Curtains are less and less often chosen for framing windows. Recently, blinds were considered fashionable, but roller blinds look much more attractive. With their help, you can adjust the lighting in the room. Windows are not only the eyes of apartments, but also a connection with the outside world. Stylish curtains are often called light filters.

Green roller blind fabric
A roller blind protects the room from the sun, gives an original and attractive look to any room.

For the kitchen, housewives usually buy things that are easy to wash. For the bedroom, thicker ones are suitable, for the children's room - colorful and bright, and for the dressing room - transparent. So, for the bedroom, a product made of non-toxic, natural material is selected. This should be taken into account. Today, there are products with the following systems:

  • Open type, when the curtain is wound directly onto an open roller.

    Roller blind with beige fabric
    Open type roller blinds are the most inexpensive
  • Closed pattern, when the fabric is wound on a roller. The line for direction is located on both sides. The weighting agent makes the fabric fit very tightly.

    White plastic roller blind housing
    In closed curtains, the shaft with the fabric is hidden inside the housing.

Components of roller blinds

To prepare the box, light wood species are used. The fabric should be environmentally friendly, non-toxic. The components of the cornice include:

  • canvas;
  • plugs on the sides;
  • inside is the control mechanism;
  • On the side is the control chain.
Roller blind device with chain
Main parts of a roller blind
Roller blind assembly kit without guides
Example of an open type roller blind assembly

So, the kit includes the required components, fasteners and instructions with pictures. We will add that installation can be in the window opening, on the frame and simply on the sash. The last method is most often chosen. They can even be installed on a glass door. It's convenient!

Peculiar blinds

The products are made of a special fabric that does not fade or shed. The functional part of this product includes a smooth fabric that can be easily rolled into a roll. The following types are available for sale:

  • Transparent ones that can be seen in offices (combine with tulle).

    Window with roller blind made of transparent fabric
    Transparent roller blind is an analogue of ordinary tulle
  • Products that do not completely transmit sunlight, while retaining heat (suitable for a winter garden).

    Kitchen window with translucent roller blinds
    Burn-out – translucent roller blinds that block approximately half of the sun's rays
  • “Day and night” curtains are a combination of transparent and bright stripes of fabric (regulate the degree of darkening).

    Operating modes of day-night curtains on a plastic window
    The light transmission of day-night curtains depends on the density of the fabrics used in the production of the fabric.
  • Samples that do not transmit any light at all (suitable for the bedroom).

    Bedroom interior with thick roller blinds
    Black-Out curtains completely block sunlight, retain heat and reduce street noise

Multifunctionality

When assembling, the canvas is rolled into a roll. The material used ranges from completely transparent to dense. The basic one has dust-repellent and antistatic qualities.

Mounting bracket with control chain on roller blind
In the open position, the curtain fabric is wound onto a shaft; when closed, the curtain is lowered down thanks to a weighting bar.

Important! Housewives purchase a stain remover for cleaning based on the type of fabric.

The advantage of mini-rollers is that the frame remains free. If you want the curtain to have a long service life, it must be dense and moisture-resistant. When choosing, it is recommended not to stop at the cheapest options. Currently, there are such types of roller blinds as:

  • cassette;
  • open;
  • large rolls;
  • mini.

Note that some skill and manual dexterity are required during assembly. Each method has its advantages. The installation process may differ for different models. Experts say that the fastest method of fastening is fixing with glue. But this method is quite controversial.

Lightweight devices can also be attached with Velcro. The cheapest method of installation is installation using liquid nails. Thus, self-tapping screws will hold a heavy structure perfectly. It is convenient! Many models are designed so that installation is not too difficult.

Fixation directly on the window is widespread. Experts advise using removable latches. Devices that are installed without a drill look very neat. And how to assemble a roller blind on a plastic profile, you can find out here.

Sequence of installation of roller blinds on tape
Mini-curtains are usually installed directly on the window sash using double-sided tape.

Important! Before starting work, the surface must be degreased with alcohol. Also, before installation, you need to measure the width and height of the roller blinds.

Cutting the roller blind shaft and fabric to the width of the sash
If necessary, the curtain can be cut to the desired width.

