In order to be able to regulateamount of daylight entering the room, there is no better option than to install horizontal blinds in the apartment. Currently, the choice is truly huge and will satisfy even the most selective person.
Horizontal blinds look appropriate both inoffices, as well as apartments, and also go well with any type of curtains. Blinds come in a variety of designs, in addition to horizontal ones, there are also vertical and roller blinds. Vertical blinds are more suitable for offices and do not look quite appropriate in living spaces, unless their installation is an original design solution. But horizontal and roller blinds are perfect for an apartment and will go well with any curtains and drapes. In addition, after their installation, the window sill will remain completely free.
Basic fixing methods
Once you have made your choice, you canorder the necessary blinds from a special company. It is better to choose a proven manufacturer with good reviews. In order for the order to be as accurate as possible, you need to take careful measurements of the windows or specify exactly those sizes that will be suitable based on the possibilities of the space and design.
Assembly diagram of horizontal blinds.Blinds are manufactured quite quickly, since their production itself has already been worked out and the design is not particularly complex. Ready-made blinds always come with installation instructions, which describe in detail the step-by-step manipulations for their correct fastening. This process is not complicated, so everything can be done independently, without much effort. For this you will need:
- suitable drills;
- several screwdrivers;
- Ruler;
- pencil.
Horizontal blinds are installed on a frameeach window section or sash. Such installation requires some effort, but there is nothing particularly complicated about it. In addition to the item itself and the cornice, the packaging with the blinds provided by the supplier should also contain screws and other parts packed in separate bags. The blinds themselves should be carefully unwound before installation, and the trims should be removed from the cornice. There are several ways to secure them:
- with the help of screws;
- on brackets;
- drill holes in the wall.
If you stop at screws, then in the window profileholes will definitely remain, but this is the most reliable and long-term option, and the overall tightness of the window will not be affected by drilling. But this method is not suitable for everyone, especially if the blinds are planned to be removed often. Then you can consider mounting on brackets. Return to contents</a>
The process of installing blinds
The brackets are attached to the ceiling or wallusing screws. Before installing the blinds, first of all, you need to measure the window in order to determine the exact size and understand which type of installation is best suited. If you need to install blinds in the window opening itself, then the blinds need to be smaller than the opening by two centimeters at the top and bottom, so that they simply hang and do not scratch on the window sill. If you need to completely close the window opening, then you need to add at least 5 cm on both sides, and then everything depends on preferences: you can make blinds even floor-length. If you want to put separate blinds on each sash, then you need to measure so that they do not cling to the window handles and each other. Next, you need to accurately mark the places where the fasteners will be located. At the same time, you need to remember that horizontal blinds have a regular geometric shape with right angles, so it is worth checking whether the blinds will interfere with the functioning of the window and vice versa. The greatest load during operation of the blinds will be in the place where the adjustment cord will be located, which is why it is necessary to install an additional fastener there. The fasteners must be mounted with maximum reliability, using dowels and screws. After that, you need to attach the cornice on which the runners should be installed. Many manufacturers of modern metal-plastic windows produce frames with ready-made fasteners for blinds or with appropriate markings. But if there is no such thing, then during installation you can encounter certain problems due to which you can damage both the window and the blinds. Therefore, if you are not confident in your capabilities, it is best to call a specialist.
