Blinds, which 10 years ago looked like real foreign exotica, have now become firmly established in our lives. Majority office premises and institutions have switched from using standard curtains to universal blinds, which collect less dust, look stricter and are incredibly comfortable.
Blinds are used even in rooms designed in classic style, because their functionality, ease of care and appearance are excellent. In addition, blinds provide effective protection spaces from sunlight, allow you to easily adjust the level of illumination in the room, and reliably screen the room from prying eyes.
The installation of blinds must be carried out according to all the rules, otherwise you risk getting a lot of problems: the canvas will not move, the curtain will be difficult to assemble, etc. High-quality installation ensures the blinds have a long service life. When installing, you need to take into account the design features and the specifics of the walls (or window frames) in the room.
PVC window manufacturing companies offer blinds of a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Depending on the purpose, blinds are made from:
There are different types of blinds:
These types differ significantly in the location of the slats and installation methods.
Vertical blinds are rare in ordinary residential premises; they are more often used in offices. They are mounted above the top edge of the window, similar to curtains, although this may negatively affect their functionality. And roller blinds and horizontal blinds are more often used at home instead of traditional curtains. They are installed not only in the window opening, but also on top of the window.
Roller blinds mounted on the front surface of the corner of the upper slope of the window profile.
Blinds with horizontal slats can be mounted directly on the window profile, on each sash. Often horizontal slats are complemented with curtains with curtains. Installing blinds directly on the window profile saves useful place the room itself and frees up space on the windowsill.
The design of the blinds consists of:
For windows non-standard shape you need to use slats of a special length, which in the best possible way will provide light protection to the room.
If your window has two sashes, then when installing the blinds, pay attention to the location of the blind lifting mechanism (right, left).
Three ways to install blinds:
- onlay;
- for each window sash separately;
- directly into the window opening.
A factory set of blinds usually includes all materials for their installation: screws and self-tapping screws, as well as other parts.
The choice of installation option is related to the design features of the window: installing blinds on standard double-hung windows is a little easier than on inclined roof windows. Installing blinds on PVC windows is considered one of the most difficult, since working with plastic compared to, say, wood, has a number of specific features. Installation of cornice on plastic windows it must be carried out as carefully as possible and it is better to do this in the warm season (at temperatures above +5 degrees Celsius).
Installation of blinds on a window sash can be done using self-tapping screws, brackets, or by drilling holes in the frame. This is the most durable and reliable.
Important! The tightness of the profile does not suffer when the blind cornice is attached to it using drilling. If it becomes necessary to remove the cornice and holes remain in the frame, they can be filled with white silicone sealant.
If you don't want to drill holes, use brackets that attach to the frame without drilling.
Important! In most cases, blinds can be attached to screws that are already in the window profile. This installation method is no less reliable than drilling holes. You can learn about the possibility of such a simple installation from the blinds’ instructions.
Progress of installation of blinds
After unpacking the blinds, read the instructions. Installing blinds means: measuring the window and adjusting the dimensions of the blinds to it; then install the fastenings for the cornice and cord system; assemble the strips onto the cornice and check the functionality of the system.
Measurements are necessary in order to subsequently be able to conveniently use the light-protective sheet without complaining about distortions or frequent breakdowns. It is especially important to check the dimensions of the canvases and adjust them to the place of attachment if the window opening has a specific geometric shape.
Before screwing, you need to mark the position of the fasteners with a pencil, checking them with a level and a tape measure to avoid a skewed fit and leave room for adjusting the container, and also to ensure that the slats do not extend beyond the window glass.
2. Installation of cornice and slats
Before installation and actual installation, it is necessary to mark the fasteners with maximum accuracy and symmetry. Additional fastening must be provided for the control cord so that the structure can withstand the additional load. All elements are fixed to the wall with screws or dowels. Next is the installation of the cornice. The slats and runners themselves will be attached to it. The rigidity of the structure is guaranteed by the upper cornice strip, so there is no need to further strengthen the strip with glue, sealant or foam - it is fixed quite rigidly.
