Cloth blinds

Every person wants to make his home cozy, enveloped in its warmth andspend more and more time. One of the most important components of home beauty is the "clothes" for the windows. To date, fabric blinds are becoming increasingly popular. What they are and how they are able to decorate your house, and how to make them yourself - this is what we will tell you today.

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Advantages of roller blinds:

Fabric blinds on plastic windows - a special kind of curtains that protect from light, have a beautiful aesthetic appearance and will last a very long time. Among their indisputable advantages are the following:

• Excellent protection against direct sunlight. Even in the daytime they perfectly protect from light.
• Open access to the windowsill. Due to rolling curtains, you can grow an unlimited number of plants near the windows and do not be afraid that this part of your interior will damage plants or get dirty on the ground.
• You independently adjust the height of the blind cover on the windows. So they can be covered half or most.
• Roller decor perfectly match with any type of curtain. Depending on your interior and personal wishes, you can decorate the windows with curtains, curtains, curtains, and refuse them.
• All materials used for sewing curtain blinds are protected from dust and dirt. You will not need to out often wash or clean.
• A wide range of different textures, shades and models. Cloth blinds can be selected to any interior.
• Do not clutter up space, but on the contrary - visually increase it.
• Excellent for allergy sufferers, as they do not collect dust, unlike bulky ordinary curtains.

You can talk endlessly about the benefits of roller decorations for windows. They have practically no shortcomings, that's why they are in such demand among people.

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Principle of the device

Fabric blinds on plastic windows, in essence, are roller blinds that fit tightly to the glass. In its unfolded form, it is a cloth that covers the entire surface through which sunlight passes. Using a special chain, the roller blind can be fixed to the length that you need. When the chain is lifted, the fabric is rolled up into a roll, which is why they have this name.

Important! All fabric blinds can be attached to the wall, ceiling or plastic window. The latter option is most convenient and in its aesthetic beauty is on a level higher than other options.

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Types of constructions

There are two types of roller blinds for plastic windows:

• Open type. The essence of this kind is that the fabric is wound on the roller, forming a roll. In this case, this shaft is open and attached to a window or other surface by means of special fasteners.
• Closed type. In this design, the shaft on which the fabric is wound is closed with a special protective bar. It usually has the same shade as the blinds themselves.

Important! Cloth blinds on closed plastic windows are in great demand in the kitchen, as soot and dust do not fall into the component parts of the structure. Accordingly - the decor on the windows retains its original appearance and strength for longer.

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Types of materials

Depending on what material you buy for your fabric curtains on plastic windows, the amount of penetrating light in your room will change. The modern market offers a wide selection of different materials for this product category, different colors and textures.

Important! It is worth remembering that the decor on the windows in the nursery and the bedroom should be a little lighter than in other parts of the house. Tissue "clothes" of the windows in your baby's room should let in more light.

Basic materials for the manufacture of fabric blinds:

• polyester;
• fiberglass;
• cotton;
• nylon;
• fringe;
• braid;
• eco-leather;
• leather;
• fiberglass cloth.

Important! All the fabrics used for curtains undergo special treatment, as a result - they repel dust and dirt.

Depending on the choice of material, respectively - by the criterion of the amount of transmitted color, all models are divided into the following groups:

• black-out - fabric blinds on plastic windows that do not transmit light;
• transparent;
• with applied wallpaper - a combination of two or three roller blinds on the windows can be combined into one picture.

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We make fabric blinds with our own hands

Fabric blinds can be made by yourself. Before you do this, you need to choose exactly the fabric that you will use.

Important! Acquire material that is treated with a special solution and repels dust and dirt.

Tools and materials

For mounting you will need:

• wooden bar size 25x25 mm;
• fabric;
• wooden rod-shaft, diameter - 20 mm;
• sewing machine;
• Stapler;
• screwdriver;
• inspiration.

Important! When calculating the amount of fabric that you need, you need to make an allowance:

• along the length it will be 15 cm;
• in width - 2 cm more.

Sew the curtains:

1. After you cut two identical pieces of cloth, you need to put them face to face and stitch.
2. You will get a bag with the wrong side out.
3. Now you will need to unscrew it.
4. To fasten our workpiece it is necessary to the wooden roll by a stapler.
5. For greater stability, a wooden rack is also attached to the bottom.
6. Fasten the roller blind with screws.

Important! The lifting mechanism must be purchased in stores, since it is very difficult to manufacture it yourself.

Some tips for choosing fabric blinds for plastic windows:

1. When buying fabric curtains on plastic windows, it is worth considering the interior of your room. Agree, this decor should be in harmony with all furniture and furnishings, the atmosphere as a whole.
2. For bedroom and nursery choose light shades of the material, for the living room - in any color scheme, and for the kitchen - with improved water-repellent and dust-repellent properties. For a balcony, one-color ones, with a Jacquard pattern or with unusual texture, blinds, are suitable.

Important! Whichever curtains you choose, the plastic window should open easily and nothing should affect the window closing mechanism.

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Installation of fabric curtains on plastic windows

So, you have already decided on the type of curtains, colors and texture, even bought fabric blinds or made them yourself? Now let's figure out how to install them on windows.

For installing roller blinds on plastic windows, you need to do the following:

1. Unpack the blinds from the package.
2. Uncoil all chains and strings.
3. Open the special decorative cover on the body.
4. Position the structure so that the ends meet the window beads on both sides.
5. If a gap is formed, remove it by using special linings that also come with the kit.
6. Fix fabric blinds with long iron screws.
7. Install the decorative trim.
8. Close the plugs with special pads.
9. Fasten the fishing line.

Use fabric blinds and create coziness in your home!

Fabric blinds on plastic windows - this is a modern solution for decorating your home. You can choose the shade that suits you best. With roll textile products, you have new opportunities to decorate your home. Do not be afraid to experiment, choose fabric curtains and your room will look different.