Installing roller blinds on plastic windows with your own hands: The nuances of choosing the right models (130+ Photos)

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If the usual configuration of curtains is already quite boring, then there is a universal option - these are roller blinds for plastic windows. Curtains can be installed in any interior style. But you need to be able to choose them correctly. Everything will be discussed in more detail later in the article.

Design

The design is based on the piece of fabric itself, along with a shaft for collecting fabric and a lifting element. Roller blinds are also called blinds or roller blinds.

To open the window, you need to pull the chain so that it begins to wind onto the shaft.

Roller blinds will help add variety to your interior

The movement is driven by a lifting mechanism. The rest is collected into a roll. The design is unpretentious, so it breaks quite easily.

Classification by type of fastening system

If we are talking about an open system, then the shaft where it will be wound up is attached to the window opening or to the window frame. The strings act as guides.

Tip To ensure that the curtain keeps its shape, a strip is attached to the bottom of the structure.

The closed system has an aluminum box that hides the assembled part from view. The curtain itself moves along two aluminum guides.

Wooden option

Window darkness level

In addition, they also create many interesting layout options. One of them is to place two harmonies with different transparency on the same structure. Placing a compact fabric on top and a sheer fabric on the bottom allows you to move them so that at the same time one part opens and the other folds.

Day and night curtains allow you to precisely adjust the level of darkness.

Functional differences

There are also differences in the mechanism responsible for raising the blinds. It can be presented as:

• cord;
• springs;
• chains.

You can also purchase blinds with an automatic mechanism. The first three options can be combined into one group, since you will have to lift it manually. The automatic drive simplifies everything. The structure can be controlled using a remote control.

No need to get up from the sofa to adjust the height of the canvas.

If desired, roller blinds can be integrated into the Smart Home system.

Separately, it is necessary to say about the existing categories:

• These are the so-called mini-curtains. They resemble open ones in design. They are only attached to the window sash. Mini-curtains are suitable if you intend to do without drilling.
• There is also a Lovolight type on sale. They should be used on large windows. Such blinds can only be controlled using a remote control.
• There are also day-night types that have fabric with varying degrees of light blocking. They allow you to create different levels of illumination in the room at different times.

In the interior of the kitchen

pros

1You can store flowers on the windowsill, since the window sill, like the window opening itself, will always be open. Rolled ones provide an unobstructed view.

2Like regular blinds, they can be finely adjusted in height, accordingly, if the light flux hits directly into the eyes. Blinds allow you to completely darken the room if you have to sleep during the day. This is especially convenient when there is a small child in the family. The presence of roller blinds does not mean a complete abandonment of curtains - if you like them, then you can leave them.

3The canvas does not need constant cleaning, since the canvas goes through a special treatment, which prevents dirt and dust particles from entering the room. But the canvas acts as a reflective barrier, not a filter, that is, dust particles will not be retained in the canvas. The canvas is not subject to fading, and is also able to protect the furniture in the room from fading.

4An air gap is formed between the window and the curtain, which keeps the room cool in summer and warm in winter. It is almost impossible to crush them or physically deform them.

For large windows in white tone

Stylish protection from light

Advantages and disadvantages

When choosing suitable roller curtains to protect windows from light, it is important to know about their strengths and weaknesses. The advantages include:

• Budget price. The cost of such devices is not too high. The cheapest option is the Mini roll system. It is small in size and is not equipped with a cassette. Allows you to close each door separately.
• Space saving. In small apartments, curtains and tulle can “eat up” most of the space. When assembled, the roller shutters are practically invisible, and when opened they cover only the opening itself or even a separate transom.
• Selecting the degree of shading. The canvas can be made of different fabrics. They provide varying degrees of shading: from complete light transmission to 100% impenetrability. This is very convenient for different types of premises.
• Protection of the canvas from dust and dirt. The fabric of roller shutters is usually impregnated with a dust-repellent, non-flammable or moisture-resistant composition. This makes them invulnerable to fire, spoilage and pollution.
• Application in any premises. Roller curtains are used in different types of premises: residential and non-residential. Suitable for any room in an apartment, private house or office.
• Easy care. All you need to do is wipe the roller shutters 2-3 times a week. To do this, you need a dry cloth or a slightly moistened sponge for cleaning.

