How to fix blinds on plastic windows, what is worth paying attention to, if you carry out the installation work yourself, than the roll and horizontal designs differ?
Similar questions are asked by the one who decided to change the interior, to replace traditional fabric curtains with their modern counterparts.
The blinds are easy to use, they do not interfere with the opening of windows, they are well protected against sun and dust.
Contents:
- Species and designs
- Installation instructions for blinds with their own hands
- Mounting on brackets
- Features of fastening of roll, horizontal and other types
Varieties and designs
Blinds are:
- Horizontal - slats are located horizontally, gather up during opening;
- Vertical - lamellas are installed vertically, open in one or the other side, or move apart from the center;
- Rolled - are presented in the form of a single web, which is rolled up as needed;
- Plisse - their feature in corrugated texture, treated for strength with a special composition. There are horizontal, vertical, can assemble in accordion.
All these types can be:
- wooden;
- are plastic;
- aluminum;
- fabric;
- bamboo.
The choice depends on your preferences and financial capabilities.
Installation instructions for blinds with their own hands
The very first step is to determine the dimensions. You can fasten curtains to the window opening, wall, ceiling. Having determined the location of their future location, it is necessary to make correct measurements.
To fasten the curtains in the opening, you need to make the following measurements. Determine the length - it will be equal to the height of the window glass with insulation( usually a strip of rubber) plus 1 cm.
The width is defined as the width of the glass, but with the sealing rubber. Do not forget that the plastic window should open freely when the blinds are assembled.
If you are going to fix the curtains on the wall, then, please note, they must completely cover the plastic window. The width will be 10 centimeters wider than the window.
The length in view of the eaves increases by about 5 centimeters, its final size depends on whether the shutters will close the sill or is just above it.
When the blinds are attached directly to the plastic windows, the length will be its height, and the width is equal to the width of the window to be closed.
Using the drilling method
You can fasten the structure using tools for drilling, or do without them.
Consider how to properly hang horizontal curtains with your own hands directly to the sash of the window, using the drilling method.
As curtains are attached to self-tapping screws, note the places of their installation, applying the upper lath of the blinds to the upper window profile. A small drill make holes, mount brackets.
We fix the blinds and fasten the line, which will hold the lamellas. On the lower part of the leaf, again, by drilling, make two holes, placing them exactly under the upper outlets.
We fasten the line in the design of the blinds, fix the ends with plugs and thread them into the prepared holes, pull the line.
This drilling method is generally used when it is necessary to hang roll or horizontal structures.
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To hang vertical curtains, this method is also used. At the fixing points, holes are drilled, and with the help of connecting elements they are mounted.
Bracket mounting
The method without drilling is used when the louvres are subjected to regular dismantling.
We recommend to hang them on brackets fixed to a double-sided tape or behind the top of the frame of plastic windows.
This method is safe and secure with respect to plastic windows, while the installation without drilling is also reliable, as the previous version.
Special attention should be paid to fixing the upper part of the curtains during installation. To avoid any distortion, be careful when marking.
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Features of mounting roll, horizontal and other types of
Each view has its own installation features. For example, roller blinds should be mounted directly on the sash of the window.
The structure of the roller blinds with the other fixture will not allow you to open the window when they are lowered.
Horizontal - this is a universal design, they can be hung between frames, attached to a wall, ceiling and so on.
The installation instructions for horizontal products cause the least difficulty in installation.
Therefore, if you are thinking of hanging blinds with your own hands, we recommend starting with this kind.
Vertical - installation is done only by drilling, fastened to the wall, ceiling, upper slope of the window.
It does not matter - roll, horizontal or vertical blinds you plan to use, they all require careful care. To curtains served you as long as possible, do not forget to wash and clean them.
In conclusion we suggest you see the video of the phased installation of the structure on the plastic windows with your own hands.
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