Roller blinds for wooden windows without drilling

Roller blinds have become one of the most practical and beautiful ways to decorate European-standard wooden and plastic windows. When raised, they are rolled up and tightly tucked up, and when lowered, they merge with the window into one whole.

Roller blinds owe their name to their original design - a single piece of fabric rolled into a compact roll on an aluminum shaft (rod) using a simple but reliable mechanism. They can easily be lowered or raised to the required level and fixed, thereby regulating the flow of light. Installation is carried out on the wall, in the upper part of the window or door, on the ceiling or sash, depending on their type.

How are roller blinds attached?

Curtains and roller blinds are being used more and more often in the design of residential premises and offices. There are different aspects that affect the mounting option for roller blinds. Certain types of structural fixation can make the atmosphere in the room more cozy or festive, add a little free space, and provide reliable protection from weather conditions and sunlight. You just need to figure out which system is more suitable for a certain type of window.

Open roll design

Step-by-step instruction

Attaching roller blinds without drilling can be an easy, simple job if you choose the right quality fasteners. Fortunately, these products are represented in the construction market by many manufacturers in a wide range.

First you need to decide what will be used - tape or glue. It all depends on individual preferences. In addition to these materials, you will also need magnetic fasteners, a ruler and a building level.

Before attaching roller blinds to plastic windows, you should definitely take all the necessary measurements. At this stage, it is important to adhere to several rules:

if the curtain is located inside the opening, its width should exceed the corresponding window parameter by 4 cm;
the length of the canvas should be 2 cm less than the length of the opening;
you should also leave a small opening at the top;
if the box is not attached to the opening, the gaps should be 10 cm;
The width of the window should be 20 cm less than the canvas.

During the measurement process, it is important to do everything so that nothing interferes with the normal opening of the window.

The next stage is attaching curtains to plastic windows. During the installation process, the selected type of fixation is applied. Next, roller blinds are installed and a roll of fabric is placed.

Installation of roll-cassette systems

Advantages and features of the open type of fastening of roll structures

This type of fixation allows you to strengthen the curtains both above the window opening and in it. The system is usually installed on plastic windows, but there are also multi-purpose mechanisms.

There are a few things you should know about open mounts for roller blinds.

They come in several types. The “mini” mount is perfect for a sash or frame. “Standard” is ideally mounted above the window opening. “Attic” is suitable for windows of complex shapes.
Regardless of the type, the principle of structure and operation of the mechanism is similar everywhere. The curtain is wound on a special shaft, which is secured between 2 holders. Roller
curtains are controlled using a chain or spring mechanism. In the 2nd case, the holder is installed on the bottom bar. The curtain only needs to be pulled down and fixed at a level that provides the desired darkening of the room. In order to raise roller blinds, their canvas must be pulled down to unlock the system and released.
Often, to fix the structure parallel to the window, guides with a hook are used.
There are several options for fixing systems on plastic and wood windows. This can be double-sided mounting tape. Its drawback is the melting of the adhesive layer during hot periods. You can use hangers, but they are not suitable for all types of frames. The most common option is to fasten structures using screws or self-tapping screws.
The diameter of the shaft depends on the width of the web. Oversized roller blinds need a strong bar. Otherwise, the system may become deformed or break.

Closed roll box

Rules for fastening roller blinds in a closed type

A couple of years ago there was a worldview that closed structures could only be mounted on plastic windows. In fact, they can be mounted on wood and even aluminum. Systems can be of different sizes, which does not affect their functionality and attractiveness.

Roller blinds for windows without drilling. How? Look!

Installation of roll

curtains
without
screws and
drilling
. In just 10 minutes, with your own hands. Fastened with clamps to the layer.

Installation of Markisol roller blinds (with drilling)

Installing roller blinds with your own hands will not take much time, because roller blinds

Markisol is one of the most.

The main difference between this type and the previous one is the presence of a box. This detail with side caps gives the multifunctional complex neatness, grace and completeness of design.
The size of the cassette (box) plays an important role. Installing roller blinds with a mini-system on plastic or wood windows does not make it difficult to open and close the sashes.
When using large roll structures, you need to use a huge box and a strong shaft. Such mechanisms cannot always be placed above the skylight, especially with a high window location. In these cases, the systems are mounted on the ceiling of the room or opening, but you will have to abandon the guides.
If it is possible to install guides, they are strongly recommended. This will prevent deformation of the roller blind fabric, avoid their displacement, and ensure correct movement of the system.

