Just a few years ago, blinds were considered a real exotic, as they could be seen on the windows of we althy citizens. But today these products have received a huge demand, since the design itself has numerous advantages and a long service life. To save a certain amount of money on installation, you need to know how to assemble blinds with your own hands.
Planned measurements
It is from this stage that the collection of blinds should begin, since the comfort of using the installed structure depends on it. First of all, the parameters of the opening are determined. On paper, you need to write down the height, and then the width of the opening. You should be extremely careful, since it is easy to reduce blinds that are too long, but it will not be possible to add the missing parameters. The length of the slats is chosen at your own discretion: they can be up to the window sill or up to the floor. Once installed, the default parameters can be adjusted using a special mechanism.
Fixation
To learn how to properly assemble blinds, you need to prepare everything in advancethe necessary tools. The main tasks are performed with a drill and a drill. The master needs to focus on the type of walls and windows. Brackets are needed to mount the structure. Before hanging the slats, you need to carefully study the diagram that is included with the purchased product. Experienced craftsmen prefer to assemble blinds on brackets:
- Using a regular pencil, mark the areas where the main fasteners are fixed. The distance between the brackets must be at least 70 centimeters. These parts must not come into contact with the controls, calipers or chain retainers.
- The next step is to attach the brackets to the window, ceiling or wall (it all depends on the design and personal preference).
- The latches of the elements must be fully deployed.
- Brackets are installed in the upper cornices. After that, the latches return to their previous position.
Versatility of double-sided tape
Even a beginner can assemble blinds using this technology. For work, you will need double-sided tape, which is most often used during construction work. Such material cannot be purchased in a regular store. Universal double-sided tape is sold in specialized departments. All further manipulations must comply with a certain pattern:
- Only the warm season is suitable for installation. In winter, there is a lot of condensation on the window.
- The frame must be thoroughly washed, and the area where the canvas will be fixed should be dried. For reliability, you can use a solvent.
- The cassette installation points are marked with a pencil or marker. The strip must be parallel to the floor. Otherwise, you may encounter a strong distortion of the structure.
- Used adhesive tape must be separated from the protective film in order to stick the product according to the marked markup.
- It remains only to fully assemble the horizontal blinds.
Assembly
The future appearance of the product depends on this stage. The most popular models can be found in the hardware store by photo. You can assemble the blinds yourself if you follow the attached diagram. The slats are placed along the rope ladder at the same distance from each other. The fastening of the canvases to the cornice is carried out by runners. At the bottom, all the lamellas are connected by a chain. The control cord passes through the lifting mechanism, which is located inside the eaves. The master needs to ensure that all the runners move in the ledge without much effort.
Traditional mounting
To assemble roller blinds with high quality, it is enough to adhere to the standard scheme. The procedure is as follows:
- Mountings on the eaves are mounted so that they do not interfere with internal moving parts.
- Measure the structure on the frame. The product must be set up so that the lamellas freely enter the window frame on both sides.
- With a pencil, mark the areas where the clamps should be located. During thisprocedure, it is necessary to keep the eaves as even as possible. For these purposes, it is better to use a special level.
- Despite the fact that the plastic itself is quite soft, it is better to pre-drill all the necessary holes. The drill diameter must be smaller than the self-tapping screws.
- At this stage, the master must fix the brackets.
- It is necessary to insert the blinds into the eaves, pressing until a characteristic click.
- All ends are closed with plugs, which are sold in the kit.
Many people may be intimidated by the fact that you need to drill several holes in the frame itself, but there is nothing dangerous in this. If something does not go according to plan, then an unnecessary recess can be filled with sealant.
Care
Assembling blinds according to the instructions is not so difficult if you follow all the recommendations. In order for the installed products to serve for more than one year, you need to properly care for them.
Experts recommend following these guidelines:
- Vacuum the blinds gently to remove any accumulated dust.
- Close the structure as tightly as possible so that during planned procedures you do not accidentally splash the window.
- In a small container you need to prepare a soapy solution (add a little ordinary detergent to the water).
- With the help of a sponge, each plank is processed. After a few minutes, all grease and grime should be gone.
- Each bar must be held on the reverse side, otherwise they will appearcharacteristic kinks.
The product is washed with clean water and wiped dry.
