Curtains "pleated"

Curtains "plisse" were invented in Germany for a long time, but still do not give up their positions. This type of curtain has a number of differences and advantages that distinguish it from all other types.

The description of blinds "plisse" is extremely simple. They are a canvas of dense material, folded with a frequent accordion, and from a distance they are no different from the classic horizontal blinds. However, upon closer examination, it turns out that we are confronted not with individual slats, but with solid material. Pleated curtains are suitable for decoration of windows of almost any size and shape. They can be hung on plastic windows and wooden, with no problems with fastening curtains.

Corrugated blinds are available in different versions. They are also made of different materials and can be both monophonic and color. This opens up a huge scope for fantasy about the different interior decoration of rooms. Blinds "Pleated" perfectly protect from the sun and heat from the street, not allowing the room to warm up too much on a hot summer day, as well as protecting the room environment from burning out.

Paper corrugated curtains can be made independently, while they will serve no worse than the purchased ones, and they will fit into the situation much better. However, fabric options still need to buy. They are made of one hundred percent polyester, treated with a special impregnation, which does not allow dust and dirt into the fabric. Thanks to this protective coating, it is very easy to care for blinds.

The design of the blinds is a cloth folded harmonica material attached to aluminum profiles or mounted on the ropes. Control is carried out using different techniques. The simplest is control with a pen. On the one hand, the blinds are attached to the window, and on the other hand, the handle is attached directly to the lower slat plate. With it, you can adjust the degree of opening of the panels.

Management with a rope or chain is more suitable for windows whose height is much higher than a man's height. This system is familiar to us from the classic vertical blinds, which are controlled using the rope method. Blinds equipped with an electric drive are suitable for hard-to-reach windows, which cannot be opened and closed manually. In this case, the adjustment of pleated curtains takes place with the help of a remote control. At the moment, these motors are quite silent, so they will not deliver any inconvenience.

Despite the similar design, there are several subtypes of blinds “pleated”:

• Day-night blinds that are very popular today are often installed in bedrooms, living rooms, and children’s. They consist of two cloths of different density, having independent control systems. One of the fabrics allows for a good dense blackout, and the second simply protects from the views of strangers. When installing the day-night system, they are usually limited to it only, without additionally purchasing classical curtains (tulle and curtains). There is a “but”: these systems are only suitable for installation on rectangular windows, they have not yet been adapted for figured openings.

• Corrugated curtains on the arched window do not have the function of opening, as they are made in the form of a fan. However, at the moment it is the only way to arrange such a window, while protecting the room from the sun. Pleated blinds are also suitable for internal partitions. In this case, rolling shutters will play a decorative role, the only functional load will be a greater separation of spaces from each other.

• Electric shutters are suitable for framing skylights and skylights. Remarkably, the stretch models are suitable for sloped windows,at the same time they do not sag due to a special fastening system. It is impossible to call traditional and such a kind as vertical “pleats”. They are controlled mainly by hand and are used to decorate small windows. Self-adhesive shutters are attached directly to the frame. At one end of such a curtain is adhesive tape, so that they can be installed even on top of the window, even from the middle.

• Also of interest are the so-called constructions. "Corrugation". They are made of two panels, in a special way fastened together. Between them are fixed ropes with which the control is exercised. The air between the canvases ensures a good heat insulating effect: in summer they protect the room from overheating, and in winter they do not let in cold air.

The most popular today are tissue "Pleated". One of the reasons for the frequent selection of this material is the fact that fabric blinds can be washed, though not all. Blackout curtains and fabrics with metallic coating will lose all their properties after washing.. For the rest, the washing of usual corrugated curtains is possible in water with a temperature below 30 degrees with the addition of a gentle pH neutral agent.Dry the fabric in folded form, occasionally straightening the blinds so that the “slats” do not stick together. The next most popular are paper models. They are chosen to frame windows not only in houses, but also outside, for example, on the balcony.

Paper "plisse" can be made from thick wallpaper, remaining after the repair, or buy ready-made. Basically, paper models are manually controlled using a pen. Aluminum versions are not particularly popular due to a number of factors. Firstly, they heat up very quickly, which is why they cannot be installed on a skylight or skylight window. Secondly, usual horizontal blinds from aluminum are much more practical, than corrugated. Thus, the fabric today has the greatest functionality. It can be selected for all types of windows, equipped with an electric drive, it is easy to maintain and often has hypoallergenic properties due to dust-repellent impregnation.

Curtains "pleated" have a huge size range. They can arrange both tiny and very large windows, for example, panel.The width of the corrugated curtains varies from 25 centimeters to 2.8 meters. In height, they can reach 4 meters. The folds, laid in different models, can be both wide and very narrow - from 1.5 centimeters.

Mini blinds are installed on small decorative windows, for example, attic or located in the walls of the bathroom. Here it is possible to choose both in favor of the classic horizontal and vertical models. Both those and others will look equally advantageous. It is not forbidden to supplement the "plisse" with sliding curtains. For example, the combination with long curtains, on the contrary, is welcomed in styles like Modern or Minimalism.

The honorable first place was earned, of course, by the German pleated blinds. Virtually all fabrics supplied from Germany for these designs are of high quality and diverse color assortment.The production of pleated curtains was also picked up in other parts of Europe. Great Britain has been particularly successful in this. Manufacturers such as Designers Guild, Watts, Byron & Byron deliver the best to date fabrics for pleated curtains. They are of high quality, do not fade in the sun, perfectly keep their shape and are well washed.

