Fabric blinds

The first blinds appeared many years ago. For all the time of their existence, they have undergone many changes both in their appearance and in the materials of manufacture. Today, blinds are in active demand in many countries of the world, and the most popular of them are fabric options.

Initially, in many countries of the world, windows were protected from prying eyes or the bright rays of the sun with ordinary curtains. Progress, as you know, does not stand still, and therefore they have been replaced by modern blinds. They have many shapes, colors and varieties and may well completely replace the curtains that many people are used to. This is especially true for fabric blinds, because they have a number of advantages:

• They have a wide and diverse range of models, presented in a variety of colors.
• From the sun, or rather, from the direct exposure of the sun's rays to the blinds, they do not change their color and are not deformed.
• Unlike metal products, they create beautiful and home comfort indoors.
• Suitable for any room, can be used both at home and in the office.
• Fabric blinds can diffuse sunlight very gently and unobtrusively, which allows you to create additional comfort in the room.
• These products are best suited for the design of windows with a non-standard shape or size, since they can be made according to individual sketches.
• Absolutely all fabric blinds have a special additional coating, which repels dust and dirt from their surface.
• Fabric blinds, protect all pieces of furniture, as well as the floor in the room from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.
• They are easy to clean.
• Such fabric blinds can be used both independently and with curtains of various kinds.
• Depending on the type chosen, they can be used in any style of interior.
• It is possible to adjust the intensity of room lighting in the daytime by adjusting the opening of the blinds themselves.

There are many different types of designs such fabric blinds. In order to decide on the most preferable option of them for your own home, it is necessary not only to familiarize yourself with each view, but also to know its description.

Such fabric blinds are narrow slats located along the window. They are considered the ancestor of the usual pieces of fabric, which used to be hung on the windows and doors. This type of curtain consists of:

• Cornice. This is exactly the part to which the lamellas join, that is, in principle, this is the main supporting structure.
• Lamels - these are the same cloth ribbons.
• Runner - a small device, with the help of which the slats are attached directly to the eaves.
• Weights attached to a chain, with which the blinds are opened or closed. They contribute to the fixing of the blinds in a certain position.
• Coupling chain - This is a special ribbon with balls, on which the lamellas themselves are strung.

This kind of blinds has its own subspecies:

• Classic. They are made of plain lamellas. When fully closed or slightly gathered, they are very similar to ordinary drapes. It is believed that this type is best suited for rooms with avant-garde or classic styles.

• Rope option - This is a kind of analogue of muslin curtains. Such blinds are made of a large number of ribbons or ropes, which are collected in zones-lamellas. This type of blinds has three types: made of plain lamellae, each lamella consists of two or more colored ribbons or each lamella is two different ropes differing in color and texture.

• Fabric figured products - This is the most modern look. Such blinds consist of slats, whose edges have a shaped thread along the entire length. In expanded form, such products look volumetric and very fractal. Due to the fact that the sun's rays are repeatedly refracted, passing through such a product, a beautiful and unusual shadow atmosphere is created in the room.

• Fabric products with photo printing ideal for fans of all non-standard and bright.Drawing on such products can be absolutely any and it is chosen by the customer. The advantage of such blinds is that, depending on the chosen pattern, they not only help to create a unique interior design, but are also able to become its main highlight.

Each of the varieties of such fabric vertical blinds has its own advantages, but all of these types have common advantages. Among the main ones, we can highlight the possibility of adjusting the angle of rotation of the slats, and hence the adjustment of the degree of illumination of the room; such curtains visually help to extend the space and create the illusion of a high ceiling.

Fabric horizontal blinds are the lamellas located across a window. They, in turn, can be either internal, that is, they are mounted directly from the inside of the window itself, or external, that is, placed between window sashes. Usually the lamellae in such curtains have a standard width, their main disadvantage is that during long-term operation they still fade under the influence of sunlight, despite the protective coating. Such curtains can be opened in two ways. In the first case, when squeezing the chain, the lamellae twist into a tight roll at the top of the window. In the second case, they simply overlap each other and are assembled at the top.

