Features of mini roller blinds
Having drowned in the variety of options on how to transform windows in a house or apartment, you should pay attention to roller blinds. This option is just perfect for small spaces or with south-facing windows. Fabric roller blinds tend to hide layout flaws and emphasize their advantages. Modern curtains can be controlled remotely using a remote control or a wall switch.
Feature of mini roller blinds
Mini curtains are one of the most popular sunscreen models. They are ideal for installation on wooden, plastic or aluminum windows, as they are mounted directly on the window sash. They perfectly combine simplicity, reliability, attractiveness and price. They will perfectly fit into any interior - from the bathroom to the office space. A huge palette of fabrics will create a feeling of comfort and protection from sunlight and prying eyes.
The mini system is an inexpensive and at the same time elegant modern window decoration. These are small and neat curtains with magnetic fixation at the bottom, which allows you to keep the canvas at the desired level, regardless of the shape of the glazing bead. Depending on the color of the window, white, beige or brown fittings are used.
Custom-made options look perfect. They are made taking into account the peculiarities of the window frame and opening, and also harmonize with the design of the entire room.
The maximum height of the canvases can be 2400 mm, and the width - 1600 mm. The fabrics used for creation are treated with a special impregnation, thanks to which the roller shutters retain their original appearance longer, have a dust-repellent effect and are very easy to clean. Dry cleaning with a brush and vacuum cleaner is fine.
A big plus of curtains is the choice of options for attaching the product to the window frame. Usually, the structure is fixed with self-tapping screws. However, variants of models mounted on double-sided adhesive tape are in great demand. In such cases, special pads are used for the mechanism - they allow you to create a perfectly flat surface for applying adhesive tape.
Mini systems can be installed on special hinged plastic or metal brackets.
Description of construction
The design of roller blinds consists of the following elements:
- Control block;
- control circuit;
- control circuit connector;
- control circuit retainer;
- pipe D 17;
- lower bracket for fishing line;
- fishing line ring;
- plumb line;
- plugs for the plumb line;
- brush seal;
- attachment attachment;
- hinged bracket (metal or plastic);
- tape for gluing the box, guides and brackets.
Width, length and control side of the product are determined based on the wishes of the customer, taking into account the individual design features of the window frame. Here it is important to pay attention to the location of the window hinges and handles. The default control height is 2/3 of the product height. The method of winding the fabric can be direct or reverse.
The minimum width of roller blinds can be 25 cm, and the maximum - 150 cm. Similarly, the height varies from 20 cm to 180 cm. In the case of mounting in a window opening, it is advisable to subtract 1-2 cm to correct in the presence of uneven slopes.
Materials for making
The best modern fabrics are used for the production of roller blinds.
Transparent
Screen roller blinds are the most modern window designs. They look original both in the apartment and in the office. For their manufacture, fabrics are used that can transmit daylight, but at the same time filter harmful ultraviolet radiation. Such models are ideally combined with any setting. During the day, curious eyes will not be able to see what is happening in the room, but at night it is better to cover the window with curtains.
Dimaut
This is a three-layer fabric with a double satin weave in combination with polyester fibers, not undergone additional processing. Light absorption is 80-90% and is carried out using special fibers located in the middle layer of the fabric. Dark tones absorb light more actively. Such fabrics allow diffused light to pass through in the daytime, and at night they provide complete blackout.
Curtains help to keep the house cool and quiet, protect from the sun's rays and decorate the interior. They are also suitable for offices, hotels and public spaces.
Day and night
They allow you to adjust the light intensity of the room: from soft diffused rays to the maximum degree of dimming. It is a double canvas with alternating stripes of sheer and dense fabric.
Curtains are indispensable in children's rooms and lounges or home theaters. They are made of a dense material that traps sunlight and at the same time retains heat in the room.
Blackout
A fabric designed to protect rooms from outside light. A real blackout is a dimout with an additional two or three layers of acrylic foam, which forms a kind of rubberized surface. Light absorption reaches almost 100%. Translated means total eclipse.
