With the change of old wooden windows to new plastic ones, there was a fashion for new curtains - roller blinds. The simple design of roller blinds allows you to darken or decorate windows without wasting space. Most often, roller blinds are installed directly on the window sashes, then they darken the room as much as possible and do not bring a new color to the design. By the way, roller blinds go well with the usual heavy curtains, curtains and light tulle, it is enough to choose the right color scheme. On the market you can find similar products of any modification and configuration, usually curtains from different manufacturers may differ in key points. That is why the question may arise how to install roller blinds. We will talk about this in this article.

Advantages and disadvantages of roller blinds

Roller blinds or as they are also called "roller blinds" or "fabric roller blinds" have become fashionable recently, but at the same time they are intensively capturing the market. Today, many immediately order additional installation of curtains along with the installation of new windows. And this popularity is quite justified. Roller blinds have significant advantages over conventional blinds.

Benefits of roller blinds:

• A huge selection of colors and shades, textures, textures of fabrics that will suit any interior. Due to the fact that roller blinds are a single piece, it may well have a complex pattern on it, and it will not look sloppy or ugly. Cloths can have different densities, be both almost transparent and dense enough to completely darken the room. The drawing on the canvas can be plain, color, with images of children's drawings, photo printing of complex drawings, paintings or company symbols.
• A variety of fabric structures - cotton, linen, silk, polyester and even PVC fabrics. Curtains / blinds are impregnated with a special composition, thanks to which the canvases do not fade, get dirty minimally, dust does not accumulate on them, and the edges of the canvas do not bloom.
• On the market, you can even find roller blinds with anti-reflective properties or thermal insulation.

• Roller blinds go great with tulle unlike conventional blinds. To revive the interior, you just need to choose the right color combinations.
• There are special roller blinds that completely darken the room, they consist of two layers - the inner one is a fabric, and the outer one is a reflective screen. Such blinds are perfect for rooms where there is a home theater and bedrooms.
• Roller blinds are very compact, take up very little space, roll up into a roll, as a result of which the window sill remains free. They can also be lowered not completely, closing only part of the window, and leaving the opportunity for sunlight to penetrate.
• Roller blinds, which are mounted separately on each window sash, allow you to close only one sash, depending on your needs. With ordinary blinds, this is not possible.
• Very easy to clean - just wipe with a damp cloth, and wash off the accidental stain with soapy water.

Disadvantages of roller blinds:

• Insufficiently strong and durable components of roller blinds. Almost all parts are made of plastic, and with careless handling they are easy to break.
• The canvas can absorb odors, especially if the curtain is installed in the kitchen, and they cannot be washed, unlike ordinary curtains.
• If the roller blind is installed on the window frame, and not on the profile, or inside the window opening, then it will not work to open the window with the curtains closed. This is a rather significant drawback, since ordinary curtains can be completely combined with open vents and windows. If the curtain is installed on the sash profile, then this problem does not exist.

In order to minimize the shortcomings as much as possible, it is better to choose roller blinds from trusted manufacturers from quality materials.

Roller blinds - instructions for installing roller blinds on a window sash

The most popular option for roller blinds are those that are mounted directly on the window sash. This is due to the ease of installation and operation, as well as the minimum loss of usable space and the ability to completely close the entire window without gaps. Roller blinds for window sashes are available in several different versions, each of which is good in one way or another and is designed to meet the needs and wishes of the customer.

How to shrink roller blinds without a Mini box

Mini roller blinds are a fairly simple design - a canvas wound on a shaft and a mechanism for raising / lowering it. This type of curtain is also called "roller blind without a box", since the rolled up canvas is not protected by anything. If you order a similar version of the curtain from the manufacturer, then there should not be a problem with the dimensions, but if you bought the product in a supermarket, you will have to adjust its dimensions. Please note that this is not possible with every model.

How to cut a roller blind:

• To begin with, we perform accurate measurements: length - between the outer edges of the horizontal glazing beads, width - between the outer edges of the vertical glazing beads. The width of the curtain fabric should be equal to the resulting width.
• We unfold the roller blind, remove it from the shaft.
• We make a mark on the shaft at a distance of the width value from the edge.

• Cut off the excess shaft with a hacksaw.
• We saw off the lower curtain rail of the same length.
• We install a plug with a protrusion on the shaft.
• Next, we spread the curtain fabric on a flat surface and measure the required width. We make an appropriate note.

• We cut off the excess canvas with a sharp construction knife or scissors.
• Then you need to fix the curtain fabric on the shaft. To do this, remove the protective film from the self-adhesive strip from the surface of the shaft.

• Then we bend the top edge of the canvas up so that the top edge is about 5 cm.
• We put the shaft in the resulting niche with a self-adhesive strip up. Align the shaft.
• Roll the shaft up into a short strip. We do this carefully so as not to warp the canvas. We press the self-adhesive strip to the canvas.
• We wrap the curtain fabric ¾ of the length, insert the lower rail into the lower edge.

The roller blind is now ready for use. If there is a need to cut the canvas along the length, then you will have to do it in the upper part, where there is no hole for the lower rail.

Usually roller blinds of the Mini system without a box are delivered completely disassembled. To assemble the structure, first cut the package and take out all the components. We have already described how to cut the canvas and fix it on the shaft.

• We find the mounting corners and fishing line, thread the fishing line through the holes in the corners and tie the edge with a double knot. We perform the same procedure with the second edge of the fishing line - we thread it into the holes of the second corner.
• Cut the string in half.
• We insert plastic capsules into the edge of the roller blind shaft.
• We snap the edges of the capsule into the mounting corners.

Further assembly must be combined with the installation, which will be discussed below.

Mounting roller blinds Mini on self-tapping screws

Fastening roller blinds of the Mini system to self-tapping screws is the most reliable of all. But if in the future it is planned to remove the curtains, then it is better to pay attention to another method, after which there are no holes in the profile.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads. On both sides, at least 23 mm must remain in width for mounting the fastening mechanism.

Installation:

• We apply the roller blind in the form in which we assembled it in the previous paragraph to the window sash at the top, focusing on the outer edge of the glazing bead.
• We set it strictly according to the level, we control the even location in width.
• We make marks on the window profile where the mounting corners will be located.
• We remove the mounting brackets from the curtain shaft and attach them to the profile separately. We align according to the previously marked marks and make accurate marks for the holes. Using a screwdriver, drill holes.
• We assemble the curtain mechanism: we insert plastic capsules into the mounting corner, and press it on top with a side plate.
• We insert the control chain into the curtain opening and closing mechanism so that one edge hangs down by 10 - 15 cm. The wider part of the mechanism is its upper part.
• We insert the assembled curtain control mechanism inside the capsule. Pay attention - the spring of the mechanism must coincide with the groove inside the capsule.
• We put on the side cover with a hole for the control chain. Before putting on the lid, we thread the chain through the hole.
• We fasten the assembled corner with self-tapping screws into the prepared holes.
• At this stage, you can check the length of the chain and cut off the excess. We connect the edges of the chain with a special latch.
• We remove the tape from the roller blind, which holds back the roll of the canvas. We insert the curtain into the fixed corner.
• Supporting the second edge of the curtain with your hand, we unwind the canvas and see if it hangs evenly. If exactly, then we outline the holes for attaching the second corner.
• We remove the curtain and drill holes for the second mounting bracket. We fix the corner with self-tapping screws so that the fishing line is sandwiched between the profile and the corner.
• We insert the curtain into the mounting corners.
• We pass the free edges of the fishing line through special holes in the bottom bar of the roller blinds.
• We fix the capsule of the second corner with a side plate and close the lid.
• Now we fix the bottom edge of the fishing line. For this there are special elements - clamps. We stretch the free edge of the fishing line parallel to the glazing bead. We make sure that the line is strictly vertical. We outline the resulting strip with a pencil. We do the same on the other side.
• Strictly along the line of the fishing line at the very bottom - at the edge of the glazing bead - we fix the latch with the help of two self-tapping screws.
• We pass the fishing line through a special hole in the latch and pull it, twisting the latch mechanism with a screwdriver. Excess line can be cut off.
• On the control chain, we set the clamps for the minimum and maximum position of the curtains. The minimum position is that the curtain with the lower bar must not go under the control mechanism. Maximum position - the curtain must cover the line clamps so that they are not visible.
• We hang a weight or a plumb line on the chain. It should be included - most often a beautiful decorative detail.

