functional, easy to operate and lookvery elegant, so they are so popular among consumers. Among all novelties in the construction market, roller shutters are of particular interest. Today we will tell you how to fix roller blinds on plastic windows, because any owner can make the installation of the sun protection system according to the instructions, for this process, it will not be necessary for the master. Installation of roller blinds will help not only to darken the room, but also to decorate the window opening. A diverse design of the material will make new and unusual colors in the interior of the room and create a unique style.

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Advantages and disadvantages of

roller blinds Since long times, people have used pieces of fabric to decorate and decorate a home. Allow themselves such luxury could only noble and wealthy citizens. But time goes on, morals change, and now old sound wooden frames are changing everywhere for high-tech and so fashionable plastic constructions. And, together with the window openings, curtains also change. Ordinary curtains and curtains are transformed into dozens of new types and types. One of the popular and popular varieties of window systems are roller blinds, installed on the window aperture even without drilling holes.

Pros

Here are just some of the good things about using roller blinds:

• A wide range of colors and shades. On sale are monophonic, colorful products, as well as photo prints and complex drawings.
• Various structure of the fabric. The product can be made both from natural materials - cotton, silk, linen, and PVC.
• The thickness of the fabric can be different. The canvas can be thin, almost transparent, or dense.
• Practicality. The composition of the impregnation of the material of the product protects the web from burnout, wetting, contamination and breaking of the threads. Roller blinds can be hung into the bedroom, the living room, the nursery and even the kitchen or bathtub without fear.
• Compactness. Curtains have the property not to hide the space and leave a lot of space on the windowsill.
• Ease of installation. The installation of roller blinds does not take much time and does not require enormous efforts.
• Functionality. Perfectly cope with the sun protection function. In addition, for the bedroom and study, you can choose two-layer models that not only protect from the sun, but also decorate the room. The inner layer of these models is made of fabric, and the outer layer is a reflective screen. Some products have anti-reflective and heat-insulating properties.
• Reliability and simplicity.
• Attractive appearance.
• Uncomplicated care. Curtains are easy to clean, do not crumple, so do not need ironing.
• Easy to install in any double-glazed window. Can be mounted on separate window shutters and do not interfere with their opening.
• Durable in use.
• Affordable price.

Important! Refusing other types of curtains, having established roller blinds, it is not necessary. Cleverly arranging the new-fashioned roller blinds with light tulle or thick velvet canvases, you can create a unique interior in a very unexpected style - from the pompous classics to the innovative Hi-tech.

Disadvantages of the products:

• Can not be washed.
• Absorb odors.
• Plastic fasteners can break with careless operation.
• Do not open the sash of the window for ventilation if the curtains installed inside and outside the window opening are closed.

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We are thoroughly preparing for the process

The installation of roller blinds on plastic windows must be done very carefully and carefully - incorrectly executed work can lead to malfunctions in some functions of the system.

There are several basic fixing methods:

1. Wall mounting, ceiling. If the task is to completely close the window opening and hide the windowsill, then the best option is to use curtains that are mounted on the wall or ceiling.
2. In the window opening. Fastening directly in the window opening is a more popular way of locating roller blinds. It makes it possible to use the entire area of ​​the windowsill.
3. To the PVC frame or sash of the window. There are two types of mounting: with drilling and without. Dents in the frame or window shutters can not be sealed perfectly, so give preference to fastening without drilling.

Important! The way of fastening is influenced by a variety of product models. By type of mechanism, roller blinds are of two types:

• Open. Cloth in the open form is wound on the shaft. When unwinding, the fabric hangs on the frame due to the weighting bar.
• Closed( cassette).In the design of this type, the shaft is placed in a compact box. Guides along the edges do not allow the canvas to move aside.

Materials and tools for installing curtains

In order to hang a roller blind on a plastic window, you will need the following tools and materials:

• Roulette.
• Construction level.
• Pencil.
• Long wooden strap.
• Stationery knife, scissors or hacksaw for metal, if necessary cut the width of the curtains.

In addition, for mounting with drilling, stock up the following tools:

• Electric drill with 6 mm drill( for walls and ceiling) or 2.5 mm for wood( for window system).
• Dowels( for walls and ceilings).A screwdriver is a cross screwdriver or a screwdriver.

For mounting without drilling, you will additionally need:

• Solvent for degreasing the surface.
• Construction adhesive for more reliable fixing.
• Double-sided adhesive tape( if not included).

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Step-by-step instruction for installing roller blinds

The procedure for installing roller blinds on plastic windows will be as follows.

