There are a large number of models of blinds; they are fixed in various ways - for example, to the wall or ceiling. Knowing how vertical blinds are attached , You can significantly save space, do the work yourself, or use the structure to decorate the interior. Hanging blinds is not difficult, the main thing is to do it correctly, then they will work for a long time and without complaints.
Why are such products needed?
Blinds are a kind of analogue of curtains. They come in different designs, can be made of different materials and have significantly different appearances. The main task of any design is to protect the room from excess light: a large amount of sun is not always appropriate indoors, so you need to cover the window with something.
Blinds have the following advantages:
- Attaching vertical blinds to a wall or ceiling is not difficult. Any owner can cope with it on his own.
- Installation and operation are simple.
- The space visually expands, the design is easily transformed, and does not seem bulky, unlike a heavy, dense curtain fabric.
- You can close windows of any size, including panoramic ones.
- A wide selection of shades and models will allow you to harmoniously fit the blinds into the interior.
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Advantages
- Compactness. Blinds occupy a minimum of space, allowing owners to show their imagination and organize additional window decoration or leave the window sill as a functional surface.
- Simple and clear type of control.
- Long service life. Special impregnation protects the canvas from dust, grease, dirt, moisture, and abrasion.
- Ease of hygiene procedures. They do not require special care. It is enough to wipe their small surface area with a damp sponge and soapy water once every few months.
- A variety of designs for interiors in any style.
- The tight fit of the canvas to the surface of the glass protects equally well from heat and cold.
- Possibility to install the system yourself.
- A variety of materials: from light window decoration to total blackout protection.
- Possibility to combine blinds with curtains, tulle, lambrequin.
Types of designs
The method of installation will depend on what model you have. In addition, you will find out for which windows what is best to purchase: for example, for a panoramic window, wall-mounted blinds will not be suitable.
There are horizontal and vertical designs; they differ in the arrangement of the stripes. They are applicable in both residential and office premises, as well as public organizations. Based on the method of fastening, there are two types:
- Attached to the wall.
- To the ceiling.
Most often, horizontal structures are attached above the window to the upper slope. Mounting for vertical blinds is more complex; installation of brackets is required. They can be attached to the wall if the window design allows it, but more often they are attached to the ceiling. This allows you to create more free space, completely close the window opening, leaving no free space at the top: this way the design looks more aesthetically attractive.
Required Tools
To install vertical curtains, you don't need many tools. You will need: a stepladder, a set of screws from the kit, a building level and drawing supplies, a drill, a screwdriver.
The following will definitely come in handy: a bracket for the ceiling and for the groover, fasteners, corners, clamps, monofilament, stoppers and c-clips, rings for the rod, chain locks, replacement parts. Each instruction contains a detailed list of necessary components.
What calculations will need to be made?
Before purchasing blinds, you will need to find out the size of the window. Many stores offer ready-made models, but they are not always the right size for your space. As a result, the canvas may turn out to be too large or, conversely, will not completely cover the window opening, which will not only look unattractive, but also will not solve the problem with excess sunlight. Most of the products are made to order according to the dimensions specified by the customer.
If you are going to attach the blinds not to the window opening, then the canvas should be 5 cm wider than the window as a whole. The same applies to the height, it should exceed the window opening by 10 cm; you can do more, depending on what visual effect you want to get.
To prevent the window handle from clinging to the blinds, you can use brackets and move them away from the frame.
Mounting options for plastic windows
There are several mounting options: with and without screws.
With self-tapping screws:
- It is necessary to mark the places where they will be located.
- Then make holes and attach the brackets.
- Secure the blinds.
- Also make two holes on the bottom.
- Secure the ends of the blinds with plugs.
No self-tapping screws . First of all, you need to mount the curtain, assemble the brackets and install them on the reel. Then this structure must be fixed on the window in order to mark for fastening. The second step is to attach the brackets with adhesive tape at the top of the frame and the string tensioner at the bottom. It is not necessary to pre-attach them with tape, but it is advisable to eliminate problems with subsequent drilling of holes for screws. After installing the guide string, the curtain itself is mounted into the mechanisms.