When re-installing, you need to measure the width of each window sash so that the window fittings do not interfere with the free hanging of the slats. Also, when choosing an installation “in the window opening”, you need to reduce the height on each side by 2 cm so that the canvas does not touch the window sill. To secure the blinds close to a plastic window, you need to drill the plastic window frame according to the markings - pre-drilling will prevent cracking of the plastic.
If the plates on which the blinds are hung do not fit tightly to the window profile, use pads.
Brackets for blinds are screwed into the holes using self-tapping screws. Next, you need to secure the brackets upward with latches and insert the container with the blinds into them.
The lower holders are attached like this: lower the curtain to mark the lower points (the canvas should be loosely stretched). Using these marks, drill holes into which you need to screw the lower holders that secure the canvas in the “micro-ventilation” position. Make sure that the staples sit firmly in the plastic.
When installing with an overlay, you need to add 5cm in width so that the entire opening is closed. The height is adjustable at will and can reach the window sill or the floor itself.
There are a number modern methods installation of blinds, which involves installing a cornice with slats on brackets attached to the window frame without drilling. The cornice with stripes is simply hung on the brackets and snaps into place. The design is collapsible, which allows you to remove the blinds when you need to wash the window glass or wipe the slats. This is the easiest way to install blinds.
Features of installation of blinds by type
Vertical blinds
Before installing vertical blinds, you need to decide whether wall or ceiling mount for the cornice. The height of the light-protective sheet depends on the place where the cornice is attached.
The thickness of the guide for vertical blinds should be at least 5-6 cm; such a gap will ensure free movement of the slats. If there is an obstacle between the blinds and the wall (batteries, etc.), then you will need to install an additional bracket, which is not included in the kit; it must be purchased separately.
If you want the blinds to be at some distance from the wall (there are different cases: pipe, etc.), you need to additionally purchase a bracket
For vertical blinds, the order in which the slats are hung is also important: they need to be attached to the cornice in the same order as in the factory box. Also, before installation begins, it is necessary to determine the correct direction of the pendants. The correct position when closed you can't see the seam on the blind material.
Don't forget to place the bottom weights on the vertical strips so that the canvas looks even. The loads on the outer and inner sides are connected to each other by a chain. The plumb line is attached to a cord that is included in the kit. Different manufacturers use plumb bobs of different shapes.
There are many different mounts for vertical blinds in stores, but they are often unreliable. The safest way to mount the blinds is to use a pair of brackets that need to be screwed to the wall with self-tapping screws.
Roller and horizontal blinds
Horizontal and roller blinds, like vertical ones, are equally conveniently installed on a wall, attached to a window or ceiling. The main thing is to clearly measure whether the canvas will interfere with opening the window. If this happens, if possible, you need to cut a hole in the strips in advance for comfortable opening of the window sashes.
When attached to double sided tape do not forget to thoroughly remove dust and degrease the surface.
You have seen for yourself that installing blinds yourself is quite simple if you know a few tricks to make this process easier. Good luck using your own blinds!
By the way, you can also read about repairing blinds with your own hands on our website.
Video - Installing horizontal blinds
Video - Installing vertical blinds
Video - Installing blinds without drilling
To save money, you can try installing blinds yourself. The work is not difficult, you just need to correctly mark the slope or frame, depending on where you need to secure the structure. You can use different ways to install such curtains; the choice is made based on the design features and dimensions.
Overview of types of curtains and blinds
For different objects, window design of a certain style and functionality is selected. The slats in the structure can be positioned in different ways: vertically, horizontally.
Horizontal blinds
You can find different types of shutters: pleated, interframe, attic, bamboo roller shutters; roller shutters belong to the same group. Main distinguishing feature– horizontal lamellas. They can have different thicknesses, widths and function differently. Such structures can be attached to a slope, a frame, they are also installed on top of a window block or inside the frame. It all depends on the size of the windows and the preferences of the homeowner.
