How to attach a roller blind to a plastic window - installation video

How to attach roller blinds to plastic windows

Accessories for roller blinds

Important! For installation with drilling you will need: tape measure, level, simple pencil, sharp knife, drill, screws, screwdriver. We offer you to see what the design of a roller blind looks like and where it can be attached.

Methods for installing roller blinds

Step-by-step instruction:

• Determine where the curtains will be placed.
• Mark the locations of the grooves.
• Drill holes in the designated places and attach the brackets.
• Mount the mechanism with the chain on one edge of the shaft with the blade.
• Check the functionality of the chain system.
• On the opposite side, insert a limiter into the shaft pipe.
• Secure the strip in the grooves and secure the ends of the pipe with clamps.
• Check functionality.

Installation method for roller blinds with drilling

Unique blinds

The products are made of special fabric that does not fade or fade. The functional part of this product includes a smooth canvas that is easy to roll. The following types are available for sale:

Transparent, which can be seen in offices (combined with tulle).

A transparent roller blind is an analogue of regular tulle

Burn-out - translucent roller blinds that block approximately half of the sun's rays

The light transmission of day-night curtains depends on the density of the fabrics used in the manufacture of the fabric

Thick Black-Out curtains completely block out sunlight, retain heat and reduce street noise

How to attach roller blinds to plastic windows without drilling

If the width of the sash allows, you can mount the brackets on hooks. During installation, check that the latches do not interfere with the movement of the sashes when opening and closing.

Procedure:

• Secure the brackets with hooks at the same distance from the edges of the sashes.
• Place a plug on one end of the shaft tube and secure it in the bracket.
• Hang the chain mechanism on the opposite end of the pipe.
• Insert the plug and then secure the structure.

Installation of roller blinds on hanging brackets

Where to begin

Choosing curtains is not a tricky matter. It is only important to decide on the installation principle. The canvas completely covers the window opening. In this case, the fastening is made to the ceiling or wall above the window frame. The latter is possible provided there is sufficient width of free space above the frame. Keep in mind that with this option, ventilation with the curtain closed is impossible. If there is an urgent need for ventilation when the curtains are closed, purchase designs that can be mounted directly on the sash.

Having chosen the desired model, start taking measurements using a tape measure. Why is it convenient to buy roller blinds - if the width you need is not on sale, you can buy a product with wider parameters. During installation, excess fabric is simply cut off.

When cutting a shaft, it is important to correctly calculate the required length. To do this, subtract 8mm from the required width (this is the width of the 2 mounting brackets). Trim the strip according to the required width of the curtain. Be sure to trim the canvas unfolded on a flat, hard surface.

Keep in mind that the width of the canvas (with guides) must exceed the width of the glass unit by exactly 3 cm. The curtain should not cling to the handle on the sash - this point is also important to take into account.

How to attach roller blinds to plastic windows without drilling using tape on a blind window

To mount the structure on the sash, you need to purchase special side brackets with a gear. They are easily glued to the surface using adhesive tape.

Step-by-step algorithm:

• Apply duct tape to the back of the groove plate.
• Insert the plates into the side brackets.
• Mount the lifting mechanism onto the gear.
• Secure the structure to the brackets.

Installation of roller blinds on a blind sash

Possible installation errors

However, not everyone can hang roller blinds. There are several reasons for this:

1. Geometric irregularities. Often people are in a hurry and try to finish their work faster. Because of this, the parallels are broken and the shaft cannot be installed straight. Be sure to check the slope with a level.
2. Twisting the self-tapping screws of the brackets. Because of this, the platform cracks and can break completely.
3. Violation during assembly of the shaft and blade. Because of this, the curtain may not lower at all.

Before assembling the roller blinds, make sure the markings and design are correct. This video describes the easiest installation method, with which you will not make common mistakes.

How to install day-night roller blinds on plastic windows video

Day-night curtains are made using innovative technology that allows you to adjust the degree of illumination. There are several classifications of products.

Types of products by type of control

There are several options for installing such structures. We offer detailed video instructions that will help you succeed the first time.

Installation and assembly of roller blinds day-night

Which folding mechanism to choose

Manufacturers of window accessories typically offer standard systems that include manual chain mechanisms, or more innovative automated systems. The latter are somewhat burdensome for the pocket, so there is a “Solomon solution” - semi-automatic roller shutters.

Gradually, a spring mechanism is gaining more and more popularity, which allows you to adjust the level of installation of the canvas with one pull. This system is especially suitable for families with small children because it does not expose them to the risk of injury from the sudden lowering of the roller shutter or chain. The “smart” system is characterized by ease of installation in two stages. Installation of a self-folding mechanism allows you to quickly open the window towards the light without causing any noise.

How to attach roller blinds with guides to plastic windows

Models with guides are products equipped with plastic or string structures that facilitate a tighter fit of the canvas to the surface of the window. The structures can be of an open type, when the shaft with the canvas is in sight. Products with a box are supplemented with a cassette that covers a tube with wound fabric.