Choose the installation principle

When mounted on a wall or ceiling, the sheet will completely overlap the window opening. If the upper part of the frame is wide enough, you can install a structure on it, but then you will not be able to open the window for ventilation with closed curtains. There are roller blinds that are attached to the sash and do not interfere with opening the windows.

Important! If you chose the roller blinds that are attached to the leaf, make sure to check the vertical position of the windows using the building level. On strictly vertical window systems, you can install curtains with a free edge, then the gaps that let light in do not appear. In other cases - use roller blinds with guides for the fabric.

Measure with roulette

If there are no products of suitable width on the market, then buy wider ones and cut off the surplus. Surplus pipe, which is wound on the canvas, and cut the wooden bar with a hacksaw.

Tips:

1. To avoid problems during installation, measure carefully. We recommend to record, all the results obtained, on an improvised drawing-drawing.
2. To measure the required roller blinds on the sash, measure the width and height of the glass without the frame. To the resulting width, add 3 cm, and to the height - 12 cm.

Important! Curtain with a free edge select a little wider - so that it overlaps part of the frame, but does not cling to the handle on the leaf.

Drilling assembly:

1. Choose which side of the construction control chain, since the bracket for setting the control mechanism has a special configuration.
2. Mark the place of installation of the bracket for the control mechanism( on the ceiling, the wall, in the opening of the window).
3. Orienting the marks, drill the holes for the fasteners and install the bracket. Screw screws not to the end.
4. At the ends of the shaft, insert the chain mechanism on one side, the plastic tip on the other.
5. Install the control mechanism on the bracket.
6. Align the mechanism horizontally with the construction level and the wooden bar.
7. Exactly determine the location of the second bracket.
8. In accordance with the mark, drill a hole for the second bracket.
9. Secure both load bearing elements.
10. Insert the shaft with a pre-fixed curtain in the brackets. First insert the end with the mechanism, and then - with the plug.
11. Set the limiters( small plastic washers with a slot) on the chain. The first stop is set when the lower edge is raised to the required height, and the second one when the curtain is fully lowered.

Important! When doing the work, take into account the following nuances that affect the quality of the result:

• To correctly and accurately determine the mounting location of the bracket( on the ceiling, the wall), find the central axis of the window opening and set the same segments to the right and to the left of it.
• To assemble the roller blind on the shaft, it is necessary to fold its upper edge by 5 cm and form a crease. From the shaft with a self-adhesive strip, remove the protective film and install it in the fold, glue part up. Then roll the shaft towards the upper edge of the roll. Pay attention to the fact that the canvas is glued to the shaft strictly horizontally. Fully fold the sheet and insert the bar into a special slot located at the bottom edge.
• Correctly install the mechanism in the shaft, since the web should be placed close to the window.

Assembly without drilling

The principle of assembly and installation of roller blinds remains the same. The only difference is that the brackets are glued to the sash or fixed on the upper edge of the sash with the help of special hooks.

Important! Use hooks with hooks only if the flap with the seal is of a suitable thickness.

Mounting the roller blinds with hook brackets is as follows:

1. Assemble the bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Complete all required markings.
3. Install the hook fasteners to the upper edge of the open leaf according to the markings.
4. Insert the roller blind in the brackets.
5. Make sure that the leaf with the hook brackets is normally closed.

Mounting of brackets provided with an adhesive layer is carried out in accordance with this principle:

1. Degrease the mounting location of the brackets. This is necessary in order for the fixation to be as reliable as possible.
2. Attach the brackets to the leaf surface by removing the protective film from them.
3. Remove the protective film from the guides.
4. Insert the upper edge of the guide bar into the special groove in the bracket.
5. Attach the strap to the low-fat surface.

Important! For a more reliable fixation of the brackets with the adhesive layer, a suitable building adhesive can be used.

How do I hang a roller blind on a plastic window using a double-sided adhesive tape and PVC staples?

The plus of this method of fastening is the speed of work, the lack of requirements for building skills. Using tape and special PVC brackets, you minimize the work, as it will only be necessary to fasten one bracket near the chain mechanism with or without screws.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Assemble the purchased kit.
2. Insert the plug into the pipe to which the sheet is attached.
3. Prepare the prepared roll to the installation site and mark the locations of the correct mounting of the brackets.
4. According to the manual included in the kit, connect the remaining parts of the kit:
   • Lock the bracket in the bracket.
   • Draw the fishing line through the bottom hole of the bracket. The line is responsible for raising and lowering the blade.
   • At the edge of the hole, tie a knot.
   • Pass the free end of the line through the ring on the guide, slide it into the lower lock.
5. Attach the tape to the bracket.
6. Set the staples according to the length of the curtain with the plug.
7. Remove the protective layer from the adhesive tape and secure the bracket on the window.
8. Put two eyelets in the holes of the weighting plugs.
9. Bracket on the side of the control mechanism secure with screws.
10. Insert the second bracket and secure it.
11. Attach the magnets to the bar of the curtain weights( from the window side).

