Roller blinds

Given the fact that there are more than ten types of blinds, which include roller blinds, we must admit that we have a huge choice of light protection. Manufacturers indulge us with designs and colors, texture and variety of materials used. We can only choose. And for this you need to know the features of those or other curtains - blinds. Today we want to introduce you to roller blinds.

The roller blind is called because, in contrast to horizontal or vertical blinds, it is a solid canvas, twisted onto a shaft.The resulting roll is mounted on the window and is controlled by a special mechanism.

Rolled curtains have a number of advantages over other types of blinds:

• a wide range of material used, textures and colors;
• easy selection of roller blinds to the existing interior due to the beautiful appearance;
• simple installation;
• simple control mechanism;
• thanks to the guides, the canvas does not wave from the wind when the window is open;
• the combination of roller blinds with tulle and night curtains or the complete abandonment of curtains will allow you to beat many design ideas;
• excellent light-shielding properties;
• the thickest curtains will help in soundproofing street noise;
• ease of care.

Knowing all this, you most likely want to buy yourself such a thing. But before that you need to get acquainted with the design features of roller blinds to select a more suitable model.

The rolled sun-protection window system is a piece of a rectangular canvas wound on a roller, which is at the same time a cornice. In this version of window curtains, horizontal blinds and classic curtains are intertwined: the control mechanism from the blinds and the fabric from the curtains.The mechanism can be corded, spring, chain, automatic. For the latter, a remote control or wall switch is used.

In practice, you can see the blinds attached directly to the window frame, to the top or side slopes inside the window opening, to the wall above the window, to the ceiling.

There are several options for rolet:

• Open products are called classic, here the roll is visible.
• Uni - closed rolshtora (cassette). The shaft with the cloth is hidden in a PVC box.
• You can choose the model Mix, which works on the principle of oncoming movement: two light boxes will twist and spin the canvas towards each other.
• A simpler option - Mini without box (open). They can be installed on the top panel of a blank window or on the opening curtain.
• Perhaps the most difficult and expensive option is double blinds. A pair of roller blinds-companions of different colors or degree of transparency is attached to one window (glass).

The type of roller blinds determines the light transmittance:

• Transparent roleta is similar to tulle. Holds up to a quarter of sunlight and leaves the opportunity to see the street.It is used together with ordinary night curtains.

• Burn-out (burnout). Translucent roller blinds. They play the role of a tulle canvas of a more dense veil, organza, half organza. Delay almost half of the sun's rays. The remaining half dissipates and does not hurt the eyes.

• Dim-Out (Dimaut). Shading curtains. Three-quarters of sunlight cannot penetrate such blinds. By light transmittance resemble curtains of natural fibers. By air permeability - protect the room from street drafts.

• Black-Out (blackout). 100% protection from street light. With daytime sleep, such curtains are true salvation. They perfectly keep warm, keep a house coolness from a street heat, save from street noise.

Fabrics for the manufacture of roller blinds differ in their composition, light transmittance and design vision. Special impregnation does not allow the curtains to crumble during cutting, so they do not need to further process the edges. But this impregnation also serves to repel dust. It also reflects the sun's rays, not allowing the fabric to fade.

For sewing roller blinds, natural, artificial and blended fabrics are used.And in some cases it is preferable to use synthetic fabrics, as they are more durable and more practical.

For natural fabrics, of which I sew rolshtora, include:

• Linen - pleasant to the touch by itself, with impregnation acquires a smooth surface and faint gloss. Ratting on the shaft, flax will crumple. In addition, in wet rooms with time will shrink. Rather, the use of this fabric is associated with the need to maintain a style decision (any rustic style).

• Rice straw, bamboo or jute. Such roleta definitely draw the eye with their originality, simplicity and beauty. They do an excellent job with sun protection, smell good, serve for a long time. Japanese style, eco, colonial or African - most importantly, naturalness and originality.

Artificial fabrics include:

• Polyester - one of the most popular materials in the modern world. Given the huge number of its modifications, we will need it for a long time. The fabric has a huge range. The choice of texture, colors has no boundaries. It is easy to care for such material, so it will last a long time.

• Screen - High-tech composite material made of polyester fibers interlaced with fiberglass. The resulting microgrid structure allows you to see the world, but hides from it. Positive qualities of the screen are also durability, light reflection, moisture resistance. The material does not let the street heat and cold into the house. Suitable, perhaps, for any style.