Important! Fastening roller blinds of the Mini system without a box to an opening sash is no different. Only the control chain, so that it does not hang out when the sash is in the ventilation mode, must be fixed on the sash. To do this, the kit comes with a special latch, which is installed 10 cm above the bottom edge of the curtain. Also note that the control mechanism and shaft may interfere with the full opening of the window sash.

Fixing Mini Roller Blinds with a Spring Bracket

In order not to injure the surface of the profile or frame, you can use the method of attaching the roller blind to a special spring bracket. This method is only suitable for the opening sash.

Spring brackets are made of plastic or aluminum, they are hung on the sash in the open position and simply press down on the seal. When the sash is in the closed position, nothing is injured and does not stick out, it closes quite tightly.

We put side clamps or covers on the brackets. For this, both the bracket and the side latch have special fasteners. Then we put on a curtain with a shaft. We assemble the curtain in exactly the same way as described above. We lower the curtain canvas, check the evenness of its location and set the limiters on the control chain.

Important! In different models of roller blinds of the Mini system, the mechanism for fixing the lower bar in the position when the curtain is lowered is made in different ways. In the previous paragraph, we considered the option of fixing with the help of fishing line and limiters. But you can do without fishing line. Magnets are installed on the bottom bar of the curtains, exactly the same are attached to the window profile / frame. When the curtain is lowered, you can lightly press the bar against the magnets and it will lock into place. To raise the curtain, you will first have to remove the bar from the magnets, and then pull the chain.

Fastening Mini Roller Blinds with Adhesive Tape

A non-traumatic option for fastening a roller blind to a window profile, which is suitable for both an opening sash and a fixed sash, is fastening with adhesive tape. Sometimes it is also called the Easy Fix attachment system.

The kit comes with special fasteners, the back wall of which is hidden by a protective tape, under which there is an adhesive layer. After accurately verifying the dimensions of the curtain and making marks where the mounting brackets should be, it is necessary to degrease the surface of the profile. Remove the protective tape and attach the elements to the window profile. We press them to fix.

When such elements are installed on both sides, we fix the side clamps on them, and then the curtain itself. The curtains are assembled according to the standard scheme.

Important! To fix the curtain in the lowered position, you can use textile Velcro with an adhesive back. Velcro with a more sparse pile is glued to the window frame, and with a more fluffy pile - on the lower bar of the curtain.

The method of fastening roller blinds on adhesive tape allows not making a single hole in the window frame profile, but at the same time it is not strong enough. It is one thing when only the lower latch is attached to the Velcro, and it is quite another when the curtain shaft with a control mechanism is attached. There is a high chance of the curtains falling off.

How Classic Roller Blinds Are Attached

Roller blinds of the Classic system differ from Mini curtains in that the shaft with the curtain is hidden in the box, and also in that the unwound curtain cloth is fixed on the window with guides.

measurements: height - from the outer edge of the upper glazing bead to the inner edge of the lower glazing bead. Width - the distance between the inner edges of the glazing beads. It is necessary to take measurements very carefully, without rounding the results, since the measured width is the distance between the holes in the fasteners. Beads must be even and at least 12 mm wide. If less, then it is necessary to expand the width measurements by 2 - 4 mm. Such curtains are not installed on a rounded or uneven glazing bead. If the width of the glazing beads is more than 20 mm, then, on the contrary, the dimensions must be narrowed. The depth of glass landing must be at least 7 mm, otherwise you will have to use another system.

The Classic roller blind comes practically assembled, so no assembly of the elements is required. The kit also includes guides and other accessories.

Installation:

• Degrease window glazing beads with alcohol or alcohol wipes.
• We remove the protective tape from the back of the guide and glue it to the bead so that its edge coincides with the outer edge of the bead. The opposite edge of the guide will hang freely in the air above the window. Start gluing from the bottom up, the bottom edge should coincide with the outer edge of the bottom glazing bead.
• Carefully glue both guides, making pressing movements over their entire surface.
• Next, install the curtain itself. First, remove the side covers so that the holes for the fasteners are visible.
• Carefully slide the fabric of the roller blind behind the guides, align the location of the roller blind so that its upper edge coincides with the outer edge of the glazing bead. Checking the level.
• We fix the curtain with self-tapping screws.
• We return the side covers to their place.
• We lower the curtains and put on the latches / stoppers on the control chain. The second stopper must be installed in a position where the curtain is unwound quite a bit so that the bottom bar does not go under the box.
• We hang a weight / plumb line on a chain.
• We install a retainer for the chain on the window frame so that it does not interfere with the open window sash.

Important! The advantage of roller blinds of the Classic system is the absence of light gaps on the sides of the window. The guides overlap the canvas, and almost complete shading is obtained. All installation is carried out only on glazing beads, the frame itself is not injured.

How to fix roller blinds Profil

Roller blinds of the Profil system differ from the Classic system in that the guides in it are a U-shaped profile, into which the curtain fabric is inserted. It is convenient to use such curtains when the glass landing depth is less than 7 mm. The second feature is the method of fastening on sticky adaptive corners without the use of self-tapping screws.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads. If the glazing beads are rounded, then the measurements are increased by 9 mm on each side. The distance from the outer edge of the upper glazing bead to the slope must be more than 35 mm.

Installation:

• We degrease the glazing beads before installing the guides, as well as the upper part of the window profile.
• We glue the guides with a hole inside the window. We focus on the lower edge of the lower glazing bead.
• We remove the protective film from the adaptive corners on the curtain box.
• We put the lower bar into the guides, align the curtain box and glue it to the base.
• We install stoppers on the control chain and the weight / plumb line of the chain.

Roller blinds - fixing the Mix system at the bottom of the window

As practice has shown, quite often the curtains on the windows are used only so that no one looks into them, and not for blackout. For such cases, you can use the roller blinds of the Mix system, which can be installed with a box at the bottom and unrolled up to the required height, leaving a sunny gap above.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads.

