Roller blind characteristic

There are many window design options today. Window blinds have recently become more and more popular. The design of the canvases is quite simple, and the products themselves look great both in residential and public areas.

What are roller blinds

Roller blinds can be categorized as home blinds as they have a similar mounting system and control mechanism. However, such curtains do not have slats, but they have a single fabric surface. There is another distinctive feature: the lamellas rise and tightly squeeze together, there is a shaft in the roller blinds, on which the canvas is wound. The result is an even roll (hence the name).

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any product, roller blinds have their own advantages and disadvantages. You should definitely find out about them before buying.

Advantages:

• Easy to install and operate, you can mount the structure directly on the frame itself.
• You do not need to roll up the rolls to open the window.
• Easy to care for, do not require washing, dirt can be removed with a regular sponge.
• A large selection of products of various designs.
• Reasonable price (due to the low cost of the material used).
• Saving space - no need to install a cornice, the side and bottom of the window opening are not obstructed.

The main disadvantages are:

• Not combined with the interior in the classic style, Baroque, Provence.
• Impractical - they poorly transmit light when lowered, and when raised, they do not protect the room from prying eyes.
• Absorb odors (cooked food, cigarette smoke, etc.).

Why do we need such curtains

Roller blinds look appropriate in different interiors. They are easy to adjust, a large assortment allows you to choose them for the kitchen, bedroom, children's room, office. Blinds are also used in office premises.

The main functions of roller blinds:

• protection from sunlight and prying eyes (which is especially important for those who live on the lower floors);
• leave free space between the room and the window.

Varieties

There are two types of systems that differ in design:

• Open. The structure consists of a shaft and a web. They are not hidden by anything, so they are clearly visible. In this regard, the system was called open. The cost of purchasing such a structure is insignificant, but such a mechanism does not look very aesthetically pleasing in the room. An aluminum or plastic weight should be provided in the lower part of the canvas to make it heavier.

  

• Closed. In the upper part, the structure is closed with a protective cassette, and the side parts have guides. This allows the curtains to fit snugly against the window and block out light.Sometimes the structure is difficult to notice, so it merges with the profile.

  

The following types of roller blinds are also found:

• Model "Zebra" - have a double layer of fabric, which consists of horizontal stripes (alternating between transparent stripes and dense ones).
• Bamboo - for manufacturing, the method of hand weaving is used, for this a special tool is taken. The canvas is made of straw or chopped bamboo stem.
• Rope - lightweight curtains that resemble thread curtains.
• Cassette blinds are wound on a shaft that is hidden under the cassette box. The latter are round and angular.

How to choose the right one

When choosing roller blinds, it is worth considering the following nuances:

1. In order not to be mistaken with the size of the roller blinds, you must first measure the window opening.
2. When choosing a color, you should pay attention to the colors present in the room. It will be nice if the canvas is in harmony with furniture, wallpaper and other decorative elements.
3. The density of the fabric largely depends on the room where the structure will be installed.

Various prints and patterns can enhance the mood and are the basis for exquisite design.

Roll canvases can be noted:

• with photo printing;
• geometric print;
• flowers and vegetation;
• animals and insects;
• cityscape, etc.

How to determine the size of roller blinds? It all depends on where the structure will be attached:

1. If you plan to hang the canvas over the opening, then the size of the roller blind can be determined in the following way: add 8-10 mm to the width of the product. Likewise with height.
2. When installing curtains inside the opening, it is important to choose the right fasteners. To exclude protrusion of the structure, the width of the curtain should be more than the opening by 20 mm, the height by 8-10 mm.
3. If the canvas is attached to the sash, then you can calculate the required width as follows: measure the width of the glass and add 30 mm.

Mounting methods

In order for the structure to serve for a long time, it is important to decide on the method of attachment. There are two options:

1. With drilling - installation takes more time, but is considered more reliable. In this case, a hole is made in the profile for dowels and screws.
2. No drilling - the structure is attached to hooks installed on the frame. Another option is foam tape.

To the window

There are several ways to mount the roller blind:

• installation above the opening;
• installation in a window opening;
• installation on the frame.

When performing installation work, you will need a building level. Even walls that are even at first glance can turn out to be crooked. Installation procedure:

1. First you need to assemble the structure according to the instructions.
2. We apply the structure to the place of its installation and level it with a level.
3. Use a marker or pencil to mark the holes in the brackets.
4. Holes are drilled in the marked places.
5. We fasten the brackets.
6. If there is a fishing line, then it is inserted into the brackets and cut in the middle.
7. Next, you need to insert the roll into the product.
8. Pull the line through the loops on the canvas.
9. On the sides of the opening, fasteners are made to hold the guides.
10. The ends of the line must be inserted into the holes provided for this and tightened.
11. We insert the shaft clamps and fasten the stops.

To the toilet behind the toilet

Blinds are suitable not only for plastic windows. Often it can be seen in other places, for example, many people use roller blinds in the toilet and mount them behind the toilet. The owners of the premises make such an unusual choice with one purpose - to hide the sewage and water supply pipes.

According to the installation method, the following varieties are distinguished:

• installation of the box inside the opening;
• installation of the box outside;
• in the presence of plasterboard walls - installation of the tab using the guide from below.

Care Tips

As a rule, roller blinds are made of a material with a complex polymer impregnation, due to which the fabric does not accumulate static. At first glance, it may seem that the maintenance of the canvas is quite simple, but this is not entirely true.

It is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and there are reasons for this:

• polymer impregnation can be destroyed by hot water or chemicals;
• powders and gels may contain bleach that can destroy the color.

The recommendations for all manufacturers are approximately the same:

• vacuum roller blinds every two weeks;
• washing or dry cleaning is carried out once a year with the use of certain detergents.

Where can you buy blinds from the manufacturer

There are no problems with the purchase of roller blinds today. Finished products can be bought both in large hypermarkets and online stores. For example, in Leroy Merlin - in addition to roller shutters, you can purchase guides and fasteners.

Among online stores, one can single out AliExpress, there is a large selection of curtains, but you should first read the reviews.

Roller blinds are modern and functional. With the right choice, you can correct the imperfections of the room, independently adjust the level of illumination. The price of such curtains is much lower than double-layer curtains.

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