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Fastening roller blinds day and night. Zebra roller blinds - how to assemble and install on plastic windows. Types of roller blinds day-night

Roller blinds day-night are products that relate modern developments in the field of sun protection systems. Thanks to their unique design, they combine the advantages regular curtains And horizontal blinds. In addition to the fact that zebra roll products are modern design development, they are actively used when decorating window space.

The structure of double day-night roller blinds is very simple. But they have some differences from the classic models. Such blinds consist of two panels of fabric, on which there is an alternating change of transparent and translucent stripes. As a result of this process, these stripes move along the fabric, so they change the intensity of illumination and light transmission. Thus, like blackout roller blinds, they are designed to protect you from excess light.

Characteristic

Thanks to this design, everyone can determine the system to their liking. Here you can use open or cassette type. The first option is characterized by the usual rolling of the curtain and it will be noticeable. In the second option, the product will be in protective box. The process of installing fabric roller shutters is carried out by drilling the frame or installing it on a special foam Double-sided tape. If you doubt whether blinds or curtains are better, then read the material at the link.

The manufacturing process of zebra blinds comes from synthetic fabric, the processing of which is carried out using Teflon impregnation. This product has a dust-repellent, antistatic and antibacterial effect, due to which there is no possibility of formation. allergic reaction Specific gravity such matter constitutes 110 g/m2. On the picture - beige curtains

day Night:

Product advantages This product option is perfect solution

for any interior, ready for use, have a huge number of advantages, the most important of which are: Such products have disadvantages - these are their high price

• . The cost of such products depends on the following parameters:
• size;
• quality of matter;

The average cost of products varies between 800–1500 rubles per m2. For those who think that this is a very high price, they should remember the main characteristics that such products have: combination with any design, lack of constant maintenance and accumulation of dust, which cannot be said about drapes and curtains.

Light transmission

Before choosing the presented products, many people ask the following question: how to determine the degree of light transmission? The first thing you need to know is that the material for roller shutters differs in the amount of light transmitted into the room. For example, purchasing transparent products is an excellent solution in cases where it is necessary to achieve diffused light in a room. Such blinds will be a great addition to curtains and will play a decorative role.

In the photo - day-night curtains:

Roller blinds day and night are products that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of light flux in the room. They combine transparent and opaque lines, making it possible to mix sunlight in different ways.

Purchasing zebra blinds is great option for those who want to decorate their home in a high-tech and minimalist style.

Installation process

Before you begin installing zebra roller blinds, you must immediately determine where they will be placed: on the wall, inside the window, on the sashes. After this, you can proceed to measuring the window opening. Taking into account the type and location (on the sash, “overlay” or in the opening), fastening methods are also distinguished. Let's take a closer look at standard fastening using self-tapping screws:

The video shows roller blinds day and night, assembly and installation instructions:

Installation on hanging brackets made of plastic and metal

It is advisable to choose this installation method in the case where there are opening window sashes. The procedure is as follows (instructions):

1. Position hanging structures into standard brackets. If metal ones are used, then it is necessary to bend their petals in advance.
2. Remove the protective layer of tape.
3. Attach the bracket to the top of the open sash.
4. Further installation work is carried out according to the standard scheme.

Fixing with tape

For this installation method, it is advisable to follow the following action plan:

1. Snap on the attachments required for gluing the brackets.
2. Treat the surface of the window profile where the product will be installed with a degreasing compound.
3. Heat the tape with a hair dryer.
4. Delete protective film and stick it to the surface.
5. Installation work is carried out similarly to the standard scheme.

No matter which installation method you choose, the location of the brackets must be strictly horizontal. Then, during use of the products, it is possible to avoid skewing of the fabric, and the uncovered section of the chain mechanism will be directed downward.

