How to install roller blinds on plastic windows

Layered decoration of windows, balcony blocks are long past. Fringe, thick curtains, tulle are no longer relevant. In a fashion open space, a lot of light, a minimum of details. However, the premises need something to protect from the scorching sun, prying eyes. The ideal solution to this problem will be roller blinds. On functionality rolshtora are similar to ordinary blinds. But they are much more practical, easier in the process of leaving.

Roller blinds do an excellent job of protecting against sunlight.

Rolshtora establish in rooms of different purposes: residential, non-residential, commercial. They easily fit into modern interior styles, are relatively inexpensive, and are an effective sun protection system. The possibility of self-installation is another significant advantage of such canvases. How to fasten roller blinds on plastic windows, described in more detail in this publication.

Blinds: a brief description, the benefits

Before installation, the owner of the house, the office space must be thoroughly acquainted with the features of their device. The design of such sun protection systems is as simple as possible. It consists of a shaft, a weighting agent, a twisting mechanism, a fabric web. The fabric in the roll is thin, durable. It can have different colors, be made from combinations of different materials.

Rolled curtains of the correctly chosen fabric allow to achieve the desired degree of illumination of the room.

The most popular fabrics are as follows:

• Cotton, flax. These are natural fabrics. They are well breathable, are environmentally friendly. This combination fits perfectly into the styles of country, Provence, eco-style.
• Cotton, polyester. This tandem combines the high practicality of synthetic material, the naturalness of cotton raw materials. However, these blinds will shrink slightly in a wet environment.
• Polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass. These materials are distinguished by their high practicality, fire resistance, and wear resistance. PVC curtains, fiberglass are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, humidity, other destructive environmental factors.

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

Chain cord - the easiest and most frequently used option for adjusting roller blinds

Important! In the Day-Night model, the light level in the room is regulated differently. Cloth such rolshtor double, consists of translucent, dense strips. They alternate.During the day, the semitransparent stripes should coincide on both canvases, at night - more dense.

This design allows you to smoothly adjust the intensity of the light flux entering the room through the windows

Benefits

The advantages of this type of curtain are obvious:

1. Spectacular appearance. This is a modern, fashionable design solution. Rolshtora decorate window openings, ideally fit into many stylistic directions: Provence, minimalism, classic, hi-tech, modern, etc.
2. Compact dimensions. Products occupy a minimum of free space. When assembled, they are difficult to spot.
3. Ease of care. For cleaning products, you can use a simple cloth slightly moistened with soapy water. They do not collect dust, repel dirt.
4. Easy installation according to the instructions. To fix the roll construction, it is not necessary to use expensive equipment and have special skills. This task can be done by any person. Installation instructions rolshtor below.

Roller blinds are able to “revive” the interior of the room.

Location options

Fasten the curtains can be in different places. The choice of location options will depend on several factors: the type of design of the curtain, the size of the window opening, the design decision, the personal preferences of the home owners.

Choosing the type of roller blinds, do not forget that they must comply with the overall design of the room

Rolshtora allowed to mount in the following ways:

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

  The distance from the edges of the window opening to the attachment points must be at least 50 mm so as not to damage the slope

• To the ceiling. Installing the ceiling holders on the ceiling, you can also solve the problem of tiny windows. This method of attachment will help to visually make the room more spacious, more comfortable.
  

  For fixing on the ceiling, the same brackets are suitable as for the wall.

Note! In the presence of a small window, it is important to choose the right color of the canvas. The ideal option would be to buy products with the color of the walls of the room. Then the room will be more spacious.

• To the window opening. This option is acceptable in office space, on sliding windows. The method allows you to completely close the window opening. Additionally, the use of tulle in this case is not necessary. The design of the opening is strict, modern.
  

  Obviously, the gaps themselves must be immaculate.

• To the frame. The problem of too wide, deep window opening can be solved by attaching the curtains directly to the frame. In this case, the opening will look more harmonious, the window sill will be released. On the windowsill you can put pots with flowers, accessories, kitchen utensils. Also attached to the frame, if the doors are deaf. Then the curtains will not interfere with the opening.
• To sash plastic window. The opening windows decorate with mini roller shutters fastened directly to the doors. Rolshtora, mounted in this way, usually installed in combination with light tulle. Mini shutters are very similar to classic blinds. However, their practicality is much higher, and care is not difficult. Shutters do not collect dust on themselves.
  

  Placing on the sash allows you to open or close the curtains independently of each other.

The dependence of the type of installation on the design of the curtains

Today there are different ways how to fix a roller blind on a plastic window. When choosing a mounting option, you must consider the type of curtain design. There are only two views: with an open system, cassette.

Classic open curtains look good on large windows.

Closed cassettes are mounted directly on the frame.

