How to fix the blinds to the wall?

How to fix the blinds to the wall?- People ask this question when they decide to replace the curtains with a more modern piece of furniture for window decoration - blinds. Now we can everywhere meet them in apartments, houses, offices, shopping halls, on the windows of restaurants and cafes. They give a modern look to the room and can be a real decoration, creating a unique style. Also, the blinds perfectly protect the room from excessive light and extraneous views.

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Constructive blinds

The blinds are divided into the following types according to their design:

• Horizontal
• Vertical;
• Rolling shutters;
• Plisse.

Horizontal blinds

This kind of window decor is a horizontally located lamellae fixed to each other. They rotate around their axis and rise up when they open. The mobility of such a curtain is carried out by means of a chain.

Important! The advantage of horizontal blinds is the ability to install them in places where installation and operation of other types is impossible for a number of reasons. They can be installed on each leaf or completely on the window, as well as between the frames.

Vertical Blinds

The principle of this type of curtains is the same as in the horizontal type. They can move at your will to the left, to the right or in different directions from the center.

Vertical blinds can be mounted in three ways:

• On the wall.
• To the upper slope of the window.
• On the ceiling.

Important! Vertical blinds can be attached to the wall only by drilling. It is necessary to take special care when drilling a slope with a perforator, so as not to sever the part of the wall.

Roller Shutters

This kind of window decoration allows you to cover the entire window area and is a canvas that can be rolled up.

Fasten roller blinds best of all directly to the sash of the window. This facilitates installation and subsequent operation. If you install them in other ways, they will not allow you to open the window with closed curtains.

Important! Since the details of roller shutters are made of plastic, care must be taken when constructing the assembly.

Blinds-pleated

Differ in unusual texture. Curtains are pre-processed by corrugating and impregnated for strength with a special compound. They can be both horizontal and vertical. Blinds are assembled by an accordion and fastened to a frame or window opening.

Important! Control of the construction is possible using a chain or cord.

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Types of blinds according to the material of manufacture

Blinds for blinds are made of different materials. Depending on the material, the cost of the curtains varies.

Plastic blinds

A good economical option, but in apartments such designs you will rarely see because of its appearance. They are more common on the windows of office premises.

Fabric Blinds

This type is the most common. Lamellas are usually made of polyester. This sturdy material has excellent performance characteristics, does not burn out in the sun and is easily cleaned.

Cotton blinds

Every year, eco-style is becoming more popular. This kind of curtains is quite expensive for the model of blinds. It is necessary to take into account their features and to be extremely careful when operating, as they do not tolerate moisture and are quickly dirty.

Wooden shutters

Such curtains - pleasure is not cheap, but the price is justified. They are made of light and solid wood. During operation, they need regular maintenance, so it is recommended that they be vacuumed once a week.

Bamboo Blinds

Fashionable window decoration. Most often produced in a horizontal version. They are painted in different colors - from light woody to red saturated color. When processing and painting, the natural properties of bamboo remain.

Jalousie from fiberglass

This kind is ideal for kitchen windows, as this material meets the increased requirements for fire safety.

Aluminum blinds

Most often, aluminum lamellas are coated with colored enamels in order to give them a beautiful appearance

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How to install the blinds correctly?

For the durable service of blinds when installing them, you must be extremely careful. The design itself is quite complicated, but if you have the patience to understand all the nuances, you can quickly put the blinds on the plastic windows.

The most basic thing is to take into account the features of each type when assembling.

Important! The process of installation is heavily influenced by the evenness of the walls. If there is deviation from the correct horizontal or vertical level, this will complicate the installation of the blinds. In this case it is better to invite an experienced specialist.

If, despite the difficulties, you still decided to install the blinds yourself, be patient, learn all the information available, looking into all the details.

Methods for installing shutters

There are four ways to install this kind of window decor:

• On the walls.
• Inside the window opening.
• On the ceiling.
• For each sash of the window.

Important! When choosing the installation method, you need to consider the design of the window and your preferences. Blinds can be installed on any windows, even mansard. Installation will differ only in the way it is fastened. The sequence of actions for any variant will be similar, the differences are observed only with the installation of relatively small parts.