Attaching curtains to window sash

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Typically, the cost of a window with a window is influenced by:

• dimensions;

• thermal protection and sound permeability characteristics;

• accessories;

• opening methods;

• additional functions.

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Features and rules for fastening systems

There are certain points that you need to pay attention to when choosing and selecting a system.

Not only the diameter of the shaft is important, but also the length of the fasteners on which it is attached. The longer the element, the greater the winding volume it will provide. Therefore, when choosing a fabric made of loose or very dense material, you need to take fasteners of the greatest length.
One of the positive aspects of roller devices installed on plastic windows is silent operation. Therefore, if the slightest noise is heard when checking the system, this indicates design flaws or incorrect assembly.
In the near future, many exotic options for systems on plastic frames have appeared. For example, there are boxes that are attached in such a way that they move along with the curtain. This allows you to control the structure in 2 directions.
Another exotic option is temporary systems on special strips that are attached with tape and allow the system to be transported if necessary. This is often used to decorate cottages and rental premises.

Experienced specialists will help you understand the variety of systems. It is better to consult with a specialist in advance than to not have to redo complex work later.

Roller structures combined with classic curtains

Selection aspects

Before choosing curtains, you need to take into account in advance the fact that you need to select materials that match the wood species. More precisely, under wooden windows. And this also matters.

It’s not just the cost that makes wood windows stand out. They also have their own unique texture and differ in installation technology. Their frame is not the same as that of plastic models.

Even the installation process will be little different. All these points are taken into account, and then they look at the reviews from other buyers and decide whether it is worth purchasing this or that option.

If we talk purely about the design side of the issue, then it is better to decorate wooden windows with soft curtains, with special colors. Blinds or special mechanical models almost always don’t look their best – that’s a fact.

Therefore, if you want to be satisfied not only with the cost of the curtains, but also with their visual appearance, as well as functionality, then you also have the time to purchase and select the curtains

That's right, you'll have to spend more.

What should be the basis for choosing the type of fixation for roller blinds?

When choosing a rational option for attaching curtains, you need to rely not only on your sense of style, but also on the features of the multifunctional load on the window clearance.

It is recommended to decorate the widest and deepest window openings with closed systems that are attached to the frame. This will allow you to use the window sill area for decorative purposes, and a large roll will not distract attention.
If there is no window sill and the window size is small, it is better to prefer the option of mounting above the skylight. This will allow you to take a longer cornice, which will visually stretch the gap. The choice of system type in this case depends on personal preferences.
The space of a small room can be visually enlarged by choosing roller blinds to match the color of the walls and fixing them above the window opening. It is better to fix colorful and contrasting panels on the doors; this will leave more free space.

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Such an abundance of mounting options and amazing colors of roller blinds allow you to decorate the room to your own taste without sacrificing free space. Ordinary fixation variations can be dealt with without the help of others. It is only necessary to correctly make the annotations that are attached to sun protection systems.

Types of roller blinds

All roller blinds are divided into 2 types:

With an open design consisting of a shaft with a cloth wound on it, connected to a guide mechanism and a dense bottom strip.
With box (cassette system). It covers the shaft and the assembled fabric, protecting and fixing it, preventing it from sagging and deforming even in an inclined position of the window.

The first type is more rational to use for covering the entire window opening, it costs much less and is more practical to use. The second is designed for fastening directly to the sash. The product ensures tightness due to its tight fit to the glass. In addition, by installing closed roller blinds on wooden windows, you don’t have to worry about the material getting dirty. The box will protect the wound fabric from dust and dirt.

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Products are also divided by type of control:

Using a chain cord attached to either side of the shaft, the blade is manually raised and lowered and fixed in the desired position.
The spring holder allows you to automatically fix the blade when it reaches a predetermined level.
Electric drive control is the easiest to operate, but the most complex in operating principle. Suitable for installing curtains in hard-to-reach places.

Any control mechanism has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account before purchasing one or another type. Thus, the spring clamp is not durable, and remote control via a high-quality electric motor will require significant financial investments.

