Roller blinds Day Night on plastic windows: description, installation

Roller blinds “Day-Night” are a new word in window sun protection systems. The main purpose of the new product remains the same as that of conventional textile curtains, blinds or Roman blinds - control of the level of light. But thanks to innovative technology, which allows you to adjust the lighting in a room from complete darkness to partial shade and bright lighting, day-night roller blinds are becoming increasingly popular.

Roller blinds “Day-Night” combine practicality, versatility and aesthetics

Description, distinctive features

“Day-Night” is a simple design that consists of only three parts - a fabric sheet, a rotating shaft and a weighting tube. The closed type also has a plastic box.

The main parts of the “Day-Night” type curtains

The principle of operation is approximately the same as that of most roller blinds. But there is one significant difference. In conventional roller shutters, the fabric consists of one layer and falls only on one side of the driving shaft. The day-night system is double, consisting of two layers. The fabric is on both sides of the shaft.

The main difference between the “Day-Night” curtain and other rolled products is its unusual fabric, consisting of transparent and opaque strips

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Types of roller blinds day night
Uni-2 PIM Day-Night
Twin day night
Free-hanging
Cassette
Types of control day night
Chain
Automatic
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Zebra day night
Free-hanging
Cassette
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Photo
Roller blinds day night Eclipse
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Fabrics
Other types of day night
Roman blinds day night
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Pleated blinds day night
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Reviews

How do day-night security roller shutters work?

The canvas is assembled from strips of fabric of different densities - from translucent to light-proof. They are arranged alternately, which is why day-night roller shutters are often called “zebra”. When the shaft rotates, the fabric passes in a circle, the strips overlap each other, forming the desired degree of illumination. If two transparent strips are combined, then soft, diffused light enters the room. If the transparent strip is blocked by a dense one, then the room will be in semi-darkness.

By turning the mechanism you can get one of three options for lighting the room

This design allows for smooth light transitions, letting in the right amount of light into the room. At the same time, the person inside the room remains invisible to prying eyes from the outside.

Automatic

Automatic control of roller blinds day and night is the most modern and convenient. The big advantage is that it becomes possible to control the roller blind day and night on hard-to-reach windows, flights of stairs, and on windows located high from the floor.

Also, day-night roller blinds can be connected to the Smart Home system and all control of the curtains can be left to automation.

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Zebra day night

roller blinds day night are roller blinds that have double striped fabric. Thanks to this system, you can achieve more precise adjustment of the room's illumination without lifting the entire roller blind, but only slightly lifting it. You can also stop zebra roller blinds day and night in a free-hanging or cassette design. Let's consider both options.

Free-hanging zebra day night

What is the fabric made of?

The fabric is made of high-quality synthetics with Teflon impregnation. Thanks to this, the material is easy to care for - easy to clean, repels dust, is highly durable and antistatic. In addition to increased functionality, roller blinds have excellent design characteristics.

Synthetic curtain fabric does not fade in the sun and does not attract dust

Clean the curtain with a dry brush or a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment.

Transparent stripes look like organza. Dense stripes can be made in various variations - plain, decorated with patterns, with a shiny coating. A wide selection of colors allows you to choose a model to suit any room design.

Fans of natural materials can choose curtains made of viscose or silk

Care

In any room, dirt and dust constantly accumulate on rolls. This process cannot be avoided or managed, even if the housewife regularly performs wet cleaning around the house.

Standard curtains need to be removed; they are long and impractical, and they have to be washed regularly. A significant advantage is that they do not require special care. You need to wipe them with a damp cloth a couple of times a week.

Zebra curtains cannot be washed in a washing machine, nor can they be vacuumed. Zebra blinds can be treated with a special dust-repellent liquid, but this matter is best left to professionals.

Types of zebra roller blinds by type of control

Chain. Control is carried out using a plastic chain. If you pull it, the rotation mechanism starts. To stop it, it is enough to stop controlling it. The canvas will automatically lock at the desired height.

Chain control is the most common way to regulate curtains
Remote. The electric drive does not require an electrical cable. The motor has a built-in battery, which is charged using an adapter. At the same time, the charge lasts for a long time - for 6 months or more. The automation is controlled using a remote control.

You don't have to get up from the sofa to open the motorized blind
Spring. Non-automatic control is carried out using a spring, which constantly keeps the winding shaft in tension to roll the web. There is a special mechanism for fixing it in the closed state. This could be a handle, a hook, a ring, or a hole in the bottom bar.

Cassette

Cassette roller blinds day night

Day-night roller blinds in a cassette are a more compact curtain system for installation on a plastic window sash. Rolls of both fabrics are hidden in a decorative box, which is attached to the sash either with self-tapping screws or with double-sided tape.

Also, both sheets of fabric and the lower plumbs of the fabric are fixed in “U” shaped guides. This ensures that the fabric sheet is always parallel to the PVC window sash, even when the sash is open for ventilation.

Types of control of roller blinds day and night

Control of roller blinds day and night can be manual, using a control circuit, or automatic - from a remote control or from a switch on the wall. Both controls are reliable and fairly well distributed. Electric drive control is significantly more expensive, but all the benefits more than justify the price.

Chain

How to install roller blinds day and night on plastic windows?

Before installing the zebra, you need to decide where it will be placed - on the sashes, on the wall or in the window opening. Then installation is carried out depending on the type of fastening. There are three types of fastening:

Self-tapping screws.
Brackets.
With special tape.