Roller blinds take up little space and keep the window sill clear.
The disadvantages of roller blinds include vulnerability to moisture and low temperatures. The fabric cannot be washed, only dry cleaned. Among the disadvantages is the simple design, which often has to be supplemented with tulle or curtains.

Which type of construction is better?

The essence of open-type rolls is that their design is as simple as possible, but this is also its disadvantage. The open-type shaft is attached to the window using corners. The canvas hangs on the shaft.

Advice To avoid distortion, the structure is supported with a heavy plank.

Open ones are driven by a chain. The design is simple in appearance, but not reliable. But the cost of these is somewhat cheaper than their main competitor.

Open model

For closed blinds, the shaft is hidden under a cassette or box. Due to this, it is possible to preserve the original appearance of the canvas much longer, since dirt does not penetrate there. For smooth movement of the canvas, an aluminum strip and sewn-in guides are used - this allows the canvas to maintain its shape. The ideally straight shape does not allow light from the street to penetrate. This will not affect the quality of ventilation of the room in any way.

Closed model

To combine standard and roller blinds in a room, it is worth installing closed-type structures. In this situation, it will be possible to find the optimal combination of colors and patterns. As for potential problems with installing them on a window opening, it will not be more difficult than installing regular blinds.

If you plan to use rolls in a room with a high level of humidity, for example, in the kitchen, then it is also better to choose a closed structure.

How to avoid mistakes

Simple rules will help you avoid errors in measurements. By following them, you can choose the perfect curtains for each window.

1. Take measurements in 2-3 places. Often the width and height of windows differ at different points. Therefore, it is necessary to take measurements at several points, compare the results and select the most appropriate value.
2. Take into account the dimensions of the roller shutters.
   Roller shutters come in open and closed types. The first option is cheaper, it can be adjusted in width if it was not possible to measure the width correctly. But there is a significant drawback - the curtains quickly become dirty. For closed-type products, the canvas is hidden in a box and does not get dirty so quickly, although the price is higher. Due to the plugs and fastenings, the width of the roller shutter is 0.3-0.5 mm greater than the width of the fabric. If you do not take these dimensions into account, the canvas will have to be trimmed after installation. It is also necessary to clarify the depth of the mechanism. This parameter will determine whether the sash will open normally or not.
3. Pay attention to the location of the handles for opening the sash. When opened, the roll should not extend beyond the handle. Otherwise, the canvas will interfere with opening and closing the window. If the curtain catches on anything during use, the structure may break. The overhanging lower part will become dirty and deformed, touching the window sill.

To avoid mistakes, you should remember that you need to take into account the dimensions of the roller shutters and the location of the handles on the window.

Material selection

Roller blinds can be made from fabrics:

• natural;
• of synthetic origin.

On sale you can find canvases from:

• cotton;
• nylon;
• polyester.

They may look like:

• metal;
• have velvet fibers;
• eye-catching prints.

The canvas can be completely transparent, and then they will only play a decorative role.

Solid, discreet color option

Additional decorations, whether tassels or fringe, are also installed on the curtains. It is widely believed that fabric roller blinds are characterized by their fragility, but in practice the situation is exactly the opposite.

Temperature changes, dust and other factors do not affect the appearance of the canvas.

You can choose a material that has been impregnated with antibacterial impregnation. The presence of an ultraviolet reflective coating allows you to keep the room cool.

Bright curtains made of translucent material

You can find the right fabric texture for any room. Most often, roller blinds are used for plastic windows, but there are also curtains for wooden windows. The choice of canvas properties must correspond to the conditions of their use.

Photo gallery

Curtains for bay window

Curtains with lambrequin

Velcro curtains

Chocolate

Sea wave

Roller blinds

To the office

Lambrequins

Bay window with lambrequin Provence

Bay window curtains with lambrequin

Rolled bamboo – why are they so good?

Natural materials in the interior are increasingly replacing plastic and other commonly used materials. Bamboo ones have become a bestseller. The material is environmentally friendly. At the same time, the antistatic properties remained the same.

Ecological, natural material – bamboo

A bamboo product is a woven fabric. The canvas is created using durable bamboo stems. Since these planks fit as tightly as possible to each other, this allows you to obtain a fabric that is almost homogeneous in structure. The cost of the product is influenced by the fact that it is woven by hand.

