In a modern interior, pleated blinds are increasingly used. They are suitable for any windows, easy to install, do not cause problems in operation and maintenance. They can be applied to any drawing, which makes them a valuable element of a stylish interior design.
The design of the pleated-curtain is universal, as it fits any window shape.
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Pleated blinds - one of the newest and most modern models of light protection. Visually, they look like classic blinds. But this is only at first glance. The device, materials and other characteristics are different from the Roman roller shutters or classic blinds.
Externally, the design of such curtains resembles horizontal ordinary blinds, but with a pleated fabric, that is, with crisp folds.
Curtains corrugation are lightweight, elegant design, easy to use, which consists of several simple parts:
Unary are a single canvas with folds. Double or triple consist of several canvases, stitched as a honeycomb.
Pleated - is a small fold, which does not lose its shape, does not sag, allows you to fold and fold the cloth. The direction of the folds, as a rule, is horizontal, but vertical folding is also encountered. The material used is cloth or paper impregnated with a special compound. Treatment with the solution is needed in order to protect the fabric or paper from burning out and getting wet.
In width, they can be in the range of 10-50 mm.
Pleated blinds are blinds made of pleated material fastened on both sides in a special profile ledge.
It is used to secure the mechanism. The eaves and side profiles allow you to set the corrugation so that it hangs loose or fasten it to the sides. If the structure is attached to inclined surfaces, then a cable is added to it for strength.
On the glass, they are held by means of guides, which are strings, stretched between the upper and lower bars of the cornice.
With it, the curtains unfold and fold. Types of management may be different, depending on the model:
The mechanism of control of such curtains on non-standard windows is carried out with the help of a chain, cord, handle, leash for windows located high enough, or a remote control.
There are several options for pleated models. They differ in the type of movement, method of attachment, the orientation of the folds, type of material.
Roll. On the roller fixed above, the corrugated cloth is turned.
The principle of operation is very simple.
Loose hanging. The device does not involve fixing the canvas below. Cloth secured only on top.
It is used for ordinary windows, standard shapes and dimensions.
Stretch. Corrugated fabric or paper in them is fixed completely. In the side bars, the string is pulled, which ensures a reliable tension of the fabric or paper.
The canvas is framed, and therefore there is no risk of sagging or stretching.
Up-down system. The system "up-down" allows you to partially open the lower part of the window, and the top.
It is enough to lift the shutter up or lower it down.
Vertical. Curtains are fixed on the side, the direction of movement is not up, but to the sides.
The folds are not across, but along.
Stationary. They are tightly fixed and are not designed for opening or closing. This option is often used on windows of complex or non-standard forms.
For example - arched configurations with many small details.
Also, there are different ways of attaching pleated curtains to plastic windows. Lightweight allows for different fixation options.
When opened, a blind curtain on a window can completely close a window or even a doorway.
The materials used for the production of curtains corrugated or pleated may have different degrees of shade.
Plisse can be purchased in stores already finished, created under standard plastic frames, or contact specialized companies and make it to order.
One of the important advantages of corrugation curtains - the ability to choose a design for any style of room. Paper and woven fabric allows you to print different prints that fit every taste and help to create comfort in the room.
Pleated curtains with a pattern in the interior look more comfortable and "home".
Pleated curtains are a great choice for skylights. After all, the unusual configuration of the frames and their inclined position makes it impossible to use classic curtains. Corrugated curtains weigh little, they can be fixed at an angle, and the choice of models is so diverse that any design experiments can be successfully implemented.
Pleated blinds differ in material, shape, size, type of construction.
Externally, the corrugation for the attic is no different from standard modifications. The difference lies in the method of controlling and attaching the sun protection system. Due to the inclined arrangement of the opening, the curtains are fixed by side slats. Tight mounting does not allow the fabric to sag. And to control at an angle has become possible, use a special leash handle or neck.
The material for such curtains is something between a cloth and a cloth.
Depending on where the light-shielding system will be mounted, this or that mounting method is chosen. There may be several.
Installation is carried out using ceiling and (or) window sill brackets. The choice depends on the model.
Some varieties have mud and dust repellent.
The installation scheme consists of several stages:
Often the material is treated with special compounds that provide fire resistance.
Important! When installing it is necessary to ensure that the adjustment cords are located on the outside of the curtains.
Installation is carried out in a similar pattern, only for mounting on the opening wall brackets are used. They are screwed to the frame or wall with screws. The cornice is installed in the same way as in the previous case.
Paper canvas pleated most budget option.
Drilling in this case is not required. Fixation is carried out by cap brackets for each leaf separately. Sometimes there is a subwindow bracket in the package. Then the support is screwed to the bracket with screws.
Today you can buy pleated curtains on the windows of any shape or make them yourself.
Important. It is believed that drilling spoils the hermetic properties of the frame, and they begin to let air and moisture through the holes. This assumption is erroneous, since all windows include several air chambers. But if you do not want to drill holes in the frame, you can use cap brackets or double-sided tape for fixation.
Buy ready-made pleats and install them - the easiest way out. But there is another option for shading a room from the sun. The device of corrugated curtains is so simple that paper curtains can be done independently.
Hand made blinds will add their own flavor to the interior and give the room a special touch.
Laconic design attracts many ordinary people.
Step 1. It is necessary to measure the width and height of the window.
Step 2. Outline the blank on paper using measurements. At the same time to the measured height you need to add 30-40 cm to the future "accordion".
Step 3. Cut the workpiece. Then turn it to the wrong side and iron it.
Step 4. Using a ruler and a pencil, mark up the folds on both sides of the paper. The width and depth of the folds will depend on the design idea.
Step 5. Using the markup, you need to fold the "accordion".To folds turned out more expressive, you can walk along the fold with a ruler. The last fold looks inward.
Step 6. When folded, the "accordion" is punctured in the center by a hole punch. Then a rope is pulled through the hole. The ends are tied, fixed with a bead at the bottom and with one-sided tape on top. If the canvas is wide, then the rope is skipped not in the center, but on the sides, departing 4-5 cm from the outer edges of the paper.
Step 7. Top and bottom are glued with double-sided tape. On both sides of the tape glued strap. The top will be a cornice, and the bottom - a weighting agent. It is possible to fasten the structure to the frame without a strip - using double-sided tape.
Council If the width of the frames is large and the width of the wallpaper is not enough, the canvas can be made by gluing together two strips of wallpaper with tape or glue.
Corrugated curtains are used for shading any room. Most often they are installed on the attic or terraces. But now these models are actively used by designers to create a modern interior. With their help, such styles as: minimalism, hi-tech, contemporary, loft, grunge are complemented. If we talk about the classics, then some blinds are not enough.
It is better to add standard curtains or tulle to them.
Curtains corrugation fit any design of the premises. And their ability to maintain tension and light weight make them one of the most popular shading options for skylights and custom windows.
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