Nowadays, blinds have gained considerable popularity - they are installed both in private homes and in offices. Most often, specialists are involved in the installation of systems, but installing the blinds on a plastic window with your own hands is also quite possible and does not even require any special skills or tools. You can install these curtains in several ways, the choice of which depends on the interior and functionality.
Varieties
Today, the assortment of construction stores presents several varieties of blinds. Depending on the specific type, the characteristics of the fastening of the curtains change.
Horizontal blinds
On sale you can find several varieties of horizontal blinds at once. The lamellas in them are installed horizontally, which is the reason for the name of the design. Thickness, width and type of material can be arbitrary. The design can be mounted inside the frame, to the frame itself, to the slope or on top of the window unit.
Install such blinds in offices, at production facilities and other places. These designs are universal - if desired, you can find horizontal blinds of almost any color and shade.
Vertical blinds
Due to the design features, such blinds are most often mounted on top of windows.. The lamellas in this case are oriented vertically, made of plastic or fabric. On the market are varieties that differ in the length of the lamellas.
The installation of this model is most often done in private homes, but they are in demand in offices. Installation of vertical blinds is carried out on self-tapping screws. As an alternative, ceiling mounting is practiced.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds are made of fabric, completely cover the glass, if desired, they can be lifted by turning into a roll. Installation is carried out using brackets, screws or on adhesive tape.
The need for drilling varies by type:
- Vertical structures are mounted on top of the window or under the ceiling. In both cases, you have to drill the surface.
- Horizontal blinds can be attached to the upper slope or to the casement windows. Without drilling, such structures can be mounted on the casement of a window unit.
- The interframe analogue, as the name suggests, is intended for installation inside the window itself. This option requires drilling the largest number of holes.
Preparation and measurements
To install the blinds you will need the following tool:
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- pencil or marker;
- roulette.
So that all efforts are not wasted, it is important to correctly and accurately take measurements - only then will the design work efficiently. In addition, it should be located absolutely symmetrical to the double-glazed window. Blinds fastened with adhesive tape are more tolerant of errors - they can be corrected if desired. For analogues with fastening on self-tapping screws, it will be necessary to make additional holes, which is unlikely to benefit the beauty of the window, here flaws are unacceptable.
To correctly position the structure relative to the window and floor level, you will need to measure the following parameters:
- window opening dimensions;
- length to the bottom edge of the curtain;
- distance between fixtures.
For horizontal blinds installed on the leaves, you will need to additionally measure the size of each glass. To the results, add 2 cm to the upper and lower edges and 0.5 cm to the sides..
Installation of vertical blinds
Installation of vertical blinds is actually not such a difficult process as it might seem initially, and everyone can cope with this task. If the length of the curtain is small, then the installation is carried out inside the window opening. Otherwise, the structure is installed under the ceiling or on the wall.
The action algorithm is as follows:
- Markup. The first step is to calculate the center point of the window - it should be on the same level with the center of the cornice. To avoid errors, mark the edges of the structure. Places for self-tapping screws should be marked on both sides approximately 0.5-0.6 cm closer to the center of the window.
- Grade Level. In the process, it is necessary to ensure that the lamellas are located vertically. The lower part should be 1-2 cm from the floor. A similar distance should be maintained to the windowsill if installed directly in the opening.
- Bracket mount. The holes for the dowels should be prepared in advance, so that it remains only to install them. The bracket is attached using self-tapping screws. Subsequently, to mask these elements, you can install complete clips. When drilling a wall, you should act very carefully, as otherwise you can break off part of the wall.
Installation of chains and lamellas. After fixing the cornice, there will be just a little bit - hang the lamellas, start the runners, and also attach the control chain. An important point: the lamellas are always hung in the same order in which they are in the box. Otherwise, you can spoil the whole picture (if there is one).
Installation of horizontal blinds
Fixing horizontal blinds to plastic windows is somewhat more complicated. The main thing is to clearly follow the instructions:
- The first step is to fix the upper fasteners. This is done with a screwdriver. First, the holes are prepared, after which the bracket is fixed with screws.
- We hung the cornice. It should be fixed until it clicks.
- The holes for the lower fasteners are drilled with their own hands. When choosing a diameter, the dimensions of the thread lock connecting the lamellas should be taken into account. Most often, horizontal blinds require additional holes on the sides. This helps to insert the latch connected to the lamella web into the corners.
Important: independent installation is required to be done as carefully as possible. Very often the slightest mistake turns out to be that the whole structure is functioning incorrectly.
Roller blinds
In the case of roller blinds, there are several mounting options at once, so you should choose the most convenient one before starting. The first is mounting on self-tapping screws, which in its essence is no different from the option described above, the second is on a special adhesive tape that is used instead of self-tapping screws, and in the third it is hung on a sash.
Important: do not forget about degreasing plastic - it will help to significantly improve the adhesion of materials.
Interframe curtains
Interframe curtains are used only for double frames. Installation of blinds of this type is somewhat more complicated than the previous ones, and the process itself will turn out to be an inevitable violation of the integrity of the profile: at least two holes will have to be drilled through which a handle and cord will be pulled out to control the system.
The curtains themselves are mounted in the inner sash, more precisely - in its upper part, and the bracket - directly to the upper profile. Installation of the design is in many ways similar to working with horizontal blinds.
Do-it-yourself installation of the system is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- The window frame is untwisted, and the blinds are applied to the inner casement. This is used to check for matching sizes.
- Marking is made for fastening, as well as the output points of the cord and control knob, after which holes with a diameter of about 5 mm are drilled.
- Brackets are inserted into calipers, cords and control knobs are brought out, with the cord through the bottom hole.
- Inter-frame blinds are mounted on the sash with special inter-frame brackets.
- An adapter is installed on the frame, and a control handle is connected to the flexible output.
- The latch for the control handle and cord is installed.
- The frame is twisted back.
As you can see, the technology for installing blinds on plastic windows without drilling is completely unsuitable here. The principle itself resembles the installation of all other design options with the only difference being that you have to disassemble the frame, screw the bracket into the interframe space, and display the controls through the drilled holes.
Useful Tips
In order for the blinds to serve for many years, some operating rules should be observed:
- When buying, you should carefully check the equipment and all equipment, especially fasteners. They must be of high quality.
- Choose the adjustment mechanism wisely - it should be on the convenient side for operation.
- Make sure that no one opens the windows when the blinds are not yet fully folded.
- The rotary handle must not interfere with other hardware or touch it.
- Do not forget about periodic maintenance.
- Installing the blinds on the windows is quite capable and do-it-yourself, but it is better to entrust its repair to a professional.
- Plastic constructions are preferable: caring for them is much easier.
- It is not necessary to clean the system too often, this will only lead to quick wear of the protective layer.
Do-it-yourself installation of the device, as you can see, is a very simple matter, whether it is metal, plastic or wooden blinds on plastic windows. The main thing is that there is a high-quality instruction at hand. Thanks to this material, you can hang the blinds as quickly and efficiently as possible.