Roller curtains differ in the material used to make the fabric. The most common are polyester, nylon, and cotton, but if desired, you can equip the system with any fabric. The material is treated with special means that protect it from the penetration of dust and bacteria, prevent paints from fading and significantly increase their service life. Depending on the fabric throughput, curtains can be:

Transparent. They easily transmit the sun's rays and are used in combination with curtains as a decorative component.
Dimout. They partially transmit light and retain heat.
Blackout. Completely lightproof, great for home theaters, bedrooms and children's rooms.
Day Night. They combine opaque and transparent stripes, thanks to which you can adjust the degree of darkness without opening and closing the curtains.

Faux wood - an alternative to natural wooden blinds

Faux wood is a symbiosis of natural and artificial materials. In appearance, it is completely indistinguishable from real wood; only a specialist will notice the difference. But the price of such curtains is much lower.

Faux wood has its advantages, besides its low cost:

Hardy wood species are used for production, so these wood curtains are more durable.
They don’t care about temperature changes, high or constant humidity, which is why faux blinds are indispensable in the kitchen or bathroom.
The presence of artificial components makes the structure of such wood practically without pores, which means that no microorganisms will appear in the blinds.
They are easy to repair if necessary.
They do not transmit UV rays.
Wide selection of different wood colors.

Common opinion:

Artificial additives are harmful to health.

In fact:

Artificial materials that are added to Faux wood do not affect health in any way. Even when exposed to high temperatures, no harmful gases are released into the atmosphere, like, for example, plastic - if you heat it or burn it, you can really get poisoned. Faux wood is absolutely safe and meets all sanitary standards and international quality standards. Blinds made from it can even be used in children's rooms.

Design options for roller blinds

Window decoration using roller curtains is possible in many designs. First of all, there is a large selection of densities and colors of linen fabrics. The palette of curtains should be combined with the entire furnishings of the room in the case of creating a single composition. If you want to focus attention on the opening, choose bright, contrasting colors.

Transparency is chosen depending on the room and its location, functional orientation. It will be possible to protect yourself from the scorching rays from the south side with the help of a dense material, and a transparent one will ensure full access to light. The versatility of roller curtains allows you to complement the composition by hanging ordinary curtains or lambrequins as a frame for the opening. Additionally, the products are decorated with tassels and fringes.

The pattern of the canvas is of great importance in the interior of the room.

A large print visually reduces the opening, which is in demand in small rooms with roof windows. A fine pattern of soft shades will enhance it. If it is necessary to visually expand a narrow sash, a horizontal strip is recommended, and a vertical strip is recommended to raise it.

Installing roller blinds directly on the sash increases the functionality of the windows. The material does not need to be moved apart or lifted to open the doors. They even make mini models, which are used to cover the smallest window.

Features of roller blinds

The main features of roller blinds are their design. The fabric sheet is easily folded through a mechanism, evenly wound onto the shaft, allowing it to be fixed at any height.

Unlike blinds and roller blinds, they are beautiful and fit any style, and the addition of side guides and a bottom strip will ensure smooth sliding and tight fit of the material over the entire surface of the sash.

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Advantages of roller blinds

Any window structures are designed to protect the room and everything in it from sunlight and paint fading. In addition, hide the inhabitants from prying eyes. Rolled structures also perform these functions, but have a number of advantages:

Special treatment of the fabric does not allow dust and dirt to penetrate, not absorbing it, but repelling it. The colors do not fade even after many years of use.
An air gap is formed between the curtain and the glass, which can keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The versatility and large range of models and configurations allows you to choose a product to suit any style and interior.
They look great either alone or in combination with other decorative elements.
Easy to install. They are easy to use. They are easy to care for, and thanks to the method of winding the fabric, the fabric does not wrinkle or deform.
The fixation system allows you to close the window not completely, but only partially. The choice of light transmission of the canvas expands the implementation of lighting or darkening rooms.
The possibility of mounting on the sash provides full access to the window at any time. There is no need to open the curtains to open it.

Horizontal and vertical wooden blinds

Wooden blinds, of course, harmonize best with wooden windows. Their price is slightly higher than that of other types, but the quality characteristics (environmental friendliness, aesthetics, ease of care) are worth it.

Light and durable wood is used to make slats, often Canadian linden or balsa wood.

For horizontal wooden blinds, the usual slat width is 25-50mm, for vertical ones – up to 70mm.

