How to choose roller blinds on plastic windows (39 photos)

Traditional curtains and blinds had to make room, giving place to a new type of window decoration - roller blinds, which are also called fabric blinds, blinds. They successfully fit into different interiors, laconic, attractive and functional. To choose roller blinds for plastic windows for each room in the apartment, you need to get acquainted with their types, types of fastening and properties of the materials from which they are made.

Rolled products came from the famous Roman curtains, but made of modern materials, with an improved mechanism, they became a new phenomenon in the design of window openings. Built-in devices raise and lower the shutters in any position, allowing you to adjust the light intensity.

Rolshtors placed strictly according to the size of the window opening or a separate double-glazed window, as in the photo, cause associations with color inserts.

Mounting Methods

The dimensions of the curtain are directly related to the parameters of the window opening and the package of the double-glazed window, so before traveling to the store you need to measure the window. The length is universal, usually does not exceed 1.8 m and is suitable for any configuration of PVC windows.

Curtains can be attached immediately to the whole window - above the window opening or inside it. This is done when the sash does not open or is rarely used. But more often they are connected to each window sash autonomously, and this is one of the main features of such curtains. Let's look at several options for installing fabric shutters.

"Open" mount

Everything is simple here:

• a shaft with fabric wound around it;
• a mechanism that drives the shaft;
• lower strip that performs the alignment function.

The size of the curtains, the diameter of the shaft, the shape and thickness of the bar can vary, the principle of action is the same. In this case, the fabric adheres to the window pane loosely, but the weighting agent at the bottom of the curtain prevents the material from sagging.

Note! If the roller blind is attached over the window opening so that there are no side slots, it should be at least 10 cm wider than it.

The cost of such curtains in comparison with other varieties is relatively low.

Mini system

This is an improved and cheaper version of traditional roller blinds. Due to the compactness of the control unit and the fixing components, such blinds are suitable for small windows. Managed by chain. Installation and dismantling take just a few minutes.

Cassette blinds

Cassette curtains are equipped with a decorative box, masking shaft. The kit contains side rails that act as guides for the canvas. They help the curtain to fit snugly to the window and prevent light from entering from the side slots.

Main advantage: the window opens without hindrance. An additional plus is the free surface of the windowsill.

Some cassette roller blinds have a spring device that adjusts the length of the panel. Usually they are installed on skylights to keep the canvas taut. The mechanism can be controlled either manually or using a remote control. This is especially convenient when the windows are high.

Such a system outperforms an open system in many ways, it is more beautiful, more practical, but it costs more.

Helpful advice. Buying cassette curtains, they look not only at the color of the paintings, but also at the color of the box. It’s good when it matches the tone of the window frame.

Lovolight system

Louvolite blinds are designed for impressive windows. They are fixed under the ceiling and deployed to the floor. Reliable components allow you to draw panoramic windows up to 7 m wide and 6 m high with such curtains. Lovolight shutters are sold both with an open shaft and hidden in a box. Remote control option available. They are most often installed in offices, shop windows.

"Day Night"

Among the latest successful developments in the field of sun protection systems is a double roller blind, which harmoniously combines the advantages of a roller blind and blinds. It consists of 2 parallel canvases in which transparent and opaque stripes of equal width alternate alternately.

Lightproof elements are made of dense natural and synthetic materials. Light-transmitting areas are made of tulle, organza, fine mesh or veil. Between themselves, the bands are connected thermally, treated with Teflon impregnation, which provides dust-repellent and antistatic qualities. Such curtains can have both an open and a cassette roll system.

When the control chain moves, transparent and opaque bands change their position relative to each other:

• when transparent areas coincide, the room is lit as much as possible;
• with incomplete coincidence, a pleasant twilight appears;
• when overlapping with dense transparent stripes, the window ceases to be a street light source.

How to hang: video

Hanging roller blinds is easy if you familiarize yourself with simple technology. Before installation, the kit is pre-assembled, fasteners are prepared. The device is mounted with self-tapping screws or PVC brackets. Drilling places are chosen carefully so as not to hit the important glass pane designs with a drill.

And you can do without a drill: there are roller blinds that are fastened with double-sided tape or special brackets. For the latter, you need to choose a model with hook angles that are hung on top of the opening sash. The swing-out part is equipped with a magnetic system, which ensures guaranteed fixation of the device.

But installation with self-tapping screws, of course, is more reliable. Usually, an instruction is attached to the purchase, which will help to assemble and install a new roller blind without calling the wizard. The following video will clearly introduce the process.

Materials for roller blinds

Rolshtora can be:

• bamboo;
• jute;
• from wood;
• tissue.

Manufacturers use fabrics that are lightweight, resistant to shape and resistant to sunlight. Most commonly used:

• polyester;
• nylon;
• cotton;
• fiberglass.

The main emphasis is on functionality, so these curtains differ:

• antistatic;
• durability;
• dust repellent properties;
• ability to retain heat, to prevent the penetration of cold air.

It is in roll structures that the most modern fabrics are used. By light transmission they are divided into 4 classes:

• blackout - curtains made of such material do not allow light (light reflection - 95%), cold and noise. Perfect for creating an atmosphere of calm, comfort, security;

• Dimout - a decorative fabric with an original structure of a complex satin weave, has the ability to transmit diffused light, providing complete blackout at night;
• “Day-night” - the fabric consists of strips with different light transmission;
• transparent - their function is limited to window decoration. They are used with conventional curtains.