Roller blinds - installation:

• We cut in half the fishing line that comes with the kit.
• We insert its edge into the upper limiter and tie it with a double knot. We do the same with the other half.
• We fix the limiters on the window glazing bead.
• We pass the free edges of the fishing line through the holes in the curtain box.
• We fix the curtain bar at the top of the window, stretch the fishing line and thread it into the lower limiters.
• We lower the curtain box down and fix it at the bottom.
• To lower the canvas, it is necessary to press the latches on the bar.

The installation of roller blinds inside the window opening makes sense only if the distance from the slope to the beginning of the opening sash is large enough so that the sash can be freely opened when the curtain is rolled up.

measurements: width - the distance between opposite slopes minus 4 cm, 2 on each side. Length - the distance from the upper slope to the window sill.

Installation roller blinds inside the window opening are made on corner brackets using self-tapping screws or screws. The brackets themselves can be placed on the side slopes or on the upper slope. The curtain turns out to be freely hanging without bottom fixation, side light gaps are also inevitable.

The roller blind outside the window opening actually replaces the usual curtain.

measurements: the width must be at least 5 cm wider than the window opening on each side, i.e. by 10 cm. Although you can make a curtain of any width. The height should be at least from the place where the curtains are attached (ceiling or place on the wall) to the window sill, if it protrudes beyond the window opening. If the window sill is flush with the window opening, then the curtain can be made long.

Installation instructions for roller blinds must be included with the curtain. If you did not find it, you may have come across an unscrupulous supplier, and it is better to turn to another place. Installation of roller blinds does not take much time and effort, it can be done independently. Installation instructions for another type of roller blind system - Day-Night can be viewed in the video at the end of the article.

Roller blinds have become quite popular with the advent and mass distribution of plastic windows. Their demand is explained by the ease of operation and maintenance, as well as a very original and aesthetic appearance. This type of curtains for balcony windows is especially convenient and practical, since ordinary curtains hung on cornices are not very suitable for this room with an already small area. Although they do not “steal” the usable area, they visually make it much smaller.

Many people really like this way of closing windows, but the fact that they will have to drill holes for fasteners in the window sashes stops them, which will violate the integrity of the metal-plastic profile. Manufacturers of roller blind systems have foreseen this moment and have developed special fasteners that can be easily assembled and installed without the help of a master armed with special tools. Mounting roller blinds on plastic windows on your own without drilling the frame profile is quite possible, and even quite simple. To learn how to install correctly, you need to understand at least a little the design of this system.

What are roller blinds

Roller blinds are a structure consisting of a special fabric and a movable holder shaft, with which you can conveniently straighten, roll and fix the curtain.

The fixing system of many models does not provide for the use of self-tapping screws and perforation of the window sash. The functioning of the system is based on the principle of operation of the so-called "Roman blinds", but adapted to modern materials and fasteners.

Roller blinds can be used as an independent accessory or in combination with traditional curtains. These useful window accessories will help keep expensive fabrics from fading under the influence of ultraviolet rays, and if they are tastefully matched to curtains, then this “ensemble” can also become an interior decoration. This type of curtains organically fits into any interior design style. They can be made in solid pastel neutral shades or have some kind of pattern.

In addition, the canvas can be translucent or act as a protective barrier from the sun, completely blocking the entry of its rays into the room.

The convenience of the system also lies in the fact that the canvas in the mounts can be replaced with another one. For example, for the summer period, you can install a sun-protection curtain, and for the winter, replace it with a brighter one, made in bright “summer” colors, which are so lacking at this time of the year. Such a curtain will cheer up and create a favorable atmosphere in the room.

The curtain is compact, as it is mounted in the window opening, and due to the fact that it is close to the glass, there is maximum protection from the light entering through it. Therefore, even in a room located on the sunny side, you can create a comfortable environment in the most intense heat.

Roller blinds resemble horizontal ones, but their advantage is that they do not accumulate dust and do not create gaps. In addition, the canvas can be easily cleaned with a soft cloth and detergent. Curtains do not look as formal as blinds, which helps to create coziness in the rooms.

Video: roller blinds as an element of room interior decor

Varieties of roller blinds

Roller blinds, which can be installed without drilling window frames, can be divided into several varieties. To choose the right model, you need to consider the characteristics of all options.

Roller blinds class "Mini"

Mini roller blinds are the most affordable type of this interior accessory. They are very easy to install and operate. The shaft on which the canvas is wound is open, and the curtain itself is stretched around the entire perimeter of the glass under the action of a weighting agent installed along its lower edge. To prevent it from “rinsing”, simple clamps are used, which are fixed to the frame with double-sided tape. The simplest of them are magnets.

This kind of curtains can be called the most popular, due to the low price and the ability to install on any window. The design is unpretentious in cleaning and compact in size.

Cassette type curtains

The cassette design differs from the “mini” one in that the shaft with the canvas fixed on it is located in a compact box. Therefore, when rolled up, the curtain is almost invisible, and is also completely protected from ultraviolet rays.

The box can be matched to the color or texture of the frame. The material from which this element is made can imitate white plastic or wood texture.

Mini cassette type curtains

Combined versions are also made, which are called "mini cassette". They are installed on separate window sashes, they do not interfere with their opening and closing. The canvas is also folded into a box, which is installed on the top bar of the sash. These roller blinds, in turn, can be divided into two types:

• UNI 1 - this type of construction is designed for wide glazing beads, as the curtain guides are attached to their inner part, around the entire perimeter of the glass, and the box is installed directly on the upper bar of the window sash. The canvas in this case is as close as possible to the surface of the double-glazed window.
• UNI 2 differs from the first type in that the guides are installed on the outer part of the glazing bead on both sides of the glass. A curtain box is attached to the top bar of the window sash.

Additional selection criteria for roller blinds

In addition to the classification mentioned above, roller blinds are divided into double and single. Double curtains, for example, include an option called "day-night". Their canvases consist of transparent and dense horizontal stripes, alternating with each other, and when the right combination is made, they allow you to achieve the desired effect of lighting the room.

When combining dense stripes with each other, a striped “daylight” curtain is obtained that transmits light. If one of the canvases falls or rises, then the dense stripes overlap completely or partially transparent ones on the other, and the curtain becomes “night”.

If you want to create twilight in the room during the daytime, the stripes can be combined in such a way that thin gaps will be formed between them, allowing light to pass through.

If you do not want to see dark stripes on the window during the daytime, you can purchase an option where white stripes alternate with transparent ones.

Roller blinds are also divided into three types of blackout:

• Transparent fabrics that completely transmit light and imitate tulle. In the daytime, they close the view of the premises from the street.
• Shading fabrics, translucent - they reduce the intensity of sunlight and scatter bright light, making it soft and not causing discomfort.

Sunscreen or opaque fabrics are able to completely block the flow of light into the room. This option is perfect for a room or located on the south or southwest side of the house.

To achieve these effects, the special Blackout material helps, which is also used in the manufacture of day-night roller blinds.

The vast majority of manufactured models of roller blinds are opened and closed manually, most often with the help of a special chain connected to the shaft gear. However, there are other types, quite expensive, in which an electric drive is installed, and control can be carried out using a remote control. These automated curtains are produced with two or with one canvas, but always have a cassette design.

Roller blind dimensions

In specialized stores today you can find a fairly wide range of roller blinds, but manufacturers mass-produce these accessories for windows of standard sizes. If double-glazed windows are made according to individual projects and have very large or, conversely, small sizes, you will have to look for the possibility of placing an order. For existing manufacturers, this is considered common practice, and craftsmen take on such work without any problems.

