How to repair curtains and blinds with your own hands

Characteristics and design of blinds

Blinds consist of several parts:

• cornice-box, inside of which the control device is placed;
• horizontal slats;
• mounting brackets;
• plugs at the ends of the cornice;
• cord that regulates the lifting height;
• canes for setting the angle of inclination of the lamellas (sometimes replaced by a second cord located on the opposite side of the height adjuster);
• a rotating mechanism that fixes the rope;
• weight bar.

More often the slats are made of painted aluminum. Other materials are used less frequently: bamboo, wood, plastic.

Aluminum blinds are resistant to rust and deformation due to temperature changes. Mold or mildew will not appear on them. Their service life can be more than 15 years. Plastic products are less resistant to wear and release harmful substances when burned. Wooden ones can become deformed in high humidity. Bamboo slats will not deteriorate in a damp room, but will easily break if handled carelessly.

The main disadvantage of horizontal panels is their ability to attract dust.

They can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or vacuum cleaner turned on at low power, wiped or washed under running water.

Horizontal blinds for plastic windows

Horizontal blinds have become so popular due to their ability to protect a room from sunlight. Other advantages of these structures are also important: they are easy to maintain and maintain.

If you choose this type of blinds for your plastic windows, you will get rid of a number of unpleasant problems, since they do not absorb odors and fats, easily withstand high temperatures and sun, and are also comfortable and easy to ventilate.

Due to their small dimensions, horizontal blinds are perfect for limited and small spaces, be it a loggia or a kitchen. An important advantage is that they are easy to care for.

Horizontal aluminum blinds are an excellent choice for the office. They can be used on windows and as additional partitions.

The main advantages of horizontal blinds

One of the many features of horizontal blinds is functionality. They will help to hide from the sun even in rooms with non-standard shaped windows due to various modifications.

This will enable you to choose horizontal blinds specifically for your windows. They were developed for plastic windows that have become favorite and popular. Due to the fact that they are mounted directly on the window, horizontal blinds save space and fit perfectly into any room.

Clear fixation gives them another advantage over vertical blinds: they are not afraid of the wind, they will not be blown by air currents.

Horizontal blinds are easy to maintain and easy to operate and handle. These qualities will certainly save your time and nerves.

Installation of horizontal blinds

Products consist of:

• A cornice on top, which is located horizontally;
• Thin horizontal profiled lamellas;
• Lower cornice;
• Control mechanism;
• Brackets for fastening.

Caring for wooden horizontal blinds

If you prefer horizontal blinds made of wood, then when cleaning you will need to use a dry soft cloth. You can also use a soft brush on your vacuum cleaner.

In order to save money spent on the purchase of this very expensive type of blinds, you need to remember the golden rule: they require very careful handling.

You should forget about water when cleaning, because... this carries the risk of not only losing the color of the lamellas, but also swelling from moisture. Sometimes, to clean this type of blinds, specialized products are used that are designed to care for unvarnished tinted wood surfaces. This allows you to wash them with softness. They can also be removed from the cornice and cleaned on a horizontal surface.

To ensure the durability of the structure, it is necessary to lubricate the cornice guides with silicone grease once a year (or more often).

Caring for horizontal aluminum blinds

Unlike all other types of blinds, horizontal ones made of aluminum do not require any special care. To wash you will need a soap solution and a soft cloth. Or a soft vacuum cleaner brush.

In case of global contamination, the slats can be removed from the structure and placed in a bathtub with warm soapy water, where they can be washed. Then they need to be returned to the window. It is worth taking note that the cornice itself cannot be washed with water, as this can damage the moving mechanism.

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Principle of operation

The curtains can be raised by pulling the rope located on the side. At the same time, the slats will be pulled towards each other and will gather at the top of the window. It will take some effort to move the heavy slats up.

It is possible to change the illumination of a room using a cane. To do this, rotate the element. During the process, the angles of the lamellas will change.

Control mechanisms

Motorized blinds allow you to control the shading, opening and closing functions of the blinds using a remote control.
Devices with an electric control mechanism are equipped with a powerful electric drive, which is placed inside the cornice. With its help, you can control the system by pressing a button on the remote control. This is the most convenient and comfortable type of control.