Design of horizontal models
Classic horizontal blinds can be safely installed in premises with a variety of purposes: offices, private housing, industrial sites, administrative, retail and educational facilities. These are universal designs that are found in various shades.
Vertical blinds
Such curtains are usually attached over windows, which is due to the design features: vertically oriented slats, most often made of woven material. There are two main types of such structures: floor-length or window-sill length.
General view and arrangement of vertical models This is one of the reasons why such curtains are usually installed in private homes, apartments and offices. This type of blinds is installed using self-tapping screws. There are alternative option installations - to the ceiling surface.
Roller blinds
Window blinds in this design combine two types of curtains: classic fabric and horizontal plastic. They are equipped with a continuous sheet of different types of material, cover the double-glazed window, and, if necessary, rise by rolling into a roll.
Installation of roller blinds Fastening of blinds of this type is carried out using self-tapping screws and brackets. You can hang them in various interiors.
Mounting options
Horizontal and vertical curtains are characterized by individual design features. Based on this, developed different methods fastenings:
Mount 1: For vertical structures
Mounting for vertical horizontal models to the wall Vertical curtains can be mounted under the ceiling or over windows. Such blinds cannot be installed on plastic windows without drilling.
Mount 2: On a horizontal view
As standard, structures with horizontally oriented slats are attached directly to the window sashes, to the upper slope. Horizontal blinds without drilling can be placed in any design only on the sashes of the window block.
Ms. can be mounted in a window opening, on the ceiling, wall, or on plastic window sashes But the inter-frame analogue is created exclusively for installation in the space between window frames. There are also restrictions on installation to the upper slope; in particular, inter-frame and attic blinds are not attached this way. If you do the installation yourself, you must take into account design features products when choosing the installation method.
Preparation, taking measurements
The following tools will be useful: a screwdriver/screwdriver, a tape measure, a carpenter's pencil. In order for your curtains to function as efficiently as possible, you need to take the correct measurements. The structure should be located symmetrically relative to the glass unit.
If blinds are attached using adhesive tape without drilling, it is possible to correct errors. For analogues installed on brackets and screws, you need to mark as accurately as possible.
To fasten vertical curtains, it is enough to measure the dimensions of the window opening, the distance between the fastening points and the length to the bottom edge of the curtain. This will allow the structure to be correctly positioned relative to the level of the floor and window opening.
Horizontal blinds are often installed on the shutters, so the main measurements concern the double-glazed window: height, width of each glass. To these values add 2 cm along the top and bottom edges, 0.5 cm on the sides.
Installation of vertical blinds
Anyone can install such curtains with their own hands. If the blinds are short, they can be placed inside the window openings. Otherwise, installation is carried out on the wall or under the ceiling.
For error-free fastening, sequential instructions are given:
Step 1: Marking
The central point of the window opening is determined and correlated with the center of the blind cornice. You need to make marks along the edges of the structure with your own hands. Points for installing self-tapping screws are marked on both sides of the cornice closer to the center of the window block by about 5-6 mm.
Place the cornice against the wall so that the center of the cornice coincides with the center of the window, and make marks along the edges. Step 2: We look at the level
At the same time, you need to evaluate whether the slats are positioned correctly. Their lower part should be 1-2 cm above the floor level. The same amount must be retreated during installation short curtains(up to the windowsill).
Step 3: Attaching the brackets
Dowels are installed in holes prepared in advance with your own hands. The brackets are secured, this is done using self-tapping screws. Next, special clips are installed on these elements.
Be careful when using the hammer drill when drilling for bracket fastenings, otherwise part of the wall may break off. Step 4: Installation of slats and chain
A cornice is attached, into which all that remains is to insert the runners and hang the vertical slats directly on them. Finishing touch– fastening the chain.
The slats must be hung in the exact order in which they are folded in the package. Otherwise, the design of the blinds may be damaged. Installation of horizontal
Guided by the markings made earlier, you can do the fastening yourself horizontal design. Instructions have been created for this:
- First you need to secure the upper fasteners. To do this, use a screwdriver to prepare holes that will allow you to install the brackets using self-tapping screws.