On sale, you can usually always find curtains having a length of 1600, 1750, 2200 mm, and a width of 300 to 1400 mm, which basically corresponds to the dimensions of standard sashes and frames. There may be problems with the width, as the sashes are sometimes made narrower. Therefore, before buying curtains, you need to take measurements correctly. Carrying out this process will depend on the type of roll structure chosen.

Measurements for mini curtains

• The first step is to measure the width of the glass, plus the width of the glazing beads. Then it is not the height of the glass that is measured, but the entire sash. It is better to write down the results.

• Next, you need to determine the location of the control mechanism. It is usually installed on the side of the window hinges.
• The next step is to choose the type of fastening of the curtain to the window (it may vary - for an opening or fixed sash).

Measurements for cassette curtains

This system requires special attention when measuring, as the curtain will be installed exactly in the frame opening. In this case, you need to pay attention to what shape of the glazing beads hold the double-glazed window:

• If the glazing beads have a right angle, then the height and width of the glass are measured between them. This is the size of the curtain and you need to purchase or order.
• If the glazing beads are beveled, then the width and height of the glass is measured by the greater distance between them.

Measurements for mini cassette blinds

• For the system of mini cassette roller blinds type UNI 1, measurements are taken according to the scheme "a" shown in the drawing, that is, the size of the glass without glazing beads.
• For construction type UNI 2 the dimensions are taken from the glass plus the width of the glazing beads.

Roller blinds are an excellent addition to high-quality metal-plastic windows.

How to install roller blinds on plastic windows without drilling the frame profile

Installation technologies of various types of roller blinds each have their own individual characteristics. The only thing that unites them is the absence of the need to perforate the window frame to secure the structure.

Illustration
	The first thing to do is to prepare all the accessories for the curtains. They should be laid out on the table and, based on the technical description, assembled into the desired design. In this case, details are presented for opening and blind windows. Both mounting options will be discussed below.
	The photo clearly shows details that look like hooks - brackets, they will hold the roller with the curtain on the window sash. There are also parts that have a semicircular shape on one side. In one of them there is a round hole - a groove, and in the other, a protruding part - a spike. The same mating elements are located on both sides of the roller. These parts must be installed on the roller - accordingly, the groove is aligned with the spike on each side.

Installation of a roller blind of the "mini" class on the opening sash of the window

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	To install a structure that is mounted on an opening window, you will need the following parts: the roller blind itself on the roller, brackets, chain lifting mechanism, fixing clips and special double-sided tape.
	The brackets will not just catch on the window sash - they must additionally be fixed to it with double-sided tape. Therefore, first of all, the sites on them, where the adhesive tape will be glued, must be well degreased and dried. Then small pieces of adhesive tape are glued on them.
	The next step, the brackets are connected to the holders with a thorn-groove using a special fastener.
	Then, a chain mechanism is put on one of the sides of the roller, and brackets with holders are installed.
	Next, a fitting is carried out - the assembled structure is put on with brackets on the upper part of the open window and aligned, that is, the correct position of the curtain on the window frame is determined.
	Then, you should mark the exact location of the brackets. It is needed in order to firmly fix the brackets on double-sided tape after degreasing the surface.
	Degreasing the outer side of the window frame strip is carried out using a special tool or ordinary alcohol. Other organic solvents are strictly contraindicated! After this process, the surfaces are allowed to dry thoroughly.
	Next, the protective film is removed from the adhesive tape glued to the brackets. The brackets are put on the upper bar of the open window sash and are strongly pressed against its surface.
	It is necessary to snap the clamp provided on the bracket to the stop.
	In the same way, the second bracket is installed and fixed.
	Further, on the side where there is a spike with a gear on the bracket, a chain mechanism is mounted that will open and close the curtain.
	After that, a roller with a curtain is inserted into the brackets fixed on the window. Do this very carefully so as not to damage the plastic parts.
	This photo clearly shows how tightly the brackets should fix the roller to each other.
	The last thing to do is to make sure that the design works by checking the opening and closing of the curtain, transmitting the necessary force through the chain.

Installation of a roller blind of the "mini" class on a blind window sash

Since the window does not open, hook brackets are not suitable for mounting a roller blind on it. Therefore, in this case, you will have to use special plates with grooves to snap holders onto them - side brackets with a gear.

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	Since the window does not open, hook brackets are not suitable for mounting a roller blind on it, so in this case you will have to use special plates with grooves to snap the holders onto them - side brackets with a gear.
	A double-sided adhesive tape is glued onto the plates degreased with alcohol or a special composition.
	After that, side brackets are fixed to the plates.
	When finished, they look like this.
	Then, a chain mechanism is installed on the gear, the brackets are inserted into the roller.
	Next, the design is tried on the window, and at the same time the desired position of the curtain is marked on it. The brackets will only be fixed with adhesive tape, on the top bar of the window frame.
	The place where the plates with side brackets-holders will be glued must also be very well degreased.
	Then, the protective film is removed from the tape. Brackets are installed in the marked places and strongly pressed.
	After that, a chain mechanism is put on the roller with a curtain from the side where the gear is located, and the roller is mounted on the window in fixed brackets. The last step is to check the operation of the mechanism - for this you need to unfold and collapse the curtain sheet several times.

Description of the installation process of cassette roller blinds

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	In this case, guides are included in the set of roller blinds. Often the manufacturer himself already applies special adhesive tape to all the elements, and during installation it remains only to remove the protective film and stick the elements on the marked places. This type of curtain is sold assembled, that is, the curtain is already fixed in the box, so mounting such a design is quite simple.
	The box of the cassette version of the roller blinds is fixed on the top bar of the window sash. But first of all, it needs to be degreased and marked on it. These actions are necessary in order for the box to stand perfectly horizontally and exactly in the center of the window glass, since in the future the curtain must fall into the guides fixed vertically on both sides of the double-glazed window.
	The next step on the fat-free area is trying on a box. Then, a protective film is removed from the adhesive tape located on its back wall, and the entire assembled assembly is firmly pressed against the upper bar of the window sash.
	Next, you need to glue the guides. They, depending on the type of curtain (UNI 1 or UNI 2), are mounted on the outside of the glazing bead, or on the inside, in this case, one side is pressed against the glass. In this case, the installation of a curtain type UNI 2 is presented, when the guide passes along the outer side of the glazing bead.
	If adhesive tape is already installed on the guides, then the parts are first tried on, combining with the box. If the adhesive tape is not provided by the manufacturer, then it must first be glued (after degreasing the surface) on that plane of the guide, which should be adjacent to the surface of the sash.
	Then, 30÷40 mm of the protective film is removed from the adhesive tape.
	After that, the guide is installed in the box and to the glazing bead.
	Holding the guide in place with your right hand, gently and gradually remove the protective film from the entire strip of tape with your left.
	When the entire film is removed, the guide is firmly pressed against the glazing bead. In the same way, the second guide is installed along the glazing bead on the opposite side of the double-glazed window.
	Having fixed the guides, the curtains are inserted into them, as it will move inside them. The next step is to put a locking ring on the chain mechanism, which will not allow the chain to slip along the gear.
	And the last step is to test the curtains for opening and closing.