Metering for different types of fastening

It is very important to correctly measure the window opening. The most accurate result can be obtained with a steel tape measure. An important condition in this process is accuracy up to a millimeter.

Important! No window opening has a perfect rectangular shape. Therefore, any parameter must be measured in several places.

For different types of fastening, measurements are made in different ways.

Attachment of blinds to the window opening

Dimensions for fixing the curtains to the window opening are made according to the width and length of the opening:

• The length is equal to the height of the glass, taking into account the rubber bands and a stock of 1 cm.
• In order to determine the width of the curtain,add the width of one sealing rubber. It is necessary to take into account that the cornice does not rest on slopes and loops.
• The length of the blind chain should be ⅔ the height of the window. The chain is usually located on the hinge side.
• It should be taken into account that in the assembled form the blinds do not interfere with the opening of the window.
  

Fastening the Venetian blind to the wall

If you plan to mount the blinds against the wall, their height is determined by yourself. So, they can close the entire window opening or be just above the window sill:

• The length will depend on your wishes or the designer's advice. It can reach the floor or be just below the window sill.
• The width should be greater by 10 cm of the width of the window opening so that the window is completely closed.
• Also it is necessary to take into account that the cornice occupies from above about 5 cm

Fastening of shutters on the leaf to the plastic windows

To put the blinds on the plastic windows, you need to measure the distance between two vertical beads:

• To determine the length of the blind, you need to measure the length of the window.
• If you do not want to leave a lateral clearance, add 30 mm to the width of the blinds.

Important! If you are afraid of making a mistake in the calculations, you need to seek the help of specialists. They will competently stop the blinds.

Markup:

• Before installing curtains, you need to mark up the fasteners. The design of any blinds is calibrated geometrically, so the markings must be made to within a millimeter. You should also pay attention to symmetry, it is very important.
• It is necessary to check the operation of the light-shielding devices that you have prepared. And also the possibility of free opening and closing the window after installation.
• It is necessary to decide where the control cord will be, mark this place and make an additional fastening in this area. Such actions are mandatory, because this area will be subjected to more severe pressure.

Installation of

According to the marking, all components must be fastened with dowels and screws:

1. Screw the screws into the ceiling or into the wall.
2. Hang the cornice on these screws. It is used to fix slats and runners, which are cut into the cornice.
3. Upon completion of work, check the functionality of the light-shielding device.

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How to put the blinds on plastic windows?

Blinds often have to be mounted on plastic windows. It is not so easy to do this. You can damage both the blinds themselves and the window frame. In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to conduct all actions as carefully as possible.

How to fix vertical blinds on plastic windows?

Vertical models are the most popular. They are used both in offices and public institutions, and at home. Unlimited color variations and the ability to combine shapes and colors gives a huge room for the boldest design idea.

To install a vertical curtain, you need to prepare all the necessary elements:

• Lamella;
• Cornice;
• Chain;
• Runners.

Nuances of installation:

• For a window of unusual format, it is necessary to provide a suitable length of the chain so that it does not limit the functionality of the entire device and at the same time it looked good.
• Vertical blinds can be attached to both the wall and the ceiling.
• If you decide to attach the structure to the wall, you can fasten it directly above the window or near the ceiling.
• If you want to attach the cornice to the ceiling, you should choose an area that is close to the plane of the wall at a distance slightly greater than the width of the lamella.
• The first thing to do is marking for the elements of the curtain, then mount them.
• To the mounted brackets, the cornice joins.
• Next - on the cornice put on sliders, and they are hung with lamellas.

Important! When attaching lamellas, it is necessary to observe the same order in which they lie in the package.

• At the end of the installation, you need to take care of the weights. This type of blind can not function without them. The weights are hung on chains at the bottom of the device on both sides( outside and inside).

How to hang horizontal blinds?

This kind of blinds are usually installed on the wall, but sometimes they are mounted directly to the window:

1. They are attached to the wall, if you want to complete the window opening.
2. To the window the blinds are mounted to the sashes. With this option, the functionality of the window itself is not limited. It can easily be opened and closed without obstacles.
3. The installation of horizontal blinds consists of the same steps as in the vertical case:
   • Metering.
   • Markup.
   • Fastening of the cornice.
   • Installation of blinds.
     

