Roller blinds are gradually gaining the sympathy of users around the world. Even conservatives who previously preferred heavy curtains are now choosing roller blinds. They are comfortable, take up little space and are easy to clean.
The Uyut company produces high-quality roller blinds and even carries out non-standard orders. Let's look at the features of this company's curtains.
"Uyut" is a Russian company engaged in the production of window decorations.
Installation WITHOUT drilling - with double-sided tape
Break off the top part from the adjustable throw-on brackets.
Apply one piece of 30x15mm tape to both throw-on brackets. Insert the MINI brackets into the throw-on brackets.
Mark the proposed mounting points, degrease them and glue the brackets. The brackets must be installed horizontally. The protrusions on the adjustable throw-on brackets for attaching an additional profile should be located at the bottom. Install the inserts into the control mechanism and into the plug in the pipe. Insert the product into the brackets until it clicks. The roll of fabric should be visible.
Install an additional profile on the protrusions of the cap brackets.
Insert plugs into the lower tube on both sides.
Insert the bottom tube into the fabric.
Installation WITHOUT drilling - on drop-down brackets
Install the inserts into the MINI brackets until they click into place. Insert the MINI brackets into the throw-on brackets.
Place the latches onto the flap brackets.
Install the bracket assembly onto the sash and slightly compress the latches. Insert the product into the brackets. The roll of fabric should be visible. Align the product on the sash and firmly squeeze the latches.
Self-tapping installation
Break off the upper part from the adjustable throw-on brackets. Drill 2 holes with a diameter of 3 mm on the protrusions of each bracket.
Insert the MINI brackets into the throw-on brackets. The holes must match.
Mark the proposed mounting locations for the brackets. The brackets must be installed horizontally. When lowered, the fabric should cover the light opening. Screw the brackets with screws so that the protrusions of the throw-on brackets for attaching the additional profile are located at the bottom.
Install the inserts into the control mechanism and into the plug in the pipe. Insert the product into the brackets. The roll of fabric should be visible.
Installing roller blinds yourself is easy
A person who chooses roller blinds (fabric roller shutters) for the first time may feel dizzy when faced with the multitude of systems and possibilities existing on the market today. Meanwhile, many options work to the benefit of the customer. The WINDOWS MEDIA portal has made a selection of tips that will help you choose and then install internal roller shutters for a plastic window.
The type of installation - wall, ceiling or window - should be tailored to the personal preferences and needs of the user. For this purpose, you can choose from standard solutions such as classic roller blinds and mini roller blinds, as well as more specialized products, which may include cassette roller blinds or roof window systems. It is also important to carefully consider the issue of choosing a mechanism with which the user will lower and raise the roller shutters every day. Recently, online stores have increasingly offered manual chain mechanisms made of beads and automatic systems.
A little history
We have been on the curtain manufacturing market for over thirty years. During this time, many trends in the design of window openings have changed, but the company manages to keep abreast of new products and offer clients the most modern and functional models. Well, the fact that the company has its own production guarantees the execution of individual orders of any degree of complexity in the shortest possible time.
Even conservatives who previously preferred heavy curtains are now choosing roller shutters.
Many years of experience in this field have allowed the company to develop several of its own interesting designs of roller blinds, which are in great demand.
Standard roller shutter systems are not always effective
One of the most famous and still popular types of blinds are classic roller blinds, designed for installation on a wall or ceiling. Those who want to cover large areas of glazing, bay windows or windows of unusual shapes should consider purchasing such a system.
The weakness of this option is that it is not possible to tilt or open the window when the roller shutter is lowered. However, there are ways to get around this problem. To be able to freely open a curtained window, the roller shutter can be installed directly on its sash. For this purpose, universal mounting brackets are used, the fastening of which does not require drilling holes in the plastic window and, therefore, does not create problems for the client, effectively voiding the warranty from the window manufacturer.
However, if you decide to install roller blinds on the wall, be sure to check the condition of the plaster. This is easy to check yourself by tapping in the right place. A dull sound will be a warning that you can expect a collapse of the outer layer of the wall at the drilling site.