This type of fabric curtains was originally made with only one purpose - to protect the premises from the bright solar network. Therefore, these curtains are made mainly from a very dense fabric or solid canvas. Although in the modern world one can also see rolled fabric blinds made of almost transparent fabric. Such curtains are mainly used as interior decoration.

Roller blinds have the simplest mechanism of the device., they are very simple and convenient in use and care, and are usually attached to a window or wall near it. In addition, the curtains can be opened by winding the curtains in the upper part of the window into a roll, then these blinds are of an open type, or the fabric wound into a roll is placed in a special box, then the blinds are of a closed type. The second type is considered more practical and aesthetic.The wrapped curtain is securely hidden from prying eyes and is also protected from dirt.

Another option is a stylish and attractive design of the window opening. In appearance, it is very similar to conventional roll-up fabric blinds. The difference is that roman blinds rise with the help of a normal chain or remote controlwhile the fabric itself is collected in special folds - folds. Such fabric curtains are preferably used on narrow windows or on window openings of a very non-standard size. Unlike roller blinds, Roman blinds are always made from thick fabrics of various colors.

Speaking about the varieties of fabric curtains, it is impossible not to mention this kind. Its distinctive feature is that the lamellae are arranged vertically, with one having a lighter color, and the second one being darker.The use of such blinds allows you to create an unsurpassed and unique atmosphere in the room. Such curtains can be both on all window, and only on one its aperture. It is worth knowing that some of the slats are transparent, and some do not let in at all light.

From the very name it becomes clear that for the manufacture of such blinds used a different fabric. One besides it is used and plastic parts, such as balls and threads for lifting, cornices are also made of plastic or wood. In some cases, using metal moldings. Speaking directly about the lamellae themselves, they are usually made of the following materials:

• Nonwoven fabric Used mainly for roller or roman blinds. It is dense, durable and quite massive, but it reliably protects the room from excessively bright light and dust.
• Jacquard considered the most popular material. It is quite expensive, but at the same time durable, resistant to washing and chemical attack material. Used for the manufacture of both vertical and horizontal blinds.
• Polyester - synthetic material, which has the same characteristics as jacquard, however, is several times cheaper.
• Satin - a fairly inexpensive and delicate material, therefore, it is usually used to sew blinds, which will later be used on windows with classic curtains.
• Cotton. Natural and durable material that still requires certain skills in caring for it. With proper operation, cotton blinds have almost no limitations in terms of operation.
• Linen. Curtains made from this material can be described in the same way as cotton.
• Fiberglass. Such blinds are the most expensive, but at the same time the most durable, and most importantly, fireproof. Their shelf life, as well as use, is unlimited.

It is best to give preference to those models that are made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fabrics, as they are more convenient and durable in use. Also, when choosing the material of manufacture, it is not worth trying to save money, because the more expensive the blinds are, the better and more durable they will be.

In order that the chosen blinds really looked indoors beautifully and stylishly, and also served for many years, it is necessary to correctly select their size and correctly install. Many companies today offer to entrust the implementation of these services to their professionals for a fee. But you can avoid these additional expenses, because you can measure and install yourself, and you can also make these actions quite easily. The specific sequence of steps will directly depend on exactly which blinds will be installed. Therefore, below we consider the options for measuring and installing roller, vertical or horizontal curtains of this material on their own.

First of all, it is necessary to measure the width of the canvas. The optimal size is from the right to the left bead. You can leave a small stock of fabric, but not more than 1 cm, while it should be remembered that such roller blinds are sold complete with ready-made corners, which have a certain size, which must be added to the width of the canvas. It is better to take all measurements in advance and purchase a product for them. Usually an increase in the corners of 5 cm is enough. The height of the future curtains is also measured as the distance between the upper and lower bead. To the resulting height should be added another half a centimeter on the corner fasteners. If the blinds will be mounted directly to the window opening, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the fittings when measuring the width.

