They can be used both in the office and at home. The first question that arises when purchasing such blinds is how to assemble vertical blinds and hang them?
In fact, there is nothing difficult about this and anyone can do it.
Features and Benefits
These blinds are common and have many good features. With their help, you can visually expand the space of the room and increase the height of the ceilings, and this is very convenient for small rooms. They also have the great advantage that they can be placed on openings of absolutely any shape - oblique, arched, curved or round. The cornice can be not only straight.
You will be surprised by the variety of shapes, shades, colors and textures of vertical blinds. In addition, they can be made to order according to your individual preferences.
They are very easy to maintain and do not require careful care. They are quick and easy to assemble and disassemble. They will be wonderful decorative elements of your interior, transmitting scattering rays and preventing the penetration of too bright light. They are also easy to operate, they are mobile, simple and practical.
Basic installation rules
When installing vertical blinds with your own hands, it is important to correctly calculate the location of the brackets. The guide must be installed at such a distance from the plane of the plastic window or wall that the slats hang strictly vertically, without creases, and the protrusions do not interfere with the movement of the curtain.
The indentation is calculated in each case individually, and depends on the design features of the window and blinds. It is necessary to take into account the width of the lamella and add half of this size + 10-20 mm for the gap. Let's look at examples of calculations.
Design
In the manufacture of blinds, various materials are used, such as plastic, fabric, wood, bamboo.
The design of the blinds includes the following parts:
- plates covering the window;
Lamels- The front panel with control elements is the base of the device on which the lamellas are fixed. The main material from which the profile is made is aluminum. Plastic analogues are less common, but they are not practical and capable of deformation;
- Runners are plastic devices in the cornice, with the help of which the cornice and slats are connected. Thanks to them, the slats are able to rotate and move. There are usually as many runners as there are slats;
- Weighting agent placed at the end of the strips - lamellas. They serve to ensure that the blinds do not move in the wind and hang evenly. Each lamella is equipped with it;
- Chain fastening the slats from below.
Installation on non-standard openings
Vertical blinds can be installed on sloping and non-standard openings; they are also actively used in zoning space.
To create a curved opening, bendable guides are used to hang the slats; to fix them to the surface, it is necessary to install holders every 200-600 mm, depending on the shape of the bends and the weight of the blinds.
When installing vertical blinds with your own hands on a sloping opening, it is important that the slats move when the canvas is opened from the high side to the low. Installation is carried out as follows:
- we assemble the blinds and hang the slats; we put them in place, we mark along which line to cut the strips; we remove the slats from the runners and adjust them to size; we return the strips to the runners; we put the assembled blinds over the opening; we mark the place for the bottom bracket; we make a hole, insert a plastic element dowels, fasten the lower bracket; hook the guide to the canvas and, moving it up/down, adjust the position of the upper bracket so that the lower edge of the curtain is strictly parallel to the window sill or floor.
It is better to cut vertical slats to size on sloping openings after the blinds are installed
And be sure to watch the video review of vertical blinds in the interior.
After choosing a model, color and size, installing vertical blinds with proper skill takes no more than 1 hour. All operations described in the instructions supplied with the product can be performed independently by 1 person without special training or skills. When implementing this activity, it is important to take into account the features of the product and correctly install all structural parts.
Instructions for assembling vertical blinds
To assemble the blinds, you will need to stock up on a screwdriver, a drill with a hammer drill, a tape measure, a stepladder, a screwdriver and fasteners.
In addition, you should decide how the slats will move along the cornice.
There are several ways:
- The lamellas are extended from the controlled element, retracted towards the element;
- Extension of the slats towards the control element when they are on different sides;
- Extension of lamellas from the center on both sides;
- Collect towards the center of the product.
You can choose the option that suits you best and suits you best.
How to hang vertical blinds on a window
There may also be several options for attaching the cornice:
- on the wall;
- on the ceiling;
- on the window frame.