As you can see from the above options for fixing curtains without drilling, installing a cassette view is even easier than a “mini” one, but both options are quite accessible for self-assembly. The main thing is to carry out the process slowly and as carefully as possible. If the markup is carried out correctly, then the installation of all elements will not take much time and effort.

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Well-known manufacturers of roller blinds

A few words should also be said about the manufacturers of roller blinds, which are quite numerous on the Russian market, and therefore the range of these products is quite large. It is impossible to list all popular brands, but some of them are worth talking about.

Almost all manufacturers of roller blinds produce products of standard parameters, as well as make them to order according to the customer's sizes.

So, the attention of Russian consumers is offered products of the following manufacturers:

• "Inspire" is a subsidiary of "Leroy Merlin", whose production facilities are located around the world, including in Russia. This manufacturer makes curtains from natural materials, so their price is quite high. However, despite this, they are popular with buyers, due not only to their environmental friendliness, but also to their high quality workmanship.
• Lotari is a Chinese manufacturing company that makes its products mainly from polyester. Such curtains have an affordable price and therefore are quite in demand by consumers. However, as you know, products from China are not always of high quality, so you should think about it, deciding to save money.
• Eskar is a Russian company offering various types of roller blinds made of synthetic materials. The company has been working in the domestic market for a long time, producing high-quality products of various colors and parameters. During her activity, she received excellent reviews from customers.
• "Uyut" - the company has been operating since 1986 and specializes in interior decor products. It produces, among other things, many models of roller blinds from various materials, which serve both as a decorative decoration for the home and as a functional interior accessory, for example, for sun protection or day-night.
• "New Leader" - this company, in full accordance with its name, occupies a leading position in the Russian market in the production of roll options and roller blinds. With extensive experience in this area, this manufacturer guarantees customers the quality of their products.
• Decor City is also a Russian company that has been working in the production of curtains for quite a long time - since 1993. The products of this company can be made from both synthetic and natural materials. Accordingly, models can be in a wide price range, but the manufacturer, in any case, guarantees the quality of its product.

Catalogs of most manufacturers with models, sizes, descriptions of design and functionality, colors, price levels, if desired, can be found on the Internet. Very often on the websites of companies the opportunity to immediately place an order is implemented. Well, as the reader has already seen, it is quite possible to put it on your own.

Roller blind prices

Roller blinds

Video: an example of installing a roller blind on a metal-plastic window.

The choice of style and quality of products according to taste indicators will tell you how to assemble roller blinds correctly. They can be mounted on window openings or ceilings. In any case, there are certain stages of work.

Window with curtains

They are flat long canvases of fabric. They are compact and work well with curtains or other sun protection systems that help to create a uniform style in the decor. As independent elements, they also have the right to exist.

Due to the chain, the product is rolled onto a drum into a roll. It is installed in the opening.

Preparatory work

To begin with, choose a place for installation from the preferences of the owners of the house.

You need to make sure that the installation windows maintain a uniform vertical position. It would be appropriate to use the so-called "alcohol level". It is applied to the opening and the liquid indicators are checked in a small hole. When it “runs away”, at least one structure installs roller shutters not along the window line, but exactly according to the level. Otherwise, when opening and closing, the curtain wraps crookedly. This results in openings on the sides because the fabric does not fit snugly.

The location of the curtains on the window

Because of these irregularities, the system is quickly disabled.

Check for obstacles and measurements

If you are interested in how to assemble roller blinds for plastic windows, you need to follow the basic processes and make the right calculations. Make sure that there are no protruding parts that would interfere with lifting and lowering. When touching the handle, it is advised to install it to unroll the roll counterclockwise.

Everything can be shortened if needed.

Definition and calculation

The following procedures are followed:

• Find out the party to install the control chain.
• Make a markup and attach the brackets to the frame.

More often, the mechanism is located on the side of the bracket with a hexagonal ledge.

• When it became known where the first bracket will be located, mark the places for the holes. They can be drilled out with a thin drill. After installation, the screws are slightly tightened, aligning the shaft along a horizontal line using the building level.
• Measure points for the second bracket.
• Determine the midpoint of the window frame and mark it on the ceiling. In this case, a test square is used.

General order of work

• On the sides, set aside segments from the middle that are equivalent to the length of half the frame.
• From the full width subtract the thickness of the brackets. Usually it is about 0.2x0.4 cm.
• The required length of the shaft is sawn off. The excess is cut off.
• Install the cap with the protrusion on the shaft.
• The same length of the lower rail is sawn off.
• Lay the fabric out on a flat surface. Make markings on the bottom rail.
• The canvas is cut with a sharp knife or scissors.

Fastening

Fastening is carried out as follows:

• The protective film is removed from the self-adhesive strip of the shaft.
• The canvas is wound onto a shaft and unfolded along the side of the window.
• Mounting is carried out on the shaft in a horizontal position to avoid distortions.

Mounting types

• Bend 50 mm of the upper part, getting a fold.
• Put the shaft in the fold with the strip up.
• After it is rolled to the top.
• The canvas is folded ¾ of the length and the lower rail is inserted into the already prepared hole. It is ready for installation.
• The construction is carried out by inserting its end with the control mechanism into the bracket, after which the other end is inserted.

To learn how to assemble roller blinds, a video is provided.

Curtains "mini"

The following sequence of actions will help determine the question of how to assemble mini roller blinds:

• Cut open the packaging and carefully unpack. Avoid scratches on the product.
• Using self-tapping screws, 2 magnets are screwed to the bottom bar from the back.
• Tie a knot at one end of the string. Thread this side of the fishing line into any rectangular hole. Then it is mounted.

The assembly is clamped between the bracket and the frame.

• The same procedure is done with another fishing line.
• If drilling is used. The attachment points of the screws are pre-marked.
• Cap brackets are used, they are put on the frame.
• A plug is inserted into the mechanism.
• The product is assembled to a click. The opening of the mechanism is directed downwards.
• Covers are put on the installed elements.
• Lowering the canvas down, install the lower limiter of the chain.
• The line is threaded through hooks at the bottom of the structure. They are tied with knots.
• The lower elements are placed on the frame. The line should be pulled tight. It should easily pass through the holes in the hooks.
• The rest is cut off.
• According to the level of the magnets, strips of tape are glued in the lowered position.

Mounting parts

The design is checked for operability by raising and lowering the curtains. In the process, it should not touch objects around.

Design features with fishing line

After reviewing the procedure for how to assemble a roller blind with a fishing line, it is advised to pay attention to the rules for using such products. This will help to avoid violations of the movement of the canvas and breakdowns:

• The lower bar is fixed automatically at any level.
• Raising and lowering occurs with the help of a control chain.
• Installation is carried out exclusively on the window frame inside the house, the humidity should be no more than 70%.
• Easy mounting on plastic frames is provided.
• It is forbidden to get dirt on the canvases.
• Mechanical impact is not allowed to avoid damage.
• Cleaning can be done with a vacuum cleaner or with a soft dry brush.
• It is not recommended to lower and raise the product with sudden movements.
• You should not independently carry out repair work on installed systems.
• Mandatory use of limiters for the chain.

Roller blinds are considered not only one of the practical options for window decoration, but also an original element in a modern building.