You can install blinds using self-tapping screws or special tape. Attach the brackets to the surface of the frame or into the opening in the chosen way, insert the base with the canvas, fix the guides, install the box (if there is one).

Installation diagram for roller blinds with guides

Roller blinds Classic

The classic roller blind system is in many ways reminiscent of “Mini”, but has a larger number of elements. In addition to all of the above, it also includes a box in which the shaft on which the curtain fabric is wound is hidden. Also different are the guides that are mounted on the window frame. They help ensure a tighter fit of the fabric on the windows. Classic roller shutters can create complete darkness in a room.

In closed roller blinds, the shaft on which the fabric is wound is hidden in a box

Measurements and installation

The dimensions of the curtains are calculated from the dimensions of the window: the height will be the distance from the top to the bottom bead, the width will be the distance between the side ones.

Classic roller blinds are sold exclusively in assembled form. This allows you to save time and immediately proceed to installing the roller blinds on a plastic window. It is carried out as follows:

• Using a special solution, the window beads at the fastening points are degreased for maximum adhesion to the adhesive.
• The guides are glued to the grease-free glazing beads. Experts recommend not trying to glue the entire guide at once; it is better to do this by gradually tearing off the protective strip and warming the surface with a hairdryer. You should move from bottom to top.
• After this, the box is attached. The side covers are first removed from it, and then mounted using self-tapping screws. Before doing this, you should place the curtain fabric in the guides and carefully align it.
• All that remains is to carefully assemble the structure, put the clamps and the complete weight on the chain.

Roller blind guides installed on the sides hold the fabric in place

How to hang roller blinds with fishing line

Curtains for plastic windows are often produced with string guides. The fishing line helps to avoid the movement of the canvas during closing and opening of the doors.

How to attach roller blinds with fishing line:

• Connect the grooves and holders.
• Insert the strings into the bottom holes of the holders.
• Glue the grooves to the frame or mount them with self-tapping screws.
• Install a chain mechanism on the tube with the blade and install plugs.
• Fix the shaft in the brackets.
• Attach line tension devices to the bottom of the sash.
• Pull the strings, press them with clamps.

Installation diagram for roller blinds with string guides

Mix system

A newcomer to the market is the Mix system (sometimes called “bottom-up”). This version of roller blinds is significantly different from its predecessors and, thanks to its original approach, has already gained many fans. The key difference is that, unlike others, the Mix system is installed in any part of the window (most often at the bottom), and not just at the top. In fact, the design rotates 180 degrees, and the result looks stylish and functional. The dimensions of the canvas in this case are the distance between the glazing beads. No additional allowances are required.

The design of roller blinds allows you to close the window from both the top and bottom

Installation is carried out as follows:

• the fishing line is cut into equal parts;
• all parts are first threaded through the upper limiter, after which they are tied with several knots;
• limiters are mounted on glazing beads;
• the free parts are threaded through the holes of the protective box, after which they are pulled to the bottom bar, simultaneously securing the top bar;
• After the latches on the roller blind are released, all that remains is to lift the curtain.

Whatever type of roller blinds you choose, we can say with confidence that it will look great on the window. Of course, installation of Roman blinds on plastic windows is most often carried out by a specialist, but independent installation is a task quite feasible even for a non-professional.

Detailed assembly sequence

1. First, assemble the bracket and fix the parts until they click.
2. Then double-sided tape is glued to the platform (if the installation takes place on it).
3. The brackets are connected to the platform until there is a characteristic click.
4. The structure is assembled on the windowsill first.
5. Place it on the window sash and mark with a pencil the placement of the left and right landings. Then glue the pad into place under the markings.
6. The right bracket is installed, and a shaft with fabric is put on it. Next, add the left one, make a note regarding the location of the left site. Then the left one is disconnected from the platform. The empty part must be glued to the marked place on the profile.
7. You need to place the shaft in the right one and fix the left one.
8. Then release the curtain and mark the position of the latch.

The process of assembling and installing curtains is quite simple, but requires precision and accuracy

Note! It is recommended to attach the curtain to the sash based on the width of the material. Double-sided tape can only be applied once. Although they are installed quickly in this way - in 10 minutes.

If you are not confident in your own abilities, it is advised to turn to specialists. It is recommended to call a surveyor by leaving a request on the appropriate website.

What kind of curtains are these?

Essential elements

A roller blind is a fairly simple design, which is most often mounted either on the window itself (in the upper part of the frame/sash), or on the wall or ceiling above the window opening. The mechanism used in such products allows you to quickly raise and lower the canvas, controlling the lighting in the room.

Open and closed options

1. The basis of the product is a horizontal axis (shaft), which is made of either metal or plastic pipe. The axis is designed for winding the fabric, and therefore makes it perfectly round and smooth.
2. Brackets are installed on the sides of the axis for fixing the product to the wall. The brackets are usually combined with a control mechanism - a special device that sets the curtain in motion.
3. The mechanism that raises and lowers the curtain can be either open or closed. In the second case, the brackets, the axle and the assembled part of the canvas are located in a special box. The boxes are made of light and durable plastic: white, painted or laminated with a polymer film to imitate natural wood.

