How to hang the blinds?

After you have installed plastic windows, you need to adjust the light in the room. It is advisable to do this with blinds, as it is not only an element of window decoration, but also a means of protection from the sun. In this article, we'll show you how to hang the blinds on a plastic window yourself.

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What is convenient for blinds?

Before you hang your blinds with your own hands, it is not superfluous to understand the advantages of using them. The main characteristics and advantages of the blinds are as follows:

• convenience in operation;
• ability to easily attach to windows;
• regulation of light in the room;
• good protection of the room from direct sunlight;
• construction material does not burn out;
• blinds do not absorb dirt and dust;
• does not store static electricity.

Important! The installation of blinds is exclusively a personal matter, based on its own taste and necessity. Many people like blinds because of their beauty. With their help, you can visually decorate the window, especially using "window curtains" of a certain color or with different patterns that fit into the interior of the room and thematically transform the window. Some want to replace curtains, curtains, which fed up with them. Blinds are needed especially if your windows face south or east, as the sun's rays raise the temperature in the room and you experience discomfort. Also, with constant work on the computer, you can not do without blinds, so the only issue in this case is how to hang the blinds on the plastic window, what material to use, and what kind of fit is best.

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Types of blinds and their mounting features

Window manufacturers provide a wide range of "window curtains" of various configurations. Before you hang the blinds, you have to decide on what products to buy, so that they fully meet your goal.

Variants of constructions from manufacturers

Among the possible variations distinguish the main types:

• vertical;
• horizontal;
• roll( fabric, interior rolling shutters).

Manufactured blinds can be made of the following materials:

• aluminum;
• plastic;
• wood;
• fabric;
• bamboo.

Selecting blinds for the

To quickly determine which option to give preference to and already look for video instructions, how to hang vertical blinds or any other, take note of the following recommendations:

1. If you do not plan to hang curtains and curtainsinstall vertical blinds, although the option of installing vertical "curtains for windows" in a residential apartment or house is rather doubtful, since it is strongly associated with an office space. But for some interior design solutions it is quite suitable. They are fastened above the window instead of curtains, which limits their usefulness.
2. More extensive use of horizontal blinds. They can be installed on top of the window opening, and directly onto the window structure( individual blinds on each leaf), and along the outer edge on the upper slope of the window. The last two options are perfectly combined with any curtains and curtains. Roller shutters are the most popular in the modern world. This model fits perfectly with curtains and is suitable for any interior design. Roller blinds are attached to the window with the help of special brackets, screwed with screws to the glazing bead of the window or fixed with adhesive tape.

Selection of blinds for style

As for the style design, there are some secrets here:

1. If you prefer classics and simplicity, then choose aluminum horizontal blinds.
2. If you choose beauty and elegance - then at your disposal fabric blinds. They are very beautiful, besides they are easier to wash, unlike the other two variants of window curtains.
3. If your room is made in oriental style or ethno, then we recommend to choose a louver of wood or bamboo.

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Step-by-step installation of blinds with your own hands

The rules of how to hang blinds on a plastic window are quite simple. If you carefully read the instructions below and act consistently, you probably will succeed and there will be another reason to be proud of the result of your work.

Step # 1.Measurement of the plastic window

Due to the fact that the plastic windows can differ in their size, before buying the "curtains for windows", make measurements:

1. Using a tape measure the length and height of the window.
2. To the resulting width results add 5 cm on each side( the blinds should completely cover the glass and go beyond the frame).

Important! If you want to install the blinds in the window opening, then remove from the width of 2 cm.

1. Choose the length at your discretion: to the floor or to the level of the window sill.

Important! It is better, of course, to consult about the dimensions with the seller, giving him the calculations of the dimensions of the insulating glass unit. When purchasing blinds for a double-leaf window, ask the specialist for the presence of a lifting mechanism on the left and right side.

Step # 2.Purchase of blinds and unpacking

The packaging from the manufacturer must have everything you need to ensure that you can easily hang the blinds:

1. The main part is wound with a line and control chain.
2. All additional items and screws are packed in sachets.

Important! Before you hang the blinds on the plastic window, carefully unpack the package and untangle the cord, and consider the fasteners. Carefully read the instructions.

Step # 3.Layout

You will need:

• measuring roulette;
• pencil;
• construction level;
• drill with a thin drill;
• fasteners( if not included in the package).

