Modern interior design leans towards simple solutions that create a comfortable and pleasant space. The tasks when choosing curtains: so that they fit harmoniously into the room, do not create unnecessary troubles in maintenance and let in daylight in the required quantities.
In this article, we will consider Roman blinds for plastic windows - a relevant and comfortable option. These blinds are suitable for installation in almost any room, have easy installation, and are also incredibly convenient to use.
As the name suggests, this type of curtains originated in Ancient Rome. It remains relevant to this day.
When the window is closed, the curtain looks like a flat piece of fabric, divided into longitudinal segments, the width of which is proportionate to the width of the window. It is very similar to blinds, but instead of slats, it consists of wide folds of fabric, the width of which varies from 20 to 30 cm. In order for the fabric to look elegant at the folds, lightweight plastic bars, called cords, are sewn into the material.
Please note! Ease of use is the main advantage of this device. If you compare it with ordinary curtains, then in order to open or close them you need to take a number of actions. And in our case, you only need to pull the string that regulates the height level.
Content
- Obvious advantages
- Variety of designs
- Roman blind mounting options
- How to attach a Roman blind to a plastic window without drilling
- Recommendations for choosing a mounting method depending on the size and weight of Roman blinds
- Video: Installing roller blinds without drilling
- Photo selection of Roman blinds with different types of installation in the interior:
Obvious advantages
- Low fabric consumption for production.
- Convenience and ease of use.
- A pleasing appearance to the eye.
- Affordable and easy care (washing, ironing, steaming).
Variety of designs
There are 3 variations of such products.
- Classic – both folded and unfolded, they look like a smooth rectangle. The cascading folds are also smooth. Ideal for a simple and at the same time sophisticated interior.
Classic Roman blinds, when unfolded and folded, are a flat sheet with even folds formed by cords. - Cascading - in any position, they present folds in the form of waves that fall in a cascade.
Cascading curtains form folds or draped waves in any position. - Frameless – do not have a cord in the mechanism, so in the closed position they hang in elegant arcs. Thin threads are used instead of cords.
Frameless curtains hang in graceful arcs when folded
Roman blind mounting options
To determine the connection point, you need to understand what is most important for comfort.
There are several ways:
- Into the window opening
Roman blinds between the slopes in the window opening, better suited for fixed windows
The canvas hides the entire window sill, or part of it. The material does not protrude beyond the walls, forming a single plane with them.
- Above the window opening (to the wall)
Roman blinds with wall mount above the window opening
The wall mount is ideal when it is necessary to hide the window slopes or make the window visually wider. This mount is suitable when using an electric curtain rod, with large window sizes and if there is no need to use other interior decorations besides the curtain. Depending on the depth of the window sill, it can be closed or open.
- On the frame
Roman blind with frame mount and classic curtain for living room window
If the most important thing is to use the window sill as a space for flowers or other objects, then the best choice would be frame mounting. Even when the curtain is lowered, the material does not cover the window sill, and it remains free. The fabric is held on the window frame. This type is suitable for PVC plastic profiles with front ventilation. There is no need to doubt that there will be problems when opening the window. Everything will be fine with this.
Additional information: This type is suitable if there is a need to combine different curtains, in addition to Roman, there is also the possibility of hanging classic ones.
- On the sash
Compact roller blinds can be installed on individual PVC window sashes
The functionality of the windows remains the same, the window sill is not limited in freedom. The closed curtain may sag together with the sash. To prevent such a situation, magnets are used.
Important! When selecting Roman blinds, you should pay attention to their size so that when connecting to the sash, the window handle is not in the path of movement of the device.
- On the ceiling
Due to the design features, Roman blinds can be attached directly to the ceiling
It is used when it is necessary to close several windows in a row, located next to each other, or the entire wall, also if the curtains are long and heavy enough. Most often it is chosen for installing an electric curtain rod.
There are 2 types of connection: with and without a cornice.
A curtain rod is a tool needed to attach a curtain to a window. It is most often found in a set with new curtains. If you are sewing them yourself or at a tailor, it is important to prepare for the choice of a curtain rod. You should mainly consider the shape of the window and the size of the curtains.
What types of cornices are there?
- Manually controlled.
The carded cornice works thanks to the presence of a screw system, the simplest and most convenient type - They are controlled mechanically.
The rotary chain curtain rod is mechanical - the fabric curtain is raised without additional adjustment by a person. - Electrical control.
To raise the curtain on the electric curtain rod, you just need to press the button on the remote control and the curtain will be fixed at the desired height
How to attach a Roman blind to a plastic window without drilling
Any installation using a cornice requires making holes in the ceiling, or walls or window frame. The fastening is based on the use of self-tapping screws and drilling is used for this.
But there are also alternative ways to attach Roman blinds to plastic windows without drilling.
Mounting on double-sided tape (for blind sashes)
If you plan to mount it on a window frame or sash, no additional tools are needed in this case. This design is advantageous in that the PVC profile will not be damaged and its tightness will remain the same. In the case of ready-made curtains, use the double-sided adhesive tape that is included in the kit.
If you plan to make Roman blinds yourself, you will also need to buy double-sided tape. In this situation, it is best to use lightweight material for sewing curtains. Otherwise, the glue may not hold up, and the blinds will fall off.
Installation instructions on double-sided tape
- A piece of adhesive base, aligned in advance to the width of the window, is attached to the window frame.
- The second piece of adhesive tape must be sewn directly to the blinds themselves. Sometimes the manufacturers themselves do this work for the future buyer. In this case, the work is even easier.
- Then the fabric is carefully aligned and the tape strips are pressed against each other.
This completes the simple process.
Fastening on opening sashes (spring bracket)
The use of a spring bracket is suitable only for opening sashes. This method of fastening also does not involve drilling, so the advantages include maintaining the integrity of the profile.
Instructions for mounting on a spring bracket yourself.
- Place the blinds on the sashes to mark the location of the fasteners.
- Fix the brackets in the required places.
- Then you need to put the side covers on the structure.
- Mount the roller with the curtain into the joints.
- Open and close the blinds several times to make sure everything is installed properly and is working properly.
- Place the position limiter at the bottom on the rope and fixators. These can be adhesive tape or magnets.
Recommendations for choosing a mounting method depending on the size and weight of Roman blinds
Based on the above, several conclusions can be drawn.
- If the curtain material is light, then it will be enough to use the method of fastening with double-sided adhesive tape. This option is fast and does not require the use of tools, anyone can handle it.
- Also, the method using a spring bracket can be considered convenient to use and quick to install. But it is only suitable for windows with opening sashes. This point must be taken into account.
- If the desire to hang thick curtains that are heavy and long prevails, then the installation of a cornice is most preferable. Thus, the blinds will hang firmly and for a long time, and having spent time on installing the cornice once, you can enjoy this creation for a long time. For this, a necessary condition is to make holes. It is best to drill not a PVC profile, but to choose installation on a wall or ceiling. Since if the glass unit is damaged, it will no longer maintain its tightness, and thus will let air in from the street.
- Also, first of all, it is worth paying attention to whether an open window sill is needed or whether it is not an important detail, and based on this, select a specific method.
- If you plan to use a combination of two types of blinds, for example Roman and classic, then the choice should fall on the method of fastening to the window frame.
Thus, Roman blinds are an indispensable element in the design of modern apartments, offices and other premises. More and more people choose this decor, as many positive characteristics justify it.
Video: Installing roller blinds without drilling
Photo selection of Roman blinds with different types of installation in the interior:
How to get roman blinds on plastic windows without drilling