Blinds are preferred by people who value style and practicality in the interior, however, this type of window decoration is more suitable for office premises or urban design trends.
Roller blinds, as a type of blinds, soften the interior, making the room more comfortable, without cluttering the windows with their volume.
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Roller blinds with guides: brief description, features
The curtains got their name due to their ability to transform in an instant from a material that tightly covers a window, glass door or attic into a compact roll. They consist of a special light-proof material, a guide and a roller, the bottom of the product is held by a stick. It weighs down the curtain and prevents it from creasing.
Roller blinds with guides for plastic windows have a number of features that make them popular with a large number of buyers:
- a variety of color solutions;
- ease of use;
- economic benefit;
- ease of installation;
- discreet design;
- They are inexpensive.
Please note! Before purchasing, you need to find out what fabric the roller blind itself is made of.
He must:
- have dust-repellent properties, since the product cannot be washed;
- be opaque, transparent material is unlikely to cope with the light-protective function.
In almost all cases, this material is made of high-quality polyester with additions of cotton, linen, and silk threads.
Roller blinds can be in harmony with any classic curtains on the windows, so the client chooses the color scheme according to his taste. The main function of roller blinds is light impermeability, and they cope with this task perfectly if they are mounted correctly.
Types of roller blinds
When choosing roller blinds with guides, it is worth considering what type of curtains to buy. Roller blinds come in different types.
Open type curtains
Open – placed on a window or doorway. They have guides on the sides and a twisting mechanism.
Advantages:
- affordable price;
- compactness.
Flaws:
- even when twisted, they cover part of the window and remain invisible to the eye;
- difficulties may arise when opening the window sash when the curtain itself is closed;
- Installation requires drilling, which makes their removal more difficult later.
Closed type curtains
Cassette Uni, or closed, are special in that their mechanism is hidden inside a special cassette that matches the color of the window, making such curtains virtually invisible. It is also called a "box". The curtains fit entirely into the box when rolled up, remain protected from dirt, and create the illusion of a completely empty window without any curtains. Uni curtains are installed on a window with guides that are attached to the sides and help the curtain fabric fit tightly to the glass. This is very convenient when adjusting natural light.
Uni roller blinds are divided into 2 subtypes:
- Uni 1 – they have a small cassette that looks very neat. The curtains are mounted with special fasteners. The guides are flat and contact the glass. If the window gets wet, the panel can stick and the mechanism will malfunction.
Uni 1 models have flat guides - Uni 2 – have a slightly protruding part of the box, due to the fact that the curtain is attached directly to the window frame. The curtain material does not touch the glass. The guides in such curtains look like the letter P. They are suitable for a non-standard form of fastening and have a mobile lower part.
Uni 2 models feature a more convex box
Advantages:
- compactness;
- they are well secured, even when the window sash is open;
- easy to install and remove (attached with tape).
Flaws:
- high price;
- The Uni 1 model is not suitable for every window because its fasteners are rectangular; it is better not to install such a system on a non-standard window;
- The Uni 2 model can interfere with the full tilting of the window frame, due to the shape of its box, which in most cases rests against the slope.
The difference in the opening angle of the sash is 11 degrees
Uni cassette blinds are ideal for kitchens and rooms where small children sleep. Their design allows you to regulate the light flow exactly as needed and open the window even when the curtain is closed.
Important! When installing roller blinds in the kitchen, you need to know that their material absorbs odors very well.
Elements of the design of roller blinds in a box with guides
As a rule, when buying roller blinds in a store, the customer receives them in a complete set with all components. But still, you need to know what roller blinds consist of, especially if you decide to install them on a PVC window yourself.
The following elements are included with the uni roller blind:
- Plastic or metal box, plugs for it.
- Guide for the box.
- Twisting mechanism.
- Threads, fishing line or chains for unrolling and rolling up curtains.
- Double-sided tape.
- Shaft holders. They fix the curtain as tightly as possible to the window.
- A stick or weight for the bottom of the curtain.
- Lock. Used to secure the roller shutter in the desired position.
- Manual assembly instructions for roller blinds.
You don't need any special skills to assemble curtains. Just follow the instructions and adjust the curtains to the desired position.
Attention! Do not roll wet curtains. This will damage them. After wet care, first dry the fabric, after which you can roll it.
There will never be one option when choosing roller blinds, their variety is now very large. The main thing in this matter is to decide on the type of curtain and its harmony with the overall interior.
Examples of cassette curtains in a box with guides in the interior
Roller blinds do not need to be washed, ironed or steamed, they are ideal for creating coziness in the house. A children's room is a place where strict control of light or darkness is needed. Cassette roller blinds with a guide and a box act as the best light filter.
The kitchen is a room where constant air exchange is necessary. Uni roller blinds do not interfere with the window sash opening to provide ventilation.
Roller blinds can satisfy the most demanding taste. Their color variety and design solutions give scope for imagination.
Roller blinds are convenient and beautiful. Their installation is easy, the components are simple, and the protection from light is very high-quality. If you do not have such curtains in your home yet, then it is time to think about choosing a model. But to make this choice, you must know exactly what size roller blinds will fit your window, choose a color that will complement the interior and take care of the type of installation. Some types of curtains require drilling into the walls.
Roller blinds with guides are the best option for the home. They serve for a long time and completely cope with their tasks.
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