Blinds are a practical and beautiful solution to protect the room from the Sun and drafts. We will tell you all about their varieties and how not to make a mistake in choosing the best system.
Not so long ago, the blinds were considered an indispensable attribute of offices and other present places, but only. Boring colors and minimum design variations made them unattractive for home interior design. However, everything has changed. New modifications are practical, functional and beautiful, so it is quite worthy to take a place in any house. We will analyze what blinds are on the windows.
Why are they so popular?
The microclimate in the room largely depends on the weather on the street. A bright sun can literally warm the room, lifting the temperature to uncomfortable values. This is especially noticeable in summer when there is nowhere to hide from the heat. Once the only rescue from the bright rays was curtains. But today there are systems of lamellas that are more functional. To their strengths include:
- The ability to regulate the intensity of the light flux.
- Low weight and compactness.
- Easy of operation and care.
- Good selection of various variations.
Regardless of the type of system, they protect the room not only from the Sun, but also from drafts, as well as from too curious eyes.
Blinds make it possible to effectively regulate the intensity of penetrating light
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Design species
Under the title of blinds hides a group of different on the principle of mechanisms. Consider the minuses and advantages of each.Horizontal
Closing glass lamellas are horizontally and attached to the top bar. Thanks to this, the system is universal. It is variable in size, can be used for inclined mansard windows. From advantages note:
- Several fastening methods.
- Occupy little space.
- For their manufacture, various materials can be used.
- The ability to change the angle of turning the lamella and raise them to the desired height. This allows you to effectively adjust the intensity of the light stream.
The disadvantages include less than vertical analogues, strength. Therefore, the dimensions of horizontal products are limited. If they are too long, the likelihood of deformation and problems when planning movement.
Horizontal blinds for a long time were the only variation of the system
A variety of horizontal products are cassette. They were developed for mounting on plastic windows. Inside the compact cassette, which is fixed directly on the sash, there are peculiar lamellas from plastic or fabric. In the open form, they completely close the opening. Perhaps several provisions when the glass will be only ajar.
Some similarity of cassettes with rolled curtains sometimes causes confusion. They are also mistaken to horizontal structures. But it is not. The principle of action is completely different. If you compare what is better, blinds or rolled curtains, it is clearly seen that the first option is much more efficiently regulates the intensity of natural lighting. Rotate lamellae allows you to quickly find the optimal position, while the curtains can be completely or partially open.
Horizontal blinds can be attached directly on the window sash.
-->Vertical
The system of vertically located lamellae, the upper part of which is mounted on the cornice. The lower part is assembled on the guide. The width and length of the design can be the most different. Its pluses include:
- Durability and durability.
- Ease of care and in operation.
- Effective control of the level of illumination due to the change in the angle of rotation of the planks.
- The possibility of consolidation in the openings of different, even the most complex forms.
- A variety of design.
There are few minuses, but still they are. The main thing is that for the manufacture of the vertical system, you can only use the fabric. True, various species.
Length of vertical blinds can be different. In some cases it comes to the floor
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Depending on the type of system, it can be fixed in different ways. Horizontal varieties can be installed:
- in the opening;
- on the sash;
- on the wall.
In the first two cases, the slats should be slightly wider than the window sash or frame. When fixing on the wall, their width will be larger than the opening of 12-15 cm. The optimal length is a little less than the height of the opening, so that the product "fell down" to the windowsill.
Vertical varieties are attached:
- in the opening;
- on the wall;
- on the ceiling.
The first two sizes are almost similar to horizontal counterparts. The system, fixed on the wall, should be wider than 12-15 cm, can be larger. The length varies. In some cases, lamellas that reach almost to the floor are chosen.
Blinds can be consolidated so as to close the entire window opening
-->What better to choose blinds based on material features
For the manufacture of slats, various materials can be used. Most often some one, but a combination of two or even several is possible. Such in some ways the multifactore products are very spectacular. For the production of planks choose:Plastic
An excellent choice for premises with complex operating conditions: high humidity, temperature drops, etc. Well suitable for loggias, bathrooms and kitchens. Plastic products lightweight, moisture resistant and durable. They are very easy to care for them. Registration of lamellas can be the most different. Plastic is easily painted, amenable to applying various textures. Low quality plastic can turn yellow, break or deform.
Metal
Usually it is aluminum or its alloys. Light, inexpensive moisture-resistant and high temperature planks were once indispensable in offices and production. Now such blinds are better to choose for a kitchen or for a glazed balcony. You can choose original models with perforation or a special velvety coating. Aluminum plates can be deformed and unpleasantly thundered, but this is perhaps all their shortcomings.
Aluminum blinds belong to the category of budget. Despite this, they are durable, durable and quite attractive
-->Wood
Luxury option for living rooms and bedrooms in classic style. Beautiful, respectable and durable. The lamellas are environmentally friendly, well hold the form, they are easy to care for them. Disadvantages of wooden plates depend on raw materials. Inexpensive wood can break and burn out. In any case, the tree "threaten" moisture fluctuations. In a word, without special processing and regular care, lamellas can disappear or deteriorate from moisture.
the cloth
Universal, practical and beautiful. The big plus material is that you can use various canvases:
- Polyester. Resistant to ultraviolet, dense, does not give shrinkage. To care for it is easy.
- Fiberglass fabric. It is distinguished by increased strength, it is not deformed and not sitting down, it does not burn.
- Cotton. Environmental, has an attractive appearance. It is worth choosing only the most dense varieties so that the lamellas are not deformed. Close to it according to the properties of flax, another natural material. Both can give shrinkage when washing.
- Jacquard. Fabric of synthetic or mixed threads with special tight weave. According to reviews, others are protected from sunlight, give maximum dimming.
Fabric lamellas are soaked with special solutions that greatly simplify the care of the product
-->No need to be afraid of "rag" structures. All of them are necessarily processed by impregnations, which repel dust, moisture, pollution. Therefore, care for them is extremely simple. It is dry cleaning for cotton or flax and wet for everyone else. Polyester or fiberglass easily endure even washing in the car.
How to choose blinds on plastic windows
PVC frames are strong and durable, so there are no any restrictions on the choice. Moreover, some varieties of systems, such as cassette, are intended for them. You can make a choice in five steps:
- Determine the type of construction. Vertical occupy more space, other varieties are more compact.
- We choose the material. It can be any for horizontal models.
- Determine the installation method, it depends on the type of mechanism.
- Select the control method. The easiest is mechanical, with a chain, rope or cane. There are models controlled remotely. They are more comfortable.
- We select the color of the product. Wineware can be considered the choice of shade of lamellas into tone walls or furniture. Contrast colors - an unusual solution, possible only for interiors in neutral tones.
Thus, you can easily choose the blinds for plastic windows.
Properly selected contrasting blinds will decorate the interior
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What to take into account when buying
In order for the product does not disappoint, and it was useful, before buying it needs to be checked. Be sure to try to close / open the plates. The mechanism must work smoothly, without bokery and jerks. Carefully inspect the closed design. Planks must lay down to each other tightly, without gaps and large slots.
We check how easily the lamellas turn around their axis, as fixed in various positions. We draw attention to the quality of material processing, whatever it is. Metal and plastic must be evenly painted, without scratches and chips, etc. In any case, nothing should spoil the attractive type of product.
If the blinds decorated the window looks unusual, it is possible to add it to the decor with the curtains of the fabric
-->We told how to choose blinds that will not only decorate the interior, but also become its functional element. Their design is very diverse. It doesn't matter whether the easiest and uncompromising option or the original design, all models are practical and easy to operate.