Since the work is done manually, it is still impossible to achieve complete uniformity of the structure, the same applies to uniformity of shade and width of the stems. But this is precisely what attracts us, since it is immediately clear that the curtains are handmade. The canvas is attached to the frame, and from below it is processed with a decorative stick.

Cozy and tasteful

Peculiarities

The choice of bamboo differs from fabric products, since here the frequency of weaving comes to the fore. From the design you need to get not only a decorative function, but also a function of blocking sunlight. The smaller the gaps in the canvas, the weaker the light will begin to enter the room. But this is considered a fabric material, while bamboo is a specific material.

Even the densest weave of bamboo curtains will let light through, but it will be diffused, and accordingly, it will softly illuminate the room. There will also be air exchange in the room. There is no need to lift it to let in light.

Ideal combination with wooden furniture

Only bamboo has ambiguous patterns, giving the room an oriental touch.

They can also give the room an antique atmosphere. They will look most organically with wooden flooring and wooden furniture. The more irregularities on the fabric that are inherent in hand weaving, the better. Different widths of strips, seals and other roughness are only a plus, as this will add authenticity to the product itself.

The nuances of choosing the type of fastening and the size of the structure

1Even before choosing the color of the canvas or its configuration, you need to calculate the size, which depends on the mounting location. If the window in the room is installed in a recess, then the width should exceed the width of the opening by 5 centimeters on each side. The same applies to height, since it should be with a margin of several centimeters.

Complete protection from light

2You need to start from the fact that when raised, the window should easily open in all directions. The presence of a window in the room located in the same plane as the wall obliges to create a gap between the structure and the wall. The width should exceed 20 cm, that is, 10 cm per side. As for height, here you can follow the rule for windows in recesses. The rule is that the width was slightly wider than the transparent part, about 3 cm.

You must immediately indicate the type of fastening. There are only two options - the structure will be installed with or without drilling.

For dim light

3If we are talking specifically about plastic windows, then it is better to discard the option with drilling. Self-tapping screws will be used to secure the structure. It is on them that the bracket will be held. It is rarely fixed to the window frame; most often the ceiling and walls are chosen. The integrity of the wall will be compromised, but the fastening itself will be more reliable.

4Drilling is not suitable for plastic windows. Light weight allows you to do without mounting on the sash. The work includes securing the brackets using double-sided tape.

Brown is ideal for a beige interior

Content

• Roller blind systems
• Free-hanging
• Mini
• Maxi
• Zebra mini
• Zebra maxi
• Day Night
• Bamboo
• Cassette
• Uni-1 (Uni-1)
• Uni-2 (Uni-2)
• Zebra Uni-1
• Zebra Uni-2
• Roller blind control method
• Chain
• Spring-inertial (PIM)
• Electric
• Installation method for roller blinds
• Down up
• On the window sash
• Into the opening
• On the wall
• To the ceiling
• For roof/slanted windows
• Execution options
• With photo printing
• Perforated (Night City)
• Mounting options
• For self-tapping screws
• With double-sided tape
• Plastic clamps
• Bottom plumb clamps
• Magnets
• Fishing line or cable
• Plastic fastenings
• To order or ready-made
• To order
• Ready-made roller blinds in shopping centers
• Ready-made roller blinds AliExpress
• Reviews

The issue of light penetration into the room

This question also affects the design side of the process of choosing roller blinds. Completely transparent ones are considered purely decorative, although they are not useless. They are able to partially scatter sunlight. Dimout curtains have one feature - they, like transparent ones, allow diffused light to pass through, but there is one caveat.

Dimout fabric

Firstly, diffused light will be transmitted, and secondly, heat will not be transmitted at all, in any direction. This option is unlikely to be suitable for the home, unlike offices and premises where a large number of plants are stored, for example, for greenhouses. Exposure to the sun can have a detrimental effect on them, so dimout curtains will fit there.

Advice For home use, blackouts are quite suitable.

As the name suggests, these completely block sunlight. The complete absence of light is in demand in children's rooms and in rooms used for watching movies. They are also suitable for offices, for example, for a conference room. The previously mentioned day-night blinds allow you to vary the type of fabric. At certain times of the day you can use a transparent fabric, at certain times you can use a blackout fabric.