- Next, you need to hang the cornice; it is fastened until it clicks.
- Holes for the lower fasteners (corners) are drilled taking into account the dimensions of the thread retainer connecting the lamellas. Typically, the design of blinds requires holes to be made on the sides of the glass. Then the latch, which is connected to the lamella sheet, can be easily inserted into the corners.
Do-it-yourself installation must be done with the utmost care, otherwise the blinds will not function correctly.
Methods for attaching roller blinds
When deciding how to install blinds on a window, the first priority is to determine the appropriate mounting method. Roll design It can be mounted either with self-tapping screws or with the help of an adhesive (adhesive tape, liquid nails).
2 ways to attach roller curtains to pvc window, on L-shaped brackets and tape In the first case, the technology for installing vertical curtains is taken as a basis, since roller blinds require fastening only in the upper part of the structure. To “plant” the structure on the adhesive, the surface of the windows is cleaned and degreased. This will improve the adhesion of materials.
This option is suitable for double frames. Installation of interframe plastic curtains – complex process and assumes the need to violate the integrity of the frame profile: holes are drilled (2 pcs.) to output the blinds control system (handle and cord).
They should be located at the top of the inner sash. The brackets are installed on the upper profile, using the technology for installing horizontal blinds as a basis.
Basic tips for choosing:
- Before purchasing a design, you need to clarify the composition of the kit, in particular, the presence of fasteners;
- If the installation is easy to do yourself, then it is better to entrust the repair of curtains to a specialist;
- Plastic is easier to care for;
- It is not recommended to clean the new structure too often, as this will quickly wear off the protective coating.
Detailed instructions:Step-by-step installation with your own hands (photo)
For example, horizontal blinds can be positioned inside any in a convenient way. However, the most popular option is on top of the sash. The inter-frame structure is more difficult to install, and the vertical analogue can only be located above the window or under the ceiling due to its large dimensions.
In summer, blinds become an invariable attribute of a plastic window. Especially if the light of the midday sun is directed directly into the window, you have to look for protection behind curtains or blinds. The thing is, without a doubt, useful and practical. They are easy to use and take up almost no space in the window space. Roll or cassette designs are slightly inferior in popularity to classic horizontal lamella systems or strict vertical fabric sets. The latter, for a number of reasons, have become wildly popular in offices and office spaces. The classic curtain has been removed from business style everywhere.
Conventional slatted horizontal blinds are much more common in window opening standard sizes, vertical ones are mainly used in rooms with high ceilings And large windows. Roller blinds are preferred for opening plastic windows as “blind” protection from outside world- for this they are indispensable. This could be a bedroom or a children's room.
Methods for attaching blinds
Modern designs of fastenings for blinds on plastic windows can be divided into three categories:
- Permanent fastening to the frame using self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws;
- Fastening the blind system to the sash of a plastic window, allowing it to open unhindered in all positions, including in ventilation mode;
- The gentle fastening method makes it possible not to damage the plastic profile by drilling holes.
According to already established tradition vertical systems They are mounted on any window opening using a baguette pattern, without contact with the double-glazed window. This is due to the design of the vertical lamellas; their width is most often at least 10 cm, so to regulate the light transmission, at least 10-15 cm of space is required between the window and the plane of the lamellas.
In addition, there are increased requirements for appearance vertical blind designs used in office premises. They should be successfully combined with the interior of the room and usually, in addition to plastic windows, cover the window sill and part of the wall space adjacent to the window opening.
The design of such blinds practically allows you to open the sash of a plastic window in no other way than in ventilation mode. Attaching vertical blinds is almost identical to installing a baguette for ordinary curtains, only instead of the latter, a special heavy cornice with a hidden mechanism for controlling the blinds slats is installed.
Rolled options use a powerful and heavy canvas storage system, so almost always mounting on a plastic window is done using additional fittings and canopies. This allows the structure to maintain rigidity and strength when stretching the canvas to the required height.
Both horizontal and roll options blinds are designed for one leaf and are placed with inside windows.
