Roller blinds for plastic windows without drilling

Roller blinds have become quite popular with the advent and mass distribution of plastic windows. Their demand is explained by the ease of operation and care for them, as well as a very original and aesthetic appearance. This kind of curtains for balcony windows is especially convenient and practical, as for this room with already already small area ordinary curtains hung on cornices are not suitable. Although they do not "steal" the useful area, they visually make it much less.

Many people like this way of closing windows, but it stops the fact that in the window leafs have to drill holes for fasteners, which breaks the integrity of the profile. Manufacturers of roller blind systems have foreseen this moment and developed special fasteners that can easily be assembled and installed without the help of a master armed with special tools. It is quite possible, and even quite simply, to mount roller blinds on plastic windows without drilling a profile frame. To learn how to make the installation correctly, you need at least a little understanding of the design of this system.

What is

Roller blinds are a design consisting of a special cloth and a movable shaft-holder, with which you can conveniently straighten, fold and fix the curtain.

The fixing system of many models does not provide for the use of self-tapping screws and perforations of the window leaf. The functioning of the system is based on the principle of the so-called "Roman curtains", but is adapted to modern materials and fasteners.

Roller blinds can be used as a standalone accessory or in combination with traditional curtains. These useful window accessories will help to save expensive fabrics from burnout under the influence of ultraviolet rays, and if they are tastefully matched to curtains - then this "ensemble" can become an ornament of the interior. This type of curtain organically fits into any interior design style. They can be made in monochrome pastel neutral shades or have any pattern.

In addition, the canvas can be translucent or serve as a protective barrier against the sun, completely blocking the entry of its rays into the room.

Convenience of the system is also in the fact that the canvas in the mounts can be replaced by another. For example, for the summer period you can install a sun blind, and for the winter, replace it with a brighter one, performed in bright "summer" tones, which is so lacking at this time of the year. Such a curtain will raise the mood and create a favorable atmosphere in the room.

The curtain is compact, as it is mounted in the opening of the window, and due to the fact that it is close to the glass, the maximum protection from the light coming through it occurs. Therefore, even in a room located on the sunny side, you can create a comfortable environment in the most intense heat.

Roller blinds resemble horizontal blinds, but their advantage is that they do not accumulate dust and create lumens. In addition, the canvas can easily be cleaned with a soft cloth and detergent. Curtains do not look as formal as blinds, which contributes to the creation of coziness in the rooms.

Video: roller blinds as an element of the interior of the room

Types of roller blinds

Roller blinds, which can be installed without drilling window frames, can be divided into several varieties. To find the right model, you need to consider the characteristics of all options.

Mini roller shutters

Mini roller shutters are the most affordable type of this interior accessory. They are very easy to install and operate. The shaft on which the canvas is wound is open, and the curtain itself is stretched along the whole perimeter of the glass under the action of a weighting agent installed along its lower edge. To prevent its "rinsing", simple fixatives are used, which are fixed to the frame on a double-sided adhesive tape. The simplest of them are magnets.

This kind of curtains can be called the most popular, thanks to the low price and the ability to install on any window. The design is unpretentious in cleaning and compact in size.

Cassette type of curtains

The cassette design differs from the "mini" in that the shaft with the cloth fixed on it is in a compact box. Therefore, in the folded state, the curtain is almost imperceptible, and also completely protected from ultraviolet rays.

The box can be matched to the color or texture of the frame. The material from which this element is made can imitate white plastic or wood texture.

Mini-cassette type of curtains

There are also produced the combined versions, which are called "mini cassette".They are installed on separate windows, they do not interfere with their opening and closing. The sheet also folds into a box, which is mounted on the top plate of the leaf. These roller blinds, in turn, can be divided into two types:

• UNI 1- this type of construction is designed for wide beads, as the guides for curtains are attached to the inner part, tothe entire perimeter of the glass, and the box is mounted directly on the upper lath of the window sash. The canvas in this case is as close as possible to the surface of the double-glazed unit.
• UNI 2 differs from the first type in that the guides are installed on the outer part of the bead on either side of the glass. On the upper lath of the sash is fixed the curtain box.