Detailed assembly sequence

  1. First, assemble the bracket and fix the parts until they click into place.
  2. Then double-sided tape is glued to the platform (if the installation is done on it).
  3. The brackets are connected to the platform until a characteristic click is heard.
  4. The structure is assembled on the windowsill first.
  5. Apply it to the window sash and mark the location of the left and right pads with a pencil. Then glue the pad in place under the marking.
  6. The right bracket is installed, a shaft with fabric is put on it. Then the left one is added, a mark is made regarding the location of the left platform. Then the left one is disconnected from the platform. The empty part must be glued to the marked place on the profile.
  7. You need to place the shaft in the right one and fix the left one.
  8. Then release the curtain and mark the position of the lock.
Assembly diagram of brackets and hanging of roller blinds on tape
The process of assembling and installing the curtain is quite simple, but requires precision and accuracy.

Please note! It is recommended to attach the curtain to the sash based on the width of the material. And double-sided tape can only be glued once. Although it is installed quickly this way - in 10 minutes.

If you are not confident in your own abilities, it is recommended to contact specialists. It is recommended to call a surveyor by leaving a request on the appropriate website.

Another assembly of the roller blind is offered, step-by-step instructions are below. There are such stages of installation on a “blind sash” using scotch tape:

  1. Use a fastening without screws. In advance, the window profile must be degreased, marked and the installation locations must be marked with a pencil.
  2. Then remove the protective layer of double-sided tape and attach the brackets. First, mount where the manual or automatic control element will be located.

    The procedure for installing roller blinds on brackets
    Mounting on hanging brackets is only possible on movable window sashes
  3. Next, the shaft with the blade is placed in the bracket cavity. When it clicks, the other side of the shaft is attached. The free play of the rotating part will help to do this without problems.
  4. It is believed that for fixing curtains with a width of approximately 75 cm, fastening with adhesive tape is enough. But it is recommended to drill holes in the profile and screw in the screws.

    Installing a cassette blind on the glazing beads of a window sash
    When installing curtains on glazing beads, the length of the screw should not exceed the depth of the glazing bead, otherwise the glass unit may be damaged.
  5. The final stage is the installation of device covers.

Aesthetic and practical

The use of plastic profiles has led to a change in the design of houses. Heavy curtains have been replaced by functional devices. They are easy to maintain. This should be taken into account.

Bedroom interior with red roller blinds
Roller blinds, often used in modern interior design, are easy to maintain and use.

The only downside is that they cannot regulate the direction of light and look a bit "laconic". Although all the space in the room is used as rationally as possible.

Let's add that plastic windows differ from wooden analogues. Regular curtains do not look very aesthetically pleasing with such glazing.

How to disassemble curtains

Roller blind device for plastic windows
It will be easier to disassemble the blind if you understand its structure. The diagram shows a typical design of an open-type roller blind
  • If the material is attached with adhesive tape, it needs to be peeled off.
  • If the product is secured with screws, they should be unscrewed and then the base removed.
  • If the curtains are attached to a spring bracket, you need to pry up one of the fasteners and remove the roll.

Additional information

Such devices need to be kept clean. Housewives remove dust with a vacuum cleaner at low power or a steam generator. To wash, it is recommended to rinse under the shower, unfolding the fabric horizontally or clean with a natural stain remover. In extreme cases, there is also dry cleaning.

Cleaning the roller blind fabric with a damp sponge
When cleaning the fabric, try not to rub or press too hard on the fabric.

Tips for use

If they need to be washed, you should:

  • roll them into a roll;
  • disconnect the line;
  • unhook the weight plug;
  • remove the protective capsule;
  • remove the tube with the fabric using a screwdriver.
The slot of the clamp in the bracket of the roller blind
To remove the roll of fabric, you need to press on the clamps located in the side brackets.

Important! This item cannot be wrung out. It is permissible to iron the curtain with a slightly hot iron.

The advantages of such curtains include:

  • variety of control systems;
  • the ability to fix the material at almost any height;
  • cleaning with a damp cloth;
  • technology of impregnating a product with a special composition;
  • combination with traditional curtains;
  • possibility of placement in doorways;
  • a large selection of textures and shades.

The only disadvantage is that the working mechanism sometimes breaks down quickly.

Lubrication point in roller blind bracket
Lubrication of the rubbing parts of the curtains increases the service life of plastic parts

User Manual

  1. The movements are performed smoothly and without jerking.
  2. Do not touch the fabric with wet hands.
  3. Do not hang the product near radiators or stoves.
  4. If the mechanism jams, experts advise lubricating it thoroughly.
Roller blind on a folding sash of a plastic window
Roller blinds should be used with care, as their fasteners are plastic.

The variety of colors will help you choose a product for almost any room. The window will look unusual. It is economical and practical! With their help, it is quite possible to create a unique apartment design.

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