Non-standard solution for a stylish interior

As for drawings, an image of any structure and complexity can be applied to the canvas. Images are applied using photo printing. Photo printing is not afraid of fading.

Fasteners for the lower fabric plumb

For free-hanging roller blinds, it is possible to use additional clamps for the lower plumb of the fabric. Fixation is used to stabilize the fabric and finishing strip of roller blinds.

Magnets

Magnets for attaching the finishing strip of roller blinds

- used to fix the lower plumb of the fabric. This is especially true when the sash is open for ventilation, i.e. Only the top part of the sash is folded back. But sounds that arise from the wind when the window sash is open can also cause discomfort. The lower plumb line hits the window frame. The disadvantages include the fact that fixation occurs only in one position, when the curtain is completely in the lowered final position. As soon as you slightly raise the finishing strip, it will move away from the magnets and will no longer press against you.

Advantages:

• Reliability
• Convenience
• Easy to install
• Installed on Mini and Maxi systems
• There are magnets attached to double-sided tape.

Flaws:

• Additional holes in the window frame (when installing magnets with screws)
• Fixation only in the lowered position of the roller blind

Fishing line or cable

Fishing line or cable to stabilize the plumb line of the fabric

— used on free-hanging roll systems. Thick fishing line is installed on small, light roller blinds, and a cable or strong, braided braid is installed on heavy, massive roller blinds. An undoubted advantage is that the curtains are fixed along the entire height, regardless of the position it is in, closed or half-open.

Advantages:

• Easy to install
• Installed on Mini and Maxi systems
• There are fastenings with double-sided tape
• Fixation along the entire height of the window sash, unlike magnets

Flaws:

• Additional holes in the window frame (when installing fasteners with screws)
• Less convenient compared to magnets, you can accidentally touch and tear or damage the curtain, and it can also be damaged by pets or children.

Plastic fastenings

Plastic fastenings for the finishing strip of roller blinds

— plastic fasteners are used more often with horizontal blinds, but there are rare cases when the problem can be solved only in this way, so I decided to include them in the section with roller blinds. The reason for their rare use on roller blinds is that the fixation occurs as if on a permanent basis. It is often not very convenient to remove and insert the lower plumb line.

Advantages:

• Easy to install
• Installed on Mini and Maxi systems
• There are fastenings with double-sided tape
• Sometimes a problem can be solved only with this type of fastening

Flaws:

• Inconvenience of use (specifically for roll systems)
• Additional holes in the window frame (when installing fasteners with screws)
• Less convenient compared to magnets
• Fixation only in lowered position

What is the essence of the day-night system?

The type of roller category day-night can be found under the name zebra. Their peculiarity is that there is no usual thick fabric. Instead of canvas, alternating stripes are used. Half of these stripes are blackout fabric. The second half of the stripes are transparent. There may be variations in materials and colors. You can choose either plain or patterned.

Curtain type day - night

Like other models, these models are treated with antistatic and anti-dust coating, which is especially important if the structure will be used in the kitchen. The strips are moved using a chain along the roller. The design has two states. When identical strips overlap each other, then light begins to enter the room.

When different strips are superimposed on each other, the light stops falling. The desired degree of illumination is achieved by adjustment.

Light option day - night

The advantages of such blinds are expressed in practicality, since it does not matter what style is used in the interior. You can combine fabric and roller blinds, use white colors to visually expand the space. Roller windows are practically indispensable for non-standard windows.

Design of roller curtains for a doorway

Sophistication of design. It should be borne in mind that such blinds for a doorway can be ordered from almost any type of material.

This allows you to get away from the usual stereotypes and create a truly unique interior design, for example, taking advantage of the opportunity provided by printed curtains.

Design issues

The technical characteristics of the design influence the design side, so you should choose roll ones from them. Once the type of structure, type of fasteners and fabric have been selected, you can begin to select the color. You should not make a mistake with the choice of color, since the wrong color scheme can expose the shortcomings of the room.

Bright and bold color in the interior

An important aspect is the orientation of the room in relation to the cardinal directions. When the windows face south, then it is better to choose cool shades. Cool colors can compensate for too much sunlight, making the room visually cooler.