1. The rope type is used mainly in lightweight structures. The rope or tape is wound around the snail, their other end is fixed in a box on the shaft.
2. The spring-inertial type is used in heavy structures. It consists of a winding spring, which is located inside the shaft.
3. The cable, cardan type mechanism is a gearbox, which is located on the side of the box. Its end is fixed into a special device with a handle; by rotating it, the blinds are raised or lowered.

Today such elements can be very diverse. But, nevertheless, they can be classified based on similar characteristics. The main division is based on the location of the slats.

There are several types:

1. Vertical.
2. Horizontal.
3. Rolled.
4. Protective.

Lamels - strips made of various materials, are the main part of the structure itself. The name indicates how they are located on the structure. The exception is roll ones; their plates are made from wood or a piece of fabric.

Using vertical components as an example, let's look at what they are made of and their control mechanism.

They consist of runners, a cornice, weights, a chain and control rope, and a connecting chain.

The cornice is the main load-bearing element to which the vertical plates are attached. For greater strength it is made of aluminum.

The plastic cornice does not look so reliable. It can bend under the weight of the slats, and internal rotating parts can deform the plastic. If this happens, the blind mechanism will become stuck and may fail.

Structural diagram of the mechanism of simple horizontal blinds

Runners are parts that are attached to the cornice. Lamels are attached to them. The quality of the runners determines how the mechanism will work. Plastic is used to make runners. Make sure there are no burrs on them. This can lead to disruption of the smooth movement of the plates and to jamming of the structure as a whole. This may subsequently cause it to break.

Weights weigh down the vertical plates, so they hang evenly and do not sway in the wind.

At the bottom, the slats are connected to each other using a connecting chain. Now they are made of plastic, and for greater strength, a fishing line is passed through it.

Aesthetically, metal chains look more interesting. But this makes vertical devices more expensive.

Control chains rotate the slats 180 degrees. Nowadays they mostly use plastic.

The vertical blinds are moved and extended using a control rope.

How to open blinds

Use a cane to open horizontal blinds. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise. If you have to apply force, the element does not move, change the direction. With the help of a cane, the slats can be rotated 180°. Close until completely shaded in the same way.

If the cane is replaced with a cord, you will need to pull on it. In this case, you should not make much effort so as not to break the thread.

If vertical blinds do not open

Vertical blinds break in the same way as horizontal ones, and there are several reasons for this:

• Deformation or damage to one of the lamellas. In such a situation, it is easier to replace it with a new one, otherwise those standing nearby may become confused;
• Damage to the guides. If the guides are bent or severely deformed in one place, the movement of the slats will be difficult or impossible;
• Broken control cord. The integrity of the cord used to control the lamellas may be in a visible place or inside the cassette. It is important to find the break point and restore the cord.

Serious breakdowns of vertical blinds often require professional intervention. You cannot go through the entire cornice yourself or completely disassemble the control and rotation mechanism - this requires professional skills and special knowledge.

Repairing blinds may require professional intervention

How to lower the blinds

To lower the bars lower, pull the cord to the side. In this case, the latch will no longer hold the blinds in the previous position. After this, the cord will begin to retract into the box. You should not let him go, because... in such a situation, the slats will move too quickly, which can lead to damage. Hold the rope with your hand to ensure a smooth descent. First check that the slats are horizontal and parallel to the floor.

If you do not want to lower the curtain all the way, lock it in the required position. To do this, you will have to pull the cord to the left or right of the window. The fixing cylinder will clamp the thread and prevent the fabric from falling further.

How to install?

There are several ways to attach horizontal blinds:

• to the window (read about the rules for choosing and installing blinds on plastic windows here);
• to the ceiling;
• to Wall;
• in the window opening.

For installation work you will need:

• a screwdriver or screwdriver with a Phillips head, dowels or self-tapping screws with a thickness of up to 8 mm;
• electric drill with a drill for fasteners;
• level, construction ruler or tape measure, simple pencil;
• if you need to change the length of the product, you will need needles, threads, scissors or a hacksaw.