Next, you will need a tape measure, a pencil and a building level to mark a straight line for the location of the brackets.
Note: Runners are special devices for hanging slats on a cornice.
First you need to outline the desired height. For more accurate measurements, use a building level. Using a tape measure, you need to find the middle point where the cornice and window are combined to determine the place to which the cornice will be located. For a 2-meter cornice, two brackets will be sufficient, and if it is larger, then at least three should be made.
The fasteners must move away from the walls to prevent the lamellas from tightly fitting to the battery, otherwise yellowness may appear on the lamellas. Attach brackets to the designated locations to measure the required hole, and then use a screwdriver or screwdriver to secure them. The holes are drilled about seven centimeters deep, and dowels are driven into them. The cornice is installed using special bracket clips, with which the profile is simply snapped into place.
Important: You need to carefully approach a straight horizontal line, and also ensure that the distances from the window are the same.
Next, the sliders unfold at right angles relative to the window. Lamels are inserted into them. The runner also has a special clip or seam into which the tongue at the top of the canvas fits.
A weighting agent is installed on the bottom of each lamella and the sheets are fastened with a chain. The operation of the device is checked by rotating and sliding the blinds with the control element. All installation work is completed.
Where to begin?
Scheme for attaching blinds to a window.
It will be easier to make vertical blinds, so we will focus on describing their technology. We select the roll of paper so that it is 2 cm narrower than the width of the window opening.
We measure 3 cm from the bottom cut and bend the sheet. You have to fold a length of paper equal to the height of the window with an accordion. Place the accordion under a press for 2-3 hours.
Now you need to find the middle of the folded paper.
You need to make through punctures in both directions from the middle at a distance of 3 cm. An awl is quite suitable for this purpose. At the top of the vertical blinds you need to place a wooden strip with symmetrical holes. The paper is attached to this strip with tape or simply glued.
Exploitation
Blinds need proper care. There are a few do's and don'ts to prevent unwanted life reduction and breakdown. If there are animals or children in the house, you need to make sure that the blinds are not pulled. Damage to the mechanism is possible if the blinds are opened and moved frequently. Children can play around in this way, so it is better to place the control element out of the reach of children.
Over time, the blinds will get dirty and gather dust. Blinds made of plastic, aluminum or wood can be wiped with a damp cloth, and canvases made from the material can be washed by disassembling the structure first.
Preparation
Before installing blinds, you need to prepare a minimum of tools:
- construction pencil; level (the longer, the better); tape measure; hammer drill; screwdriver (screwdriver).
Dowels Ø 6.8 mm will be required if they are not included in the kit along with the vertical blind brackets.
To imagine step by step how to hang it, in what order the parts and tools will be needed, you need to open the package of the blinds, visually lay out all the parts, check the contents with the passport, and determine the need for additional materials (according to the chosen mounting method).
Operating procedure
Do-it-yourself installation of vertical blinds consists of the following steps:
Step 1
We lay out all the parts on the desktop or on the floor and check that everything is in place in accordance with the package.
A standard set of blinds for plastic windows should include: 2 mounting brackets, self-tapping screws, a profile cornice, fabric slats with weights already inserted into them, and a chain connecting them from below.
Step 2
Before attaching vertical blinds, you need to make sure they are the right length. To do this, you need to attach one of the lamellas to the place where the cornice will be located. The distance from its lower edge to the window sill (or the floor, if you plan to hang the blinds to the floor) should be at least 1.5 -2 cm. Otherwise, the slats should be shortened. You can also do this procedure yourself: take out the weights, trim off the excess, hem the edges and insert the weights into place.
Step 3
We attach the cornice to the mounting plane, be it a ceiling, a wall or a window opening, level it and make marks on the right and left ends.
How the following steps are performed correctly depends on the chosen installation method:
If you choose to mount vertical blinds to the ceiling, step back from the pre-marked marks 2.5-3 cm towards the center and make new marks.