Famous manufacturers

Today the market for such products is simply overcrowded. Each manufacturer guarantees excellent quality at an affordable price. Therefore, sometimes it is very difficult to decide required model zebra roller blinds. Let's look at the most popular manufacturers of these products:

Roller blinds “Day-Night” are a new word in window sun protection systems. the main objective The new product remains the same as with conventional textile curtains, blinds or Roman blinds - control of the light level. But at the expense innovative technology, which allows you to adjust the lighting in the room from complete darkness to partial shade and bright lighting, day-night roller blinds are becoming increasingly popular.

Roller blinds “Day-Night” combine practicality, versatility and aesthetics

“Day-Night” is a simple design that consists of only three parts - a fabric sheet, a rotating shaft and a weighting tube. The closed type also has a plastic box.

The main parts of the “Day-Night” type curtains

The principle of operation is approximately the same as that of most roller blinds. But there is one significant difference. In conventional roller shutters, the fabric consists of one layer and falls only on one side of the driving shaft. The day-night system is double, consisting of two layers. The fabric is on both sides of the shaft.

The main difference between the “Day-Night” curtain and other rolled products is its unusual fabric, consisting of transparent and opaque strips

How do day-night security roller shutters work?

The canvas is assembled from strips of fabric of different densities - from translucent to light-proof. They are arranged alternately, which is why day-night roller shutters are often called “zebra”. When the shaft rotates, the fabric passes in a circle, the strips overlap each other, forming the desired degree of illumination. If two transparent strips are combined, then soft, diffused light enters the room. If the transparent strip is blocked by a dense one, then the room will be in semi-darkness.

By turning the mechanism you can get one of three options for lighting the room

This design allows you to make smooth light transitions, letting people into the room required quantity Sveta. At the same time, the person inside the room remains invisible to prying eyes outside.

What is the fabric made of?

The fabric is made of high-quality synthetics with Teflon impregnation. Thanks to this, the material is easy to care for - easy to clean, repels dust, is highly durable and antistatic. In addition to increased functionality, roller blinds have excellent design characteristics.

Synthetic curtain fabric does not fade in the sun and does not attract dust

Clean the curtain with a dry brush or a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment.

Transparent stripes look like organza. Dense stripes can be made in various variations - plain, decorated with patterns, with a shiny coating. A wide selection of colors allows you to choose a model to suit any room design.

Fans of natural materials can choose curtains made of viscose or silk

Types of window roller shutters day-night

The choice of rolled zebras in pattern and texture is huge. By design they come in two types:

1. Open. Simple system, in which the roll with strips is not covered with protective plastic. The canvas descends freely from the shaft.
2. Closed. Using the box, the shaft with the fabric is hidden.

Open

Their design is simple - the blade is attached to a shaft with a rotating mechanism. There is a weight bar at the bottom.

Open curtains - the simplest and most budget-friendly

This light-protection system has several clear advantages:

• Easy to install and dismantle.
• The simplicity of the device.
• Inexpensive price.
• Possibility of installation on windows with non-standard dimensions.
• Large selection of fabrics for any interior.

Another plus is that, unlike many products of this class, the zebra bar can be mounted almost anywhere - directly on window frame, inside the opening, on the wall, ceiling. At the same time, there are such fastenings that are installed on adhesive tape. There is no need to drill a window or wall. There are several installation methods:

Closed

The design is more complex, but its basic components are the same as for open type– blade, shaft, control mechanism, bottom bar. U closed type There are additional parts - box, guides, clamps. Under the box there is a shaft with a roll of fabric. The guides cover the side of the fabric and fix it to the frame using special tape and clips.

The box protects the curtain fabric from dirt, and the guides completely block the flow of light into the room

Advantages of closed type roller shutters:

• Long service life. The box protects the material from dust, dirt and damage.
• Possibility of automation by a mechanism controlled using a remote control.
• Excellent hold. The material fits tightly to the window thanks to the U-shaped cassette fastening.
• Smooth adjustment. The guides help the canvas rise and fall evenly, without jerking.
• Neat look. Thanks to good fixation, the design looks tidier.