    

Tips & Warnings:

• Do not use roller blinds to attach the roller blinds to the scotch frame, since it deteriorates from the heating of the sun, and there is a risk that the entire structure may fall.
• If possible, do not purchase ready-made designs, but order curtains according to individual sizes. This will not adjust the roller blinds to the dimensions of the plastic window.
• When buying roller blinds, immediately select the type of darkening required, since it can not be changed further.
• Choose closed mechanisms, as they allow you to keep the fabric longer and clean and beautiful.
• When fastening the roller blinds to the wall, take into account the fact that when lowering the canvas will reach the middle of the window sill, so it should be free of indoor flowers and other objects. Otherwise, it will be difficult to use a full-length curtain.
• If you want to leave house plants on the windowsill, then it's better to fix the curtains on the ceiling. To determine the location for the brackets on the ceiling, use a construction plumb line, which is drawn to the level of the sill edge. Remember that you will not be able to use the guides and the spring mechanism of winding the curtains in this case.
• Do not use "Second" glue for gluing the brackets, because it is based on cyanoacrylate, which is destroyed by the humidity of the air. There is a risk that the roller blinds will fall in a couple of years.
• Use roller blinds "Mini", the design of which is installed directly on the sash of the window and allows the full use of the window system - open the windows without raising the roller blinds and tilt into the "airing" position. Roller blinds "Mini" come in two types: open and "cassette"( closed).There is no significant difference in the way of fastening. The only difference is the price.
• Before final mounting of brackets with holders, the frame of the window system must be cleaned of dust and degrease with alcohol or pure gasoline( for lighters).Do not use acetone and other similar solvents that can damage the PVC profile.
• Decorative covers for the brackets that come with the kit, use last and only after you have confirmed the full functionality of the roller blind.
• Classic roller blinds are usually sold already assembled, so you can immediately start installation and save your own time.
• In the unfolded position of the curtains on the pipe, at least one and a half revolutions of the web should remain.
• A loose hanging control circuit can be dangerous for children, so install the holder and lock the chain in it. It is not to allow a small child to reach out to a loose hanging thread.

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Installation of roller blinds with a line on the plastic windows at the bottom of the

. Relatively recently, an interesting roller blind system appeared that is attached to the window frame not in the upper part, but in virtually any part, but most often in the lower part. We are talking about the Mix system, which is surely gaining relevance and relevance in the market. In practice, it turns out that the whole structure is turned upside down. It looks original.

To fasten such a roller blind, perform the following manipulations:

1. Cut the line into two absolutely equal parts.
2. Place each part in the upper limiters.
3. Knit into two nodules.
4. Fasten the stops to the window beads.
5. Loose edges of the line carefully into the holes on the box.
6. Pull the line to the lower stops, fixing the bar from the top.

This design allows you to wring out the latches, lift the blade to the distance you want, and not necessarily up to the top. Curtains look unusual and original. So the bravest experimenters they like.

Important! The length and width of the canvas should be measured accurately by the distance between the glass beads of the window. No allowances are needed.

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Care for roller blinds

To keep roller blinds in service for many years, observe the following care instructions:

• Clean the products dry by using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
• Wipe the product with a damp cloth, using a soft sponge and a neutral soap solution.
• If the curtains are located in the kitchen, then during cooking, raise them so that the fabric does not absorb odors.
• To avoid creases, turn the curtains very neatly.
• Dry the product in its unfolded state to prevent deformation of the web.
• Do not soak the product in water, as this will impair the protective properties of the fabric.
• Use only a natural stain remover to remove dirt.

As you can see, it is not so difficult to hang a roller blind on a plastic window. But it will help to transform the interior and protect you from the summer heat. With its help, you can even choose the "view outside the window."To do this, you must specify a picture using the photographic method. Blooming sakura branches will please on a cloudy autumn day, and images of favorite cartoon characters and fairy tales will please children. We hope that our advice and recommendations will help you not only to install the roller blind, but also to evaluate all its advantages.