Such curtains were created in Finland, where white nights are common. Light-tight mini-systems protect from light penetration and make windows stylish and beautiful.
Three-layer fabric is more valuable. It has high performance of light, heat and noise insulation, and also does not accumulate dust.
Solid blackout curtains create an atmosphere of comfort in offices, hotels, restaurants, spas and nightclubs.
pros
Roller blinds system mini have a lot of advantages:
- the edges do not bend or wrinkle;
- resistant to fading;
- do not flutter in the wind;
- special impregnation;
- protection from the sun, dust and noise;
- reliable mechanism;
- the ability to install on different types of windows;
- a wide selection of fabrics (texture, color, pattern);
- special blackout fabrics provide for a different degree of protection from the sun (partial dispersion of rays or complete blackout);
- ease of installation allows you to install them yourself;
- reasonable prices.
Minuses
There are practically no downsides to this system. It can only be: poor quality fittings, improper installation or careless operation.
How to choose
When choosing, special attention should be paid to the placement of windows, as well as the purpose of the room, to make the necessary measurements. It is important to take into account the color scheme of the room and the style of the interior.
Application in the interior
These curtains are simply versatile, they can fit into any style. The mini-studio will be perfectly complemented by the escar mini-roll piano roller blind in purple.
How to install yourself correctly
Such structures are intended for installation on a window frame. Most often they are attached using special brackets, they can be plastic or metal. However, there are also simpler models that can be glued onto double-sided tape.
When installing brackets or sticking adhesive tape, you should strictly adhere to the horizontal markings, otherwise the canvas may skew during the operation of roller blinds.
Consider a few instructions on how to install mini roller blinds yourself.
Installation of standard equipment:
- Draw a perfectly flat horizontal line at the attachment point.
- Mark the installation locations of the brackets and the holes for the self-tapping screws on the window sashes.
- Using a screwdriver or drill and a thin drill, drill holes in the window frame for fastenings.
- Attach the brackets to the frame and fasten with self-tapping screws. It is important to note that regardless of the type of attachment, the open part of the chain mechanism is directed downward.
- Latches with gears are inserted into the tube with the fabric.
- Next, a bracket is installed in the pipe. After that, it should be slightly pressed so that the latches with gears are drowned in the bracket until a click appears.
- We fix decorative elements - bracket covers.
- When installing mini systems on hinged or dormer windows, to fix the canvas parallel to the window, lower brackets and rings for pulling the fishing line are installed.
Installation of roller blinds using tape:
- First you need to snap in the attachments for gluing the brackets.
- Using alcohol, degrease the places of the window profile to which the fasteners will be glued.
- For better adhesion of surfaces, the adhesive tape should be heated with a hairdryer, then remove the protective film and, pressing firmly, stick it on the window surface.
- Further assembly steps are carried out in the same way as for standard installation from 5 to 8 points.
Care Tips
For the manufacture of mini roll systems fabrics are used fabrics treated with a special impregnation, which enhances their strength and extends their service life. To keep the minisystem attractive as long as possible, you should adhere to some rules:
- It is best to dry clean with a brush or vacuum cleaner when cleaning the canvas.
- Wet cleaning can deform the web and damage the protective and dust-repellent layer.
- Some fabrics allow very gentle damp cleaning with a soft sponge, as well as the use of powders with neutral Ph. After this procedure, the canvas should be dried unfolded.
- Minor dirt can be removed with a regular eraser.
- Avoid direct contact of dirt on the surface of the web. For example, when cooking, it can be rolled up to prevent drips of fat from ruining the fabric.
- In order for the roller blind mechanism to work properly, reliably and for a long time, it is periodically treated with a special silicone aerosol.
- Do not allow mechanical deformation of the canvas.
Following these simple tips will help to extend the life of your favorite curtains and keep your home cozy.
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