Possible mistakes
Take measurements accurately
What shortcomings and problems can you encounter during the installation process?
- Remember that the width of the curtain consists of the size of the canvas, as well as the parameters of the fastening system and cassette. Take your measurements correctly
- Even before making a purchase, decide how you will mount the structure: drill, not drill, with tape, with brackets, with what type of brackets. Look at your window, the type of glazing beads. Does the window open or is it tightly closed? Where are you going to glue it: on the glass, on the frame, on the sashes? Explain your situation well to the store consultant so that he can offer the correct installation kit
- Check that you have enough details. It would be a shame to slow down in the middle of the process and urgently run to buy more plastic plates or double-sided tape
- It is advisable to use a level to achieve perfect evenness. Even a couple of millimeters can unsightly skew the roller shutter in the shaft
- The holders are fixed on the wall so close that they do not interfere with the roll spinning freely
If you have a high window and a thick roller shutter material, then the rolled roll will be very thick. Consider its diameter when purchasing brackets. In your case, you need to take the longest ones.
The mini version of roller blinds is easier to install
Mini roller blinds have a significantly smaller roller mechanism and a tube diameter of 17 mm (in conventional systems - 25 mm) compared to conventional roller blinds. They are designed to be installed directly on the window, without the need to drill holes in it. The system is held on by special hooks.
Before installing a mini-roller shutter, you need to make sure that the window on which you want to install it remains vertical. To do this, just use a spirit level. If it turns out that the level is “running away”, care must be taken to install the roller shutter in a way that will correct this. When a roller blind is attached at an angle, it will roll crookedly, which can lead to blocking of the fabric, its destruction and the appearance of side gaps.
Selection criteria: what to look for when purchasing
Open mini-structures are more convenient for installation in the kitchen. You can easily secure them with your own hands. In other rooms and office spaces, it is better to use closed cassette or spring models.
The next thing you need to pay attention to is the material from which the canvas is made. If the curtain will be located in a place with high traffic, it is better to choose models with a curtain made of synthetic fabric. In apartments, roller blinds with fabric made of natural material are more often installed. If the room is located on the ground floor, it is better to install double curtains. On the upper floors, single-layer canvases are sufficient.
In addition, when purchasing curtains, you need to clarify the control method. There are both mechanical and automatic models on sale.
Popular brands
The best brands include:
- Inspire.
- Lotari.
- "Escar."
- Cosiness.
Which folding mechanism to choose
Manufacturers of window accessories typically offer standard systems that include manual chain mechanisms, or more innovative automated systems. The latter are somewhat burdensome for the pocket, so there is a “Solomon solution” - semi-automatic roller shutters.
Gradually, a spring mechanism is gaining more and more popularity, which allows you to adjust the level of installation of the canvas with one pull. This system is especially suitable for families with small children because it does not expose them to the risk of injury from the sudden lowering of the roller shutter or chain. The “smart” system is characterized by ease of installation in two stages. Installation of a self-folding mechanism allows you to quickly open the window towards the light without causing any noise.
Installing open roller blinds on a window
Open roller blinds can be mounted above the window opening or inside. The principle of operation is simple - a blade is screwed onto a shaft, which has a “weight” in the form of a bar at the bottom. The curtain unwinds under the weight of the lower addition, being fixed at the desired height due to special stops. Anyone who decides to decorate windows with modern curtains should know how such structures are attached.
open type roller blinds
Installation of such a curtain is possible in several ways:
- Installing roller blinds using double-sided construction tape. Its advantages are that the integrity of the window profile is not compromised. This option is only suitable for small-sized curtains, otherwise the roller blinds will come off.
- Installation of open-type roller blinds using spring brackets - suitable for opening window sashes. The advantages of this method are that there is no need to drill additional holes, easy installation and a neat appearance. Before attaching the brackets, you need to take measurements and mark where they will hang. The side covers of the roller blind structure are attached to them. After this, the shaft is strung and the operability of the canvas is checked; nothing should pinch the curtain. Such curtain fastenings will not take much time.