Italy did not stand aside. Representing her company Casa Valentina produces not only fabrics, but also fasteners. Special Italian character can be traced in the colors and ornaments of materials, so when choosing, it is necessary to take into account whether a similar style of blinds is suitable for your interior. French stamp Hope and Phillips delivers luxury materials for sewing curtains and producing pleated blinds. The colors offered by this company are most suitable for the Baroque interior, as they are distinguished by an abundance of gilded decoration elements. However, with proper skill, you can find suitable blinds here too.

Depending on which model and with which type of control you choose, the method of assembly also depends. The curtain, 4 cases, 4 clamps, 4 fasteners, 2 handles, 4 brackets, 4 covers, 8 screws and 4 plates of a double-sided adhesive tape are included in the standard kit. It is enough to assemble this kit in order to be able to install the pleated blinds. Installation on a plastic frame is made without drilling. Mounts are installed at the top and bottom of the window using double-sided tape. They need to install the case and lock, in conclusion, you install the cover.

The installation of the structure on the wooden frame is generally similar to the fastening on plastic, but it is made with screws. So, fasteners need to be fixed on the frame not with double-sided tape, but with screws. Then you should repeat all the same steps as when working with a plastic window. These options are suitable for installing blinds on deaf windows. It is better to entrust the installation of curtains on a swing-out frame to a professional, since the fastening mechanism in this case is a little more complicated than the one given. Also, a professional should be engaged in the installation of pleated blinds with electric drive, since it is important that the control system on the remote control is set up properly.

Disassembling the “pleated” curtains is not particularly difficult even for a person who is far from the world of technology. To remove the corrugated shade for cleaning or replacement, you must perform the following sequence of actions:

• Collect the sheet and lock it folded.
• Remove the covers covering the attachment structures.
• Remove clips from enclosures.
• Carefully detach the blind from the rails.

That's all. The cloth is ready for further cleaning or replacement.

Below are examples of the use of blinds "plisse" in interiors with a similar analysis of each of the design decisions. Replacing the usual curtains with modern functional corrugated blinds is a great idea, especially if we are talking about the design of the window of an unusual shape. Here, rectangular windows are lined up in the shape of a semicircle.. Such a choice of design allows them to focus on the unusual arched structure of the wall itself, in which the windows are mounted. The color is matched with the classic eco-living room interior.

Pleated blinds are often chosen as a solution for window decoration in Loft-style interiors.They look stylish, minimalist, and are also a very functional piece of furniture. When thinking through the design of the cabinet, it is important to find a solution in which nothing will distract from work. Fabric corrugated curtains without unnecessary details will be an excellent choice. Here are curtains corrugated, matched to the window of unusual shape, as well as for the inclined rectangular window.

The choice of saturated red color is not accidental. Passing through the sun rays blinds help to paint the whole room in warm colors, and in such a kitchen the appetite immediately rises. Moreover, the predominance of warm colors allows you to give the room comfort and homely atmosphere.

This image shows an example of using pleated curtains with wide pleats. For the interior of this bedroom, not a continuous curtain covering the panoramic window was selected, but several. This allows you to adjust the lighting area more accurately. Also, the corrugations in this case are used not only for protection from the sun's rays, but also for zoning the space. Here is a vivid example of the use of plisse for the winter garden.Ceiling models are usually equipped with an electric drive system that facilitates their control.

Multicolored corrugated curtains are often used in the interior of the nursery. This room is suitable for both boys and girls. Cheerful colors will certainly enjoy the children. Pay attention to the blinds in this particular case. There are two canvases of the same texture. When imposing on each other, they will almost completely protect the room from the sun's rays, as well as provide the effect of thermal insulation, protecting the room from drafts. The arched window is framed by a "pleated" in the shape of a fan. This solution looks very stylish and interesting and is suitable for both bedroom and kitchen design. Despite the fact that the blinds on the semicircular compartment cannot be opened, the window as a whole does not look cumbersome. On the contrary, with such a design it seems more interesting.

The day-night option is an excellent solution for the bedroom, allowing you to sleep well during the daytime and at night.The unusual design of the curtains will surely attract attention, so you need to remember this when creating a design project.

If you look at the reviews of people who installed pleated blinds, there are much more pluses than minuses. The advantages include the following qualities:

• Low price. Purchase of curtains and installation require much less investment.
• Versatility. This type of louver can be matched to any shape and size of windows, including attic, panoramic or tiny attic openings.
• Easy to care. It is usually sufficient to simply vacuum the blinds to restore their original cleanliness. However, fabric models are also allowed to be subjected to infrequent washing with the use of a gentle agent, so as not to wash off the special impregnation from the fabric.
• Space saving. Pleated curtains take up very little space in both unfolded and folded. This is extremely important when choosing curtains for a small room.
• A variety of species. In addition to the usual pleated curtains, double corrugation, day-night models, and blackout are on the market, not to mention the abundance of different colors and ornaments.In addition, the width of the folds may also vary depending on the preferences of the customer.
• Light adjustment. Due to the fact that the curtains can be opened both from bottom to top and from top to bottom, it is possible to create such lighting and in such quantity in which it is necessary.

Consumers talk about the following disadvantages of corrugated models:

• Pleated curtains are not suitable for large spacious rooms, they look ridiculous in them.
• For some people, the disadvantage was that the blinds are attached directly to the frame or glass of the hinged window, and when you open it wide, it swings open together with the blinds, leaving the room "bare."

For how to install the pleated curtains, see the next video.