With the change of old wooden windows to new plastic ones, there was a fashion for new curtains - roller blinds. The simple design of roller blinds allows you to darken or decorate windows without wasting space. Most often, roller blinds are installed directly on the window sashes, then they darken the room as much as possible and do not bring a new color to the design. By the way, roller blinds go well with the usual heavy curtains, curtains and light tulle, it is enough to choose the right color scheme. On the market you can find similar products of any modification and configuration, usually curtains from different manufacturers may differ in key points. That is why the question may arise how to install roller blinds. We will talk about this in this article.

Advantages and disadvantages of roller blinds

Roller blinds or as they are also called "roller blinds" or "fabric roller blinds" have become fashionable recently, but at the same time they are intensively capturing the market. Today, many immediately order additional installation of curtains along with the installation of new windows. And this popularity is quite justified. Roller blinds have significant advantages over conventional blinds.

Benefits of roller blinds:

• A huge selection of colors and shades, textures, textures of fabrics that will suit any interior. Due to the fact that roller blinds are a single piece, it may well have a complex pattern on it, and it will not look sloppy or ugly. Cloths can have different densities, be both almost transparent and dense enough to completely darken the room. The drawing on the canvas can be plain, color, with images of children's drawings, photo printing of complex drawings, paintings or company symbols.
• A variety of fabric structures - cotton, linen, silk, polyester and even PVC fabrics. Curtains / blinds are impregnated with a special composition, thanks to which the canvases do not fade, get dirty minimally, dust does not accumulate on them, and the edges of the canvas do not bloom.
• On the market, you can even find roller blinds with anti-reflective properties or thermal insulation.

• Roller blinds go great with tulle unlike conventional blinds. To revive the interior, you just need to choose the right color combinations.
• There are special roller blinds that completely darken the room, they consist of two layers - the inner one is a fabric, and the outer one is a reflective screen. Such blinds are perfect for rooms where there is a home theater and bedrooms.
• Roller blinds are very compact, take up very little space, roll up into a roll, as a result of which the window sill remains free. They can also be lowered not completely, closing only part of the window, and leaving the opportunity for sunlight to penetrate.
• Roller blinds, which are mounted separately on each window sash, allow you to close only one sash, depending on your needs. With ordinary blinds, this is not possible.
• Very easy to clean - just wipe with a damp cloth, and wash off the accidental stain with soapy water.

Disadvantages of roller blinds:

• Insufficiently strong and durable components of roller blinds. Almost all parts are made of plastic, and with careless handling they are easy to break.
• The canvas can absorb odors, especially if the curtain is installed in the kitchen, and they cannot be washed, unlike ordinary curtains.
• If the roller blind is installed on the window frame, and not on the profile, or inside the window opening, then it will not work to open the window with the curtains closed. This is a rather significant drawback, since ordinary curtains can be completely combined with open vents and windows. If the curtain is installed on the sash profile, then this problem does not exist.

In order to minimize the shortcomings as much as possible, it is better to choose roller blinds from trusted manufacturers from quality materials.

Roller blinds - instructions for installing roller blinds on a window sash

The most popular option for roller blinds are those that are mounted directly on the window sash. This is due to the ease of installation and operation, as well as the minimum loss of usable space and the ability to completely close the entire window without gaps. Roller blinds for window sashes are available in several different versions, each of which is good in one way or another and is designed to meet the needs and wishes of the customer.

How to shrink roller blinds without a Mini box

Mini roller blinds are a fairly simple design - a canvas wound on a shaft and a mechanism for raising / lowering it. This type of curtain is also called "roller blind without a box", since the rolled up canvas is not protected by anything. If you order a similar version of the curtain from the manufacturer, then there should not be a problem with the dimensions, but if you bought the product in a supermarket, you will have to adjust its dimensions. Please note that this is not possible with every model.

How to cut a roller blind:

• To begin with, we perform accurate measurements: length - between the outer edges of the horizontal glazing beads, width - between the outer edges of the vertical glazing beads. The width of the curtain fabric should be equal to the resulting width.
• We unfold the roller blind, remove it from the shaft.
• We make a mark on the shaft at a distance of the width value from the edge.

• Cut off the excess shaft with a hacksaw.
• We saw off the lower curtain rail of the same length.
• We install a plug with a protrusion on the shaft.
• Next, we spread the curtain fabric on a flat surface and measure the required width. We make an appropriate note.

• We cut off the excess canvas with a sharp construction knife or scissors.
• Then you need to fix the curtain fabric on the shaft. To do this, remove the protective film from the self-adhesive strip from the surface of the shaft.

• Then we bend the top edge of the canvas up so that the top edge is about 5 cm.
• We put the shaft in the resulting niche with a self-adhesive strip up. Align the shaft.
• Roll the shaft up into a short strip. We do this carefully so as not to warp the canvas. We press the self-adhesive strip to the canvas.
• We wrap the curtain fabric ¾ of the length, insert the lower rail into the lower edge.

The roller blind is now ready for use. If there is a need to cut the canvas along the length, then you will have to do it in the upper part, where there is no hole for the lower rail.

Usually roller blinds of the Mini system without a box are delivered completely disassembled. To assemble the structure, first cut the package and take out all the components. We have already described how to cut the canvas and fix it on the shaft.

• We find the mounting corners and fishing line, thread the fishing line through the holes in the corners and tie the edge with a double knot. We perform the same procedure with the second edge of the fishing line - we thread it into the holes of the second corner.
• Cut the string in half.
• We insert plastic capsules into the edge of the roller blind shaft.
• We snap the edges of the capsule into the mounting corners.

Further assembly must be combined with the installation, which will be discussed below.

Mounting roller blinds Mini on self-tapping screws

Fastening roller blinds of the Mini system to self-tapping screws is the most reliable of all. But if in the future it is planned to remove the curtains, then it is better to pay attention to another method, after which there are no holes in the profile.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads. On both sides, at least 23 mm must remain in width for mounting the fastening mechanism.

Installation:

• We apply the roller blind in the form in which we assembled it in the previous paragraph to the window sash at the top, focusing on the outer edge of the glazing bead.
• We set it strictly according to the level, we control the even location in width.
• We make marks on the window profile where the mounting corners will be located.
• We remove the mounting brackets from the curtain shaft and attach them to the profile separately. We align according to the previously marked marks and make accurate marks for the holes. Using a screwdriver, drill holes.
• We assemble the curtain mechanism: we insert plastic capsules into the mounting corner, and press it on top with a side plate.
• We insert the control chain into the curtain opening and closing mechanism so that one edge hangs down by 10 - 15 cm. The wider part of the mechanism is its upper part.
• We insert the assembled curtain control mechanism inside the capsule. Pay attention - the spring of the mechanism must coincide with the groove inside the capsule.
• We put on the side cover with a hole for the control chain. Before putting on the lid, we thread the chain through the hole.
• We fasten the assembled corner with self-tapping screws into the prepared holes.
• At this stage, you can check the length of the chain and cut off the excess. We connect the edges of the chain with a special latch.
• We remove the tape from the roller blind, which holds back the roll of the canvas. We insert the curtain into the fixed corner.
• Supporting the second edge of the curtain with your hand, we unwind the canvas and see if it hangs evenly. If exactly, then we outline the holes for attaching the second corner.
• We remove the curtain and drill holes for the second mounting bracket. We fix the corner with self-tapping screws so that the fishing line is sandwiched between the profile and the corner.
• We insert the curtain into the mounting corners.
• We pass the free edges of the fishing line through special holes in the bottom bar of the roller blinds.
• We fix the capsule of the second corner with a side plate and close the lid.
• Now we fix the bottom edge of the fishing line. For this there are special elements - clamps. We stretch the free edge of the fishing line parallel to the glazing bead. We make sure that the line is strictly vertical. We outline the resulting strip with a pencil. We do the same on the other side.
• Strictly along the line of the fishing line at the very bottom - at the edge of the glazing bead - we fix the latch with the help of two self-tapping screws.
• We pass the fishing line through a special hole in the latch and pull it, twisting the latch mechanism with a screwdriver. Excess line can be cut off.
• On the control chain, we set the clamps for the minimum and maximum position of the curtains. The minimum position is that the curtain with the lower bar must not go under the control mechanism. Maximum position - the curtain must cover the line clamps so that they are not visible.
• We hang a weight or a plumb line on the chain. It should be included - most often a beautiful decorative detail.

