How to properly install horizontal blinds on plastic windows with your own hands: step-by-step instructions, video

Today, blinds have become especially popular, although they appeared on the market not so long ago. Some time ago they could only be seen in shops, public institutions and office buildings. But over time, they began to be installed in apartments and country houses.

There is a large selection of blinds on the market, which allows you to choose the right option for any person. They can be selected by size, texture and shades. The blinds are easy to attach. They are easy to use and allow you to easily regulate the amount of sunlight coming through. In addition, they can completely cover the room from the sun, and their slats will not fade on it.

Blinds are interesting because they are completely prepared for installation. It is important to understand how to hang blinds on a plastic window; the video instructions presented in our article will help you with this simple task. But installation instructions are included in the package. During installation, it is important to provide for all features that have a significant impact on the results. How to install blinds on plastic windows with your own hands? It is important to perform all actions correctly. Pay attention to the article about window comb.

What you didn't know about blinds

The installation of horizontal blinds on windows is being postponed for now, since it is necessary to become more familiar with the existing varieties of these systems. First, let's study the basic concepts:

wood, plastic and aluminum are materials for the production of blinds; by the way, it is the last option that is most relevant;
the sun does not have a detrimental effect on such systems;
classic, attic and inter-frame structures - all this is about horizontal blinds;
You can install horizontal blinds with your own hands even in cases where curtains and other types of structures cannot be used.

Advantages

Horizontal window systems have advantages that will finally prove that installing horizontal blinds on plastic windows is simply necessary.

Blinds look good in any room, making them versatile.
Absolute moisture resistance.
High protection from light and sun rays.
Good impermeability.
Simple care and unpretentious operation.
Strength that does not allow the blinds to succumb to deformation.
No static electricity.

What to choose

To choose blinds that will suit your room, you need to use some simple tips:

Classic aluminum systems demonstrate a high level of functionality and practicality. It’s not for nothing that such designs are chosen for office spaces and kitchen spaces.
Systems that imitate wood fit well into an interior made in natural colors using natural materials.
Perforated designs allow you to achieve an effect called “thick tulle”. Windows with this addition will emit soft, diffused light. In this case, installing horizontal blinds with your own hands would be appropriate in a bedroom or children's room.

Inspire - everyone has heard, but few know

The Inspire brand is popular in Russia. Everyone has heard about it, but few people know it. The Leroy Merlin chain of construction stores has developed a personal brand, Inspire. Under this name, window systems and functional elements are produced: cornices, tulle, curtains and blinds, even wallpaper, but now we are not interested in this.

Installation of Inspire horizontal blinds follows exactly the instructions described above. The practical guide that the manufacturer includes in the package with blinds does not help the user in any way, and can even mislead an inexperienced builder. So feel free to use our recommendations and install blinds from a Russian manufacturer.

Each of us wants our window systems to last as long as possible. To do this, you need not only to provide them with proper care, but also to know how to properly install horizontal blinds. That's what we're going to tell you now.

Types of blinds

The appearance and design of blinds may vary significantly. Manufacturers offer various designs that differ in geometric parameters, design features, and the material used in their manufacture. This allows you to choose a model that is ideal for a specific window. We invite you to get acquainted with the features of the main structures.

Horizontal

A practical option that allows you to reliably protect the interior of the house from random glances and persistent sunlight. Can be attached to the window sash or to the frame/wall. The first option is preferable, as it allows you to maintain the functionality of the sash. If there are blinds, they can be easily opened and closed.

For the manufacture of lamellas, aluminum alloy or high-quality plastic is most often used. Such planks turn out to be quite thin and at the same time rigid. The choice in their favor is made when it is necessary to design a window in rooms with a high level of humidity or increased hygiene requirements. Horizontal aluminum blinds are the best option for the kitchen or bathroom.

During use, such structures can rise upward, completely freeing the window opening. If you need to change the intensity of the light flux penetrating into the room, just rotate the lamella in the horizontal plane.

Vertical

Unlike horizontal structures, vertical blinds have slats arranged vertically. This makes it possible to manufacture them from less rigid materials. Most often, such systems consist of large-width fabric slats.

Vertical structures are attached only to the wall, which imposes some restrictions on the order of their use. Such blinds are used instead of curtains, which must be taken into account when choosing and installing them. The structure is fixed in such a way that it is possible to open the window sash for ventilation.