The advantages of blinds made of natural wood include the possibility of tinting in various shades, this allows you to easily choose the color that best suits your interior.

Popular opinion

: Wooden blinds quickly fail, fade in the sun, can swell, and fungus grows in them.

In fact

: Modern woodworking technology has long coped with all the misfortunes in the form of moisture, dust, burnout and mold. In addition, to enhance the protective effect, the slats are additionally coated with a layer of special varnish, which completely eliminates all of the above troubles.

Methods for attaching roller blinds to wooden windows

The design features of roller curtains imply do-it-yourself installation without special skills or special tools. All necessary components are included in the curtain set. In addition, alternative products are cheap and are available in large quantities on the shelves of hardware stores.

Before purchasing a suitable model of roller blinds, you should take accurate measurements of the sash or opening. Depending on desire, use one wide canvas along the entire length of the opening or several narrow ones.

There are the following methods of attaching roller curtains.

To the wall or ceiling using a bracket. To do this, points are marked on the surface, the distance between which corresponds to the gap between the mounting holes in the side shaft holders. The accuracy of the horizon is checked by the building level.

If holes for brackets are drilled in old walls, a simple drill will suffice. For concrete structures you will need a hammer drill. First, the bracket is secured. Then screw the holder on one side and insert the shaft into it. Then the already dressed holder is secured on the other side. The mechanism is covered with decorative plates.

Roller blinds are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws in the same way as to the wall, only without using brackets. Mark the locations for the holes, drill them and secure the shaft holders using the fasteners included in the kit.

The method of installing roller blinds on windows without drilling is also common. To do this, double-sided construction tape or special glue is used, with which the back strip of the box is firmly glued to the upper element of the sash.

Products are sometimes equipped with spring brackets, which are installed on the upper edge of the window frame and the structure is mounted on it. They do not prevent the sash from closing. They can be removed at any time without damaging the wood.

We can recommend the Moscow company, manufacturer of wooden windows, “Windows Dentro”. Consultants will help you choose beautiful windows from different types of wood to improve your interior.

Dismantling blinds

For the most part, the process of dismantling blinds for plastic windows does not have relatively strong distinctive features. The differences mainly concern the dismantling of those structures that were attached in different ways (for example, with and without drilling, using double-sided adhesive tape). Otherwise, the process of dismantling blinds for plastic windows is approximately the same and does not require too much effort. We will look at the process of dismantling each individual type of blinds and some of the features of this procedure in more detail in the following paragraphs of this article.

Roller window blinds

Rice. 17. Dismantling roller blinds.

Before dismantling the roller blinds, the following operations must be performed:

Roll up the fabric.
Disconnect the line.
Remove the side plugs from the bottom rod (which is the weight).
Disconnect the roller with the rolled web.
Using a screwdriver, if necessary, disconnect the brackets by unscrewing the screws attaching them to the window frame.

It should be noted that these operations must be performed with extreme caution to avoid damaging some of the fragile structural elements of roller blinds (fishing line, roller and bracket fastenings, canvas, window profile).

Horizontal window blinds

Rice. 18. Dismantling horizontal blinds.

It is necessary to pay attention to one important detail: it is much easier to dismantle small blinds that cover one window sash than large blinds that cover the entire window opening. In this case, it will be extremely difficult to dismantle it on your own, so the help of another person is needed.

Removal of horizontal blinds occurs according to the following scheme:

Detaching the blind rod from the brackets that hold it.
Removing the side plugs
Removing the block of slats (care must be taken to ensure that the window handle does not get caught on them and cause mechanical damage).
Disconnecting brackets from a window profile or wall using a screwdriver.

Vertical window blinds

Rice. 19. Disconnecting the slats of vertical blinds.

The main feature of dismantling vertical window blinds is to disconnect the slats from the cornice. Due to their large size and mobility, it is not possible to remove the entire block of lamellas at one time. Therefore, each strip will have to be disconnected one by one. In this case, it is necessary to straighten all the lamellas so that they form an even sheet and face the same direction. Before dismantling the slats, you need to remove the side plug on the cornice, then pull out the weights from the bottom of the blinds and disconnect the chain. And only then can you begin to remove the slats. The cornice is dismantled last. One last reminder: carefully carry the removed slats through the door - they may get caught on the door handle.