Instructions for attaching blinds:

1. All elements are laid out on the working surface.
2. After attaching the structure to the window, a point is marked on the wall or ceiling that will be drilled for the dowels.
3. If special mounting brackets are used, they are fastened with self-tapping screws; dowels are inserted without brackets.
4. A cornice or fastening strip is installed on which the rest of the structure is assembled or an already assembled one is fixed.

Attention

For wide curtains, you will need to organize intermediate fasteners, which will distribute the load more evenly and increase the reliability of fixation.

Horizontal designs

Such blinds are attached to windows in different ways, for example, with double-sided tape, with latches or self-tapping screws.

The disadvantage of using self-tapping screws is that after dismantling, holes will remain, which will further spoil the appearance.

How to remove horizontal blinds from a window? First, gather all the slats onto one edge, then use something sharp to carefully pry up the side latch.

After that, we collect them; for transportation, it is best to twist them, then they will not wrinkle and will remain just as smooth. Then you can unscrew the fastening bolts or screws and remove the bar.

Before dealing with the question “how to remove blinds from a window?”, check the condition of the sealing material.

It is not difficult to find, it is located immediately behind the clamps; as you use it, the seal may become thinner and will not perform its functions.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that when reinstalling it, replace it with a new one; such material is not expensive in a hardware store.

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With clamps, the slats of many versions are held together with tape and it must be peeled off somehow. A spatula will help you best in this matter; it will pry off the tape perfectly and you can remove it.

If there are particles of adhesive tape left, then take a piece of cotton wool moistened with vegetable oil, wipe the slats well and the adhesive tape will come off.

Correct management

To properly lower horizontal blinds down, you need to use a cane to set the mode you need. By rotating it in a circle, you will definitely choose the best option. With such rotational movements they can be closed or opened. By directing the lamellas downwards, you direct sunlight there; when directing them upwards, the movement will be the opposite. On the right or left side of the cornice there is a rope, which is needed to adjust the height of the device. If you pull it towards you, the lower strips will group like an accordion and rise up, increasing the access of light. By moving the rope from side to side, you will return them to their original position.

You should not make any sudden movements, because the rope may break and the blinds will become unusable.

We figured out how to use these blinds. Now some information about their slightly different species.

There are devices that, instead of a rope, have a chain on one side and the other. Operation in this case will also not be difficult. At the top of the chain on the sides there is a mechanism that allows you to rotate the strips in the desired directions, regulating the access to sunlight. You only need to pull the chain on one side and then on the other to immediately understand the actions taking place with the blinds.

By lowering and raising the blinds several times a day, you will quickly acquire the skill and use it with ease. The main thing is to take your time so that the chains do not get tangled.

To summarize, horizontal blinds are the most practical to use. They are installed in houses, apartments, offices.

To keep your blinds clean, you can periodically wipe them with a damp cloth. You can also do a thorough cleaning by removing them from their mountings and placing the blinds under the shower using detergent. You should not use hot water and a large amount of soap solution or detergent for washing, because the residue from the detergent may damage the blinds. After washing the blinds, you need to dry them thoroughly so that no moisture remains, and then hang them in place. In cases where something goes wrong (the blinds are stuck, the mechanism is jammed, the rope or chain is broken), you should contact a specialist. If you do your own repairs, you risk being left without them.

Aluminum and metal devices do not deteriorate when exposed to sunlight and are considered more practical because they are coated with special paint and can last you a very long time if handled correctly and carefully!

For information on how to use horizontal blinds, see below.

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How do horizontal blinds work?

Recently, apartment windows have begun to be decorated with blinds. They have shown their practicality and versatility in practice. Thin curtains, so beloved by many of our housewives, cannot protect the room from sunlight. Having thick curtains often darkens the room and reduces the flow of fresh air. Lightweight and reliable designs provide uniform lighting and excellent air access.

Blinds for loggia windows have shown their practicality and versatility in practice.

The mechanism is easy to install and use.

The control mechanism installed on all types of systems regulates the flow of light by changing the angle of inclination of the lamellas, it also moves them apart and moves them. There are two types of control mechanisms: mechanical and electrical.

Motorized blinds allow you to control the shading, opening and closing functions of the blinds using a remote control.