How to hang vertical blinds?
Attaching vertical blinds to the ceiling is not too difficult if you do everything consistently. It is worth considering that the design consists of two parts:
- Lamels - strips that block the room from the sun.
- Guides, thanks to which the lamellas rotate and move sideways or upwards.
First of all, you need to prepare your tools. You will need:
- Drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Level.
- Fastening elements.
In order to install the structure evenly, you need to measure an equal distance from each side of the window. Mark the necessary points and connect them with a straight line. Don't forget about the indentation for the guide. The straight line marks the location where you will attach the guide. It is important to ensure that it is not beveled. The guide will be held in place by dowels; if the ceiling is wooden, you can use self-tapping screws.
If the height of the canvas is more than 1.6 meters, several fastenings will be required.
Attaching the blinds to the ceiling is easier to do with two people. After the guide takes its place, you can proceed to working with the slats. If the structure is disassembled, you will have to assemble the slats: to do this, they are inserted into the turning mechanism. It has special hinges and latches. The procedure is simple and intuitive; Make sure that the seams of the lamellas are facing the inside (closed mode).
Some structures are quite large and it is not very convenient to work with them alone. If possible, ask someone to help.
After installing the slats, you need to install the canopy and secure the cord with which the structure is controlled.
To prevent the cord from getting tangled, it is convenient to wind it up and secure it with tape, releasing it after the structure has completely stopped.
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Peculiarities
This product has a number of distinctive features:
- They can be closed from top to bottom (classic canvases), from bottom to top, or from both sides at the same time. In this case, the degree of density of the “accordion” can be adjusted: by closing either the upper, lower, or central part of the window.
- Suitable for covering irregularly shaped windows.
- The optimal solution for dormer, attic, ceiling and inclined windows.
- When opened, the canvas is compactly folded and hidden inside the cornice.
- Convenient for installation on all types of windows.
- Various mounting methods and control mechanisms (manual and electric).
- The woven fabric is washable.
- The curtain fabric can be made of two types of fabric at the same time, which makes it possible to regulate the degree of transparency, darkness, and sun protection.
- Easy installation can be done by yourself.
What to do if a suspended ceiling is installed?
How to attach blinds to the ceiling if it is suspended? This task is not the easiest: firstly, you need to think about the fact that you will install blinds in advance. You won't be able to simply drill through the canvas; it will tear. Secondly, special bars will be required, otherwise there will be nothing for the mount to hold on to.
The beam is attached to the main ceiling before the fabric is stretched. A similar design is used to install a chandelier. This way, the blinds will not touch the ceiling fabric and will not be able to tear it or cause sagging. If you do not have panoramic windows and the opening is ordinary, you can get out of the situation by ordering a structure that is attached to it.
Blinds are quite easy to use, can effectively protect from the sun and decorate the interior. Attaching them is not much more difficult than installing curtain mounts. You can cope with this without the involvement of specialists.
Wall mounting
Vertical blinds are most suitable for this, since they will look ridiculous directly on the window. It is necessary to fasten it over the window opening so that the slats slightly reach the window sill. If you bought a wide roller blind, and they sell them, everything happens according to the same scheme. They cost, however, significantly more than all other blinds, this is worth taking into account.
If the house has non-standard light openings, then vertical fabric or plastic blinds are suitable for large windows. It’s easier to replace them, just change the lamellas by ordering on the website you like, specifying the parameters. Anyone, even a woman, can remove old stripes and attach new ones.
Pleated
Pleated blinds are corrugated blinds that are ideally suited for installation on sloping windows. The big advantage of this type of product is that you can order them for any roof windows from almost any manufacturer. It is not at all necessary to order, like previous models, only from the manufacturers of your windows, such as Fakro, Velux or Roto. These custom-made products will be no worse than branded ones and look simply wonderful on roof windows. Watch the video below to see how corrugated blinds work on attic windows , and the control can be either manual or automatic, everything will depend on your desire and the size of your wallet.