Cassette window blinds

Rice. 20. Structure and installation stages of cassette blinds.

Cassette window blinds are dismantled in almost the same way as their open roller counterparts. First of all, you need to assemble the blinds into a box. Then the guide strips along which the blinds move are disconnected. Then you should disconnect the cassette from the brackets holding it using a screwdriver (unscrewing should be done strictly one by one to avoid possible mechanical damage to the structure and window profile when the load on one bracket sharply increases in the case of unscrewing all the screws on only one side).

For easy installation and dismantling, purchase blinds only from those manufacturers who guarantee the high quality of their products.

Roller blinds for wooden windows: transparent with Velcro

Popular options

Classic roller blinds are essentially a metal pipe (usually aluminum) on which fabric is wound, secured on the sides in two plastic brackets. The brackets can be attached to both the ceiling and the wall. These open, free-hanging systems are controlled using a chain mechanism.

Cassette types are mounted on double-glazed windows of wooden or plastic euro-windows. They are equipped with a decorative box with side guides. There are also attic options that have special strings that reliably fix the canvas in an inclined position.

You may get the idea that such beautiful curtains are only necessary to cover the window with thick fabric to protect from the hot rays of the sun, sometimes forcing you to even turn on the electric light. This opinion is absolutely groundless, since “letting in” all the shades of light of a sunny summer day into the room or flooding the room with light of your favorite shade, for example, soothing greenish or light blue, is not at all difficult. To do this, you only need light filters, which use a special fabric of different color shades and different light transmittance.

Due to this you can get:

transparent roller blinds that diffuse the sun's rays well. They are recommended to be installed on windows facing southeast and east; translucent (Dim-out), like tulle, which lets in sunlight and retains heat. It is always bright indoors on sunny days. This is an excellent solution for shading mini-greenhouses, winter gardens and indoor plants. completely opaque - Blackout, which block sunlight up to 90%. Very convenient for use in bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms facing west or southwest. Models with guides give a particularly good effect.

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Which ones are better for Euro windows?

For plastic and wooden euro-windows, open roller blinds of the Mini system and cassette Uni system are most suitable.

Mini system

The Mini system has a minimum configuration, which includes:

a pipe with a wound sheet of fabric; side brackets for pipe mounting; chain of command; plumb plank

To fix the Mini system in the lower position, two special magnets attached to the frame are used. They are controlled by a classic chain mechanism, which can be installed on the right or left during manufacture.

Uni system

The Uni system is a cassette system and, by attaching directly to the frame, allows the installation of roller blinds separately on each window sash. The Uni system has also improved the control mechanism - the curtains can be fixed in any position without fixing the chains in a special clamp.

For Euro-windows with a bead depth of more than 6 mm, many special designs cannot be installed. The Uni 2 system is designed for these cases. They are similar in shape and color to the Uni system. However, the special profile provided in its design, which is attached to the window, makes it possible to move the roller blind and secure it. In addition, they are equipped with original U-shaped profiles.

How to install correctly

The installation of mini models differs from the installation of classic ones - in addition to self-tapping screws, high-quality adhesive tape can be used during installation, especially since the weight of the product allows this. That is, Mini systems can be installed without causing damage to the frames. If necessary, they can be removed almost without a trace, since traces of adhesive tape can be easily wiped off with kerosene or acetone.

Advantages and types of products

Those installed on windows without drilling have become so widely popular due to the following advantages:

Neutrality. The products are easily installed in any double-glazed window and fit seamlessly into any design style.
Practicality. Take up minimal space.
Easy to install. Installing roller blinds without drilling takes a little time and effort.
Functionality. They do an excellent job of sun protection.
Affordable price.

The main features of such curtains are reliability and simplicity. Curtains for plastic windows installed without drilling come in several types. To make the right choice, you should study the characteristics of each in detail.

So, the most budget-friendly and simplest option is Mini. Among their technical features are an open shaft, a canvas covering the entire perimeter of the opening, and the use of various clamps to avoid sagging of the product.

Mini roll system on plastic windows

The next type is cassette curtains. In structures of this type, the shaft is placed in a compact box, and the movement of the curtain itself is limited by guides.

Other types include:

single;
double;
transparent;
translucent;
lightproof.