How to hang roller blinds on plastic windows with drilling

This type of curtains has a long history, its creation is attributed to the ancient Romans. It is also relevant at the present moment, fitting well into the interior of almost any style, from classical to modern. In terms of installation, curtains have a number of features.

Types of curtains by design

Structurally, these curtains represent the following system:

1. A simple rectangular canvas. In the traditional version, it is made of natural fabric. More modern versions are plastic or wooden horizontal blinds, which, when open, form a blind plane of identical slats that does not let excess light into the room, either during the day or at night.

   

2. The shaft on which the web is wound. It is usually made of metal or plastic. Due to its rotation, the web is set in motion, closing the opening or gathering in its upper part.

   

3. Control chain. It sets the shaft in motion. This part is located on the side. To open or close the curtains, you need to pull it smoothly. However, there are models on the market with remote control, which are set in motion not by physical effort, but by pressing a button.

   

4. Fasteners. The most common fasteners are made of plastic. They often come with some types of roller models. With their help, the shaft is attached to the window, ceiling or walls.

   

5. Tensioners. These are the same fastening components, but for the lower part of the canvas. They are designed to fix the rigid horizontal guide bar to the window or walls.

   

6. Guide threads. These threads are most often fishing line - strong, thin and invisible. However, any rope can be used for these purposes. These guides are needed to transmit the rotation of the roller to the main fabric. Depending on how the fishing line is attached to the fabric, the principle of the curtain changes. If the thread is fixed at several points located at an equal distance from each other, then the fabric is gathered at the top in even folds. If the guides are attached to the material evenly, it always remains smooth, rolling up into a neat roll at the top without folds.

   

7. Protective housing (cornice). It is a plastic panel that covers the upper fixing elements and the shaft. It may not be there, then the curtains are called open. However, its presence guarantees greater durability of the structure. Closed models are considered more attractive.

   

The most common types according to the variant of their constituent structural parts are shown in the table:

There is also such a variety as spring. Products of this type are controlled by a spring, which sets the shaft in motion. Their advantage is the possibility of using them for inclined attic windows. When the spring is compressed, the material is wound onto the roll, when it is weakened, on the contrary, it is unwound.

Please note! The choice in favor of one type or another is usually made for aesthetic reasons. Or, based on the operational characteristics of the room where they are going to be hung. However, from the point of view of installation, each of the listed types also has specifics that must be taken into account.

Methods of installing roller blinds

There are several mounting options:

• To the ceiling of the window opening or walls. In this case, the fasteners are attached directly to the parts of the building's supporting system. This approach is preferable if you plan to cover the opening completely with one piece of fabric.

  

• To the window frame. This method of fastening is also used for large curtains that completely cover the opening. In this case, the canvas is at a minimum distance from the glass, opening access to the window sill.

  

• To the window sashes. A small piece of material for each sash separately allows you to open and close the windows with the curtains down. The downside of this solution is its relatively high labor intensity - after all, the design of each curtain will have to be hung separately.

  

Thus, among the factors that influence the choice of fastening method, we can name:

• desire to use the windowsill/lack of such a goal;
• the need to close the opening entirely (in the case of obvious defects in window frames or piers)/lack of such a need;
• the need to regularly open double-glazed windows (relevant for rooms without air conditioning)/the tendency to always keep windows closed;
• and, of course, the design features of the products being installed.

Please note! The more factors are taken into account when searching for a suitable option, the greater the chances that it will be successful. Do not overlook any circumstance.

How does the type of curtains affect the installation process?

The table briefly outlines the installation features of the main types of roller blinds.

Each type of curtains has its own specific features, which should be taken into account when making the final choice of the appropriate option.

How to attach a roller blind to a plastic window with screws

The answer to the question of how to hang roller blinds, of course, depends on the installation method you choose. Below are the basic algorithms for how to do this when installing on plastic double-glazed windows - this is the most common situation.

Preparation stage

This stage is universal for any installation method, you can’t skip it. First, you should choose the curtain itself, its color, material, size. The last parameter must be determined precisely. If you plan to attach it to the sash, then you should measure it and add 2-4 cm to the resulting number. If to the entire opening, then, on the contrary, you need to subtract 2-5 cm from the resulting width.

Before you start work, make sure you have all the necessary tools:

• building level;
• drill;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver.

Self-tapping screws, fasteners, tensioners, and fishing line for guides are usually included with the curtain.

Instructions for installing an open type roller blind to a plastic window

1. Finding a place for the fasteners. Before attaching them to the window using screws, you should clarify their exact position. To do this, you need to stick double-sided tape on the fasteners from behind, completely assemble the structure and attach it to the window frame in the same way as it will be fixed later. Having positioned everything correctly, you need to glue the mounted elements to the tape and remove the roller with the fabric.
2. Installing the guide line. Before you take the screws, you need to secure the ends of the guide threads. To do this, thread the end of the line through the hole and carefully fix it there with a knot.

   

3. Fixing fasteners with screws. This process involves drilling holes with a drill and then screwing in screws.

   

4. Inserting the roller. Now the main part of the curtains, the roll of material, can be put in place by placing it in the resulting grooves and pressing until it clicks. After this, the upper component of the structure can be considered assembled.

   

5. Installing the tensioners. It's time to install the fasteners at the bottom. To do this, first mark their location using a building level and stick them to the window surface with tape. Then, having previously secured the lower ends of the guide line, drill holes and insert screws into them.

   

6. Testing: Finally, you should make sure that everything works as it should.

   

Features of installation of closed type roller blinds

Devices of this type are distinguished by the fact that the fastening elements here are part of the overall design. The shaft cannot be pulled out for the duration of the work. You will have to drill in the immediate vicinity of it.

To get to the fasteners and the holes located in them, it is necessary to remove the side plugs. Otherwise, the installation process is not much different.

Features of fixing curtains to the ceiling

The basic difference of this method is a different arrangement of fasteners. In this situation, they must be placed with holes towards the top of the window opening or towards the ceiling. That is, when buying, you need to buy special ceiling fasteners.

Please note! For curtains of large weight and size - and these are the ones that are usually preferred to be hung from the ceiling - it is better to choose metal fasteners rather than plastic ones. They are stronger and more reliable.

Recommendations for choosing fasteners depending on the size and weight of the curtains

To summarize what has been written above, we can formulate a basic rule for choosing an installation method.

The larger the dimensions of the curtains, the more reasons to give preference to fastening to the ceiling or walls. They will easily take on the additional load. If the size and weight of the curtains are small, then it is better to turn to fastening to the window sashes - this option is the most convenient for use.

Following the instructions on how to hang roller blinds on plastic windows, you can easily handle this process on your own, without any special training.

Video on how to assemble and install a roller blind

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