Mini-structures are designed for installation directly on the sashes

Types of zebra roller blinds by type of control

How to install roller blinds day and night on plastic windows?

Before installing the zebra, you need to decide where it will be placed - on the sashes, on the wall or in the window opening. Then installation is carried out depending on the type of fastening. There are three types of fastening:

1. Self-tapping screws.
2. Brackets.
3. With special tape.

Installation using self-tapping screws

1. We assemble the roller shutter and install the chain mechanism on the side where it will be convenient for you to operate it.
2. We make markings on the profile with a pencil: mark the location of the first bracket. Drill a hole and install a dowel. We screw the mount.
3. Mark the location of the second fastening. To avoid distortions, use a level. Install the second bracket.
4. Next, installation is carried out according to the instructions that come with the device.

Installing curtains with self-tapping screws

Installation of curtains with string included in the kit

Installation using brackets

IN in this case brackets are used on special tape. This type of mount is best suited for sash windows. Installation instructions look like this:

Installing a curtain on a moving sash without drilling the frame

1. Remove the protective film from the tape on the back of the brackets.
2. We attach brackets to the top of the open sash.
3. We install the structure according to the diagram attached to the manual.

Installation with tape

The easiest way to fix the roller blind, since no drilling is required.

1. We use a special degreasing compound to treat the window profile in the places where the zebra stripe will be installed.
2. Remove the protective layer from the tape and glue it to the profile.
3. We carry out installation according to the instructions.

How to install curtains with double-sided tape

Important. Before gluing, the tape needs to be heated a little. This way it will be better fixed on the profile. Use a regular hair dryer for these purposes.

Options for using day-night curtain fabrics in the interior

Roller blinds day and night not only serve as a light filter, but also perform decorative function. Designers have developed several rules that will help decorate the room and solve some planning problems.

Curtains “Day-Night” are universal and suitable for decorating windows in the living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom

Rolled products can be combined with classic curtains

Important! The color of the curtains should be supported by several objects of the same color in the interior.

The combination of dark stripes on the curtains with a black kitchen countertop

Simplicity of design, possibility various fastenings to windows, installation on each sash or completely covering the window opening, as well as a lot of fabric design options are the undoubted advantages of day-night roller blinds.

Video on how to install a roller blind with fishing line

1. Selecting curtains by size (diagram 1).

The selection of curtain size is done according to the following rule:

the required width of the curtain = the width of the glass of your window + a margin of 2-4 cm.

It is also necessary to take into account the overall width of the curtain. The overall width is 4 cm wider than the width of the curtain (fabric width + adjustment mechanism). This must be taken into account so as not to exceed the dimensions of the window frame when installing on tilt-and-turn windows or in a window opening.

2. Completeness of the product and designation of parts on the diagrams (diagram 2).

• 1 - curtain (1 pc.)
• 2 - chain mechanism (1 pc.)
• 3 - roller (1 pc.)
• 4 - clip (2 pcs.)
• 5 - upper window clip (2 pcs.)
• 6 - mechanism bracket with lock (lock 6.1)
• 7 - mechanism bracket (1 pc.)
• 8 - adhesive tape
• 9 - washer (2 pcs.)
• 10,11,12 - weighting material
• 13 - upper bar (1 pc.)
• 14 - string (1 pc.)
• 15 - screws (4 pcs.)
• 16 - adhesive tape
• 17 - chain lock
• 18, 18.1 - upper string clamps (2 pcs.)
• 19 - adhesive tape for string fixation
• 20 - fastening the string clamp (2 pcs.)
• 21 - string clamp housing (2 pcs.)
• 22 - fastening (bracket) of the string clamp (2 pcs.)
• 23 - lower string clamp (2 pcs.)
• 24 - cover of the string fastener housing
• 25 fasteners (4 pcs.) Fasteners are selected depending on the materials and design of the mounting location and not included!
• instructions

5. installation on tilt-and-turn windows (diagram 4)

First insert the mechanism bracket with the lock (position 6) into the top curtain bar (position 13). Secure the bracket (pos. 6) with the clamp (pos. 6.1).