Recommendations for installing blinds with

self-tapping screws You can mount the cornice with self-tapping screws. Thus, it is quite easy to put horizontal blinds on plastic windows. Do not worry about the profile - there will not be a noticeable harm to the hole from the screws. In the future, if you want to remove the blinds, you just need to unscrew the screws and cover the holes with silicone white sealant.

For the work to be done accurately and qualitatively:

1. Make sure that your markings are correct before drilling holes.
2. It is necessary to insert the fastening in the cornice and pull the cord. Blinds should open until the end.
3. Next, try them on the marked attachment point and evaluate visually whether the markings are correctly made and whether the blinds will open evenly if you mount them as planned.
4. If you see distortions, apply more correct marks with a pencil.
5. Then the brackets are taken out of the ledge, brought to the marks and precisely marked points in those places where the screw will be screwed.

Important! First, it is better to drill the holes and then bring the part to this place and fasten it. So you are guaranteed to retain the integrity of the plastic. In another case, if you screw the screw through the fastener, you can damage the part and make cracks in it.

1. The brackets and bolts should be screwed into the prepared holes.
2. The blinds must be inserted into the fixtures and then closed.
3. Next, you need to install the hook into the control mechanism.
4. Place the cane in the hook, and fasten the tip to the canes.
5. Install the bell and secure it with the knot.
6. Use the cord to lower the blinds.
7. Set the lower fixation with a self-tapping screw.

Important! In practice, the installation of blinds is a simple matter. But we must comply with all requirements, be careful and careful in the work. It is necessary to follow the instructions that are included with the purchased blinds.

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Mounting blinds without drilling

There are varieties of modern brackets that can be attached to the frame without drilling. This method is quite convenient and simpler. The shutter systems are fixed to the brackets with a conventional snap-in. In this case, they are very easy to attach and just as easy to remove, which greatly simplifies washing the window or cleaning the slats themselves.

In order to fasten the brackets without drilling:

1. You need to buy a special version of these fasteners: L-shaped brackets. They easily cling to the upper part of the sash and, if necessary, also simply removed.

Important! This type of fastening is only possible on the opening flaps. A bracket can not be fixed to a blind leaf.

1. On blind flaps, if there is a need to install without drilling, you can use a reliable double-sided adhesive tape that has a foamed base.

Important! L-shaped fastening is the best option for fixing the blinds inside the window opening. At the same time, the integrity of the profile is preserved and a reliable fixation of the blinds is ensured.

Fastening with tape is less durable. It can last for many years, if you do not work on it with excessive strain. Otherwise, it can quickly break off.

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Which blinds to choose on the balcony?

Thanks to the variety of materials, configurations and color shades of this type of curtains, you can pick up modern curtains for any interior. Before buying blinds for the balcony, carefully study how to put the blinds on the plastic windows.

The balcony shutters must meet the following criteria:

• Be practical, as balcony windows often open.
• Fasteners must be functional and reliable.
• For a balcony, plastic or fabric models are better, because metal and wood produce a lot of noise.
• Remember that not all types of blinds are suitable for balcony windows. In particular, this applies to aluminum and sliding curtains.

Important! The best option for balconies and loggias is plastic blinds. They are light, easy to operate, do not burn out in the sun, they are easy to clean and preserve a beautiful appearance for a long time.

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Useful tips for selecting and using the blinds

If you want the installed curtains to please you for a long time, and their fastening and mechanism did not fail, heed the following tips:

• When choosing blinds, make sure that all of their accessories are of high quality.
• The adjustment mechanism must be selected taking into account the convenient side during operation.
• Make sure that the blinds fully fold when the window is fully opened.
• The rotation of the window handle should not have a mechanical effect on the elements of the curtains and restrict their movement.
• Regular cleaning of the blinds should be carried out.

As you can see - all ingenious is simple. Install the blinds with your own hands on the windows is easy, if there is a detailed instruction at hand. You can only choose for yourself a convenient way and use the recommendations suggested in the article. And already in the near future the room will find an interesting note in the interior, and the windows will play in a new way.