Additional selection criteria for roller blinds

In addition to the above classification, roller blinds are divided into double and single. To double curtains, for example, refers to the option, which is called "day-night."Their canvases consist of transparent and dense horizontal stripes alternating with each other, and when making the right combination they can achieve the desired effect of room illumination.

With the combination of dense strips between each other, a striped "day" curtain is produced that transmits light. If one of the canvas falls or rises, the dense strips overlap completely or partially transparent on the other, and the curtain becomes "night".

If you want to create a room in the dim light during the daytime hours, the stripes can be combined in such a way that thin gaps that let light in between are formed between them.

If you do not want to see dark stripes in the daytime on the window, you can buy a variant where white stripes alternate with transparent ones.

Roller blinds are also divided into three types of dimming:

• Transparent sheets that completely transmit light and imitate tulle. In the daytime they close the view of the premises from the street.
• Shading cloths, translucent - they reduce the intensity of sunlight and dissipate bright light, making it soft and not delivering discomfort.

Sunlight or lightproof cloths can completely block the flow of light into the room. This option is perfect for a room or balcony located on the south or south-west side of the house.

The special material "Blackout" helps to achieve these effects, which is also used for the production of roller blinds "day-night".

The overwhelming number of produced models of roller blinds are opened and closed manually, most often by means of a special chain connected with the shaft gear. However, there are other types, quite expensive, in which the electric drive is installed, and control can be carried out using a remote control. These automated curtains are produced with two or one cloth, but necessarily have a cassette construction.

Dimensions of the roller blinds

In the profile stores today you can find a wide range of roller blinds, but the manufacturers serially produce these accessories for windows of standard sizes. If the double-glazed windows are made on individual projects and have very large or, conversely, small dimensions, you will have to look for the possibility of placing an order. For existing manufacturers, this is considered a common practice, and the masters undertake without any problems for such work.

On the sale, you can usually find curtains having a length of 1600, 1750, 2200 mm, and a width of 300 to 1400 mm, which basically corresponds to the size of standard flaps and frames. With a width, problems can arise, since the leaves are sometimes narrowed. Therefore, before you buy curtains, you need to properly measure. The implementation of this process will depend on the type of roll structure chosen.

Measurements for curtains of the "mini" type

• The first step is to measure the width of the glass, plus the width of the glazing beads. Then, not the height of the glass, but the whole of the window leaf, is measured. The results are better recorded.

• Next, you need to determine the location of the control mechanism. It is usually installed from the side of the window hinges.
• The next step is to select the type of curtain attachment to the window( it can be different for an opening or a fixed leaf).

Measurements for cassette-type curtains

This system requires special attention when measuring, as the curtain will be installed exactly in the opening of the frame. In this case, you need to pay attention to the shape of the glazing beads that hold the glass unit:

• If the glazing beads have a right angle, then the height and width of the glass are measured between them. Such a curtain size and need to buy or order.
• If the beads are beveled, the width and height of the glass is measured by the greater distance between them.

Measurements for mini-cassette curtains

• For the system of mini-cassette roller blinds type UNI 1, the dimensions are removed according to the scheme "a" shown in the drawing, that is, the size of the glass without glazing beads.
• For UNI 2 type construction, the dimensions are removed from the glass, plus the width of the glazing beads.

Roller blinds - an excellent addition to quality plastic windows.

Correct to choose a plastic-plastic window with double-glazed windows will be helped by the recommendations set out in a separate publication of our portal. Well, if the owner of the house is confident in his own strength and would like to install the plastic window himself, then let him familiarize himself with one more article, following the link.

How to install roller blinds on plastic windows without drilling the frame profile

The mounting technology of different types of roller blinds has its own individual characteristics. The only thing that will unite them is the absence of the need for perforation of the window frame to fix the structure.

