Sun protection for apartment windows - sun blinds

Not so long ago, it was possible to protect a room from the sun only by hanging long fabric curtains. Today the market offers a wide range of modern products, among which roller blinds are becoming increasingly popular.

Roller blinds are easy to install and convenient to use

Sun curtains: description, degree of light transmission, features

The level of light transmission is one of the indicators characterizing the ability to transmit sunlight. At the same time, the degree of sun protection has a wide range: from light dispersion to complete darkness. In percentage terms, it can range from 20% to 100%.

The most popular sun blinds are:

1. "Zebra" or "Day and Night". Their use allows you to regulate the level of illumination, due to the possibilities of the original design: strips of fabric located on the inner and outer sides change their position when raised or lowered, which changes the flow of light.

   
   With the help of the “Day-Night” curtain it is convenient to regulate the degree of illumination of the room

2. Complete blackout is provided by Blackout curtains; this is achieved through the design: they consist of three layers of textiles, into which black synthetic fibers are woven.

   
   Black-Out curtains perfectly keep your home cool and reduce street noise

Product advantages

Installing curtains against the sun provides additional convenience when using:

• do not transmit sunlight at the level provided for by the technical specifications;
• environmentally friendly - do not emit toxins into the air, do not contain toxic substances;
• have a high degree of resistance to color fading.

The roller blind fabric is treated with a special impregnation, which helps it maintain its original appearance for a long time

Advice. It is worth purchasing this type of curtains taking into account the lighting: this will allow you to maintain a comfortable atmosphere in the room during the day.

Types of blackout curtains

Blackout products come in several types

• Classic : wide and long fabrics, in other words, curtains or drapes. Such curtains are suitable for the living room and bedroom, as they drape well and add coziness and softness to the interior.

Classic blackout curtains in dark colors

• Roller blinds : These practical blinds meet many of the needs of modern interiors and small spaces. They are compact, convenient, and have various installation methods. Blackout roller blinds can act as an independent window decoration in the kitchen, living room or office, or can be combined with light fabrics and tulle.

Roller blinds made of blackout material

• Japanese : are smooth panels mounted on guides along the ceiling and floor. Japanese blackout curtains will appeal to fans of minimalism and laconic design. They are installed in wide openings, and also as a kind of screen for zoning space.

Reflective curtains: main properties and advantages of curtains

Reflective curtains for windows will then inspire consumer confidence when they directly confirm the indicated properties. Their task is to limit the penetration of sunlight.

Roller blinds for solar windows, the installation of which can solve the problem, are processed in a special way: the material used for their production has a special silver coating that prevents the penetration of light into the room, which, in turn, reduces the air temperature in it.

Curtains made of blackout fabric are best suited for south-facing windows.

In some cases, it is reduced by 15%, which significantly increases comfort. At the same time, energy costs are reduced.

Varieties of models and fabrics

Reflective roller blinds are made from two types of material:

• made of fabric consisting of three panels, with reflective elements woven into its composition and treated with acrylic, which protects the surface from moisture;
• a two-layer composition, one plain side of which effectively reflects ultraviolet rays, and the second, decorative, is directed towards the room, decorating and ennobling it.

Solar reflective curtains designed for installation on plastic windows have an open or cassette design. The first ones are distinguished by their lightness and absolute simplicity: in them the fabric is manually wound onto an open shaft. The second provides for the installation of a closed box (cassette), where the curtain is removed with a hand movement or automatically - using a remote control.

Full light protection can only be provided by curtains with side rails

Models without guides will let light through the edges of the canvas

Additional Information. Experts believe that blinds made of fiberglass and polyester have the best degree of reflection.

Film on glass

Reflective film on window glass has clear advantages over other types of sun protection. It allows you to block the sun's rays, but does not block the view from the window. Any film does not require special care.

There are several types of films:

• internal;
• external;
• combined;
• spatter.

Internal

Sunscreens are created using a thin film that is glued to glass. Depending on the requirements for the degree of protection, you can choose the appropriate film option. For the sticker on the inside, you can choose a shade that will best match the interior design of the room.

External

Films with a mirror-like sun-reflecting surface are also available, which completely protects the home from views from the outside. One of the advantages of covering glass with film is its additional strengthening. If the window accidentally breaks, the fragments will not fly apart, but will be held in place by the outer film.

For your information! It has a limited range of colors - it can be light or black metallic.

One of the disadvantages is the twilight that can be created in the home in cloudy and rainy weather. It will have to be compensated only by artificial lighting.

Spatternaya

There are films that do not create a twilight effect, spatter films, but they have a higher price. This film is multilayer. It is created using modern innovative technologies by sputtering a thin layer of metal, much smaller than the thickness of the film itself.

Mount the spatter protection from the inside. You won’t be able to do this yourself, since its application requires professional experience.

Combined

Combined films are a common choice for installation on windows. It protects from any mechanical damage, bright sun and noise. And at the same time it has a beautiful appearance.

Installation

The film is mounted early in the morning or in the evening when the sun is not shining brightly. The glass surface is first cleaned and degreased. The film is separated from the base and distributed over the surface with smoothing movements. To do this, use a special spatula, which carefully levels the film and prevents air from accumulating under it.

For your information! Gluing is done on a slightly damp surface.

Tips for choosing solar curtains: how to choose, what to look for

Comfort and coziness in the home depends on the correct selection. They are increasingly gaining popularity among users. This is facilitated by practicality, versatility, ease of installation and maintenance, variety of colors and textures.