Neutral colors

Each color shade has its own effect on the psyche, which directly affects the perception of the room. If we consider universal colors, then these are white and beige. White will look organic in any room, regardless of whether the room is spacious or not. But still, white color has the effect of expanding space, you need to take this into account. White will not draw attention to himself.

Beige, neutral color - for a small room

Beige color is almost a complete copy of white in its properties. The beige color of roller blinds is often chosen. Yellow color is also suitable for compact rooms, especially if the room is small but you spend a lot of time in it. Color adds color to dark rooms, which improves your mood and makes you want to work.

Bright shades

From bright shades:

A bright accent in your room

• The orange color attracts attention, so if you want to focus on the rolls, then orange is a good option. It is necessary to use such blinds in rooms where the decoration is neutral. Such a room is the bedroom.
• In the bedroom you can also use the pink color of the canvas as the color of romance and a dreamy mood. In a room decorated in light pastel colors, this color would look quite appropriate.
• In rooms where you plan to spend your holidays, you can use blue color, as it can calm the people in it. It will bring an atmosphere of lightness. In addition to the bedroom, a children's room also fits these criteria.
• As for the equally popular green color, you need to understand the properties of this color. They consist in the ability to give an influx of energy, to charge you to do things. Work areas, such as a kitchen or office, fit this description.
• A universal color, like white, is brown. The color gives a tone of peace and stability. The least rare color is black, although this option should not be discarded either, because it can bring intimacy and mystery to the environment.

Light and relaxing color

It is not recommended to combine warm and cold shades. There is an unspoken rule, according to which shades of only one category can be combined organically in the interior. You should look at the color wheel and see which colors are nearby.

Green gives the interior a feeling of being in nature

You can combine green and purple, or blue and light blue. One should not miss the ability of a color shade to mask the disadvantages of a room.

If the room is compact, then it needs to be visually expanded. To do this, you need to install rolls of white or beige color. If the problem is in low ceilings, then it can be partially solved with the help of a vertical strip.

Choosing an ornament

The pattern of the canvas is always selected. The ornament should be matched to the tone of the furniture and wallpaper. The presence of plain wallpaper in the room requires the use of rolls with ornaments. This will make the room more interesting. The rule also works in the opposite direction - if there is some kind of pattern on the wallpaper, then the blinds should be plain.

Ornament will make the interior more interesting

There is a classic technique when the material of the curtains matches the material of the tablecloth or bedspread. This will allow you to maintain the room in a single design style. If you don’t have any specific ideas in your head, then you can choose something universal, for example, a combination of beige shades.

There is an unspoken rule based on which they should differ in color saturation from the walls - they should be either darker or lighter.

The most successful configurations of roller blinds

Bright material to brighten up a gray interior

1. It is important in which room they will be installed. The classic version of the room’s furnishings implies that the windows will be distinguished from the color of the walls by bright shades of the canvas or a striking ornament. In this situation, any type of ornament is suitable - from abstract drawings to the now popular Chinese motifs.
2. Strict motifs will create a fairly strict atmosphere in the room, helping to tune in to the right mood. A strict type will look better in the office.
3. Recently, roll ones, which have a mesh fabric, have become especially popular. To make such a fabric, metallized thread is used - the result is a rather original and practical product. Curtains made of mesh fabric can also be used in a child’s room, as they completely block the flow of sunlight into the room - the child can remain calmly in the room.

Mesh fabric is one of the most practical

The importance of choosing for certain rooms

Selecting the configuration of roller blinds will be inaccurate if you do not know in advance in which room they will be used. Cassettes can be considered a universal item. But there are developments that are applicable only for a specific room.

The children's room has already been sorted out earlier. As a color, according to tradition, you need to choose something fun and cheerful, so that it is pleasant not only for the child, but also for the parents to be in the room.

Tip Blackout curtains can be used in a child's room, but a certain amount of light must still enter there.

A compromise is to use canvases with a day-night mode.

Blue tones are soothing - a trendy model for children's

All options are also used in the bedroom. If the room is located on the sunny side of the house, then you need a curtain that can diffuse light. Otherwise you won't be able to get enough sleep.

Usually watching TV or movies on the big screen takes place in the living room. Of course, the curtains in the living room should not be featureless, but if the canvas allows glare to pass through, it will interfere with normal TV viewing.