Important! Plastic windows are much more vulnerable than wood. For this reason, the owners of the premises should choose the most gentle way to install roller shutters. Using screws can cause irreparable damage to the frame.

Step by step installation instructions rolshtor

Installation rolshtor - the stylish, modern design decision. They can be mounted in a private house, apartment, office or commercial premises. Such curtains are not afraid of temperature drops, wet cleaning, dust, dirt. Depending on the weight of the structure, its appearance, and the design decision, there are several mounting options. Consider them in more detail.

Necessary tools, materials

To work you need to prepare:

• construction level, ruler, simple pencil;
• screwdriver (screwdriver);
• drill;
• screws, screws, dowels;
• double sided tape.

Tools for mounting the curtains on the plastic window

Note! When screwing screws, screws, the integrity of the plastic window is broken. After dismantling the frame will remain deep holes, sometimes the plastic can crack. It does not look aesthetic.

Step-by-step installation instructions for open-type shutters (using self-tapping screws)

With this fastener design will last 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.

The installation process itself will be represented in stages:

• Buying curtains, checking equipment. You need to make sure that everything you need is in the package.
• Assembly of the product. To do this, use the manufacturer's instructions. Usually for assembly you just need to connect the shaft with brackets, gears.
• Markup. It is necessary with one hand to take the finished product, attach it to the place where the installation is planned. The other hand with a pencil should mark the installation location of the brackets. Use a level to check the correct placement of marks.
  

  It is necessary to accurately determine the location of the curtains

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

• Drilling, installation of fasteners. Drill the holes for fastening, fix the elements with screws, put on the plugs. Installation completed. You can adjust the work of the canvas, enjoy the result.
  

  Installation procedure for MINI curtains on screws

Features of the installation of shutters closed (using screws)

Fixing a closed system has a number of subtleties. In addition to the brackets, it is necessary to fix the box, guides. Without scotch in this case is not enough.

The top box cassette curtains attached to the screws, and for fixing the side rails used adhesive tape

When installing, use the following instructions:

• Checking the configuration, the health of the curtain.Closed sun protection systems are usually implemented as already assembled.
• Degreasing surfaces. The installation site should be thoroughly wiped with alcohol. This will ensure a secure fit.
• Fitting, marking guides. You need to make sure that the length of the guides is sufficient. These strips are needed to guide the web when lowering. If necessary, the guides are shortened using a conventional breadboard knife. The locations of the guides are marked with a pencil.
  

  The order of marking places cassette curtains

Helpful advice! Shorten the guides should be on top. This will keep the factory cut.

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

  Assembly sequence of fasteners

• Fastening boxes, guides. Using a drill, you need to drill holes, fasten the box with self-tapping screws. On adhesive tape guides, on the other hand, remove the protective film, install them in place. The sides of the box are covered with special side covers.
  

  Fastening the guides on double-sided tape

Fastening with a spring bracket

If you do not want to spoil the integrity of the plastic glass, you can fix the holders with a simple spring bracket. Such option of fixture is often chosen for the opening shutters.

This method is good because you do not need to perforate the plastic frame once again.

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

Spring bracket consists of two parts. A small corner must first be inserted only a little into the groove, and a complete snapping should be made only after the curtain has been installed on the sash.

Brackets hanging on the sash. Then it remains only to put the side covers on the brackets, insert the shaft with the cloth.

For reliability, the brackets can be additionally glued with double-sided tape

After that, home owners need to properly configure the operation of the sun protection system.

Installation with scotch tape on the blind door

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.

The assembly kit consists of support platforms fixed on the frame with the help of scotch tape and brackets installed in them fixed on latches

So, you need to collect the curtain, mark the installation location of the brackets. The next step is to degrease the surfaces and stick the velcro to the brackets. Degrease better with simple alcohol. The brackets are released from the protective film, hung on the sash, slightly pressed. Next you just need to put on the side covers, insert the blinds.

When you make sure that the curtain is installed correctly, remove the canvas and let the fasteners adhere well without load for several hours.

Mounting recommendations

1. It is necessary to choose the place of fastening of a Rolshtor proceeding from dimensions of the room, curtains, window openings. If the opening is small, it is better to mount the product on the ceiling, the wall at the top of the window.
2. If plastic windows are new, you should not injure them with self-tapping screws. After dismantling the hole from them is difficult to hide. In this case, it is worthwhile to give preference to mini-rols. They can be fixed without drilling - using double-sided tape.
   

   The choice of attachment is primarily determined by the size and weight of the roller blinds.

3. In some cases, tape, spring brackets can not be used. We are talking about the installation of large curtains having a rather big weight. Such a mount just will not stand. It is better to use screws, screws.

Video on how to assemble and install a roller blind without drilling

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