How to properly attach roller blinds to plastic windows

Multi-layered window and balcony design is a thing of the past. Fringe, thick curtains, tulle are no longer relevant. Open space, lots of light, and a minimum of details are in fashion. However, the room needs to be protected from the scorching sun and prying eyes. Roller blinds are the ideal solution to this problem. In terms of functionality, roller blinds are similar to ordinary blinds. But they are much more practical and easier to maintain.

Roller blinds are installed in premises of various purposes: residential, non-residential, commercial. They easily fit into modern interior styles, are relatively inexpensive, and are an effective sun protection system. The ability to install them yourself is another significant advantage of such fabrics. How to attach roller blinds to plastic windows is described in more detail in this publication.

Roller blinds: brief description, advantages

Before installing roller blinds, the owner of a house or office must familiarize himself in detail with the features of their device. The design of such sun protection systems is extremely simple. It consists of a shaft, a weight, a twisting mechanism, and a fabric sheet. The fabric in the roll is thin and durable. It can have different colors and be made from combinations of different materials.

The most popular fabrics are the following:

• Cotton, linen. These are natural fabrics. They are breathable and environmentally friendly. This combination fits perfectly into country, Provence, and eco-styles.
• Cotton, polyester. This tandem combines the high practicality of synthetic material and the naturalness of cotton raw materials. However, these curtains will shrink slightly in a humid environment.
• Polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass. These materials are highly practical, fireproof, and wear-resistant. Curtains made of polyvinyl chloride and fiberglass are not afraid of sudden temperature changes, humidity, or other harmful environmental factors.

The twisting mechanism can be chain, spring, electromechanical. The level of illumination in the room will depend on the height of the canvas lift.

Important! In the Day-Night model, the light level in the room is regulated differently. The canvas of such roller blinds is double, consisting of translucent, dense stripes. They alternate. During the day, the translucent stripes on both canvases should match, and at night, the denser ones.

Advantages

The advantages of this type of curtain are obvious:

1. Spectacular appearance. This is a modern, fashionable design solution. Roller blinds decorate window openings, ideally fit into many stylistic trends: Provence, minimalism, classic, high-tech, modern, etc.
2. Compact dimensions. The products take up a minimum of free space. When assembled, they are difficult to notice at all.
3. Easy to maintain. To clean the products, you can use a simple cloth slightly moistened with soapy water. They do not collect dust and repel dirt.
4. Easy installation according to the instructions. To fix the roller structure, you do not need to use expensive equipment or have special skills. This task is within the power of any person. The installation instructions for roller blinds are presented below.

Location options

Curtains can be mounted in different places. The choice of location will depend on several factors: the type of curtain structure, the size of the window opening, the design solution, and the personal preferences of the home owners.

Roller blinds can be mounted in the following ways:

• To the part of the wall above the window. This option is acceptable in rooms with small windows without a window sill. In this case, curtains should be chosen with a long cornice. This technique will visually expand the window opening.

  

• To the ceiling. By installing a roller blind on the ceiling, you can also solve the problem of tiny windows. This method of fastening will help to visually make the room more spacious and cozy.

  

Please note! If you have a small window, it is important to choose the right color for the canvas. The ideal option would be to buy a product that matches the color of the walls of the room. Then the room will become more spacious.

• To the window opening. This option is acceptable in office premises, on sliding windows. The method allows you to completely close the window opening. In this case, you do not need to additionally use tulle. The design of the opening is strict and modern.

  

• To the frame. The problem of a window opening that is too wide and deep can be solved by attaching the curtains directly to the frame. In this case, the opening will look more harmonious, and the window sill will be free. You can put flower pots, accessories, and kitchen utensils on the window sill. They are also attached to the frame if the sashes are blind. Then the curtains will not interfere when opening.
• To the sashes of a plastic window. Opening windows are decorated with mini roller blinds, attached directly to the sashes. Roller blinds mounted in this way are usually installed in combination with light tulle. Mini roller blinds are very similar to classic blinds. However, their practicality is much higher, and maintenance is not difficult. Roller blinds do not collect dust.

  

Dependence of the installation type on the curtain design

Today, there are different ways to attach a roller blind to a plastic window. When choosing a mounting option, it is necessary to take into account the type of blind design. There are only two types: with an open system, cassette.

Important! Plastic double-glazed windows are much more vulnerable than wooden ones. For this reason, owners of premises should choose the most gentle methods of installing roller shutters. Using self-tapping screws can cause irreparable damage to the frame.