Video of pleated blinds on roof windows
Watch the full video about pleated blinds from the manufacturer for roof windows. After watching, you don’t have to read further, this is the best I could find on the Internet.
Video: Pleated blinds for attic windows from the ZHALYUZNIK online store
Another advantage is that they can be installed on almost any window with any configuration, round, triangular, trapezoidal, inclined, horizontal, etc.
Photos of pleated blinds on roof windows
Roller blinds for attic windows
One of the most popular types that can be installed on inclined planes is roller blinds. Attic blinds of this type can be made to order, or purchased ready-made. And we will start with custom-made products to solve non-standard problems.
Roller blinds on inclined planes to order
The advantage of custom-made products can be the solution to non-standard situations; the product will be made directly to your size. It will also be a big plus that manufacturers of blinds for roof windows have a large selection of materials for roller blinds. It is possible to choose the best option for your interior.
- On the wall
Rafblinds
Rafblinds for attic windows
I have already written a whole article about these wonderful products for roof windows and more called external blinds, so there is no point in describing all this here again, if you are interested in them, click on the button for more details. But now I will briefly describe their work.
Rafshtora are external blinds that can be installed both outside and indoors. The slats can be retracted completely into the box, or rotated around their axis, adjusting the clearance.
Awnings
Awnings for roof windows
Awnings for attic windows are roller blinds, only installed from the outside, from the street to the windows. Such products are sold for roof windows by window manufacturers such as Roto, Velux and Fakro. The product is, as it were, an addition to the window itself, or its component. The material is specially designed for installation from the outside, and can withstand high mechanical and temperature loads.
The advantage of installing awnings on skylights is that the fabric blocks the sun when outdoors. This means that excess heat from the awning canvas will not get inside the room, and the room will be cool.
The control of such awnings can be either manual or automatic. If you chose control with an electric drive, then the electric drive will be powered by a built-in battery, which can be charged from a solar panel installed on the box lid, or from the home network.
Video of awnings on roof windows
Awnings with manual control are hooked onto the edge of a rotating roof window when unfolded. And they are rolled into a roll using a spring mechanism if it is not required.
Photo of awnings on inclined windows
- Roller shutters
Automatic control
Automatic control of roller blinds
In fact, automatic control can be installed on any type of blinds for attic windows, be it roller blinds, Roman blinds, horizontal blinds or pleated blinds.
Automation is a control system that will allow you to control hard-to-reach products from anywhere in the room. Why, even from the other side of the world, if the curtains are connected to a smart home system, you can control the products via your phone while on vacation in France. Or forget about their existence altogether and entrust control to a smart home. It’s like a car with climate control, set it to “auto” and forgot what “add” and “decrease” means. Don't skimp on money. If funds allow, install it and you won’t regret it.
Video of roller blinds with electric drive and remote control for the attic
When placing an order in the ZHALYUZNIK online store. Be sure to order the side fixation of the lower plumb line on a cable; this option will be available in the product card, otherwise the curtain will simply hang vertically.
Video: Roller blinds with motorization and remote control for roof windows with a guide cable (from the ZHALYUZNIK online store)
Photos of roller blinds for roof windows
Roman blinds for roof windows
Just like roller blinds for attics, Roman blinds can be made to order or purchased to fit standard attic windows of a certain model. Roman blinds are products whose fabric is folded. Beautiful and voluminous blinds for an attic room with sloping windows. Watch the video below and get started.
Video of Roman blinds on inclined attic windows
- Roman to order
Content
- Types of blinds for attic windows
- Pleated
- Video
- Photo
- Roller blinds
- Custom
- On the wall
- Sash open
- Video
- Cassette on the sash
- Video
- Control
- Manual
- Automatic
- Video
- Ready-made roller blinds Fakro, Velux, Roto for roof windows
- Photo
- Roman blinds
- Video
- Custom
- For branded windows Fakro, Velux, Roto
- Photo
- Horizontal
- Video
- Photo
- Awnings
- Video
- Photo
- Roller shutters
- Video
- Photo
- Rafblinds
- Reviews