During use, you can change the angle of the lamellas and move them to one side. When installing two structures at once on one window, the panels can be shifted in different directions.

Rolled

Unlike classic blinds, roller blinds consist of a dense solid fabric, which, when in the unfolded position, completely covers the sash. If necessary, the canvas is raised up. During the lifting process, it is rolled into a roll.

Cassette

In terms of their design, they are close to roll ones. However, they have special guides along which the canvas moves, and a box in which the canvas is hidden in a twisted position. An important advantage of cassette models is the freedom to open the doors. There is no need to worry about the canvas sagging when the sash is open for ventilation.

What type of mounts should I choose?

It is impossible to say unequivocally how to install horizontal blinds on a window, because there are several methods, the choice of which depends on the type of fastening.

Twist brackets

If you chose this method, then the actions should be arranged as follows:

Based on the size of the blinds, we mark the places where the brackets will be placed at a distance of at least 60 cm from each other. The location of the fasteners should not fall on the blind mechanism, clamp or support.
The brackets are fixed to the sash, ceiling or upper slope.
The latches on the brackets must be turned counterclockwise to the limit position.
The upper cornice of the blinds is inserted into the brackets and the latches are turned in the opposite direction to the maximum position.

In order to install horizontal blinds yourself using such fasteners the first time, you will need to further study the video.

Drilling on inclined windows

In this case, the instructions for installing horizontal blinds will look like this:

Twist brackets are attached to the top sash.
Corners are mounted on the lower sash, the role of which is played by the lower brackets.
The ropes from the blinds are attached to the bushings provided for this purpose. And the bushings themselves are installed in the holes on the upper cornice through springs.
The cornice is attached using twist brackets.
There are holes on the slats through which you need to thread the ropes from the blinds.
The second pair of bushings is located in the holes on the lower brackets. A cable is threaded through the holes and secured with a screw.
A handle hook is installed on the control mechanism.
We place a handle holder on the sash.
We check the design for functionality.

Drop-in brackets for inclined windows (without drilling)

If this method is more successful for your case, then we will be happy to tell you how to install horizontal blinds on a window.

We mark the places where the fasteners (brackets) will be located.
To secure the twist brackets, you must use screws (they are included with the snap-on top fasteners).
The blinds are applied to the top leaf and secured with a special key.
The lower brackets are of the slip-on type and are attached to the lower sash.
The ropes from the blinds are fixed in bushings, which are attached to the upper cornice through springs.
Twist brackets are used to secure the cornice.
We thread the cable and fix the bushings in the lower fastenings.
Screws are used to secure the cable inside the bushings.
We fix the handle hook, install the holder and check the installed structure.

The instructions for installing horizontal blinds on plastic windows using snap-on fasteners are not that complicated. You just need to carefully study it, watch the video, if necessary, and delve into each stage. Then the work will go well, and the result will be obtained the first time.

Types of blinds and their installation

Currently, there is a wide range of models that differ in design and performance properties. Window blinds are selected based on specific sizes and required configuration. There are 3 types of light protection products:

horizontal;
vertical;
roll

The most common are horizontal devices, as they are used mainly in residential premises. They can be installed from above, on the outer part of the slope and directly on the window casing. It should be borne in mind that this operation will have to be performed for each sash separately. Vertical views work well for office windows and more formal settings. However, in some design options they fit well into the home interior, especially when there is a need to mount blinds to the wall.

The design of fabric roller blinds is more complex, so they are not so often used in interior solutions. By equipping them with an electric motor, sensors and a switch, such devices can be controlled remotely. Installation of roller blinds with an automatic control system is especially relevant for areas with a large number of windows, for example in botanical gardens or greenhouses. In this case, the rise and fall of the sun protection material is controlled by temperature and photographic sensors.

Roller blinds are installed on each individual window opening. Despite the fabric base, they are considered quite practical, since the canvas is treated with a special composition that helps repel moisture, dirt particles and dust.

You may also be interested in: Types of mechanisms for Roman blinds and how to make them yourself

Location options

The installation of aluminum horizontal blinds will vary not only on the type of mounting, but also on the location of this system.

Outside the opening

This method has two options:

fastening is carried out on the wall, above the window;
fasteners are located on the ceiling, near the opening.

