How to hang roller blinds on plastic windows with drilling

This type of curtain has a long history, its creation is attributed to the ancient Romans. It is relevant and currently, well fitting into the interior of almost any stylistics, from classic to modern. In terms of installation, curtains have a number of features.

Types of curtains by type

Structurally, these curtains are the following system:

1. Simple rectangular canvas. In the traditional version it is made from natural fabric. More modern versions are plastic or wooden horizontal blinds, in the opened form forming a blind plane from identical dies-slats, which do not allow extra light into the room day or night.

   The curtain can be made of fabric of different density

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

   The diameter of the shaft and the material of manufacture depends on the size and purpose of the curtains

3. Control circuit It drives the rotation of the shaft. This detail 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, driven not by physical effort, but by pressing a button.

   The control chain is most often a synthetic thread with plastic caps.

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

   Many mounts are universal and suitable for fixing the curtains on both vertical and horizontal surfaces.

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

   Magnetic holders are often used to fix the bottom of the web.

6. Guide threads. In the role of such threads often acts fishing line - durable, thin and invisible. However, any rope can be used for this purpose. These guides are needed to transmit the rotation of the roller to the main web. Depending on how the fishing line is attached to the fabric, the principle of the curtains changes. If the thread is fixed at several points located at an equal distance from each other, the canvas is gathered at the top in even folds.If the guides are attached to the matter evenly, it always remains smooth, rolling down on top into a neat roll without wrinkles.

   The guide line is tensioned with special clips at the bottom of the frame

7. Protective case (eaves). It is a plastic panel covering the upper fixation elements and the shaft. It may not be, then the curtains are called open. However, its presence ensures greater durability of the structure. Closed models are considered more attractive.

   The color of the protective box can be matched to the frame

The most common types of versions of the constituent parts are shown in the table:

There is also such a species as spring. Products of this type are controlled by a spring driving the shaft. Their advantage is the possibility of using for sloping windows of the attic. When the spring is compressed, the matter is wound onto a roll; when it is weakened, on the contrary, it is unwound.

Note! In favor of one type or another, a choice is usually made for aesthetic reasons. Or, based on the operational characteristics of the room where they are going to hang. However, from the point of view of installation, each of these types also has specific features that must be considered.

Installation methods for roller blinds

There are several mounting options:

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

  Sometimes fixing to the ceiling may be the only way, for example, when the frames fit close to the ceiling

• To the window frame. This fastening method 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.

  With this method of installation slopes remain open

• To sash windows. A small piece of cloth for each sash separately allows you to open and close windows with the curtains lowered. The disadvantage of such a solution is its relatively large labor intensity - after all, the design of each curtain will have to be hung separately.

  For placement on the shutters are compact models of roller blinds.

Thus, among the factors that influence the choice of mounting method, you can call:

• desire to use the window sill / lack of such a goal;
• the need to close the entire opening (in case of obvious defects in window frames or walls) / lack of such a need;
• the need to regularly open windows (important for rooms without air conditioning) / the tendency to keep the windows always closed;
• and, of course, the design features of the mounted products.

Note! The more factors taken into account when searching for a suitable option, the greater the chance that it will be successful. Do not lose sight of any circumstances.

How does the installation process affect the appearance of the curtains?

The table summarizes the features of installation of the main types of roller blinds.

Each type of curtain is characterized by its specificity, which should be taken into account in the final selection of a suitable option.

How to fix the roller blind to the plastic window on the screws

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

Preparation stage

This stage is universal for any method of installation, it will not be possible to slip past it. First you should choose the curtain itself, its color, material, size. The last parameter you need to find out exactly. If you plan to fasten to the sash, then it is necessary to measure it and add to the resulting number 2-4 cm. If the entire opening is whole, then, on the contrary, 2-5 cm should be taken from the resulting width.

Before you get to work, also make sure you have all the necessary tools:

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

Self-tapping screws, fasteners, tensioners, fishing line for guides usually come complete with a curtain.

Installation instructions for open-type roller blinds for plastic windows

1. Finding a place for mounting parts. Before you attach them to the window with screws, you should clarify their exact position. To do this, it is necessary to glue the double-sided tape on the fasteners, to fully assemble the structure and attach it to the window frame in the way it will be fixed in the future. Having arranged everything correctly, you need to glue the mounted elements on the tape and remove the roller with a cloth.
2. Installation guide line. Before taking up the screws, it is necessary to secure the ends of the guide threads. To do this, the end of the fishing line is inserted into the hole and neatly fixed there with a knot.

   The guide line is installed before the assembly of the bracket

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

   It is important to accurately determine the place of drilling holes.

4. Insert roll roller. Now the main part of the curtains, the roll with the fabric, can be put into place by placing in the resulting grooves and pressing until it clicks. After that, the upper component of the structure can be considered assembled.

   The shaft is fixed in brackets with the help of latches.

5. Installation of tensioners. It's time to install the fasteners below. To do this, first mark their place with the help of a building level and glue them to the window surface with adhesive tape. Then, having previously secured the lower ends of the guide line, drill holes and insert self-tapping screws into them.

   The procedure for fixing the fishing line

6. Check. In the end, make sure everything works as it should.

   With the help of limiters on the control chain, the extreme positions of the curtain web are regulated

Features of the installation of a roller blinds closed type

Devices of this type are distinguished by the fact that the fastening elements here are part of the overall design. The shaft will not work out for the time of work. Have to drill in close proximity to it.

To get to the fasteners and the holes located in them, you must remove the side plugs. The rest of the installation process differs little.

Features fastening curtains to the ceiling

The basic difference of this path is a different arrangement of fasteners. In this situation, they must be placed with holes to the top of the window opening or overlap. That is, with the purchase you need to purchase special ceiling fasteners.

Note! For curtains of large weight and size - namely, they usually prefer to hang from the ceiling - it is better to give preference not to plastic, but to metal fasteners. They are stronger and more reliable.

Recommendations on the choice of mounting depending on the size and weight of curtains

If you summarize what was written above, you can formulate the basic rule for choosing the method of installation.

The larger the dimensions of the curtains, the more reason to prefer mounting to the ceiling or walls. They will easily take on the additional burden. If the size and weight of the curtains is small, then it is better to turn to the fastening to the window casements - this option is most convenient for use.

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

Video on how to assemble and install a roller blind

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