Typical product diagram

1. A chain of metal or (usually) plastic links is attached to the mechanism, which sets the control unit in motion. This element is usually made closed: so we just need to pull either one or the other hanging edge, and the curtain will move.
2. The main detail of this entire system is, of course, the canvas itself. It is mounted on an axis and rolled up. A vertical bar is fixed at the bottom of the canvas, which plays the role of a load. When the trigger is turned, the roll unwinds and, under the influence of a plumb line, the fabric is unwinded from the axis or pulled out of the box.

It is worth keeping in mind that there are a variety of modifications of such curtains on the market, which require different methods of fastening and different types of drive mechanisms. However, the general scheme of the device remains unchanged, so I can say with confidence: if you understand one model, then the likelihood of difficulties arising with others will be reduced to almost zero.

Advantages

Before hanging a curtain on a window, it’s a good idea to understand its pros and cons. Rolled structures have objectively more advantages:

1. First, and most importantly, there is almost limitless design potential. The canvas can be made of cotton, linen, silk, polyester, as well as synthetic materials - vinyl, fiberglass, non-woven fabric, etc. Naturally, the list of shades, textures and patterns will also be the most extensive.

Designer version with fluorescent printing

1. Along with the attractiveness, it is worth noting the ability to choose the degree of shading: if you don’t want to lose light, choose translucent curtains; if you want to completely block the flow of sunlight, buy a dense canvas and ensure not even twilight, but almost absolute darkness.

These products have a lot of shades and varying degrees of shading.

1. Some manufacturers have multilayer models in their product lines with the ability to adjust shading intensity, anti-glare properties, and increased thermal insulation characteristics. There are also curtains for rooms with computers: a layer of fabric on the inside, a reflective screen on the outside.
2. Practicality is another plus. Most manufacturers treat curtain fabric with special compounds, so dust does not settle on the curtains, and dirt can be removed by simply wiping the surface with a damp sponge.

Caring for roller blinds is quite easy and simple!

This does not apply to old stains, so try not to let the situation get worse: complete wet cleaning of the fabric is possible, but in order to iron it without wrinkles or marks, you will have to tinker. And it’s not a fact that it will work out.

1. I would also say the compact size is a key advantage - the curtains do not take up much space and do not interfere with the installation of flower pots and other large objects on the windowsill. Mini-curtains can be hung directly on the window sash - they will not interfere with its opening either in the rotary or tilt mode.

Curtain installation options

1. Finally, I would include durability as an advantage: with proper care, the curtains will last you until you want to change something in the design of the room. And then they can be taken to the dacha!

Installation directly on the sash facilitates ventilation

Flaws

Such products also have disadvantages. I wouldn't call them any significant, but they need to be mentioned. So:

Installation and use instructions need to be understood

1. If you have not encountered such designs before, then you will have to spend time figuring out how to assemble the product, how to secure it and how to use it. It takes a little time, but you still have to get used to it.
2. The brackets and lifting mechanism of most models are made of plastic, which is quite fragile. That is why you need to use the curtain very carefully, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the gears, and you will have to lift the curtain manually.
3. Before fixing such a product in the kitchen, carefully consider what material you need to use for the canvas. Fabric options tend to accumulate unpleasant odors, so they will have to be changed regularly.
4. Washing curtains in water is strictly not recommended. Yes, dirt is removed quite effectively this way, but along with dust and grease deposits, the protective impregnation also goes away. In addition, after washing, ironing the fabric so that it acquires its original appearance is unrealistic!

In general, there are disadvantages, but it’s difficult to call them significant. Yes, some aspects need to be kept in mind, but I don’t think it’s worth refusing to buy a really cool thing because of them.

It turns out more expensive than installing blinds, but much more beautiful

Well, one last thing. Speaking about the advantages and disadvantages, we cannot ignore such a parameter as price . Here I am inclined to attribute curtains to the budget segment: the cost of one curtain 80 cm wide and up to 170 cm long is about 1000 rubles.

The simplest horizontal blinds for the same window opening will cost approximately 650 - 750 rubles, so the savings are insignificant.

If you want more, there is more, and much more!

Regular curtains can be found cheaper, but do not forget that for curtains and tulle you will also need a ceiling/wall mount, which will “eat up” all the savings.

User manual

1. Movements are made without jerking, smoothly.
2. Do not touch the fabric with wet hands.
3. Do not hang products near radiators or stoves.
4. If the mechanism jams, experts advise lubricating it thoroughly.

You need to use roller blinds carefully, as they have plastic fasteners

A variety of colors will help you choose a product for almost any room. The window will look unusual. It's economical and practical! With their help, it is quite possible to create a unique apartment design.