Roller blinds are good even for the bathroom

As for the toilet, even here roll cassette toilets can be installed. And the reason for installation may not be the presence of a window - the curtains will act as a decorative element, covering pipes or other unsightly places.

Curtain design for plastic windows

When choosing fabric, take into account the overall design of the room - its style, color scheme. For installation on sashes, light-colored fabrics, plain or with small patterns, are often used. Light colors look beautiful on plastic window frames, stylized as wood or natural stone. On white doors, the shade of white curtains must be selected carefully so that the fabric or PVC profile does not give off a yellowish tint.

A modern option is panels with a thematic image (landscape, portrait, plot picture). Such systems are often used in private rooms - bedrooms or children's rooms. They can be combined with plain light curtains. In kitchens designed in Provence style, fabrics with delicate floral prints look beautiful.

Is it suitable for use with photo printing?

This type appeared recently, but has already managed to grab a share of popularity. Classic rolls have not ceased to be improved, and now you are purchasing not just a canvas that protects the room from the sun - the coating is anti-allergenic and antibacterial. A nice thing is that you can apply a design to the surface of the canvas.

Photo printing - a model for everyone

The principle of photo printing is that the design is applied under high pressure. The drawing itself is applied step by step, but the paint does not cause any harm, so it can be used with photo printing even in a children's room - in this case, you can use a drawing of a cartoon character or some kind of animal.

The drawing remains alive for a long time, the sun does nothing to it, so even exposure to direct sunlight will not lead to fading of the canvas. There is one trick that allows you to liven up a boring room - you can use a 3D drawing for this. As for compact rooms, they can be visually enlarged by using them with a print in the form of horizontal lines.

Fun print for the bathroom

This category also includes canvases on which the print was applied using UV printing. The design is applied by inkjet, and it sets under ultraviolet irradiation. The printing method is universal in the sense that it can be used not only for fabric, but also for wood, metal or fiberglass.

Typically, products with such prints are produced by companies whose focus is on applying prints to clothes and objects.

Such companies have galleries with examples of the most successful works. You can find there abstract figures, copies of famous paintings, beautiful landscapes, and even children’s drawings transferred to fabric. The essence of printing is that specialists are able to transfer a design of any complexity onto a single-color canvas.

Original solution

Features of color combinations in prints

For a room in a minimalist style

• This technology has one feature related to the arrangement of bright colors. With this technology, the most saturated colors cannot contact each other, and if there are such areas in the design, then barely noticeable gaps will remain in the print. They are not very noticeable, unless of course you look closely. Another thing is that the quality of image transmission, compared to the source, will decrease. Initially, it is impossible to understand what the final print on the curtains will be, so it is recommended to print a test print to understand what to expect.
• Curtains with photo printing allow you to create unique interiors, and photo printing is especially appropriate for children's rooms, where one of the solutions is installation with a print of a cartoon character.

Printed roller blinds themselves can also be moisture-resistant, which allows them to be used in the kitchen.

The properties of flowers have already been described. We must not forget that the wrong color can have a negative impact.

Calm colors will help make your interior relaxing

The influence of colors

• Red color is a stimulant for the psyche.
• Green shades can evoke feelings of melancholy, so these shades should be used wisely.
• Blue-blue colors do not in any way contribute to a working mood; rather, they can cause a feeling of laziness.
• For mental activity, it is better to choose curtains with a yellow-orange pattern; this color also stimulates the appetite.

In addition to successfully combining colors, it makes sense to combine light and heavy fabrics of a denser format. It is not necessary to leave the cornice open, as it can be covered with a lambrequin. It is important that this lambrequin is not too wide, otherwise it will stand out from its laconic style.

One of the best places for such curtains is the kitchen.

Can roller blinds be used in the kitchen?

The kitchen, like the bathroom, has its own requirements for furniture and finishing materials.