The coloring and texture of the materials is the most diverse and depends only on the preferences of the owner of the room.

Care

Although roller blinds and food are provided with a solution that supports the original form and protects from contamination, they also need care. You cannot call it difficult, but certain rules exist:

• Normal washing is contraindicated, especially if it is fully 100% genuine. In order not to damage the special impregnation, use soft sponges, neutral detergents.

• In addition, the washing machine is not acceptable.
• Wet cleaning or washing should be the last method when dry processing does not help. Often an ordinary eraser erases a stain.
• Products cannot be crushed and bent.
• Curtains do not weigh for drying, it is the cause of bins.
• Under the ban, solvents, bleaches and other aggressive products.

When cooking food or some other work, where there is a chance of contamination, it is preferable to minimize the curtain.

Roller blinds in the apartment

Designers use roller blinds in the design of a variety of rooms. Combining simplicity and sophistication, they are relevant everywhere.

Living room

Such curtains are popular with people who prefer conciseness in decoration. However, they find application in any style:

• a high-tech room looks organically with roller blinds the color of wet asphalt, as, however, white and black;

• minimalism will require only a hint of color;

• the Japanese style in the living room suggests the natural tones of green and brown; organic bamboo blinds are organic here;

• Art Nouveau and pop art require bright roller blinds;

• in the interior in a classic or English style, curtains alone are not enough, they are complemented with tulle or traditional thick curtains.

When the window is oriented to the north, curtains of warm pastel colors will be an appropriate option. The northern windows are well decorated with golden, fawn, and yellow colors. For a brightly lit room, curtains of cold shades are suitable.

Some more tips:

• The choice of color curtains affects the size of the room. The blinds will help to visually expand the living room space, the coloring of which corresponds to the coloring of the walls.

• Vibrant drawings are able to revive a dull interior. Products with photo printing are in demand.

• A memorable design effect gives a coincidence of patterns on the curtains and sofa cushions.

According to the criteria of light transmission, curtains of the "day-night" type, regulating the natural lighting of the room, are considered optimal in the living room.

Bedroom

In a place where everything is set for productive relaxation, dense reflective curtains that can completely or partially obscure the room will become suitable. Blackout blackout curtains are indispensable in the bedrooms of people who have to shift their sleep to daytime due to night work.

Screaming colors are undesirable in the bedroom. Here it is better to choose a calm palette: pearl, sand, peach, golden tones.

When choosing a tone, you should pay attention to the shades of grass and summer foliage. Green is the color of rest, curtains of a similar color in the bedroom will be the right decision.

Children's room

The disadvantage of traditional fabric curtains in the nursery is the long ends, which with restless inhabitants sometimes even lead to a break in the cornice and other unpleasant consequences. They also collect dust.

Rolled curtains are free from such shortcomings. Dirt-resistant impregnation reliably stands guard over cleanliness. In addition, antistatic impregnations and even antibacterials are used for rolshtor. Also with them it is easy to adjust the light mode.

Another nuance: from an early age, a small person gets acquainted with the advantages of technological solutions, and independently controlling the degree of opening of blinds, he joins the basics of choosing the right options.

In the nursery choose a bright, positive palette that lifts the mood. It is recommended to avoid color dissonance: excessive variegation tires. It is better to choose the color of the curtains, combined with a shade of wallpaper.

Do not dwell on blue or red: the first can cause a depressive mood, the second - aggression. Desirable green, yellow, pink, blue tones, geometric or floral ornaments. Children like curtains with cartoon characters, pets, and their own photos. Now it is possible to order a rolled web with a self-selected image that will delight the child.

Curtains in the kitchen

Mistresses, who have already tested such curtains on their kitchen windows, unanimously note that they are much less dirty and dusty. They are convenient to use, easy to care for, and at the same time, they are not inferior to traditional curtains in their ability to create a cozy atmosphere.

The most suitable here are synthetic fabrics, which make it easier to maintain attractiveness in the kitchen, although cotton, linen and even silk are appropriate. The main thing is that the material should be with special impregnation that repels dust, which prevents fading.

In addition, fabrics for roller blinds are also treated with refractory compounds, and this is a serious advantage over flammable curtains. They are compact, so in small kitchen spaces such a curtain is a real treasure.

The kitchen requires light and optimistic colors. When choosing, be sure to consider the size of the room, the style in which the furniture is made. It is not difficult to do this, since the Rolshtor assortment is designed for all occasions.

On the loggia

Curtains on the balcony prevent excessively bright light and excessive heat. Roll products successfully fit into the design of loggias, modest in size, but full of light and fresh air.

Advantages of roller blinds for loggias, balconies:

• compactness - do not clutter up an already small space;
• convenience - do not interfere with the use of window sashes;
• minimal care - it is enough to regularly wipe with a damp cloth;
• in models where the weight bar is fixed in the guides, the roller blind is held in a different position of the sash;
• products equipped with an electric drive, a photo and thermal sensor are controlled from a distance, taking into account the illumination and air temperature.

Due to the modest size of the loggia, it is preferable to use fabric blinds attached directly to the window frame.

Lovers of dark tones should give preference to reflective materials, otherwise, by absorbing solar energy, they will raise the temperature.

It is better to equip sunny balconies with blinds with a dense structure that protects from elevated temperatures. The space of the loggia on the north side is protected only from prying eyes, therefore it is limited to roller blinds made of light translucent fabric.

Roller blinds are an attractive, comfortable and economical way to decorate windows. The interior with them becomes modern and stylish.