- Fastening roller blinds with self-tapping screws is the most reliable option for fixing curtains of this type. Before work, you must check the presence of all components. Installation begins with “trying on”. To do this, the cornice is applied to the place where the product will be attached. You need to make sure that the canvas unfolds and folds easily. The locations of proposed fasteners are marked with a pencil. The main unit is attached to the wall or frame with self-tapping screws. Dowels are inserted into the holes. The block is attached to self-tapping screws, the chain to adjust the length is measured and a stopper-limiter is installed.
Self-tapping screws are more suitable for a wooden frame if you plan to install roller blinds on a window. Holes in wood can be easily masked with special mixtures if you want to remove the curtains.
Installing curtains step by step is a guarantee that the product will stay securely on the wall or in the frame. The main thing is to correctly mark the length of the curtains and check how it covers the window. The canvas should be parallel to the glass; even a slight deviation from the angle will be noticeable.
Standard
The model range of roller blinds includes several subgroups, differing in the mechanism of the block into which the canvas is removed, as well as in the method of control and installation in the window opening or on the frame.
The first option is a model with a “Standard” control mechanism. Designs with such a mechanism are the simplest and most common option, in which the web is wound onto a rod and shaft, and is controlled using a chain that allows the structure to be fixed in any position and degree of opening. All the mechanisms of such curtains are open, and the canvas is enough to completely cover the window opening. Due to its simplicity, the “Standard” option is the most affordable in terms of cost and is very popular among consumers, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews.
Their design allows the control element to be positioned on any side as desired, and control occurs using a locking chain according to the same principle as controlling blinds. Models with such a mechanism are installed on a window opening with the expectation that the rod-shaft will be 15-20 cm above the upper edge of the opening itself, and the canvas itself should be about 5 cm wider. The entire structure is attached to special anchors in the same way as a regular one curtain or string. In the photo you can see a classic roller blind mounted in both positions:
When choosing an option that can be installed directly to the window frame, inside the opening, you need to take a 1 cm indent from the edges of the window block so that the panel and shaft do not touch the side slopes. The control mechanism can also be placed on either side as desired. This structure is attached to the top of the window using a special adhesive tape or other methods operating on the same principle.
It can also offer the option of “Standard” roller blinds with a spring control mechanism. In this case, in order for the fabric to curl and wrap around the shaft, you just need to pull it down a little. The spring will release and the winding device will collect the web. The spring mechanism is considered more convenient, as evidenced by consumer reviews.
The second product option is the “Lux” model. By and large, roller blinds of the “Lux” category do not have any fundamental differences from the “Standard”, except that in this model subgroup there are options that have a larger width and are intended for installation in the frame of a large window. In all other respects, “Lux” is a modified “Standard” up to two meters wide. In the photo you can see what a wide curtain looks like in a closed, unfolded position:
Also, the model range of the “Lux” group includes models with a cassette assembly box instead of a rod-shaft. It is also located in the upper part of the entire structure and allows the use of canvases made from plastic or wooden planks, and not just from fabric or similar materials.
The installation of such roll structures occurs in the same way as the “Standard” models, without requiring special skills, which is confirmed by reviews of people who installed them themselves without any difficulties.
Mini roller blinds offered by Uyut stores differ from others in that they are attached directly to the window sash, and not to the frame or to the wall above the opening. Such models are convenient because they leave open access to the handle, which allows you to open the window frame itself and only close the double-glazed window. The canvas can be made of any material of varying degrees of transparency.
Instructions for installing roller blinds – is it necessary or not?
The installation of roller blinds is described in detail in the instructions, which are always included with the product from bona fide manufacturers. The atmosphere of coziness and comfort when visiting is created by curtains that look harmonious on the window.
When assembling roller blinds, many people trust their intuition. This action leads to many errors during installation. If unnecessary parts remain or the canvas moves problematically along the shaft, then the conclusion is obvious - you need to take the instructions and study the rules for installing roller blinds step by step.