We install the upper window clips (pos. 5) onto the top bar of the curtain (pos. 13).

We attach the assembled curtain with window clips onto the tilt-and-turn window.

Install the lower string clamps (21,23,24) according to the preferred option (lower part of diagram 2).

Divide the string (pos. 14) into 2 parts, pass it with restrictions through the upper string clamps (pos. 18) and, after adjusting the strings in length, secure them to the lower clamps.

When choosing options for fastening with adhesive tape, after gluing it is necessary to leave it without load for 24 hours!

6. installation of curtains on a fixed frame, wall or ceiling (diagram 3)

When mounted on a fixed plastic frame Can be attached with adhesive tape.

When installing on a wall and ceiling, clips (4) and fasteners are used. When using the clip (4), first insert the top curtain bar (13) into the top of the clip (4), press firmly on the bottom of the clip with your finger, then press the bar (13) until it clicks. To remove, also press on the bottom of the clip with your finger, then pull the bar (13) towards you.

Assembling the curtains, in addition to the process of attaching them to the frame, wall and ceiling, is described in the installation option for tilt-and-turn windows (Diagram 4).

More complete instructions installation instructions are included in the kit.

Curtains on the windows will help protect you from the scorching rays of the sun. Correctly selected products look beautiful in the interior and give comfort. It is important to create a relaxing environment at home, where you can always relax and gain strength.

The optimal choice of sun protection for windows

Roller blinds “Day-Night” compare favorably with ordinary curtains. They consist of two rows of alternating parts: transparent mesh and opaque fabric. The shaft located at the top of the structure sets the strips in motion.

Roller blinds resemble blinds: they make it possible to regulate penetration sunlight into the room. This process is controlled by a special mechanism.

In the morning, when the sun is just rising, the distance between the opaque parts is increased to allow maximum sunlight into the room. In the evening, Zebra curtains can be easily turned into fabric, preventing passers-by from watching you from the street.

The structure is attached to the window sash or frame. Models cover openings with a width of 0.5-2.4 m and a height of up to 2.5 m.

For which interiors are roller blinds suitable?

The choice of products is large, just look at the photo of the “Day-Night” curtains in the interior to be convinced of this. Such intrusion protection systems sun rays, suitable for various styles.

The color palette of stripes is varied: you can combine them with each other various shades. The color solution is selected individually. Brown fabric stripes go well with beige, and green with transparent ones.

Create the desired interior and hang it modern curtains"Day-Night" into the room. You will see that they are an improvement over blinds. In fact, the model combines the features of conventional curtains with window blinds. To natural light entered the room unhindered, the curtain is raised completely up, sometimes it is enough to install the dark stripes at the same level.

What care does the sun protection system require?

Roller blinds require simple care. The fabric strips are impregnated with a special solution, so neither dirt nor dust accumulates on their surface.

If you decide to wash them, then a few will come in handy useful tips. Do not soak products for a long time. It is not recommended to rub them with a hard brush or sponge. Use detergents, which contain neither acid nor chlorine. After washing, the product must be rinsed thoroughly and hung to dry. Straighten the strips so that there are no folds.

Roman blinds are considered a close alternative. They also look original in the interior. They are good to use in the kitchen, which has windows facing the sunny side.

Types of systems

Before you go to the store, try to decide which option is most suitable for you.

Features of a closed system

Many consumers are reduced to the opinion that the model is the most successful. The upper shaft is hidden in an aluminum box. A beam is attached to the bottom edge to weigh down the canvas, which helps prevent deformation.

Metal guides are installed on the sides, which completely prevents sunlight from entering the room. The curtains are aesthetically pleasing appearance, it is perfectly protected from insects and dust.