Method of attaching blinds to a plastic profile without screws
Most people rightly believe that it is better if the blinds are attached to a plastic window without drilling holes.
The basis of the system is a set of connected in a special way horizontal strips of plastic, aluminum, pressed cardboard or wood into one flexible sheet. A special mechanism for blinds allows you to rotate the strips around a horizontal axis, thereby changing the shaded area of the window opening.
All the secrets of controlling the blinds are hidden in the box-shaped cornice located at the top. It depends on the size and area of the blinds, the width and material of the slats. total weight designs. Fastening standard options Blinds with slats no more than 2cm wide and no more than 80cm long can be quite easily made on the plastic of the window using a special double sided tape.
To glue the blind curtain rod to a smooth plastic surface:
- We use double-sided tape or glue applied along the entire length of the glued cornice;
- When gluing, before applying glue to the area plastic frame, it should be thoroughly degreased with acetone or alcohol;
- Apply one layer of glue to lateral surface and dry it for 1 hour. Then reapply glue and secure the cornice. Further operations can be performed after 10-12 hours.
At the bottom of the window, clamps are glued in a similar way to hold the blinds in an unfolded and tensioned state. A control cord or a special bar is threaded into the hole on the cornice, the rotation of which adjusts the angle of inclination of the slats.
Advice ! The use of double-sided tape is a completely justified option, provided that the material used is of high quality.
To compare and check the strength of the connection, try attaching two identical objects to a smooth surface using tape and glue. In the first case, the peeling force will be significantly higher than for an adhesive joint.
Attaching blinds to plastic windows using self-tapping screws
Before starting work, make sure that the height and width of the model you choose matches the proportions and dimensions of the window glass. There are many recommendations on the Internet to use a plastic glazing bead to attach blinds - a narrow, 10mm wide strip of plastic that secures the glass in the frame. Typically, the authors motivate the advice by the fact that in case of failure, the glazing bead on the plastic profile can be easily replaced with a new one. It's easier and much cheaper than changing the cladding.
It is easier and more reliable to fasten the curtain rod directly to the main plastic cladding of the window, approximately in the following sequence.
Using a level and a pencil, mark the position of the cornice above the window glass so that the window glass is covered exclusively with slats. We place fastening earrings in the upper part of the cornice. These are elements that serve to fix the cornice body on external brackets; we install them inside the cornice according to the instructions.
We mark the position of the brackets on the cladding and mark with a pencil the places where the holes for the self-tapping screws will be drilled. Using a drill approximately 0.5 mm smaller than the diameter of the self-tapping screw, we drill one hole for each bracket.
For fastening, choose self-tapping screws of the sizes recommended in the instructions, or standard aluminum ones, suitable for a Phillips screwdriver. The length of the working part is no more than 12mm. Having screwed in one screw at a time, the brackets should be aligned using building level. Otherwise, the cornice can be fixed with a slope to the left or right.
After that, the remaining holes for attaching the brackets are drilled, and the missing fasteners are screwed in. A cornice is placed on the brackets, the entire necessary fittings blind mechanism. In a similar way, the clamps are attached to the bottom of the window with self-tapping screws, after which the fittings of the mechanism are adjusted.
Important ! When choosing drilling locations, you should not retreat excessively to the periphery of the window; there is a possibility that the drill will bump into hidden parts of the window control mechanism.
Installing blinds on an opening sash of a plastic window
The sash design allows you to avoid using self-tapping screws for fastening blinds of any configuration. In this case, to attach the cornice, a special plastic earring is used, hooked, like a hook, to the upper edge of the window sash. Depending on the length of the plastic window and the weight of the blinds, there may be two or three such “hooks”. The earrings simply “snap” into the body of the cornice, firmly held inside it due to the elasticity of the plastic. Next, the cornice is simply hung on the window sash.
It should be noted that similar method fastening is the most universal and allows you to painlessly remove the blinds from the window and mount them again an unlimited number of times.