You need to place the brackets correctly in such a way that you can easily insert a container into them. To do this:

1. Mark the position of the staples with a pencil in the level.
2. Make sure that the slats do not move out of the glass.

Important! Modern blinds have already drilled holes for fasteners, so use them for marking.

Step # 4.Attach the mounting brackets

To securely hang the blinds on the plastic window, the brackets should be snapped upwards. Pre-drill a hole in the window with a thin drill and guide the screws to the side of the plastic.

Step # 5.We put on the container

Insert the container from the blinds and close the clips of the bracket - if the brackets are firmly located on the window, and the container is removed and dressed without difficulty, then you did everything correctly.

Step # 6.Installation of the lower holders

The role of the lower holders is to fix the web from the slats, and they are also used as an anchor to protect against free movement. In order to install the lower holders and properly hang the blinds:

1. Lower the blinds down.
2. Mark the position in which the curtain will be in tension( without hanging).With the hanging canvas, it is not possible to accurately position the lower holders.
3. After the measurement, drill a hole and screw the holder with screws.

Step # 7.Installing the curtain control

The curtains are controlled by a nylon cord. Insert the plastic control lever to rotate the blinds.

Important! At the end of the work, make sure that the whole structure is functional and you have correctly hung the blinds.

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Mounting blinds without drilling

If you do not want holes in the window frame, then use the blinds, the designs of which allow you to fix them without using a drill. Consult the seller before buying the "window curtains" about the technology of attaching them, as not all types are designed for this method.

There are 2 technologies of how to hang blinds without a drill.

Method number 1.Adhesion of the product to the

window frame To perform the procedure, proceed as follows:

1. Degrease the work surface before installation( acetone can be used).
2. If the frame is cold, then warm the surface with a hair dryer.
3. Glue the product on the adhesive, double-sided tape or magnet, depending on the type of attachment.

Method number 2.Using the

Mounting Brackets The use of brackets will help to secure the blinds without drilling. They can be fixed on the frame in various ways, and they can be screwed on or snapped into the carrier of the blinds themselves. The flange bracket operates according to the clamp principle.

Installation Instructions:

1. Mark the location of the brackets.
2. Secure the mechanism with the screws supplied with the upper brackets.
3. Install the blinds on the top of the sash.
4. Lock with a special key.
5. Install the lower brackets on the lower part of the casement.
6. Insert the bushings through the springs into the holes along the edges of the upper eave.
7. Fasten the cables in the sleeves.
8. Fasten the cornice to the brackets.
9. Thread the cable.
10. Insert the plastic sleeves into the holes of the lower brackets.
11. Secure the cable with screws.
12. Lock the handle hook in the control mechanism.
13. Install the handle holder.
14. Ensure that all components are functional.

Important! The advantage of this system is that afterwards the blinds can be easily detached for capital cleaning or completely removed. At the same time there will be no extra holes and, importantly, the integrity of the window profile is not violated.

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Useful advices:

1. Before buying a product, find out what is included in the total price, as some companies offer to pay for the linen only, and all other accessories( cornice, weights, control) must be purchased additionally.
2. Choose the material "curtains" depending on the location of their location. In the kitchen it is better to hang fiberglass or aluminum, as these materials do not burn. For the bedroom, living room, dining room suitable fabric blinds. For a bathroom pick up plastic which are not afraid of the raised humidity and easily give in to cleaning.
3. During installation, pay attention to how the panel opens: if smooth and easy, the service life of the blinds will be much longer.
4. Do not fix the defects yourself, but contact the company where you made a purchase or call a specialist.
5. Use curtains carefully. Do not jerk the lanyard sharply when opening and closing vertical blinds, as you can damage the mount, which will cause the panel to drop out.
6. All new designs have a protective coating, so all too often do not clean them to not wash it off. If a thorough "wash" is required, soak the cloth in a container with a liquid detergent, then wipe with a soft sponge and rinse. Then remove the water stains with rags.
7. In order not to disturb the airtightness of the leaf, make all the fastenings on the frame, masking the holes with silicone.

If everything described above seemed to you a rather complicated process, then use the services of specialists. Sometimes in the purchase price blinds come in and froze, and installation. The choice is yours. We wish good luck and hope that in any case the blinds will serve you long and please the eye.