First of all, you need to decide on the location of the roller blinds - on the window sashes, on the wall or on the ceiling

The variety of samples does not always allow you to purchase the right product that meets the requirements and stated technical characteristics. Recommendations from specialists who advise taking into account:

• illumination of the room where the curtains will be installed;
• room area;
• style and color scheme in which the furniture is made;
• decor features;
• level of light transmission;
• how the blinds are supposed to be installed;
• the purpose of the room where they will be installed.

An important point is the choice of the texture of the product and its color scheme. The less natural light there is during the day, the thinner and lighter the sun curtains for the windows should be. This confirms that a special approach is required when designing, and comfort will depend, among other things, on the density of the material.

It is important to choose the design of the paintings in accordance with the overall interior of the room

Area also matters: dark curtains are inappropriate in a small room: they will visually make it even smaller.

Partial dimming: implementation options

Completely darkening the windows is a radical option. Perhaps it will be enough to organize only partial darkening.

Pleated blinds

These curtains are made from special pleated fabric. They allow you to vary the amount of sunlight entering the room. It is also worth paying attention to models in which you can adjust the height of the curtains.

Day Night

Curtains that combine two types of fabric, thick and transparent, allow you to create interesting effects in the design of window space. Layering different types of fabric can increase or decrease the amount of light entering a room. And it protects well from outside views.

Bamboo blinds

This is one of the types of blinds that can be used in environments with an emphasis on naturalness and naturalness. The use of natural material allows you to create an environmentally friendly window design that can fit into most interiors. At the same time, bamboo allows you to softly diffuse light.

Main article: Horizontal and vertical bamboo blinds (12 photo examples)

Awnings

This approach to shading allows you to use a visor to hide from the sun, but at the same time not deny yourself a beautiful view from the window. For production, a tarpaulin is usually used, which, when adjusting the tilt height, provides good shade. Awnings can be used not only in the private sector, but also in a city apartment.

Roman curtains

Beautiful, noble-looking and presentable, Roman blinds can find their place in the design of almost any apartment. Such curtains have a reflective effect, are easy to use and compact.

Examples and photos in the interior: sun-protection roller blinds in the interior

Depending on where the blinds will be installed, you need to select them.

In the kitchen you can install light-colored roller blinds that have a special impregnation against moisture. The material is dense, resistant to deformation, easy to care for, and can be cleaned or washed.

Wear resistance is a decisive parameter when choosing a kitchen curtain

For a bedroom, nursery or living room, the best option would be dense products that will reduce light transmission, protect residents from the bright sun, and in the evening - from the glare of street lighting. They are made from natural, environmentally friendly materials.

You can consider the option of double roller blinds, one of which is designed to protect from the sun, and the other acts as tulle.

At the same time, curtains in pastel colors would be good for the bedroom: light green, beige. Experts also say that natural tones are also appropriate in its design.

The children's room can be supplemented with brighter sun-protection curtains for plastic windows.

Special products are designed for children's rooms that do not emit dangerous fumes and do not pose a threat to the inhabitants of the room.

Colored patterned curtains can be used carefully, taking into account the features of the design solution. Incorrect decor can ruin the interior. If you want brightness and variety, you can use two colors when decorating blinds, including contrasting ones.

Don't avoid white blinds. They will be especially good and effective in rooms with dark furniture.

Red blinds are not recommended for use in residential premises: this color has an exciting effect on the psyche, especially on children. It is impossible to have a good rest in a room where such bright curtains are installed.

Transparent samples are suitable for the hall or living room.

The translucent canvas only scatters the sun's rays and saves the room from prying eyes from the street

The so-called Roman curtains, which are becoming increasingly popular, deserve special attention. Their feature and advantage is the possibility of installation not only in residential premises, but also in office premises and business centers. Their correct name is roll-type curtains. The curtain is a single piece of fabric, which, when lifted, gathers into spectacular folds.

Roman blinds look simple and elegant at the same time

Their advantages:

• effective UV protection;
• possibility of adjusting lighting;
• ease of installation and management;
• reasonable price.

The design of such curtains can be chosen for any interior style.

Design options can be found on numerous websites on the Internet.

Materials

When choosing sun blinds, the material from which they are made is very important. If the room is decorated in a high-tech style, then products made from a veil will look inexpressive. When the living room is overcrowded with a model, a drapery curtain with numerous drapery and fittings will be a great addition. There are the following types of fabrics that are actively used in the production of sunscreen curtains:

1. Combination of high-density velvet and airy tulle. It is necessary to use such fabric for curtains that will be installed in a room with large windows. Products made from jacquard remain classics. Here we describe what kind of jacquard fabric it is.

2. Heavy dense matter . To prevent the room from being too overloaded with them, you can complement the interior of the room with voile curtains. An excellent option would be fashionable tulle or organza.
3. Linen . This type of material can highlight the “peasant” style. Any ethnic design cannot do without curtains made of linen or cotton fabrics. To add a little shade, use a delicate voile curtain. The best option for the production of sun protection products is natural cotton or linen. Here you can see a photo of cotton fabric.

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Available means: pros and cons

For those whose windows face south, sun protection is a top priority literally all year round. Not wanting to spend money on purchasing curtains and blinds, sometimes improvised means are used as a quick way to shade a room. It should be said right away that they are inferior to industrially manufactured ones. And can only be used as a temporary option.

Among the “fast” methods of light shading are the following:

• newspapers attached to the window using tape or buttons;
• baking foil;
• wallpaper remnants;
• roll insulation with foil surface.

There are many ways to protect yourself from the sun. Choosing the most optimal one is a completely doable task, the solution of which must necessarily take into account the style of the room.