How to install blinds on the window with their hands
The contents
Of course, many people are trying to establish in his house a large window, especially if we are talking about private homes, because in this way the room gets more light, and the atmosphere inside becomes much more comfortable and cozy in the daytime. However, sometimes the sunlight becomes too much, especially in situations where the Windows face the East or South side. In order in this case to escape from the scorching sun, should be the installation of blinds for plastic Windows.
Of course, alternatively, one can also consider full replacement of the Windows in the new, which will include tinted Windows, or simply use a specialized film, but in any case this option will be much more expensive and not as effective to implement, especially if you need to completely block the access of light into the room.
What you can use blinds? ↑
Today, manufacturers of plastic and other Windows is a fairly wide variety of blinds. Some are easier to install, while others are more attractive in appearance, however due to the fact that each such product has a number of advantages and characteristics, need to be chosen separately in each case. There are three main types:
- horizontal;
- vertical;
- roll.
Vertical blinds are quite rare in the last time are used in modern buildings and, primarily, due to the fact that for many the installation of such products is too strongly associated with office space, but, in some situations, their use is more justified, as in certain variations of execution of the interior of their application is more relevant. They are fixed slightly above the window and are a full replacement of curtains, which further limits their utility.
More functional are the horizontal blinds which can be easily installed not only on top of the window opening, but can also gain a foothold on the outer edge on the slope or directly on the window design, with the separate blinds can be carried out on each leaf. The latter two options have become the most popular for the reason that they perfectly match with any curtains, or curtains and the latest version of the installation, when the blinds are fixed directly to the window itself allows you also to free up additional space on the windowsill. Roller blinds can also be installed on each individual glass.
How is the installation? ↑
In the majority of cases, once you buy blinds, you will be given a set manual that has a detailed description of the best method should be the correct setting. Often the installation process is extremely simple, so often the owners carried out the installation of blinds for plastic Windows. Video tutorial below demonstrates how to conduct all the work yourself:
If you have skills with a screwdriver, and there are also need a drill, screwdriver and ruler, then, in principle, you’re practically ready to do the installation without the involvement from any experts.
It is worth noting the fact that the installation of horizontal blinds in each separate section of the window is the most complex and, thus, is similar to that installed shutters. That is why in the future we will consider it.
What to do? ↑
In the packaging from the manufacturer has a full set of what you will need to install blinds. The main part of a carefully unwound fishing line and a chain of command, and all screws and accessories are Packed in bags. You need to carefully unwind and remove the architraves with cornice blinds. After this you will need to choose how the blinds will be fixed on Windows:
- tie the construction with screws;
- to secure it to the brackets;
- just drill holes in the wall.
In the first option you will have in any case to make holes in the profile window. This option mounts today can be called the most durable and reliable, the more you thus do not damage the integrity of Windows, as well as the profile. However, in some cases, the application of this method is not relevant for the reason that, most likely, I will have to completely remove the blinds, and then the hole will become a really serious disadvantage. For this reason, to exclude such effects, it is best to use the technology of mounting brackets that can be mounted on the frame in different ways, that is to be carried out installation of blinds on plastic Windows without drilling.
Installation with dowels ↑
First and foremost, consider the installation of horizontal blinds, how to install blinds for plastic Windows in this case, the most difficult:
- spend the measurements are the same distance from each edge;
- drill a hole in the wall, then insert a dowel that will fit the material of the wall. Now you can screw mount using screws;
- using a ruler and a level, measure the location of the second attachment and screw it. In the case of horizontal blinds you will also need to use another mount in the case if width of the product exceeds a predetermined distance. Also, if you need to attach to ceiling vertical blinds, the width of which exceeds half a meter, use three mounting brackets;
- now it will be possible to secure blinds placed on the mounts.
Useful tips ↑
The dowels it is best to use those that will fit your existing fixtures and material of walls or the ceiling, depending on where exactly you are going to mount the blinds.
Before you install the fasteners, you will need to check whether the folded blinds to prevent normal opening of the window.
It is highly recommended to look closely at whether flower pots, window handles or any other foreign objects on the window sills to interfere with the normal opening blinds or turn slats.
Installation without drilling ↑
As mentioned above, in this technology as the basis to be used specialized brackets. They can attach themselves in many different ways, and then they can snap into place or screwed to the supporting structure blinds. The use of this installation option is popular for the reason that it will then be possible without any difficulty to detach the blinds for capital clean-up or even completely remove them from the window. With this in mind will be some extra holes, and will not leak window profile.
The install the brackets in this case, can be carried out using screws or other methods, such as:
- mount to the top of the casement. The use of this method is relevant only when installing shutters is to open the sash;
- mount using standard double-sided tape.
The first option allows you to easily remove, together with the brackets almost immediately without requiring any further manipulation of the holes and screwdrivers. The second variant is similar to the way you install the screws but instead of screwing louvers are simply glued to the surface.
Instead of holes for holding the fishing line you can use the standard fasteners that can easily be glued to the bottom of the frame using double-sided tape.
If you do not understand how to install window blinds video below, you should to help:
Assembly ↑
Despite the fact that over the last few years a huge number of various interesting options, the most relevant is the technology of installation using standard drills. Almost every handyman knows how to drill, so you can see how the installation of blinds for plastic Windows in the video:
This installation option will allow you to not only fine to hang the blinds, but also reliable enough to fix them so that they last for a long period of time could serve you faithfully, not rasstavayas and maintaining its operational benefits.