The disadvantages of such a fastening system include:
- The fastening ear pinches the rubber seal of the sash; with prolonged use, this can lead to partial pushing through of individual fragments of the seal and loss of tightness;
- Plastic fastenings are inferior in strength to metal brackets, and accordingly, the service life of such fastenings is much shorter;
- When attaching blinds, a limiter should be provided for the opening angle of the shutter to prevent possible damage to the blind slats. inner surface window slopes.
You can attach blinds to a plastic window using two various options. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages different ways fastenings and find out how to hang blinds with your own hands.
For some interior planning cases, blinds may be preferable to curtains. Their main advantage is the ability to regulate the light output. All you need to do for this is to rotate the slats to a larger or smaller angle relative to the surface of the window. There are two main methods used to attach blinds. Let's analyze their advantages and find out. How to attach them with your own hands.
How to take measurements correctly
First of all, the blinds must be correct size. To do this, you need to decide on the method of fastening. Methods can be divided into two groups:
If you plan to install blinds on several windows, you should measure each opening separately. Although it seems that the window openings are exactly the same, this is not always true. A discrepancy of 2-3 cm can lead to consequences that are difficult to eliminate.
If you plan to mount a vertical structure, it is necessary to measure the height and width of the window opening. You should be careful when measuring, since you can shorten too long lamellas, but add additional elements narrow blinds will be problematic.
If the model has horizontal lamellas, the measurements will be somewhat more complex. If the blinds are attached to the opening, you need to determine what the width and height are. The length of the canvas is selected at your own discretion. You can find both models that reach the window sill, as well as long options that reach the floor. If necessary, blinds with plastic or aluminum slats are not difficult to make shorter.
When installing directly on the frame, you will need to consider whether the window will open.
If the window is solid and does not open, you can measure the entire width of the opening. If the shutters will open, it is worth ordering a separate structure for each half of the window. Measurements should also be taken accordingly. Measure the parameters of the glass (width x height) and add 20 mm on top and 5 mm on the edges.
When designing blinds that are attached directly to the frame, make sure that they will not interfere with the operation of the fittings and will not become an insurmountable obstacle to its maintenance (lubrication, adjustment, etc.)
Preparatory work
So, the mounting method has been determined, the blinds have been selected, ordered, manufactured and delivered to the apartment. What to do next? Before you start attaching the blinds to the window, it is worth doing some preparatory work.
First of all, you need to unpack the finished product, carefully untangle all the cords, without leaving the slightest knot, and examine the finished product. According to the attached instructions, you must carefully check the completeness, make sure that all structural elements are in place and look exactly as in the instructions.
If at the packaging stage something is mixed up or not included in the box, the blinds will not be installed. It is better to immediately file a complaint with the manufacturer than to look for a replacement or improvise, trying to do without the missing part.
You also need to prepare the window itself. You need to remove all unnecessary items from it. It is worth protecting the window sill and the nearest meters of floor with newspapers from dust and the inevitable debris when drilling. It's also worth making sure you have reliable support for legs (stepladder or sawhorse), so that the drill cord allows you to reach all drilling points.
Preparatory work when attaching blinds is not complicated and does not take much time. But if all these operations are not done on time, the installation process can take a significant amount of time and require a lot of labor.
No drilling
Modern plastic double glazed windows allow you to install blinds without using an electric drill. There may be several reasons for choosing this mounting method. For example, under the terms of the lease agreement, it is prohibited to carry out such manipulations in rented housing. Other reasons may be the lack of necessary power tools, reluctance to bother with drilling or spoil the surroundings.
First of all, it is worth considering that fasteners without the use of drills and screws are usually less reliable. This means that only lightweight structures can be secured in place in this way.
Usually the lamellas in them are arranged horizontally and are made of thin and light polymer. For heavier models, it is still worth choosing a fastening method using self-tapping screws. You can usually find out whether the selected model can be hung without drilling from the included instructions.
