How to install (hang, secure) horizontal blinds with your own hands

If you decide to install blinds yourself, then you should be prepared for the fact that this is quite a difficult job.

For plastic windows there is a special type of horizontal blinds of the cassette system - Isolite.

The installation guide will help you install horizontal blinds (not to be confused with the concept of vertical).

The first thing to do is to choose the option of installing horizontal blinds, that is, choose the side on which the control mechanism will be located (this rule also applies to vertical ones).

Window measurement scheme

Then the next step: measurements are taken of the window openings on which the blinds will be installed, taking into account the shape of the window openings. It is recommended to take measurements in the middle of the opening being measured and along the edges. This will compensate for possible non-straightness of the walls of the room. It is recommended to take measurements with a metal tape measure. The resulting values ​​should not be rounded.

When measuring window openings, pay attention to whether there are door or window handles or heating devices nearby. Since they can become an obstacle to the installation and rotation of the slats.

Blinds should hang freely and easily rotate around their axis. It is recommended that they do not touch the windowsill or other obstacles.

Bracket mounting diagram

To match the width of the horizontal openings, add 20 - 40 mm to the width of the openings. To match the height, about 50 - 70 mm is added to the height of the window opening. This will take into account that the side slopes of the windows may not be completely vertical.

The next step is to purchase the product strictly according to the measured dimensions.

Once you have purchased your blinds, open the package and find all the parts needed for installation. Namely:

• screws;
• two metal brackets;
• horizontal blinds.

Installation Features

The standard kit usually includes brackets, all consumables (bolts and dowels or tape), as well as instructions on how to install horizontal blinds on plastic windows. There is nothing complicated about it: first, brackets are mounted on the window, sashes or opening, and then a cornice is inserted into them.

There is no need to worry about how to properly install the lamella system on the cornice: the manufacturer has already done this for you. Therefore, the entire installation process comes down to just mounting the side brackets and takes a minimum of time.

Installation of horizontal blinds on plastic windows can be carried out with drilling, without drilling (using double-sided tape) and on drop-down brackets. The choice of method largely depends on where exactly you plan to secure them.

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.

Where to fix the blinds

• If your window is located deep in the opening, the block can be mounted flush against the wall using bolts and dowels with drilling (the method is suitable for both horizontal and vertical models). In this case, there should be enough space left to open the doors.

• If the window does not have an opening, the most convenient way is to install horizontal blinds above the window frame using a drop-down bracket. Leave enough space for the window to open.

• Another way to attach blinds is to directly install them on each window sash. It is possible to attach horizontal blinds to an opening window sash without drilling using double-sided tape.

Before hanging the blinds, please note: manufacturers provide a guarantee for blocks with a width of 22 cm to 220 cm and a height of up to 250 cm. A smaller width does not make sense, and for a larger one it is recommended to use two independent blocks. Blinds for large plastic windows are also available for sale, but they are attached without a guarantee for the functionality of the structure.

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.

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How to make dimensions

Before installing blinds correctly, you need to take measurements. All subsequent installation and performance of the block system will directly depend on how accurately they are carried out. Instructions for taking dimensions are different for each installation location:

• Inside window openings (suitable for cases where the window is located in a recess in the wall). It is important here that the slats do not touch the slopes when lifting and lowering. Based on this, we select the width of the block so that it is 4-5 cm (2-2.5 cm on each side) narrower than the window opening. The height of the entire curtain should accordingly be set 2-2.5 cm shorter than the length of the opening. To ensure that each sash can open freely when the slats are raised, a space must be left between the top edge of the window and the blinds.
• Outside window openings (also suitable for cases where the window unit is placed in a wall recess). This arrangement makes it possible to cover the entire area of ​​the opening with one wide curtain and, if necessary, darken the room more effectively. To do this, you need the width of the slats to be 5-5.5 cm on each side (10-11 cm in total) wider than the window opening, and the height of the entire curtain to be 10 cm lower than the window sill.
• On window sashes (curtains open together with the sashes, suitable for the mini model). This method saves space as much as possible and leaves the window sill completely free. In this case, blinds should be attached to plastic windows so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the handles on the sashes and do not touch the window sill, but completely cover the glass. To do this, their width should be 1.5 cm on each side edge (only 3 cm) wider than the glass part of the window, and their height should be 1.5 cm greater than its length.
• Outside the window opening (carried out when the window is located on the same plane with the wall). Since the handles on the shutters extend inside the room, in this case you will need a special bracket, which will make it possible to install fixed blinds at a short distance from the wall. In order for them to completely shade the room when closed, their width should be 20 cm wider than the window opening (10 cm on each side), and their length should be equal to or 10 cm greater than the height of the window.

Instructions for installing horizontal blinds on the wall/ceiling

To correctly install blinds to a wall or ceiling, you need to perform the following steps.

Step 1. Check the complete set of curtains and lay out all the parts on the work surface.

Make sure that the curtain kit includes: universal fasteners for blinds 2 pcs. (or standard brackets), screws, assembled blinds themselves. If you are installing blinds more than 2 m wide, then the set of fasteners should also include an intermediate fastener, which will fix the curtain in the middle, preventing it from sagging.