Comfortable and practical

• They should not be afraid of high levels of humidity, get dirty quickly and interfere with normal cooking. Roller blinds meet all of the above criteria.
• Traditional curtains and curtains are gradually fading into the background, since in many respects they are still inferior to roller blinds.
• Often in high-rise buildings the kitchen is so small that any opportunity to save extra meters must be grabbed. One way to save space is to install roller blinds in the kitchen. They rise, freeing the window sill.
• The sun's rays will not interfere with the cooking process. You can choose a model that only scatters the rays, you can also opt for blackout curtains, although the first option is more preferable for the kitchen. As for the cleaning process, the process itself does not take much time, which is especially pleasant, since in the kitchen there is always the problem of contamination of ceilings, walls, and furniture.
• Cleaning curtains involves wiping with a damp cloth, and sometimes dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is sufficient. The type of design is not of fundamental importance, since open-type roller blinds are equally suitable for the kitchen as closed-type curtains.

Combined with regular curtains

Advantages of Roman blinds

Window curtains that stores offer are available in many colors. All of them are combined with the highest quality materials, with special attention to detail. Thanks to this, they look like new for years and work flawlessly.

They can be easily controlled using a bead. Parallel folds of the original look are obtained using a system of lines that lift the curtain material.

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The thin rail gives them an elegant look, and the practical fastening system of the material makes it easy to separate for washing. In addition, installation of Roman blinds is very simple, quick and does not require special training. The length and width of the blinds are selected individually, depending on the needs of our clients.

How to use roller blinds - in the form of curtains or tulle?

Due to the fact that there is enough model variety, there are no problems with fitting roller blinds into an already created interior. Curtains can be tulle. Then you will have to install additional fabric curtains. You can also choose a canvas with dense fabric, but then you will need to additionally hang transparent tulle. Thick fabric roller blinds are made from cotton or synthetics.

Minimalist style

Advice For those people who prefer laconicism and minimalism in their interiors, roller blinds will come in handy.

You can install different types of fabric on each sash; accordingly, dense fabric will cover only the windows - this is very appropriate, especially when it comes to the attic. The tulle can also be a translucent roller shutter, while classic curtains made of thick material installed on the eaves can protect the room from sunlight and prying eyes.

Fabric roller blinds are also good because they do not require special care, since they are initially impregnated with a special composition that protects not only from fading, but also from contamination. If a stain appears on the canvas, you can remove it yourself using a furniture care product.

Fabric roller blinds

In addition to their decorative properties, roller blinds have a structure that eliminates deformation.

Simply put, it is almost impossible to wrinkle them. Typical problems with classic fabric curtains, such as fading in the sun or dust accumulation, do not apply to roller blinds.

The optimal place to install roller blinds

• It is advisable to choose an installation method that involves installing the curtain directly on the window. This will save space, especially if the curtains themselves are for the balcony. Obviously, the structure should open freely, and not interfere with the opening of windows.
• The structure can be mounted on the entire window with an overlap, in the window opening or on the sashes. Experts advise installing it specifically on window sashes, since this solution is a compromise, but no less practical. Mini or Uni1 models are suitable for this installation method.
• It is worth considering curtains made from straw. The interior will not be overloaded, but at the same time, it will still be cozy. Weaving differs in color and density. The density of the weaving directly determines how much light will enter the room. In this sense, the material is similar to bamboo, which was described earlier.

Similar models can be used for large panoramic windows

Methods for installing roller blinds

Depending on the tasks and design features of the installation site, various methods of installing roller blinds are used.

Down up

Roller blinds Bottom-up

— at their core, these are Uni-2 cassette roller blinds with a spring mechanism (PIM) or (PIM) installed upside down. It is also possible to install these curtains so that the fabric opens from right to left or vice versa. The roll of fabric, which is closed with a decorative box, in this case, will be positioned vertically, and the fabric sheet will be closed/opened horizontally. The system is relevant for the first and underground (basement) floors of buildings, when it is required that the lower part of the window be closed and the upper part slightly open. Let me clarify that pleated curtains can also open from bottom to top.

Advantages:

• Solves a specific problem
• Convenience
• Reliability
• Maintainability

Flaws:

• Price
• Only one system of roller blinds can be installed from bottom to top (Uni-2 with PIM mechanism)
• Not all manufacturers produce
• Only to order

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On the window sash

Roller blinds for window sash

- This is the most popular and convenient type of installation of roller blinds.

