Than the curtains day-night are so good

Day-night roller blinds began to be used for window decoration relatively recently. But, they very quickly became popular and were able to significantly squeeze the classic curtains, curtains or roman blinds. The use of alternating strips of fabric with different ability to transmit the luminous flux has become a real godsend that allows you to adjust the degree of illumination of the room. These curtains fit perfectly into any interior thanks to the wide range of colors and the original striped appearance.

What are the advantages of day-night roller blinds

Day night roller blinds compare favorably with other types of window decoration by the possibility of smooth regulation of daylight entering the room. They take up a minimum of space and are often attached directly to the frame.

In addition, their strengths are:

• multifunctionality - there are four modes of use (day, night, open, closed);
• ease of care - a special impregnation prevents dust from settling, the fabric material does not require washing, if necessary, you can additionally wipe the fabric with a damp sponge;
• a large selection of textures and colors, allowing you to use these curtains in almost any room;
• ease of installation - using the instructions, you can easily fix the curtain on the window with your own hands;
• ease of operation due to a simple and reliable mechanism;
• the ability to remotely control the operation of the curtain - installing the electric drive will not take much time, but will increase the total cost of the purchase;
• relatively low cost - unlike the first models, the prices for curtains that are sold today are very affordable.

One of the biggest drawbacks of roll structures is the need to carefully measure each sash. As a rule, curtains are sold up to 300 cm wide, but given that the windows in modern apartments are multi-sash, instead of one wide curtain, you will have to order several narrow ones and fix them on each sash.

The principle of operation of day-night curtains

The curtain control mechanism allows winding on the shaft two parallel layers of dense fabric containing alternating horizontal transparent and opaque stripes. Depending on how much they overlap each other, the brightness of the luminous flux changes. The rotation of the shaft and, accordingly, the throughput of the curtain is provided by a chain mechanism.

In the "day" position, the transparent stripes of both layers are opposite each other and transmit maximum light, and in the "night" position they are completely covered by opaque areas. If the light and dark stripes partially overlap, then the required illumination level is set in the room from semi-darkness to dim daylight.

Varieties of such curtains

When choosing a type of double blinds, one should take into account the size of the room, its design features and cost. There are several classifications of day-night curtains. For example, depending on the size, roller blinds of two types are distinguished:

• Standard - traditionally used for mounting on small windows in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, halls. As a rule, their width does not exceed 1.8 m.
• Lux is the best option for shading large windows in offices, industrial premises, office centers. The width of such curtains can be up to 3 m.

Below are the most popular types of these systems, depending on the design features of their manufacture.

Open

These are the most common and easy-to-manufacture systems. They represent an aluminum shaft on which a roll of curtain fabric is wound with two parallel ribbons. Adjustment of the length of the fabric, its fixation and the degree of overlap of the strips are adjusted using a chain.

Closed

They differ from open ones by the presence of a plastic box that covers the shaft with wound cloth. This provides, on the one hand, additional protection of the panel and the shaft, on the other hand, the appearance of the window decoration becomes more aesthetic.

By type of management

The vast majority of installed curtains have intuitive manual control. Even a child can cope with the chain that regulates the opening and closing of the curtain. If desired, you can install a remote control system for the operation of the mechanism and adjust the degree of illumination using the remote control. The popularity of using the electric drive is growing every year.

Cassette

Cassette roller blinds are a kind of closed ones. In addition to a plastic box to protect the shaft, they are equipped with side profiles (guides) for the fabric.This ensures that the curtains fit the window as tightly as possible. This is especially useful for opening sashes, which are installed at an angle in ventilation mode.

What are they made of?

The roller blind material must meet a number of specific requirements. The canvas should not fade, absorb odors and moisture. In addition, special impregnations provide antistatic and dust-repellent properties. Very often, jacquard fabrics are used as a starting material.

Initially, for these curtains, polyester was most often used in combination with various impregnations. Today you can find such curtains based on natural fabrics.

How to choose the right curtains

Choosing roller blinds at the same time transparent and dense, you should, first of all, build on the size and design features of the window. In addition, it is advisable to consider:

• the purpose of the room;
• general style of the room;
• combination in the interior of warm and cold colors.

Fastening curtains day-night (on a window, wall or ceiling)

Depending on the size of the window, the distance to the ceiling, the presence of opening sashes, the following is used as a base for attaching the curtains:

• The frame of a double-glazed window is the simplest and most common option for residential buildings. This mounting option attracts many novice home craftsmen with a minimal set of tools and consumables. Double-sided tape can be used to fix the curtain. Although, many users believe that it is much more reliable to fix it with small self-tapping screws and deliberately sacrifice the tightness of one glass unit chamber.
• Wall - serves for attaching large and heavy curtains. In this case, you cannot do without a drill or perforator. It is possible to fix the curtain on the wall only if there is a supply of free space above the window opening, and the window or sash is deaf.
• The ceiling is another place to attach heavy curtains for non-opening windows. A similar mounting option is used when screening industrial and office premises.

How to care for your curtains day-night

Day / night roller blind companies claim that their products need minimal maintenance, since the selection of raw materials and pre-processing of the fabric minimizes the likelihood of contamination. As a preventive cleaning, it is recommended to periodically use a dry brush or a damp sponge with soapy water to remove dust. There is no need to wash the fabric. A well-installed curtain will faithfully serve for many years.

The best models of roller blinds day-night

Among the popular models of day-night roller blinds, experts note:

• Plain curtains ("Plain", "Frost") - these models evenly scatter daylight, are distinguished by high-quality fabric impregnation, which provides reliable protection against dust and the accumulation of static electricity.
• Zebra is a classic representative of day-night systems. Available in a wide range of colors, can be equipped with an electric drive. In the cassette design, it fits as tightly as possible to the frame.
• "Nostalgia" is an original multicolor curtain, distinguished by high quality of the fabric and the actuator.
• "COMFORT Kansas" - this curtain is made from 100% polyester and provides guaranteed protection from bright light and prying eyes. It can be used both to protect the entire window opening and to be placed on separate sashes.

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