For this installation method, you need to choose blinds with a width 15 cm larger than the width of the opening. The length of the system should match the opening or be greater, but definitely not less. Mounting on the ceiling is realized using a special cornice.

Inside the opening

In this case, the dimensions of the structure should be slightly smaller than the opening. We will talk about the rules for taking measurements below. We have also described various fastening options that can be used in this case. We described how to install horizontal blinds yourself in the section on types of fasteners.

On the doors

Attaching blinds to the shutters is convenient, because they will not interfere when closing/opening the window. But you will have to drill the profile, which not everyone likes. You have to choose between two evils, as they say. The lamellas must be adjacent to the glass; there may be a gap, but it is minimal. In this case, the sun will not penetrate into the room unless you want it to.

Between frames

Aluminum curtains can be placed inside the window. This option is not used often, but we simply have to talk about it. What if someone wants to implement this particular option. But first you need to take into account some of the subtleties of this method:

increased complexity;
violation of the integrity of the window profile;
Possibility of installation exclusively on windows with two frames;
the need to organize two holes for the handle and cord.

The installation diagram for horizontal blinds on plastic windows between the sashes is as follows:

We unscrew the frame and apply the system to the inner sash, checking the accuracy of the measurements and compliance.
We apply markings for the location of fasteners, the point where the handle and rope are removed.
Drill holes 5 mm.
We insert brackets into the calipers and bring the controls to the outside (the lower hole is provided for the cord).
We fasten the system to the sash using special fasteners that are designed for this type of work.
We place an adapter on the frame.
We connect the handle to the flexible terminal.
We install a clamp for the handle and rope.
We return the frame to its previous condition.

We explained in an accessible form how to install horizontal aluminum blinds inside a window structure, between two frames. You need to delve into these instructions, study the proposed video and apply your knowledge in practice.

Tips for installing blinds using self-tapping screws

Self-tapping screws make it easier to attach the cornice to the window. Self-tapping screws will not cause any harm to the window profile, but work carefully during installation. If you want to remove the slats after a while, no problem. Having dismantled the structure, the holes are filled with special white silicone glue - and not a single trace of the screws will remain.

Good to know! To begin with, it is better to drill holes according to the markings, and then mount the parts. Screwing in self-tapping screws individually is one of the causes of cracks. And this installation method guarantees the integrity of the plastic.

When the holes are prepared, the brackets are carefully screwed to them. Then the cornice is installed and closed. The following steps are required:

Install the hook into the control mechanism.
Install the cane.
Attach the tip to the cane.
Secure the thread with a knot.
Check the operation of the blinds.

Installing the lamella structure is not difficult if you follow all the requirements and work carefully. Also read the installation instructions, which are included with any model.

Taking measurements

Whatever method is chosen, you still need to take measurements. You can cope with this task as follows:

We measure the height and width of the blinds, focusing on the dimensions of the opening. When installing the system directly into the opening, you will need to subtract a couple of cm from the resulting dimensions. This distance compensates for uneven slopes that may not be visible.
On which side will the system control mechanism be located? In the case of a blind window, you need to focus on your preferences; with an opening window, you need to choose the side free from the handle.
What type of fastening do you prefer? This issue needs to be determined in advance so that problems do not arise in the future.
What handle length is most comfortable for you? In the classic version, this is 2/3 of the total height of the window system.
The situation is different with the width and height of the blinds. The minimum width is 22 cm, and the maximum can reach 220 cm (with a guarantee) and even 300 cm, but without a guarantee. As for the height, a similar picture emerges here: 250 cm and 300 cm, depending on the availability of a guarantee.

Proper care

We have already told you how to install plastic horizontal blinds and, in general, have done everything to make this work easy for everyone. But do not forget that the long service life of blinds also depends on proper care. To ensure that all your work does not go down the drain, you need to provide the window structure with proper care. Its principles are outlined below in list form:

Every week, remove dust from the slats using a vacuum cleaner and a soft attachment, a slightly damp cloth, or you can even put a sock on your hand. The latter method is increasingly being practiced by housewives.
Blinds may require more extensive cleaning. To do this, they are dismantled and lowered into warm soapy water. We rinse, wipe and leave for a while, after which you can return the system to its original place.
White slats should not come into contact with ammonia, otherwise the blinds will be decorated with yellow spots.

We told you everything about how to install horizontal blinds on plastic windows and even revealed the secrets of proper care. Now your home/office will become much more comfortable.