Reviews and tips on roller blinds on plastic windows

Roller blinds (rolls) are a worthy alternative to traditional curtains or blinds. Due to the ability to fairly accurately regulate the light and heat flux, they are gaining increasing popularity despite the rather high price.

Types of roller blinds.

Roles can vary in:

1. type of performance;
2. control method;
3. type of material;
4. fastening method.

Type of performance

Conventionally, there are two types of performance.

• Open - consists of a shaft, guides and bottom bar;
  The open roll-up curtain system consists of a cloth that is evenly wound on an open shaft, which is attached to the window with fixing corners

• Cassette - rolls, in addition to the above, have a box that does not allow material to sag.

  Cloth roll curtains rolled up and control mechanisms are hidden in a special box (cassette), located in the upper part of the design of the cassette roll curtains

Control method

The following control methods are available.

• With the help of a chain cord - a cord, which can be made of various materials, is attached to the shaft on either side and allows you to manually release and lift the curtain, as well as fix it in the required position.

  Chain cord - the easiest way to adjust the position of the web

• With the help of a spring holder - used mainly for rolls "bottom up" and sunscreens.

  The spring holder is a convenient option for adjusting the curtains, as the web is fixed automatically when a certain level is reached.

• With the help of electric drive. Control is exercised from the panel or keys.

  Electric drive is a simple way to control the panel because it rises and falls thanks to the motor

Material type

Determines the ability of curtains to transmit light, is able to create a unique design of the room. There are several types.

• Transparent - well diffuses sunlight. It is used mainly for decoration, goes well with curtains and curtains.

  Transparent roller blinds do not hide the view outside the window, but they can soften the brightness on high floors and use natural light.

• Dimaut - sunlight is partially transmitted, heat-reflecting ability is high. Application in offices, premises, greenhouses is possible.

  Cloth curtains dimaut delays sunlight by 70% and partially dispels the rest, creating a soft twilight

• Blackout - Fully light-proof material. Ideal for bedrooms, home theaters, roof windows.

  Blind blackout can completely darken the room

• Day-night - Material from alternating areas of different transparency. Alternation can occur in the form of individual bands (Zebra), or geometric figures on the principle of fabric "eclipse" (new 2018). The original design allows you to control light and heat flux with high accuracy.

  In models of curtains Day-night, the curtain fabric consists of several layers of transparent and opaque material that descends on both sides of the roller.

The design and texture of the material is very diverse. In one of the reviews in Runet, a user (apparently a professional designer) reports that he counted over 6000 options.

What do buyers think

If you drive into any search engine "roller blinds reviews", the result is impressive - more than 70 million responses. Of greatest interest are the reviews and tips on day-night curtains, as the most new on the market.

Price Availability

Almost everyone notes that this is the most expensive version of rolls, but there are quite budget options, for example, buy ready-made in the simplest configuration, with a chain drive and mount it yourself (custom-made installation costs are included).

Benefits

They are listed a lot, very different, here are some:

1. wide range of lighting control;
2. real dust repellency of the material;
3. ease of care;
4. intelligible installation instructions, in most cases “in pictures”;

   Installation instructions in two ways from the manufacturer

5. possibility of detailed consultation, both when buying in a store, and online;
6. easy installation;
7. originality;

   When choosing a curtain, you can consider the original color and texture solutions for a specific interior.

8. high thermal protection.

Disadvantages.

They are hard to find. Buyers practically do not complain. Here is what they note:

1. poor installation quality;
2. long production time (delivery);

That's basically all, well, the price, of course. But almost everyone notes that it is compensated by convenience.

What advises the consumer. Installation Features

Installation, as a rule, does not cause difficulties, but some advice is given. The location of the chain drive mentioned above. Here are some more recommendations from the masters and those who established the roles with their own hands:

• make markup;

  Marking for roller blinds

• check the horizontal level of the location of the brackets, distortions are not allowed;

  Accessories for the installation of roller blinds on the brackets

• It is necessary to use the auxiliary mount near (about 12 cm) from the control mechanism;
• mounting method must match the window frame;

  Details for the installation of roller blinds in two ways are part of a standard set of curtains

• Universal advice - to get acquainted with the video, which is enough in the vast runet.
• Categorical advice - do not allow contact with heating devices.

Features of choice.

Summing up all the reviews and recommendations, the selection algorithm should look like this.

• Determined with the appointment (protection against illumination at night, heat insulation, etc.).

  Rolled curtains - not just beautiful and stylish, but also very practical and convenient

• Take the necessary measurements. When attaching to the frame, the width of the curtain roll should be 2 to 4 centimeters larger than the width of the glass. The room in the window opening is also 2-4 centimeters, but less than the opening.

  Determining the size of the canvas, depending on the type of fastening curtains

• Choose the desired direction of opening the curtains "from top to bottom" or "bottom to top." The latter method may be required for wooden bindings with a window opening inward. Flower growers can appreciate it, and care is somewhat easier.

• Choose a curtain material. The quality requirements mentioned above, but the defining moment is transparency. The exceptions are the day-night roles, which change from full transparency to blackout.

  Bright custom-made blinds made of thick fabric

• In the case of choosing a frame option to decide on the material of the slats and guides. Preference should be given to metal, especially if the material of the curtains is heavy.
• It will be determined that it is preferable to order or purchase ready ones. Order is required for non-standard window units, or for a special design. Disadvantages mainly relate to the lead time, the higher price and that the quality of execution is unknown. Finished products are also present on the market, and in a large assortment, but their standard sizes are standardized and it is not always possible to find a suitable one, especially for extra-large windows.

  When using roller blinds, you can independently adjust the length of the canvas and the level of illumination of the room

• If a supplier is already selected, it is advisable to look at online reviews about it. In most cases, it helps weed out unscrupulous. Customized reviews, whether good or negative, are fairly easy to distinguish from real ones.

Exploitation

Very few tips.

• Use cleaning products that do not contain chlorine or acids. If the design allows you to remove the curtain for washing, then after a thorough rinsing and drying, which does not form folds.
• It is better not to vacuum (or use special nozzles), and wipe with a dry cloth. Wash off with a cotton cloth. Apply a soapy solution to highly contaminated areas for a while. To remove small dirt, it is better to use a stationery eraser.
• It is better to roll the rolls while cooking in the kitchen to avoid possible contamination.

That's all.

In conclusion

Roller blinds, especially day-night is a rather simple way to radically change the design of the room. They can visually change the size, add a zest to the design.And with the expansion of the offer, the cost of purchase and installation only decreases.

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