Window blinds are a fashionable and convenient element of decor, which is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Its installation takes a little time, but nevertheless requires certain knowledge and skills. Of course, it is better if you invite a specialist, but you yourself can cope with this task. And today's article will tell you how to install blinds on plastic windows, providing detailed instructions for this process.
Installation methods for blinds
Blinds are fixed in one of three ways:
- In the window opening.
- On the casement window.
- Overlay.
The choice depends on the wishes of the owner and on the design of the window. For example, if you fasten horizontal blinds made in the form of a continuous cloth to the window slope, then they can interfere with the opening of the shutters, and each time before using the window leaf, you will have to fully assemble them. This means that it would be wiser to install separate canvases on the window sashes.
By the way, the described decor element can be installed both on ordinary double-leaf windows and on inclined dormers, and at the same time, the general installation principles are preserved for all types of window structures.
Measuring work
Before installing the blinds on plastic windows, you need to make the most accurate measurements. And this is done taking into account the type of installation. It is important not to forget about some details.
- For example, if you decide to fix the blinds in the window opening, then when measuring, subtract about 2 cm in height from the window size (so they will not touch the window sill).
- And the installation option in the overlay requires adding when measuring 5 cm wide on each side to close the window opening.
- By the way, when measuring the size of the blinds that will be fixed on the leaves, you must not forget about the window fittings: it should not interfere with the canvas to rise and fall.
You determine the height of the blinds according to your wishes: either it will be only up to the window sill, or else it will be up to the floor
In order not to be mistaken and to be sure of the correctness of measurements, you can have the exact parameters of the windows with you when buying blinds, then the experts will professionally calculate you.
Layout and Installation
Design features of blinds for plastic windows require the most accurate measurement and installation. To do this, you first need to mark the mounts.
Make sure that the blinds do not interfere with opening and closing the window. On the side where the control cord will be, make an additional fastening, since in this place the load will be exerted on the structure.
Fasten the blinds securely to the wall or ceiling with screws and wall plugs. Then install the cornice, to which the runners and lamellas are attached. Remember to check if the blind control mechanism works well!
Features of fastening vertical blinds on a plastic window
The only difference in how to install the blinds on plastic windows (depending on whether these curtains are horizontal or vertical) is the choice of location for their fastening. If we are talking about horizontal blinds, then they can be hung both on the upper part of the slope and on the window itself, and vertical ones - only at the top above the window opening. By the way, for ease of use and so that parts of such curtains do not sway much in the air from the draft, each plate is supplied with a load and is additionally connected to adjacent lamellas by a plastic chain.
What is the problem of installing blinds for plastic windows
Plastic windows are considered problematic enough for installing blinds. The fact is that when drilling it is possible to spoil not only the fastening decor element, but also the window itself. Therefore, be extremely careful, and if possible, give preference to those types of fashionable decor that can be attached without drilling - this will save you energy and do not damage your beautiful windows.
If the blinds are installed on the sash of the window, then their width should be equal to the width of the glass, with a margin of 3 cm (one and a half centimeters on each side). Use special fasteners for this type of window for installation, which allow you not to drill a window profile.
Roller blinds on plastic windows
Roller blinds are also called fabric blinds. They have practicality and functionality, giving the room a special cosiness, and often acting as a bright detail of the interior. The undoubted advantages of this type of decor include the compact design, as well as the ability to perform installation using double-sided tape.
To install roller blinds on plastic windows, you must purchase those that consist of a box in which the roll is located, and flat or p-shaped guides. By the way, the presence of these parts allows the use of curtains on swing-out window sashes.
Installation of blinds
Depending on your wishes, the installation of roller blinds can be done both above the window opening and inside it. You can choose the type of installation: to mount the curtains on the walls or to the ceiling. Often, blinds can simply be screwed with screws or, for example, attached to a curtain rod. For installation of blinds on plastic windows without drilling in OBI or other branded construction markets, you will receive special brackets for clamping. With their help, you can fix the roller blind on the window frame without drilling holes and without causing damage .
Features of mounting roller blinds on double-sided tape
Measurements for roller blinds are made both in width and height along the outer edge of the so-called window glazing (centimeter plastic edging around the glass). At the same time, keep in mind that if your window has a curly or rounded border, then it requires adding 9 mm to the measurements on each side, since in this case the guides for the curtains will be glued a little further.
Remember that it is only possible to install the blinds on plastic windows using the building level!
- Before installing the side glazing beads, degrease with a cloth moistened with alcohol. This will give surface adhesion greater reliability.
- Then glue the guides onto the double-sided tape, gently squeezing them along the entire length.
- A tape cassette with a roll is also glued to the same tape. Place it over the window sash, carefully leveling it, and then lower the curtain slightly so that it falls into the grooves of the guides and carefully press the box to the surface.
- Fix the necessary chain length to lower the roller blind.
- All. Your new blinds are ready to use!
Some more tips
Before installing the blinds on plastic windows yourself, keep in mind that for expensive types of these curtains that are guaranteed, problems with warranty service can subsequently arise.
If you still made a mistake in the measurements, and, for example, the horizontal blinds were longer than necessary, remove the lower curtain rod from them, untie the cord and remove the required number of lamellas. Do not forget to cut off the excess part of the cord! Cut the excess width of the curtains only when folded and always on a flat surface.
Wash plastic blinds with soapy water as they get dirty, and wash fabric blinds, if not prohibited by the instructions, at least once a year. To do this, remove them from the cornice and, having rolled into a roll, put in a solution of washing powder - the dirt will easily come off the curtains. Hang them back moist, and when dry, they will straighten under their own weight.
You have learned what is the peculiarity of installing blinds on plastic windows, how these curtains are attached and how to care for them. We hope you will be able to make the right choice and decorate your interior with a fashionable and bright detail.