Instead of bulky curtains, people are increasinglyinstall lightweight and elegant blinds on the windows. Their design is very easy to clean from dust, weighs less than any curtain rod, and costs significantly less. How to install blinds correctly after purchasing them? You need to think about this before going to a specialized store. First, you need to think about the options for attaching the system, then purchase a kit and install the blinds. Do-it-yourself installation of blinds largely depends on the way the window is opened and closed.
Blinds not only protect windows from bright sunlight, but also decorate the interior of the room.
Basic ways to install blinds
Installing this product yourself is not a very difficult task. To do this, you will need the following tools:
- perforator;
- level;
- pencil;
- fixing screws and screws;
- screwdriver.
There are several ways to install blinds:
Image 1. Scheme of fastening blinds to the window.
These products can be installed in the window openingonly if the window is recessed into the wall. The slats for this installation method are selected 3-4 cm narrower than the width of the window opening. The product can be installed above the window opening if the window is again slightly recessed into the wall. In this case, you can cover both the window itself and a small part of the wall around it. The width of the blinds in this case can be arbitrary, and the height - exceed the window opening by at least 10 cm. With the slats raised, the windows should open completely. To install blinds with your own hands on the window sashes (image 1), you will need 2 narrow sets. Each system will be used separately. The length of the slats in this version should not exceed the width of the glass. When installing, you need to ensure that the system does not cover the window handle. Return to the table of contents</a>
Types of blinds
Blinds can be of different types:
- protective;
- with the electric drive;
- photo fire;
- interframe;
- rolled;
- bay windows;
- mansard;
- multifactorial;
- Roman curtains;
- pleated;
- horizontal (picture 2);
- vertical (image 3).
According to the materials used for production, they are:
Figure 2. The device of horizontal blinds.
- tissue;
- lamellar;
- cotton;
- wooden (picture 4);
- bamboo;
- glass cloth;
- plastic;
- aluminum.
The most common and high-quality products are produced by the Italian companies Casa Valentina, Coulissa and the Polish manufacturer Anwis. Return to contents</a>
How to install horizontal blinds?
How to install horizontal blinds? The work takes place in several stages:
First you need to check the horizontality andthe verticality of the wall. You will need a level for this. Then the cornice is applied to the wall, marks are made in the places where the fastening parts will be located. In this case, the canvas should be completely lowered. It is good if an assistant monitors the work, who will adjust the position of the fully open product.
Figure 3. Installation of vertical blinds.After this, the fasteners are mounted on the wall using self-tapping screws. The cornice is inserted into the fasteners. A hook is installed in a special control mechanism, into it - a cane, on which the tip is put on. It remains to fix the adjustment cord. There should be no problems with self-installation of the product, since all stages are described in detail in the attached instructions. Usually, it takes 1-1.5 hours to install. Installation of vertical and other types of blinds differs from the previous one only in a larger or smaller number of parts. To install the product on a plastic window, each sash must be measured separately. In the places where the mounting corners are attached, holes with a diameter of 2.5-3 mm are drilled in the upper part of the frame. The corners are fixed in them using self-tapping screws. Additional fastening with foam or glue is not required. The blind strip is put in place, and the canvas is unraveled to its full length. The places where the lower corners are attached are marked. Holes are drilled, the corners are fixed, the lower strip is installed. When installing vertical products, there are some differences from similar work with horizontal systems. When marking on the wall, you need to mark the distance from its surface where the blind guide will be located. It should be 6 cm. At this distance, the material of the blind slats does not touch the walls. Return to contents</a>
Recommendations for the installation of blinds and care for them
When working, remember the following tips:
Figure 4. Construction of wooden blinds.
The need to install any type of blinds- this is the subjective opinion of the owners of the home. It depends on personal aesthetic taste and pressing need. Blinds can decorate the room: they can replace curtains that many are tired of, collecting a lot of dust, protect the room from direct sunlight, thereby reducing the temperature in the room in the summer. Installing blinds does not take much time. How to install blinds yourself is now clear to you.