To work, you will need double-sided adhesive tape and scissors. The operating procedure is as follows:
The last stage of installation is attaching the adjustment strips to the block and installing the slats in place. The reliability of the fastening allows the blinds (provided that the model is not too heavy) to hang in place for several years without distortion or separation from the attachment point. However, when cleaning (removing dust from records), you must act carefully so as not to tear off the structure.
If you eventually need to remove tape-mounted blinds, this is quite easy to do. A special liquid (for example, Anti-Scotch composition) will help remove traces of glue.
But if you don’t have a professional solvent at hand, you can use a rag soaked in WD-40 or vegetable oil.
Required materials and tools
Now let's look at fastening with self-tapping screws. It's much more universal option, which allows you to hang almost any model using any mounting method (on the ceiling, in an opening or on the walls).
First of all, you should pay attention to the quality of the fastening elements included with the blinds. Sometimes manufacturers (this statement especially applies to cheap Chinese-made models) include too short and thin self-tapping screws made of low-quality steel. If you plan to attach heavy structures to the ceiling, it may be worth purchasing something more reliable.
Also for work you will need:
- Measuring tools: pencil, ruler with bubble level, tape measure.
- Drill. The drill bit for the drill is usually #6.
- Dowel and hammer.
- Brackets for mounting (usually included with the product).
- Scissors.
- Screwdriver.
Having prepared a set of tools for work, you can begin.
How to hang blinds on plastic windows with your own hands. Step by step instructions
The installation process usually does not cause any difficulties even for those who do this work for the first time. We will look at the operations for installing vertical blinds. Here are the main operations that need to be performed:
- First of all, mark up. The brackets are usually mounted at a distance of 90 - 100 mm from the cornice. Mark the holes for the brackets with a pencil and drill them.
- Insert into the holes plastic dowels. Insert the self-tapping screws into the holes in the bracket and screw them into the dowels.
- Install the curtain rod with the fixed decorative panels on the brackets.
- The runners are assembled according to the instructions provided. You need to attach the canvas to them and thread them into the cornice.
- Weights are inserted into the lower part of the canvases. A decorative chain is attached to them.
- Stoppers are inserted into the ends of the cornice and covered with decorative plugs.
The installation of horizontal blinds differs slightly. The main difference is greater sensitivity to strict adherence to horizontal installation.
After assembly, it is important to carefully check the operation of all elements of the system (make sure that you can open and close the blinds, and also change the angle of rotation).
Here are some tips from professional installers:
- Before purchasing, make sure that the kit includes the necessary brackets. For some companies, the price of the kit includes only the canvas, and fastening and adjusting structures must be purchased separately.
- If defects are found, you do not need to try to fix them yourself. Contact the manufacturer for replacement or repair.
The main thing in any work is accuracy and adherence to technology. If you do everything correctly, you can hang the blinds with your own hands, quickly and without much difficulty.
Installing ready-made blinds on windows does not require any special skills. Moreover, for this, in general, simple work Sometimes you have to shell out quite a lot of money to professional installers.
Therefore, it would be most advisable to mount the blinds to the ceiling with your own hands. To do this, you can make do with improvised tools that are available in the arsenal of any home craftsman.
Aesthetics and practicality
Just recently, blinds were perceived as nothing more than some kind of foreign exotica. But quickly enough our fellow citizens, accustomed to traditional curtains and drapes, were able to appreciate the practicality of use and the aesthetic beauty of these structures.
From then on, the “triumphant march” of these light-protective devices, invented back in the 18th century in the USA, began through apartments and offices in our country. Today they are no longer perceived by us as something unusual - everything more owners Residential and office premises prefer these easy-to-use lattice structures.
The only negative that can be pointed out is that it is more high price blinds compared to classic curtains made of fabric. However, the overall cost of the structure can be reduced if you install it on the windows yourself.
Design features of blinds
Vertical blinds
Today there are several types of blinds on our market, differing from each other in the features of their design. Depending on their type, the methods of attaching blinds also differ:
- Horizontal blinds. The slats (or so-called “slats”) in this design are located one above the other. The access of light into the room here is regulated by rotating the lamellas around their axis, as a result of which they either press tightly against each other or form a gap. As a rule, such structures need to be installed directly on window frames.