If you plan to attach a cornice for vertical blinds to the wall, the distance from the old marks towards the center should be 5.5-6 cm;
If curtains attached to a cornice are installed in a window opening, there is no need to pre-mark the locations of the ends of the cornice, and the final marks are placed at a distance of 2.5-3 cm from the outer edges of the opening.
After all the necessary marks have been installed, you need to attach fasteners to them and use a pencil to put dots in the places where you will then drill holes. As a result, there should be two marks on the right and left. Before hanging the fasteners, make sure they are selected according to the sides (right and left).
Step 4
It's time to drill the holes. You should not go deeper than 4-5 cm.
Step 5
We screw the left and right fasteners with self-tapping screws to the corresponding places.
Step 6
Now you can insert the curtain rod into place and close it with the fastener locks, turning the levers clockwise. If brackets are used as fastening, the cornice must be screwed to them.
Step 7
Next, using the adjusting cord, we unfold the runners so that they stand across the cornice. Then, having attached the slats, we snap them into the grooves of the runners.
Step 8
We attach the lower connecting chain to the weights. First, we fix it on the outside of each lamella, then cut off the excess and do the same procedure on the inside.
All steps have been completed. We have completely finished installing vertical blinds. All that remains is to test the functionality of the mechanism and set the lamellas to the desired position at the moment. We not only saved significantly on installation, but also received the satisfaction of being able to carefully, quickly and correctly hang vertical blinds with our own hands, without the help of professionals.
How to repair?
Repair of vertical blinds is necessary if various elements are broken or lost or the decorative qualities of the slats have deteriorated due to long-term use. It is necessary to determine the type of failure, which can be like this:
- breakage or loss of tension in the control cord;
- loss of integrity or decorativeness of the lamella coating;
- breaking the chain of connection of canvases;
- failure of clamps, hangers, hooks;
- failure of the rotating mechanism.
Advice
In most cases, new items will need to be purchased to replace defective parts.
All actions boil down to the following algorithm:
- The type of breakdown is determined, the prospects and cost of repairs are assessed (you can find out about the most common causes of blinds breakdowns and how to eliminate them here).
- Parts of similar shape, size and color are purchased for replacement.
- The design of the blinds is photographed to maintain the order of all elements.
- The structure is dismantled and damaged parts are removed.
- Elements with flaws are replaced with new ones.
- Complete assembly is performed in reverse order.
- The functioning of the blinds is adjusted.
Often, pets, children or careless actions of adults lead to bending of the slats of vertical or horizontal blinds. Read our articles on how to repair horizontal blinds, straighten them, and also make a wooden structure.
How to shorten?
If the length of the curtain requires shortening as a result of changing the size of the window opening or other reasons, then you need to perform the following steps:
- Measure the height of the panels, taking into account the margin for fastening in the upper part to the bar with a threaded hook, determine the required length for all slats.
- Remove the top strip from each slat.
- Trim each lamella at the top to the required interval.
- Place it back and assemble the blinds to their original form.
To reduce the width, excess lamellas are removed; if necessary, the cornice is shortened.
You can view detailed step-by-step instructions on how to shorten blinds in length and width here.
Creating vertical blinds requires only imagination, the desire to decorate your home and the preparation of the necessary set of materials and tools. All work can be done easily by following the instructions provided. Self-made roller blinds, classic vertical or Roman blinds will highlight the originality of the interior.
Components of roller blinds
In order to prepare the box, light wood species are used. The fabric must be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. The components of the cornice include:
- canvas;
- plugs on the sides;
- inside – control mechanism;
- on the side is the control chain.
Main parts of roller blinds
An example of an open type roller blind configuration
Thus, the package includes the required components, fasteners and instructions with pictures. Let us add that installation can be in the window opening, on the frame or simply on the sash. The last method is most often chosen. They can even be installed on a glass door. It's comfortable!