Important! Fastening roller blinds of the Mini system without a box to an opening sash is no different. Only the control chain, so that it does not hang out when the sash is in the ventilation mode, must be fixed on the sash. To do this, the kit comes with a special latch, which is installed 10 cm above the bottom edge of the curtain. Also note that the control mechanism and shaft may interfere with the full opening of the window sash.

Fixing Mini Roller Blinds with a Spring Bracket

In order not to injure the surface of the profile or frame, you can use the method of attaching the roller blind to a special spring bracket. This method is only suitable for the opening sash.

Spring brackets are made of plastic or aluminum, they are hung on the sash in the open position and simply press down on the seal. When the sash is in the closed position, nothing is injured and does not stick out, it closes quite tightly.

We put side clamps or covers on the brackets. For this, both the bracket and the side latch have special fasteners. Then we put on a curtain with a shaft. We assemble the curtain in exactly the same way as described above. We lower the curtain canvas, check the evenness of its location and set the limiters on the control chain.

Important! In different models of roller blinds of the Mini system, the mechanism for fixing the lower bar in the position when the curtain is lowered is made in different ways. In the previous paragraph, we considered the option of fixing with the help of fishing line and limiters. But you can do without fishing line. Magnets are installed on the bottom bar of the curtains, exactly the same are attached to the window profile / frame. When the curtain is lowered, you can lightly press the bar against the magnets and it will lock into place. To raise the curtain, you will first have to remove the bar from the magnets, and then pull the chain.

Fastening Mini Roller Blinds with Adhesive Tape

A non-traumatic option for fastening a roller blind to a window profile, which is suitable for both an opening sash and a fixed sash, is fastening with adhesive tape. Sometimes it is also called the Easy Fix attachment system.

The kit comes with special fasteners, the back wall of which is hidden by a protective tape, under which there is an adhesive layer. After accurately verifying the dimensions of the curtain and making marks where the mounting brackets should be, it is necessary to degrease the surface of the profile. Remove the protective tape and attach the elements to the window profile. We press them to fix.

When such elements are installed on both sides, we fix the side clamps on them, and then the curtain itself. The curtains are assembled according to the standard scheme.

Important! To fix the curtain in the lowered position, you can use textile Velcro with an adhesive back. Velcro with a more sparse pile is glued to the window frame, and with a more fluffy pile - on the lower bar of the curtain.

The method of fastening roller blinds on adhesive tape allows not making a single hole in the window frame profile, but at the same time it is not strong enough. It is one thing when only the lower latch is attached to the Velcro, and it is quite another when the curtain shaft with a control mechanism is attached. There is a high chance of the curtains falling off.

How Classic Roller Blinds Are Attached

Roller blinds of the Classic system differ from Mini curtains in that the shaft with the curtain is hidden in the box, and also in that the unwound curtain cloth is fixed on the window with guides.

measurements: height - from the outer edge of the upper glazing bead to the inner edge of the lower glazing bead. Width - the distance between the inner edges of the glazing beads. It is necessary to take measurements very carefully, without rounding the results, since the measured width is the distance between the holes in the fasteners. Beads must be even and at least 12 mm wide. If less, then it is necessary to expand the width measurements by 2 - 4 mm. Such curtains are not installed on a rounded or uneven glazing bead. If the width of the glazing beads is more than 20 mm, then, on the contrary, the dimensions must be narrowed. The depth of glass landing must be at least 7 mm, otherwise you will have to use another system.

The Classic roller blind comes practically assembled, so no assembly of the elements is required. The kit also includes guides and other accessories.

Installation:

• Degrease window glazing beads with alcohol or alcohol wipes.
• We remove the protective tape from the back of the guide and glue it to the bead so that its edge coincides with the outer edge of the bead. The opposite edge of the guide will hang freely in the air above the window. Start gluing from the bottom up, the bottom edge should coincide with the outer edge of the bottom glazing bead.
• Carefully glue both guides, making pressing movements over their entire surface.
• Next, install the curtain itself. First, remove the side covers so that the holes for the fasteners are visible.
• Carefully slide the fabric of the roller blind behind the guides, align the location of the roller blind so that its upper edge coincides with the outer edge of the glazing bead. Checking the level.
• We fix the curtain with self-tapping screws.
• We return the side covers to their place.
• We lower the curtains and put on the latches / stoppers on the control chain. The second stopper must be installed in a position where the curtain is unwound quite a bit so that the bottom bar does not go under the box.
• We hang a weight / plumb line on a chain.
• We install a retainer for the chain on the window frame so that it does not interfere with the open window sash.

Important! The advantage of roller blinds of the Classic system is the absence of light gaps on the sides of the window. The guides overlap the canvas, and almost complete shading is obtained. All installation is carried out only on glazing beads, the frame itself is not injured.

How to fix roller blinds Profil

Roller blinds of the Profil system differ from the Classic system in that the guides in it are a U-shaped profile, into which the curtain fabric is inserted. It is convenient to use such curtains when the glass landing depth is less than 7 mm. The second feature is the method of fastening on sticky adaptive corners without the use of self-tapping screws.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads. If the glazing beads are rounded, then the measurements are increased by 9 mm on each side. The distance from the outer edge of the upper glazing bead to the slope must be more than 35 mm.

Installation:

• We degrease the glazing beads before installing the guides, as well as the upper part of the window profile.
• We glue the guides with a hole inside the window. We focus on the lower edge of the lower glazing bead.
• We remove the protective film from the adaptive corners on the curtain box.
• We put the lower bar into the guides, align the curtain box and glue it to the base.
• We install stoppers on the control chain and the weight / plumb line of the chain.

Roller blinds - fixing the Mix system at the bottom of the window

As practice has shown, quite often the curtains on the windows are used only so that no one looks into them, and not for blackout. For such cases, you can use the roller blinds of the Mix system, which can be installed with a box at the bottom and unrolled up to the required height, leaving a sunny gap above.

measurements: length and width - the distance between the outer edges of the glazing beads.

Roller blinds - installation:

• We cut in half the fishing line that comes with the kit.
• We insert its edge into the upper limiter and tie it with a double knot. We do the same with the other half.
• We fix the limiters on the window glazing bead.
• We pass the free edges of the fishing line through the holes in the curtain box.
• We fix the curtain bar at the top of the window, stretch the fishing line and thread it into the lower limiters.
• We lower the curtain box down and fix it at the bottom.
• To lower the canvas, it is necessary to press the latches on the bar.