Installation using self-tapping screws

We assemble the roller shutter and install the chain mechanism on the side where it will be convenient for you to operate it.
We make markings on the profile with a pencil: mark the location of the first bracket. Drill a hole and install a dowel. We screw the mount.
Mark the location of the second fastening. To avoid distortions, use a level. Install the second bracket.
Next, installation is carried out according to the instructions that come with the device.

Installing curtains with self-tapping screws

Important. To prevent the curtain from sagging, it is recommended to additionally install a guide line or string.

Installation of curtains with string included in the kit

Installation using brackets

In this case, brackets on special tape are used. This type of mount is best suited for sash windows. Installation instructions look like this:

Installing a curtain on a moving sash without drilling the frame

Remove the protective film from the tape on the back of the brackets.
We attach brackets to the top of the open sash.
We install the structure according to the diagram attached to the manual.

Installation with tape

The easiest way to fix the roller blind, since no drilling is required.

We use a special degreasing compound to treat the window profile in the places where the zebra stripe will be installed.
Remove the protective layer from the tape and glue it to the profile.
We carry out installation according to the instructions.

How to install curtains with double-sided tape

Important. Before gluing, the tape needs to be heated a little. This way it will be better fixed on the profile. Use a regular hair dryer for these purposes.

Roman

Roman blinds day night

Roman day-night blinds are blinds with two layers of fabric that are folded on the window. The difference from ordinary Roman blinds lies precisely in this. And in general, any type of blinds with two layers of fabric is called day and night.

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Chain

Chain control

Chain control of roller blinds day and night - the products are controlled through a control chain, these are plastic balls strung on a strong woven thread. Controls for one product are usually located on the left, while others are located on the right.

Automatic

Method without drilling

If you need to install blinds without the risk of damage, you should use the installation method without drilling. This option is considered the most harmless. In addition, it is quite simple and accessible, with the result that literally anyone has the ability to overcome the work, and it does not take much time.

Installation without drilling is carried out using a special construction adhesive or tape. Today, dozens of similar substances are presented for sale, differing in their own cost and characteristics. You need to stop getting cheap compounds and choose the best and most reliable type, which guarantees reliable fixation.

When choosing between tape and glue, they operate on their own individual preferences. As practice demonstrates, both substances are optimal provided that a high-quality base is chosen, which will have excellent adhesive properties. Installation in this case can be carried out either on the plane of the wall, ceiling or on the frame.

The choice of method depends on your decision, and also on the originality of the assembly and installation of the device. In each case, strengthening the substance without drilling with the support of high-quality construction adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape is the easiest, most reliable and fastest method.

Product advantages

Using this option in your home is the best solution. Ready-to-install blinds have a huge number of positive characteristics. Here are some of them:

Regulating the flow of light into a room is not difficult. Due to the unique design of the canvas, there is no need to lift everything, but you only need to slightly change the location of the strips.
There are no glares that appear from sunlight, which creates a unique interior.
Straight and distinct lines visually increase the space.
Day-night doors can be made to order and in the sizes required.
The surface of the canvas can be decorated with any design you like.
The color range is wide.
The product brings savings, since when purchasing blinds, you do not need to spend money on tulle or curtains, which must be washed regularly.
They are very easy to clean; just wipe them periodically with a damp cloth.
They are durable.

Mounting options

If you have purchased blinds, but it is clear how to assemble them, you have 2 options for fastening - learn how to do the work yourself, or call a specialist who will arrange everything correctly and in a short time. If you like to carry out the process yourself, you need to know how to assemble blinds correctly.

Roller curtains consist of:

control devices;
staples;
additional fastening system for opening windows (not always available);
control line limiter (necessary to prevent unnecessary scrolling of curtains);
bracket for fastening to the sash;
handles for fixing the bottom bracket in its final position.

Operating principle of day-night blinds

Unlike classic roller blinds, the mechanism of an unusual curtain provides for the simultaneous movement of two canvases to achieve an overlap effect. Both fabric strips are fixed on a rotating shaft, secured on the sides by rigid structures. The fabric has the form of a roll that can be unrolled or twisted with a plastic chain.

At the bottom of the front part of the canvas, a heavier strip is attached, which prevents the material from developing from the wind if the window is slightly open. The kit also includes guide structures on the sides (strings or plastic slats). They are fixed on the upper side blocks that hold the roll, and plastic locks on the lower level of the window. Fittings and spare parts for adjustment are supplied with the main blade.

Briefly about installation

Self-installation of roller blinds is a painstaking process. Before you read the instructions and understand how to measure the required distance for installation and how to assemble all the elements, it is worth conducting tests on opening window frames. Also an important characteristic will be the distance from the glass to the vertical wall of the opening.

If the width of the window beads is minimal, then a possible solution would be to install the blinds on the wall above the window block. This will visually expand the space and remove the association with “loopholes”. However, there will be one drawback - it will be possible to fully open the window sash only by lifting the entire roll.

Correct installation procedure:

measure all the distances for fasteners and guides, and also decide how to hang the blinds (wall, ceiling, opening, window);
select the desired model, check the equipment;
mark and secure the upper brackets (if the model has a fishing line, then you must first fix it in the holes and block it with plugs);
if the option with plastic guides is selected, then they should be mounted immediately after the base unit;
install the shaft with the roll, check the smooth running of the web;
when equipped with a guide line, the required length to the window sill is measured and clamps are installed to hold the line in tension;
If cassette blinds with a frame are installed, then the decorative part is attached to the grooves last.

There are models with fasteners that extend over the top edge of the frame and are mounted on the front part of the window. However, most often they are designed for narrow double-glazed windows, so before purchasing such a modification, you need to first measure the thickness of the windows or balcony doors.