Features of an open system

If you look at the prices, then in the budget category you can find roller blinds with open system. The dimensions of the products vary, the maximum dimensions are width – 2.8 m, height – 3 m.

These filters have a simple design. A two-layer fabric is wound onto a shaft. There are no fastenings on the sides and bottom. A common control method - using a chain mechanism - allows you to fix the curtain in the desired position.

Mini-cassette system

The minimalist model takes up little space. It is controlled by a spring or chain mechanism. To install the box with guides, double-sided tape is used.

How to choose the right option

There are quite a lot of selection criteria: how much free space is needed, the cost of products, personal preferences. Installation of curtains can even be done on the ceiling. Home master must be sure before performing installation work, What window sashes open and close freely. It is important that the curtains do not come into contact with heating devices.

If you choose the right colors for the stripes, it is easy to visually expand a narrow and small room.

Buying a model on big window, pay attention to what the frame elements are made of. Over time, heavy fabric causes deformation of plastic parts. Give preference to a metal model.

Look at what materials the stripes are made from. Transparent stripes can be made of tulle or dense mesh. The second option is considered more durable. The materials for the fabric parts are various fabrics. It can be natural linen or synthetic. Synthetic products are more practical.

Nuances that may be useful to the home handyman

To mount it to a ceiling or wall yourself, you will need to drill holes, install fasteners and attach a tripod with a curtain. This method of mounting the Zebra requires more space.

When the roller blind is attached to the frame, holes are made in it. When mounted on a sash, it becomes possible to save space. You can open and close the window without raising the curtain.

Mini-cassette models are installed without drilling holes. To secure the mechanism, use a special adhesive or double-sided tape. Brackets can also be used for this purpose.

Home care tricks

It is better not to vacuum the curtains to avoid damaging them. Simply wipe with a dry cloth. Wash the fabrics soap solution. Use a soft cotton cloth for washing. The area of ​​persistent contamination must be soaped, wait a little and rinse with water.

Photo of curtains Day-Night

Day-night curtains are roller blinds, but they have one serious advantage - you can change the degree of their light transmission.

The trick is that the curtain consists of alternating strips of fabric of different densities. At the bottom of the curtain, instead of a weight strip, there is a roller that allows you to move the canvases one relative to the other. Thus, you can change the density of the curtain, either by combining dark areas and making the curtain 50% transparent, or, on the contrary, by placing sections of dense fabric in a checkerboard pattern, thereby darkening the room.

Before learning how to cut day-night curtains (or “zebra”, as they are also called), let’s understand the features of installing this type of roller blinds.

Installation of roller blinds “day-night”:

1. If you have standard window, roller blinds will be installed directly above the window opening - most likely it will be a solid curtain. To shorten it, invite another person to help you so that you can comfortably and calmly remove the curtain, measure everything, cut it, put it back together and hang it in place.
2. If you have a window non-standard shape, the roller blinds will most likely be screwed to the ceiling. It is not difficult to remove them from there if the window is small. In other cases, enlist the help of a reliable person.
3. If you have narrow window, the roller blinds will be right on the sash. Here you can easily handle it yourself.
4. If the window design allows, roller blinds can be mounted in window opening. Here, the difficulty of working with them also directly depends on the width that the curtains cover.

How to cut day-night curtains to width

This is done in the same way as for regular roller blinds:

1. Remove the curtain and unfold the fabric;
2. Take out the lower shaft (cylinder that allows you to change the position of the strips of fabric);
3. Mark the fabric and both shafts.
4. Cut the shafts with a hacksaw and file the edges.



IMPORTANT! The upper shaft should be 8-10 mm wider than the blade, the lower one 10-15 mm narrower.

5. Assemble the curtain and secure the plugs.
6. Hang the curtain back on the window.

How to shorten day-night curtains in length

It's easier because you don't even need to take the curtain apart. Just remove it from the window and see how many strips of fabric you need to remove. Cut them, sew or staple the edges and return the curtain to its place.