After the purchase, you can proceed to the immediate installation of fabric roller blinds:

1. Unpack the blinds themselves and remove the side plugs from the design itself.
2. The curtain must be attached to the structure itself, that is, to the box and attached with screws or glue.
3. The resulting billet is bolted to the window bead.
4. Plugs taken in the first paragraph must be installed back.
5. The guide element is released from the film and the curtains are inserted under the cover. In this case, they must be firmly pressed with a bead.
6. Run point 5 from the second guide.
7. Now set the latch shutter and chain.

The calculation of the width and height of such curtains is carried out in the same way as in the case of rolled models. The main differences are in the installation of finished blinds. In addition, it is necessary to determine in advance the width of the slats. This parameter should be chosen depending on the window size - the wider it is, the wider the slats themselves will be. Horizontal blinds This type is usually fixed on the brackets, which are mounted on the windows with a special adhesive tape. All that is required in this case is to install the blinds themselves directly on the brackets and fix them with self-tapping screws, and then glue them,using a special tape to the top of the window and to the bottom according to the data previously measured. This installation takes very little time, and besides does not require the use of any special tools.

Vertical fabric blinds the easiest way to attach is by pre-fixing the brackets to the wall using self-tapping screws, after which the cornices are fastened to the brackets. Now it is necessary to assemble the blinds themselves; for this, the runners gather one by one, after which they turn their faces towards themselves. Each lamel is inserted into its slider. When installed correctly, a small click should be heard each time. Weights are inserted into the lower part of the lamella, after which the entire canvas is placed in the eaves.

The fact that such fabric blinds are ideal for any room with any design already mentioned earlier. Today, you can easily find a lot of evidence of these words. So, Roman blinds in the kitchen are ideal for rooms with a small area. They give the room coziness and comfort, and the beautiful bright color attracts attention.

Vertical blinds large size and a pleasant orange color help to beautifully and stylishly decorate the balcony. At the same time, they create a pleasant twilight in the room itself. The color of such vertical curtains can be absolutely any, while it can be either in the general color scheme or stand out strongly from it, becoming a bright spot in the interior.

Roller Blinds, the density of which is quite high, ideal not only for the kitchen of a city apartment, but also for the decoration of windows in the living room or in the country. They create maximum comfort and coziness, while absolutely not cluttering the window space.

For some reason, many believe that such fabric blinds are absolutely incompatible with the arch, even if it is in the door, even in the window opening. In fact, it is not, on the contrary, such fabric curtain only emphasize the arched openings. At the same time such blinds can be made only to order. And it is better to give preference to vertical models, as they will look more harmonious.

Fabric two-color blinds "day-night" are ideal for both bedrooms and living rooms. In semi-assembled form, it is clearly seen that some of these horizontal curtains are transparent slats that transmit light, while closed, such blinds are very dense and practically do not transmit light. Made in more neutral colors, they are ideal for the office, and for the kitchen. In fact, these curtains have a universal purpose.

All types of such window curtains have excellent technical characteristics, which consist in durability, strength, absence of color fading and protection from dust and dirt. But even despite their presence, fabric blinds still need regular care, otherwise they will very quickly lose their appeal. All care for such curtains is divided into daily cleaning and general cleaning. In the first case, the slats, if we are talking about horizontal or vertical models, are wiped with any dry cloth or a special brush.Roller and roman blinds need to just lightly palms on both sides. This procedure allows you to timely clean the blinds from dust, because despite the special coating, it still settles on them. You can use a regular vacuum cleaner, but always with a clean brush.

General cleaning is washing the product. Rolled and Roman blinds are simply removed from the eaves and placed in a laundry bag, and then washed in a typewriter. It is better to choose at the same time delicate or the mode that corresponds to the material of manufacture. Blinds consisting of slats, you must first disassemble into separate parts. Each lamella is twisted into a tight roll and placed in a fabric bag, which is then put in a soap solution. Soak the slats should be about half an hour, then lightly rinse right in the bag and then in clean water. It is better to wash such blinds with your hands. At the end of the procedure, the blinds should be dried in the unfolded form on a flat surface, and then re-assembled and installed on the eaves.

As you can see, taking care of all kinds of fabric blinds is pretty easy.In addition, when performing daily cleaning of curtains, general cleaning is carried out once every six months.

How to install roller blinds, see the following video.