Nowadays, many are interested in the question of installing roller shutters with their own hands. Professional installation is expensive, so people want to learn how to install on their own. Roller shutters have firmly entered the modern fashion. They are installed on window and door openings, in gazebos. Window blinds are one of the variations of blinds. Curtains have lost their relevance. Roller blinds attract people with ease of use. When they are raised, you can admire the view from the window. If necessary, they can be lowered, and the shutters will reliably protect against the penetration of daylight, as well as from neighboring eyes. Installing roller shutters in the doorway will protect against noise and dust.
Pros
These elements have a number of advantages over curtains and other types of window decor:
- Perform several functions at the same time. Decorate the room and also protect from sunlight and street dust.
- Great forhouses with children and animals. If necessary, you can twist the roller shutters, completely freeing the window opening.
- Wide color palette allows you to choose any color.
- Easy to install by yourself. To do this, just follow the instructions. Installing roller shutters will not take much time. This work can be done independently.
Preparatory stage
Before installing roller shutters on windows, it is necessary to measure the window opening and decide how long the curtain is needed. It is important to immediately decide on the color scheme.
It is necessary to carry out repair work on the slopes first. It is important to know that it is better to carry out the installation before finishing work, the same principle of operation is observed when installing blinds on a doorway. When installing roller shutter assemblies, accuracy and accuracy must be observed. These are the ground rules.
The key point when installing roller blinds is the type of installation. Installation directly in a window opening or on an aperture is possible. The second type of mounting is called overlay. Based on the method of fastening, the final size of the canvas is determined.
What tools do you need?
Installation of window shutters requires some preparation. Special tools required:
- A drill needs to be prepared.
- For work you will need a screwdriver, bits.
- If it becomes necessary to cut the roller blind, it is better to use metal scissors.
- Worth preparingmarker to mark attachment points.
- A building level and a tape measure will also come in handy.
- Don't forget the hammer and screwdrivers.
- If the ceilings in the house are high, then you will need a stepladder to install the structure.
Nuances when choosing the type of roller shutter control
Before choosing the type of roller shutter control, you need to study what it affects, as well as what work will need to be done before installation. Perhaps the features of the product will be revealed during installation. You need to be prepared for the fact that roller shutters with an electric motor require an electric cable to be connected to the installation site, as well as a switch in the immediate vicinity of the window.
What should be included with the product?
It is important to install roller shutters according to the instructions. First you need to check the complete set of the product. You should count the parts that come with the kit. Roller shutters include:
- Box
- Blade with two guides.
- If pens were specified in the contract, then they must be included in the set.
Fasteners are usually not included in the basic kit.
Where does the installation work begin?
You need to start working with a protective box. A drill is required for this type of work. It is necessary to make holes, the diameter of which will be approximately seven to eight millimeters. These holes will be needed if surface mounting is carried out and the fastening will go to the opening. If the installation is built-in, then the fasteners will be near the top flange.
If a person has chosen roller shutters with an electric motor, then you need to drill a hole in the back of the window box. This configuration is needed for the output of drive parts.
How is the markup for installing roller shutters?
When installing, you need to make holes. Their diameter will be eight millimeters. Holes are usually drilled in rails as well as in the wall.
Holes must be made, having previously retreated ten to fifteen centimeters from each edge of the guides. Others are indented a little more, no more than forty centimeters.
How to properly assemble the frame?
Under the frame is usually meant a box. It comes with side covers. The set also includes guide rails. It is recommended to install guides in the covers if there are no flanges on the tires.
The frame should be attached to the window opening. It must be leveled with a building level. For these purposes, you can use a building plumb line. The frame must be symmetrical with respect to the window.
Through the holes it is convenient to make marks for fasteners. It is necessary to make sure that the frame fits snugly against the window opening. If there are gaps, then they should not be more than five millimeters.
How is the frame fixed?
The wall needs to be drilled at the selected points. If the choice fell on a roller blind with an electric motor, then the frame will have to be removed. The wall should be drilled through. As a result, you need to bring out the electrical cable. It will be easy to fastenconstruction using self-tapping screws.
The next step is to check the level. It is worth calculating the difference in length along the diagonal. These values are measured based on the extreme points of the guides. The resulting value after subtraction should not be more than two millimeters.
Basic recommendations for installation
You need to install roller shutters in the grooves of the guides. It will be correct to install the canvas in the mounts from the rear panel. It is installed from top to bottom.
There are roller shutters with a spring-inertial mechanism. In this case, the installation has its own nuances. The spring must be pre-tensioned. To do this, rotate the drive shaft clockwise. There will be a twisting of the spring. Based on the dimensions of the canvas, you can say how many revolutions of the shaft will be required. For example, if the height of the roller shutter does not exceed one meter, then it will be necessary to make three turns. When the height of the canvas varies from one to two meters, it will take five turns.
It is important to fix the mechanism with brackets. Traction springs can be hidden in the longitudinal holes of the shaft. When a person removes the staples, you need to fix the roller shutters with your free hand. After these steps, you need to check how the roller shutters work. The fabric should roll up easily. It should rise smoothly, while curling up completely. If necessary, the spring and its tension can be adjusted by hand.
The next step is to fix the stoppers that fix the shutters. They must servelimiters when lifting the canvas. After that, you need to put the front wall of the box in place. Holes that appear during installation work can be hidden using decorative caps.
The nuances of classic roller blinds
Many are interested in how the roller blinds are installed. This type of blinds is usually installed on a wall or ceiling. This type of curtain is suitable for those people who want to cover irregularly shaped windows or large window openings.
The only disadvantage of this design is that you cannot open the window with the curtain down. For convenience, many hang roller shutters on the window sash. In this case, it will be convenient to open the windows without moving the curtain. Special mounting brackets can be found on the market. Their main plus lies in the mounts. You don't need to drill holes for them. Plastic windows will remain intact.
Many manufacturers of plastic windows give a guarantee for their products. When a person drilled a window for installing curtains, the guarantee will automatically be canceled, as the integrity of the double-glazed window is broken.
When you plan to hang roller blinds on the wall, you should find out if the plaster will withstand the process of installing roller blinds. If the coating is old, then it may crumble. To check the condition of the coating, you can knock on the wall. If the sound is deaf, then there is a high probability of destruction of the upper layer during operation.
Features of the mini roller shutter
Mini roller blinds have a smaller diameter tube and mechanism than standard type roller blinds. Manufacturers provide for the installation of roller shutters of thiswindow type. The curtains will be held on hooks, which, when attached, do not need holes in the window. Now for installation of curtains it is not required to drill a frame. It is important to install roller shutters on the window in a vertical state. You can check the position with a spirit level. It is not recommended to install the curtain at an angle. In this case, it can curl up crookedly. Possible tissue blockage. She may wrinkle.
Many are attracted by the fact that a roller blind without drilling can be installed independently in fifteen minutes. For installation, you only need adhesive tape, as well as clips. All of the above are included in the curtain package.
A mini version of roller blinds can be installed on plastic windows. Installation on wooden windows is also possible. This option of curtains is convenient to hang in the kitchen, balcony. They are also great for a child's room.