Step-by-step instructions for installing roller blinds

Installing roller blinds is a stylish, modern design solution. They can be installed in a private house, apartment, office, commercial premises. Such curtains are not afraid of temperature changes, wet cleaning, dust, dirt. Depending on the weight of the structure, its type, design solution, there are several mounting options. Let's consider them in more detail.

Necessary tools, materials

To work you need to prepare:

• building level, ruler, simple pencil;
• screwdriver (power drill);
• drill;
• self-tapping screws, screws, dowels;
• double sided tape.

Please note! When screwing in screws, the integrity of the plastic window is violated. After dismantling, deep holes will remain on the frame, sometimes the plastic can crack. This does not look aesthetically pleasing.

Step-by-step instructions for installing open-type curtains (using self-tapping screws)

With such fasteners, the structure will serve as long as possible, reliably. However, the use of screws involves drilling holes in the frame, wall. For drilling, you need to prepare a drill, suitable screws.

We will present the installation process step by step:

• Buying curtains, checking the completeness. You need to make sure that everything you need is in the package.
• Assembly of the product. For this, use the manufacturer's instructions. Usually, for assembly, you just need to connect the shaft with the brackets and gears.
• Marking. You need to take the finished product with one hand and apply it to the place where the installation is planned. With the other hand, using a pencil, you should mark the places where the brackets will be installed. Use the level to check the correct placement of the marks.

  

Important! Be sure to unfold the canvas when trying it on the window. Make sure that it does not cover the handle.

• Drilling, installing fasteners. Drill holes for fastening, fix the elements with screws, put on the plugs. Installation is complete. You can adjust the operation of the canvas, enjoy the result.

  

Features of installation of closed type curtains (using self-tapping screws)

Fixing a closed system has a number of subtleties. In addition to the brackets, it is necessary to fix the box and guides. In this case, you cannot do without scotch tape.

When installing, use the following instructions:

• Checking the completeness and serviceability of the curtain. Closed sun protection systems are usually sold already assembled.
• Degrease the surfaces. The installation site should be thoroughly wiped with alcohol. This will ensure reliable fixation.
• Fitting, marking the guides. You need to make sure that the guides are long enough. These strips are needed to guide the canvas when lowering. If necessary, the guides are shortened using a regular layout knife. Mark the locations of the guides with a pencil.

  

Helpful advice! The guides should be shortened from the top. This will help preserve the factory cut.

• Fitting the protective box. We set it according to the guide marks. We check the correct operation of the system. We make marks for the placement of fasteners.

  

• Fastening the box, guides. Using a drill, drill holes, fasten the box with screws. Glue tape on the guides, remove the protective film from the other side, install them in place. Close the sides of the box with special side covers.

  

Fastening with a spring bracket

If you do not want to spoil the integrity of the plastic glass unit, you can fix the roller blinds using a simple spring bracket. This type of fastening is often chosen for opening sashes.

First, you need to unpack the curtain, assemble it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then try it on the window. It is important to place the canvas exactly in the middle of the sash using a building level. The locations of the brackets should be marked with a pencil.

We hang the brackets on the sash. Then all that remains is to put the side covers on the brackets and insert the shaft with the fabric.

After this, the home owners need to properly configure the sun protection system.

Mounting with adhesive tape on a blind sash

This method of installation is almost identical to the previous one. The only difference is the use of double-sided tape. It is needed to improve the fixation of the structure on the frame.

So, you need to assemble the curtain, mark the place for installing the brackets. The next step is degreasing the surfaces, gluing the Velcro to the brackets. It is better to degrease with simple alcohol. We release the brackets from the protective film, hang them on the sash, and press lightly. Then you just need to put on the side covers, insert the roller blinds.

Recommendations for choosing a fastener

1. The place for attaching roller blinds should be chosen based on the dimensions of the room, curtains, and window openings. If the opening is small, it is better to attach the product to the ceiling or wall at the top of the window.
2. If the plastic double-glazed windows are new, you should not damage them with screws. After dismantling, holes from them are difficult to hide. In this case, you should give preference to mini-roller blinds. They can be fixed without drilling - using double-sided tape.

   

3. In some cases, scotch tape and spring brackets cannot be used. We are talking about installing large curtains that are quite heavy. Such fastening simply will not withstand. It is better to use self-tapping screws and screws.

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