Extraneous noise indicates a design defect. The main advantage of roller blinds is the silent operation of the mechanism. That is why such curtains are chosen for bedrooms.
detailed installation of roller blinds
Installation of curtains depends on the type of structure and size of the window opening. You cannot ignore the instructions created by the manufacturer. Of course, such a manual booklet will describe the most reliable method of fastening. If you don’t want to make holes in a window or ceiling, then you should take a closer look at methods based on the use of double-sided tape.
Popular brands
Laconic curtains from Inspire
How to choose high-quality roller blinds so that they last a long time, do not lose their original appearance and perform all their functions efficiently? Below is a list of manufacturers with a well-deserved reputation:
- Inspire . A division of the world famous Leroy Merlin factory. It works only with natural materials, so the products are expensive. However, the price is justified by the quality and chic appearance of the curtains
- Lotari . A Chinese brand that sells inexpensive and cute polyester roller blinds
- Escar . Russian company. Products are made from synthetic fabric
- Cosiness . A Russian brand that pays great attention to the aesthetic appeal of the product and design. Local rulers delight the eye with a variety of colors, textures and sizes
If you are in doubt about the choice, we advise you to study the products in online stores and compare prices. There are always online consultants who will answer all questions.
Installation of roller blinds with side rails
Some roller blind systems have additional elements - side guides in the form of thin strings. Their installation is carried out after attaching the curtains. Curtains with guides always come complete with special string clamps; you should pay attention to this in the store.
The string is cut to the required length. For guides on both sides of the frame, clamps are attached to the bottom. They can be glued or screwed with self-tapping screws. The string is attached to the edges of the shaft, the places are marked, you can find out about this in the instructions. The distance between them is measured, the same length of string is fixed on the bottom of the frame, and the attachment points of the lower clamps are marked.
Next, the string is passed through the holes on the curtain fabric in the lower zone. The string is tensioned and attached to the lower clamps. It should form a guide for the curtain fabric. It is best to install roller blinds with guides after studying the instructions. It is important to position the clamps correctly and tension the string well.
installation of roller blinds with guides
Operation and care
Curtain material can absorb odors. To prevent this, you should regularly ventilate the room. Several times a month, wipe the box and curtains with a damp cloth or sponge soaked in soapy water. Washing fabrics in a machine is not allowed.
To remove dry stains, it is recommended to use a school eraser. To remove stubborn stains, it is customary to remove curtains and send them to dry cleaning. The use of aggressive stain removers is contraindicated due to the high risk of streaks forming on the canvas.
Installation of mini roller blinds
Such curtains are popular for blind windows. They look ideal on attic openings. Mini-curtains are sold unassembled, so even the unpacking process requires close attention:
- After opening the package, you should check the availability of all components. Even the absence of one part can create difficulties during installation. It is advisable to check the package in the store.
- If necessary, the curtain fabric is trimmed and strung on a shaft.
- The fishing line is threaded into the holes of the mounting angles on both sides. To fix it in the desired position, the ends are tied into a knot.
- The line is cut, and transparent capsules are inserted into the edge of the shaft and snapped into place.
How to install a roller blind? Popular question. If the instructions do not help you understand the design, then you should contact a professional. Often, in stores that offer roller curtains, you can also order installation. In this case, every detail will be in its place, and the canvas will be ideally located opposite the window.
Fastening roller blinds does not require special skills or professional training. Some manufacturers claim that installation can be carried out at the level of intuition. But in any case, detailed instructions are not designed to be ignored. A detailed study of the pictures and step-by-step descriptions will allow you to install roller blinds yourself. And this is saving your own money!
Control method
Roller blinds
There is one more criterion that should be taken into account when purchasing roller blinds - this is the method of controlling the structure.
Mechanical
Manual twisting mechanism
This is the most common, inexpensive and simple method. It involves independent mechanical opening and closing of the curtain by manipulating a chain that is connected to a gear on the shaft.
Automated
Remote curtain control
A more expensive and modern option is products with electric drive. They are always equipped with a box in which the device is hidden. The curtain is controlled by a remote control.
This is very convenient and comfortable, especially when the curtain inside the box is double. That is, it allows you to regulate the amount of light and helps you get a good night's sleep in the early morning. This is an excellent solution for implementing the “smart home” concept.