Step 2. We attach the curtains to the wall/ceiling, determine the exact location of their installation and mark the left and right edges of the curtain rod using a tape measure and level. Next, from each mark (towards the sides from the center) we make an indent of 2-3 cm and also put marks - these are places for installing fasteners-brackets.

Step 3. Now we apply the right and left fasteners to these marks and mark the exact drilling locations directly along the screw holes. We drill these marks with a drill. The drilling depth should be 3-4 cm.

Step 4. Next, we screw the brackets to the wall or ceiling using self-tapping screws. The figure below shows how to do this correctly.

Step 5. If you are installing blinds more than 2 m wide, then at this stage you need to install intermediate fasteners. To do this, mark the middle between the already installed fasteners and repeat the steps from steps 3 and 4.

Tip: to ensure reliable installation of heavy aluminum, bamboo and wooden curtains, intermediate fasteners are installed 10 cm from the adjusting thread, since this place bears a large load.

Step 6. Insert and close the top cornice of the blinds into the bracket locks. If these are standard brackets, then the cornice is simply screwed to them with screws.

How to markup

In order to prevent distortions during installation, before installing horizontal blinds on the wall above a plastic window with drilling, it is necessary to make markings. Do not forget to leave enough space above the window, otherwise, when assembled, the slats will interfere with the opening of the sashes.

We will need:

1. Blind block.
2. Bolts and dowels to match the bracket.
3. Roulette.
4. Level.
5. Construction pencil.
6. Drill.
7. Hammer.
8. Screwdriver.

Operating procedure:

1. Using a level and ruler, mark each side.
2. Place the bottom of the mount on the reference line, then mark the drilling points with a pencil.
3. Mark the markings with crosses to better identify the drilling points.
4. Drill where the dowels will go, keeping the tool perpendicular.
5. Insert the dowels by hand and drive them in with a hammer.

How to remove horizontal blinds?

Removing blinds

Before washing horizontal blinds (you can watch the video here: https://luckyfamilyman.ru/kak-pomyt-zhalyuzi.html), they must be removed. We'll tell you how to do it right. Let us immediately note that dismantling horizontal blinds is much more difficult than vertical ones, since the latter have a fairly simple structure. You can read more about this in the article on our website “Vertical blinds: device and installation.”

First, let's look at how to remove horizontal blinds from a window without brackets:

Horizontal blinds slats

1. Unfasten the curtain rods from the brackets that secure the blinds.

2. Remove the decorative cover, if there is one at the mounting location.

3. Lift the slats and, while holding them, locate the tabs of the tabs on the top edge.

4. Pull the latches towards you first and then to the right.

5. Pull the curtains down and forward.

Checking the performance of the blinds

6. Remove the product from the window and close it.

In addition to the method described above, you can also remove horizontal blinds along with their brackets:

Usually, for the installation of horizontal blinds and their entire structure, a standard metal corner and hexagonal screws are used, which only need to be unscrewed.

Next, unscrew the bolts at the bottom of the window using a wrench, and then at the top.

Remove the shutters.

Checking the functioning of installed blinds

If you have a roof window or a window structure with a plastic profile, then horizontal blinds are often installed with removable clamps using a clamping key turned clockwise.

Locate this key on the clamps and carefully turn it in the opposite direction.

If you still have questions - how to remove horizontal blinds, video instructions can be viewed here:

https://www.plastburg.com/spravochnik_klienta/stati/kak_snyat_gorizontalnye_obychnye_zhalyuzi_ili_sistemu_izolajt/.

Assembly

Horizontal blinds must be assembled strictly according to the diagram. The slats should be placed along the rope ladder strictly at the same distance from each other. Using runners, attach the slats to the cornice. At the bottom, the slats are connected by a chain. A control cord passes through the lifting mechanism inside the cornice, which connects the slats to each other. Important! Make sure that the runners move effortlessly in the cornice. The cord and rope should also move freely.

Catalog of window systems

Control mechanism

Blinds, depending on the selected control mechanism, can be moved to the edge or to the center of the window. The assembly of the structure will depend on this. It is advisable to decide in advance on the option that suits you. To do this, you need to take into account many factors, from the arrangement of furniture to your own preferences.

For example, if the furniture is located next to the window, then it is better to make the blinds move towards it. This will visually make the room more spacious.

Advantages

Let's look at them in more detail. Despite their high popularity, not everyone risks using blinds instead of conventional curtains. However, such a system has a number of advantages that should definitely be mentioned. Here are some of them:

1. Blinds provide reliable protection from sunlight. This is especially true when the room’s windows face south. To achieve the same effect when using curtains, you will have to choose a model made of very dense material. In this case, when closing the windows, the access of fresh air into the room will be difficult. The operating principle of the blinds provides for the possibility of rotating the slats so that they reflect the sun's rays without impeding the air flow.
2. Versatility. Blinds can have different designs. Such systems are used both in the design of office premises and in the arrangement of living rooms.
3. Ease of use. Opening and closing curtains requires some effort. With this device, you just need to turn a special knob. An electric drive for blinds greatly simplifies the task.
4. When using such a system, you can achieve the visual effect of changing the size of the room. For example, due to the use of vertical slats, the ceilings in the room appear higher.
5. Blinds are suitable for windows of all types and sizes.