- Vertical blinds. They differ from the first option in the arrangement of lamellas hanging from top to bottom. In this case, adjusting the access of light can be done either by turning the lamellas or by moving them to the side, as with conventional fabric curtains. In this case, the fasteners for the blinds are located directly above the window - on the wall above window opening or on the ceiling.
- "Roman blind". It is one of the types of horizontal devices. Only the access to light here is regulated not by turning the slats, but by lifting the entire structure: the curtain goes up, rolling up into a roll. Fasteners for blinds of this type are also located either on the wall, above the window, or on the ceiling.
The materials from which devices can be made are very different - aluminum, wood, fabric. But this in no way affects the installation features of the blind mounts. As a result, we have two main types of fastening:
- directly to window frame(for horizontal type devices);
- on the wall or ceiling (mounts for vertical blinds).
If some damage is caused to the blinds during the work, it will no longer be possible to exchange them for others. Warranty for damage caused by self-installation, does not apply.
Installing blinds on a wall or ceiling
Blinds mounting diagram
The main device with which they are attached vertical blinds, is a cornice. It contains rotary and sliding mechanisms, the slats hanging down are attached to it.
Preparatory work
To attach the cornice of a vertical device to a wall or ceiling, you will need the following tools:
- impact drill or hammer drill;
- screwdriver;
- roulette;
- building level;
- pencil.
Before you begin installing the cornice, you should take all the necessary measurements. The height of the cornice must be installed in such a way that the slats hang at least 5 - 10 cm below the window or window sill.
On required height We mark a point on the wall and, using a pencil level, draw a strip along which the cornice will be attached. On this line, mark a point that exactly coincides with the middle of the window.
Installation of cornice
Next we will need to determine the points for installation fastening elements– dowel-nails. To do this, we apply the cornice from the blinds kit to the line so that its center corresponds to the mark of the center of the window.
If the part already has holes for fastening elements, then we place points in these places on the wall or ceiling, depending on where you intend to attach the cornice. If ready-made technical holes are not provided, then you will have to make them yourself using a drill, stepping back a few centimeters from the edge of the cornice.
Then, using a hammer drill or impact drill We drill the wall (ceiling) and hammer a plastic dowel into the hole.
We put the cornice back in place so that the mounting holes in the cornice coincide with the dowels installed in the wall or ceiling, and use self-tapping screws to secure it in the desired position.
In the case of a significant width of the cornice or the overall massiveness of the structure, it is recommended to additionally secure the cornice in the center in one or two places.
Installing blinds on window frames
This installation method is used mainly for horizontal devices. Unlike attaching a curtain rod to a wall or ceiling, this method Many home craftsmen find it difficult.
Many people do not quite understand how to attach the structure to the frame of plastic windows. Meanwhile, the same self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws are used for this.
IN in this case When drilling an aluminum or polyvinyl chloride frame with a self-tapping screw, the tightness of the window does not suffer at all.
To do this, as in the first case, we make markings in such a way that the blinds evenly protrude beyond the edges of the glazing on both the right and left. In this case, we take into account that all preliminary measurements were made before purchasing the blinds, and they exactly match the size of your window. We install the blind holders directly on the window frame, using metal screws (for aluminum frames) or ordinary screws (for PVC frames) for fastening. For more information about installing blinds, watch this video:
We snap or screw the supporting cornice onto the holders - depending on design features devices. We install sequentially on the cornice rotary mechanisms with control cords. It is also possible to install blinds of this type in the inter-frame space if you have double wooden frames at home.
The light protection device is mounted on the inner frame on the side facing the outer frame. To control the blinds in this case, a hole is drilled in the upper part of the frame through which the cords of the rotating system are threaded. To learn how to install blinds without screws, watch this video:
As you can see, installing any type of blinds on windows can be easily done with your own hands. This will allow you to significantly save on calling a team of professional installers. To carry out the work, it is enough to have only a standard set of home construction tools and the necessary fastening devices.