Advantages:

• Price
• Convenience
• Saves space on the windowsill
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Possibility to install both free-hanging and cassette curtains
• You can buy ready-made options in the shopping center
• Present on Aliexpress
• You can install an electric drive

Flaws:

• Drill the window frame (if not using tape)
• Limits the opening angle of the sash (not always)

Into the opening

Roller blinds in the opening

- a practical option for installing roller blinds. It can be installed either on the side slopes or on the top slopes of the window, or on the window frame itself. In this case, you need to look at how and what the slopes are made of. This is necessary in order to determine whether the curtain will be securely fastened. Often, slopes are made of special siding, which is not very durable, and the fasteners will not hold well. It is possible that the handle of the swing sash will interfere with the fabric, or vice versa, the roll of fabric, when the window sash is opened. If one of the listed reasons is present, then it is better to install the roller blind on the wall, thereby covering the entire opening.

Advantages:

• Price
• Convenience
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Possibility to install only free-hanging systems
• You can buy ready-made options in the shopping center
• Present on Aliexpress
• You can install an electric drive

Flaws:

• Drill a slope or window frame
• There is no possibility of installation on tape

On the wall

Roller blinds on the wall

— when installing a roller blind on a wall, first of all, look to see if any objects (switches, etc.) will interfere with the operation of the curtain. Decide on the height of the product, it is better to take it with a reserve, and adjust the actual height using chain limiters.

Advantages:

• Price
• Convenience
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Possibility to install only free-hanging systems
• You can buy ready-made options in the shopping center
• Present on Aliexpress
• You can install an electric drive

Flaws:

• Drill a wall or window frame
• There is no possibility of installation on tape

To the ceiling

Roller blinds for the ceiling

— in some cases, it is necessary to install roller blinds on the ceiling or on the upper, horizontal slope of the window. In this case, the brackets are screwed to a horizontal plane and the roller blind functions properly. Unless of course the ceiling is suspended. If it is not possible to install the products on the ceiling, but you need to place the roll as close to the ceiling as possible, then simply install the roller blinds on the wall, as close to the ceiling as possible.

Advantages:

• Price
• Convenience
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Possibility to install only free-hanging systems
• You can buy ready-made options in the shopping center
• Present on Aliexpress
• You can install an electric drive

Flaws:

• Drill the ceiling or window slope
• There is no possibility of installation on tape

For roof/slanted windows

Roller blinds for attic/slanted windows

— it is possible to install both free-hanging ones, complete with fishing line or cables, and cassette ones. When removing the size, it is necessary to take into account the angle of inclination of the wall or window and the density of the fabric. If the fabric is heavy, for example blackout, and the angle is significant, then the fabric can still sag. In addition, you may encounter the problem that the curtain fabric will not fall down well.

Advantages:

• Price
• Convenience
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Possibility to install both free-hanging and cassette systems
• You can buy ready-made options in the shopping center
• Present on Aliexpress

Flaws:

• Drill the ceiling or window slope
• There is no possibility of installation on tape

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How to extend the life of a structure?

Stains on the canvas are easy to remove, but there are some cleaning restrictions.

Stylish combination

• It is prohibited to wash fabric items in a washing machine, as spinning will completely ruin the fabric and you will have to throw it away. It is better to dry the wetted fabric already straightened. This way there will be no folds or bends left on the material.
• The fabric does not need ironing, but if after drying there are folds left, then it is worth using an iron. Ironing should only be done at minimum temperature and only with a damp cloth. A plastic window can also become dirty - the washing procedure is not difficult, but the curtains should be hidden under a cover. Otherwise, they may become dirty during cleaning.
• There is no need to smoke near the curtains. Not only can this lead to ash holes. The smell of tobacco can strongly permeate the material. After each smoking, you need to ventilate the room by opening a window into the room.
• In order for the lifting mechanism to work without restrictions, it should be lubricated with oil.

You can use these curtains in any room in your home.

conclusions

Roller blinds are universal . There should be no problems with their implementation into an already created interior. Roller blinds are expensive, especially if you purchase a model with a remote control. You can partially save on the lifting mechanism and material - this will not particularly affect the functionality of the product, such as protection from light and dust.

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The most fashionable window decorations

Window decoration is very fashionable today, so many people choose such curtains even if they are not needed for their convenience. Cassette roller blinds continue to be a relatively fashionable solution. Therefore, if someone wants originality, we recommend this solution.