Illustration	Brief description of the operation
	The first thing you need to do is prepare all the components for the curtains. They should be laid out on the table and, relying on the technical description, to assemble into the desired design. In this case, the parts intended for the opening and the blind window are presented. Both mounting options are described below.
	The picture clearly shows the details, similar to the hooks - brackets, they will hold the roller with the curtain on the window leaf. There are also parts that have a semicircular shape on one side. In one of them there is a circular hole - a groove, and in the other a protruding part - a spike. The same matching elements are on the two sides of the roller. These parts must be installed on the roller - respectively, the groove is aligned with the stud on each side.

Installation of mini-roll curtains on the opening sash of the

window

Illustration	Brief description of the operation
	The following parts are required for mounting the structure that is mounted to the opening window: itself roller blind on the platen, brackets, chain hoist, fixing clamps and special double-sided adhesive tape.
	Brackets will not simply be engaged on the sash of the window - they must additionally be fixed to it with a double-sided adhesive tape. Therefore, first of all the site on them, where the adhesive tape will be glued, it is necessary to degrease and dry well. Then small pieces of scotch are pasted on them.
	The next step, the brackets are connected to holders with a spike-groove, using a special fastener.
	Then, on one side of the bead a chain mechanism is put on, and brackets with holders are installed.
	Next, the fitting is done - the assembled design is put on the upper part of the open window by the brackets and aligned, that is, the correct position of the curtains on the window frame is determined.
	Next, mark the exact location of the brackets. It is needed in order to securely fix the brackets on the double-sided scotch after degreasing the surface.
	Degreasing of the outer side of the lath of the window frame is carried out with the help of a special tool or ordinary alcohol. Other organic solvents are strictly contraindicated! After this process, the surfaces are allowed to dry thoroughly.
	Next, a protective film is removed from the adhesive tape glued on the brackets. Brackets are mounted on the upper lath of the sash of the open window and strongly pressed against its surface.
	It is necessary to snap the clamp provided on the bracket to the stop.
	The second bracket is also installed and locked in the same way.
	Next, on the side where the spike with the gear is on the bracket, a chain mechanism is mounted that will open and close the blind.
	After that, in the brackets fixed on the window, a roller with a curtain is inserted. Do it very carefully so as not to damage the plastic parts.
	This photo clearly shows how tightly the brackets have to fix the roller between them.
	The last thing you need to do is to make sure the design is working, checking the opening and closing of the curtain, passing the necessary force through the chain.

Installation of mini-roll curtains on the blind leaf of the

window Since the window is not opening, bracket hooks are not suitable for mounting the roller blind to it. Therefore in this case it is necessary to use special plates with grooves for snapping on them holders - side brackets with a gear.

Illustration	Brief description of the operation
	As the window is not opening, brackets-hooks are not suitable for mounting the curtain on it, so in this case it is necessary to use special slots with grooves for snapping the holders - side brackets with a gear.
	Two-sided adhesive tape is applied to the degreased with alcohol or special composition of the plate.
	After this, the side brackets are fixed to the plates.
	In the finished form, they look like this.
	Then, the chain gear is mounted on the gear, the brackets are inserted into the roller.
	Next, the design is assimilated to the window, and the desired curtain position is indicated on it. Brackets will be fixed only on the adhesive tape, on the upper lath of the window frame.
	Place where the plates with side brackets-holders will be glued, it is also necessary to degrease very well.
	Then, a protective film is removed from the tape. Brackets are installed in the marked places and strongly pressed.
	After that, the roller with the curtain is put on the chain mechanism on the side where the gear is located and the roller is mounted on the window in the fixed brackets. The last stage is the verification of the mechanism - for this you need to deploy and fold curtains several times.