The installation of roller blinds inside the window opening makes sense only if the distance from the slope to the beginning of the opening sash is large enough so that the sash can be freely opened when the curtain is rolled up.

measurements: width - the distance between opposite slopes minus 4 cm, 2 on each side. Length - the distance from the upper slope to the window sill.

Installation roller blinds inside the window opening are made on corner brackets using self-tapping screws or screws. The brackets themselves can be placed on the side slopes or on the upper slope. The curtain turns out to be freely hanging without bottom fixation, side light gaps are also inevitable.

The roller blind outside the window opening actually replaces the usual curtain.

measurements: the width must be at least 5 cm wider than the window opening on each side, i.e. by 10 cm. Although you can make a curtain of any width. The height should be at least from the place where the curtains are attached (ceiling or place on the wall) to the window sill, if it protrudes beyond the window opening. If the window sill is flush with the window opening, then the curtain can be made long.

Installation instructions for roller blinds must be included with the curtain. If you did not find it, you may have come across an unscrupulous supplier, and it is better to turn to another place. Installation of roller blinds does not take much time and effort, it can be done independently. Installation instructions for another type of roller blind system - Day-Night can be viewed in the video at the end of the article.

For window framing, curtains are increasingly being chosen. Recently, blinds were considered fashionable, but roller blinds look much more attractive. With their help, you can adjust the lighting in the room. Windows are not only the eyes of apartments, but also a connection with the outside world. Stylish curtains are often called light filters.

The roller blind protects the room from the sun, gives an original and attractive look to any room.

For the kitchen, housewives usually purchase things that are easy to wash. More dense ones are suitable for the bedroom, colorful and bright ones for the nursery, and transparent ones for the dressing room. So, a product made of non-toxic, natural material is selected in the bedroom. This should be taken into account. Today there are products with the following systems:

• Open sample, when the curtain is wound directly on the open roller.

  

  Roller blinds open type are the most inexpensive

• Closed sample when the web is wound on a roller. The line for the direction is located on two sides. The weighting agent makes the fabric fit very tightly.

  

  In closed curtains, the shaft with the fabric is hidden inside the body

In order to prepare the box, light woods are used. The fabric must be environmentally friendly, non-toxic. The components of the cornice include:

• canvas;
• plugs on the sides;
• inside - a control mechanism;
• on the side is the control chain.



The main parts of the roller blind



An example of a complete set of an open-type roller blind

So, the package includes the required components, fasteners and instructions with drawings. We add that the installation happens in the window opening, on the frame and just on the sash. The latter method is most often chosen. They can even be installed on a glass door. It's comfortable!

Peculiar blinds

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




Multifunctionality

When assembling, the canvas is twisted into a roll. The material is used from completely transparent to dense. The base has dust-repellent and antistatic qualities.



In the open position, the curtain canvas is wound onto the shaft; when closed, the curtain falls down thanks to the weighting bar

Important! The stain remover for cleaning the hostess is purchased based on the type of fabric.

The advantage of a mini-roll is that the frame remains free. If you want the curtain to have a long service life, it must be dense and moisture resistant. When choosing, it is advised not to dwell on the cheapest options. There are currently such types of shutters as:

• cassette;
• open;
• large roll;
• mini.

Cassette roller blind with guides

Open roller blind in the window opening

Large roller blind on a panoramic window

Roller blinds mini on the sash window

Note that during assembly, some skill and sleight of hand. Each of the methods has its own merits. The installation process may differ for different models. Experts call fixation with glue the fastest method of fastening. But this method is rather controversial.

Light fixtures can also be attached with Velcro. The cheapest method of installation is installation by means of liquid nails. So, self-tapping screws will perfectly hold a heavy structure. It's comfortable! Many models are designed so that installation is not too difficult.

Fixation directly on the window is widespread. Experts advise using removable latches. Devices that are installed without a drill look very neat. And how to assemble a roller blind on a plastic profile, you can find out here.



Mini-curtains are usually installed directly on the window sash using double-sided tape.

Important! The surface must be degreased with alcohol before starting work. Also, before installation, you need to measure the width and height of the shutters.



If necessary, the curtain can be cut to the desired width.

Detailed assembly sequence

1. First, the bracket is assembled and the parts are fixed until they click.
2. Then double-sided tape is glued to the site (if installation takes place on it).
3. The brackets are connected to the platform until a characteristic click is heard.
4. The design is assembled on the windowsill first.
5. Apply it to the window sash and mark with a pencil the placement of the left, right platform. Then glue the pad in place under the markings.
6. The right bracket is installed, a shaft with a cloth is put on it. Next, add the left one, make a note regarding the location of the left site. Then disconnect the left one from the platform. The empty part must be glued to the marked place on the profile.
7. It is necessary to place the shaft in the right one, and fix the left one.
8. Then the shutter is released and the position of the latch is noted.

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

Note! It is recommended to attach a curtain to the sash, based on the width of the material. A double-sided tape can be glued only 1 time. Although they install in this way quickly - in 10 minutes.

If there is no self-confidence, it is advised to contact specialists. It is recommended to call the measurer by leaving a request on the appropriate website.

Another assembly of roller blinds is proposed, step-by-step instructions below. There are such stages of installation on a “blind sash” using adhesive tape:

Aesthetic and practical

The use of plastic profiles has led to a change in the design of houses. Heavy curtains were replaced by functional devices. They are easy to maintain. This should be taken into account.

Roller blinds, often used in the design of modern interiors, are easy to maintain and operate.

The only disadvantages include the fact that they cannot adjust the direction of the light and look a little “laconic”. Although the entire space of the room is used as rationally as possible.

We add that plastic windows differ from wooden counterparts. Ordinary curtains do not look very aesthetically pleasing with such glazing.

How to take apart curtains

It will be easier to disassemble the curtain if you understand its structure. The diagram shows a typical design of an open type roller blind.

• If the material is attached with adhesive tape, then it must be peeled off.
• If the product is fixed on self-tapping screws, they should be unscrewed, then the base should be removed.
• If the curtains are fastened on a spring bracket, you need to pry off one of the fasteners and remove the roll.

Additional Information

When cleaning the fabric, try not to rub or press hard on the fabric.

If they need to be washed, you should:

• roll them into a roll;
• disconnect the line;
• unhook the plug of the weighting agent;
• remove the protective capsule;
• remove the tissue tube with a screwdriver.

To pull out the fabric roll, you need to press on the latches located in the side brackets.

Important! This item cannot be pressed. It is allowed to iron the curtain with a slightly hot iron.

The advantages of such curtains include:

• variety of control systems;
• the possibility of fixing the material at almost any height;
• cleaning with a damp cloth;
• technology of product impregnation with a special composition;
• combination with traditional curtains;
• possibility of placement in doorways;
• large selection of textures and shades.

The disadvantages include only the fact that the working mechanism sometimes quickly fails.

Lubrication of rubbing curtain assemblies increases the service life of plastic parts

User Guide

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

You need to use roller blinds carefully, as their fasteners are plastic

A variety of colors will help you choose the 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 design of the apartment.

Video on how to assemble and install a roller blind with fishing line