Blended fabrics:

• Polyester and viscose. Viscose is a natural fiber obtained by artificial means. The base is wood pulp combined with polyester. Such a connection made it possible to create a fabric with the texture of rice parchment.

• Polyester and cotton - synthetic wear resistance, durability and natural texture will decorate any room of your house. Depending on the color range, can support any style.

Your curtains can be monophonic or with drawings. The choice of color depends on the wallpaper, furniture, textiles in the room. The sun side needs more darkening, the room on the shady side needs to choose bright translucent blinds. Apricot, beige, white,a pale purple curtain will make the room on the north side warmer and more comfortable.

Plain light wallpaper on the walls will be the background for a brighter window with a translucent pattern. For the kitchen, you can choose a bright print on the kitchen theme. For the bedroom, use pastel shades. Do not forget - this is a place to relax, there are out of place bright colors. But if you choose a modern style, then your every window can decorate the curtain of a different color.

Of course, any color solution can be argued. But is it necessary? It is better to carefully study the possible combinations of colors, so as not to be in an awkward situation.

In the modern world of manufacturers of roller blinds can not be counted. Perhaps in every small town there is a workshop for the production of these products. We selected several companies from Russia and other countries for example:

• Foroom (Russia) - a company that manufactures custom-made roller blinds. It works according to the size provided by the buyer. Orders are sent by mail.
• Company group Marand (Rostov-on-Don) - the advanced modern enterprise in the field of production of sun-protection products.
• The brand Isotra (Czech Republic) - one of the most famous.Not only manufactures blinds, but also supplies materials from other manufacturers.
• Besta (Poland) - Another favorite, which enjoys prestige among buyers.
• Company "Bamar" known to many buyers in Eastern Europe and the CIS countries. Over the years, it has established itself as a reliable manufacturer with a stable product quality.
• For more than 90 years of its work, the company Hunter douglas has become one of the recognized leaders in the manufacture of sun protection systems. Branches of the company are located in more than 100 countries.

The choice of curtains on a plastic window will largely depend on the method of its fastening. When fastening with screws, the canvas can be heavier, textured. Such a mount will be safe. When installing without drilling, choose lighter blades. And then you can hang your curtain on double-sided tape or clip brackets. Both a miniature woman and a teenage child will be able to install them. But you can install them only on the sash (opening frame).

When choosing roll cloths do not forget:

• curtains must fit into the overall design of the room;
• if you want to visually enlarge the window, select the method of mounting "on the wall" or "on the ceiling" and make the curtains long;
• for different rooms the fabric should be different: easy-to-wash for the kitchen, breathing for the nursery, black-out for the bedroom, luxurious for the living room.

But the moment came when the choice was made and the curtains installed. In the near future the question will arise about how to care for them:

• Roller blinds are fabrics (natural or artificial) that absorb both dust and odors. Regular airing of the room will allow you to naturally get rid of house dust and weathered smells.
• A soft cloth or vacuum cleaner with a cloth nozzle will help get rid of dust. Such a weekly cleaning will save you from more difficult courting curtains.
• A regular office eraser will help you in removing various stains.

• Cloth fabric can be washed independently. Place it flat in a bathroom with warm water and a non-aggressive detergent. Using a soft sponge or microfiber, gently rub the fabric. Rinse the curtains until the detergent, especially the detergent granules, washes out.
• Your curtains will not forgive you the use of a washing machine.

In choosing an idea, be guided by the principle: there should not be too much bright. This can afford except the style of kitsch.

Hall or lounge may be a place of experimentation. Striped furniture can create an ensemble for day-night blinds. Roll blinds in combination with tulle look great. At the same time, a design pattern can be applied to the roller shutter, and a translucent curtain will create a haze effect for it.

In the nursery window can decorate Mickey Mouse or Smurf. In the “northern” room, apply 3D “sunshine” on the canvas, let the child wake up with a feeling of warmth.

Kitchen endure many colors. If this is a common room that combines a place for cooking and dining, then it should be cozy. Choose a rashtor of jute or bamboo straw and place a vase with artificial sunflowers on the windowsill - you are provided with smiles of all those who enter.But the color tile on the wall, so often used in the kitchen, will hardly blend in with another geometry. Leave a canvas monotonous or select a small cell for the curtains.

Bedroom - resting-place. Of course, someone can make her a vamp room with a red decor. But it is more logical to choose quiet colors for windows.

In a word, search and dare! And we hope that our advice will help you find what you are looking for.

For how to install roller blinds on the window, see the next video.