Description of the installation process of the roller blinds

Illustration	Brief description of the operation
	In this case, the set of roller blinds includes guides. Often the manufacturer himself already applies a special adhesive tape to all the elements, and during installation it remains to remove the protective film and stick the elements on the marked places. This kind of curtains is sold in assembled form, that is, the curtain is already fixed in the box, so mounting such a structure is quite simple.
	The cassette case of roller blinds is fixed to the upper lath of the sash. But first of all it needs to be degreased and make markings on it. These actions are necessary to ensure that the box has risen perfectly horizontally and smoothly in the center of the window glass, since in the future the curtain must fall into the guides, fixed vertically on both sides of the glass unit.
	The next step on the fat-free area is a box. Then a protective film is removed from the adhesive tape located on its back wall, and the entire assembly is firmly pressed against the upper panel of the window leaf.
	Next, you need to glue the guides. They, depending on the type of curtains( UNI 1 or UNI 2), are mounted on the outside of the bezel, or on the inside, with one side in this case pressing against the glass. In this case, the installation of a UNI 2 type curtain is shown when the guide passes over the outside of the bead.
	If the guides already have an adhesive tape, the parts are first tried on, combining with the box. If the scotch manufacturer is not provided, then it must first be glued( after degreasing the surface) on that plane of the guide, which should be adjacent to the surface of the leaf.
	Then, 30 ÷ 40 mm of protective film is removed from the tape.
	After that, the guide is installed in the box and to the glazing bead.
	Hold the guide in place with your right hand, left gently and gradually, remove the protective film from the entire strip of adhesive tape.
	When the entire film is removed, the guide is firmly pressed against the glazing bead. In the same way, a second guide along the glazing bead is installed on the opposite side of the insulating glass unit.
	By fastening the guides, the curtains are wound in them, as it will move inside them. The next step on the chain mechanism is put on the fixing ring, which will not allow the chain to slip on the gear.
	And the last step is to test the curtains for opening and closing.

As you can see from the above options for securing curtains without drilling, it is even easier to install the cassette screen than the "mini", but both options are fully accessible for self-assembly. The main thing is to carry out the process slowly and as accurately as possible. If the markup is carried out correctly, then the installation of all the elements will not take much time and effort.

Famous manufacturers of roller blinds

A few words should be said about the manufacturers of roller blinds, which are quite a lot on the Russian market, so the range of these products is quite large. All the popular brands can not be listed, but some of them are worth telling.

Almost all manufacturers of roller blinds produce products of standard parameters, and also make them to order according to the customer's size.

So, attention of Russian consumers are offered products of the following manufacturers:

• Inspire is a subsidiary of Leroy Merlin, whose production facilities are located throughout the world, including in Russia. This manufacturer produces curtains made of natural materials, so their price is quite high. However, despite this, they are popular with buyers, thanks not only to their environmental friendliness, but also to the high quality of manufacturing.
• "Lotari" is a Chinese manufacturer that manufactures its products mainly from polyester. Such curtains have an affordable price and therefore are quite in demand by consumers. However, as you know, products from China are not always of high quality, so it's worth thinking about, having decided to save.
• "Escar" is a Russian company offering roller blinds of various types, made of synthetic materials. The company has been working on the domestic market for a long time, producing high-quality products of various colors and parameters. During her time she has received excellent feedback from customers.
• "Comfort" - the company has been working since 1986 and specializes in interior decoration products. It produces, among other things, many models of roller blinds from various materials, serving as decorative home decoration, and functional interior accessories, for example, for protection from the sun or day-night type.
• "New leader" - this company, in full accordance with its name, occupies a leading position in the Russian market in the production of roll variants and roll curtains. Having extensive experience in this direction, this manufacturer guarantees the quality of its products to customers.
• "Decor City" is also a Russian company, which has been working in the production of curtains for a long time - since 1993.The products of this company can be made of both synthetic and natural materials. Accordingly, models can be in a wide price range, but the manufacturer, in any case, guarantees the quality of its goods.

Catalogs of most manufacturers with models, sizes, description of design and functionality, coloring, price level, if desired, can be found on the Internet. Very often on the websites of companies the opportunity to place an order is realized immediately. Well, to put, as the reader has already convinced, it is quite possible and independently.

Video: an example of installing a roller blind on a plastic window.