Rag blinds

Blinds - a practical and attractive solution for a modern interior, a worthy alternative to curtains and curtains made of thick heavy fabric. It is important to know how to choose rag blinds so that they look really stylish, serve as decoration and an important part of the interior. This will be discussed in the article.

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What are their advantages?

Blinds of modern design are at the peak of fashion, and therefore look much more attractive than traditional curtains.

Important! Classic blinds, both vertical and horizontal type, consist of separate strips called lamellas. Lamels are interconnected. Using a special control cord, you can change the angle of rotation of the lamellas.

Pluses of standard blinds

Their main advantages:

• Convenience.
• Functionality.
• Practicality.
• Save space in the window area.
• Ease of care.
• A huge number of options and design solutions.
• Ensuring uniform lighting of the room.

Very popular blinds made of plastic, metal, wood. But we will talk about “clothes for windows” from textiles, fortunately, there are more than enough options.

Some skeptics in the old-fashioned way claim that if you replace the usual curtains with modern rag blinds, the interior will acquire a somewhat official, “office” shade. However, if you choose blinds according to the texture of the fabric and the shade, then they will very organically complement the main interior.

Important! There is a compromise option for conservatives: textile blinds are perfectly combined with “classics” - curtains and curtains.

Pluses of fabric blinds

Textile blinds have the following advantages:

• Free access to the window and window sill. Lovers of indoor plants have a great opportunity to design a window to their liking. The decor is truly magnificent.
• Sun protection. If you want to relax in the daytime and hide from the annoying sunshine - lower the curtain, and it will perfectly protect you from excess light.
• The ability to control the passage of light through the window.
• Good compatibility of modern fabric blinds with traditional types of curtains.
• There is no need for frequent washing and special care.
• Stylish look, resistance to fading and pollution.

Important! As follows from the above advantages, the purchase of rag blinds 0 is a great investment in coziness and comfort at home. They look great in all rooms, including the nursery, more than appropriate in the kitchen.

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Roller blinds - what are they?

The device is extremely simple: fabric, shaft and lifting mechanism. If necessary, the fabric is lowered by means of a mechanism or vice versa - it is wound on a shaft, folding up into a roll (hence the name).

There are control mechanisms of the following types:

• Chain.
• Cord.
• Spring loaded.
• Auto.

Important! The automated device can be controlled using a remote control or a wall-mounted switch. Using such a mechanism, adjusting the lighting becomes quite simple.

Rag blinds are fixed on the wall, ceiling or directly in the window opening. Practice shows that it is most convenient when the blinds are attached to each window section separately.In this case, the window can be freely opened or set to the ventilation mode.

Important! If you are installing roller blinds on a plastic window, it is important to install them in the window opening, so as not to damage the double-glazed windows.

The fabric used for the manufacture of roller blinds is impregnated with compounds with antibacterial and water-repellent effects. The material is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, and if selected with taste - it perfectly complements the interior of the room.

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Classification

Depending on the type of fastening system, roll blinds are distinguished between open and closed type:

• In “open” systems, rag blinds are screwed onto a shaft attached to the window using special angles. To the canvas hung directly, in the lower part there is a weight bar. Thanks to this bar, matter is evenly distributed in the window opening and does not go to the side.

Important! To regulate the natural lighting of the room, a chain-type mechanism is used. This is the simplest system with a minimum number of components. At the same time, it works quite well.

• Closed (cassette) design has a more complex structure. Such a system is much more reliable and practical than an open one. As in the open system, the fabric is wound on the shaft, but it is hidden in the box (cassette). The fabric is dustproof. The canvas moves along the guides, in the lower part of it is attached a strap of aluminum.

Important! The advantage is that the canvas is well fixed. There are no gaps between the window and the fabric. If the window is set for ventilation, the canvas does not sag.

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How to choose the right material?

The choice of material affects the ability of rag blinds to transmit light. A wide range makes it possible to purchase products for all rooms.

Important! Depending on the purpose of the room, you need to select a fabric with a certain light transmission. For example, more dense curtains are desirable for a bedroom and a nursery, and fabric that better transmits light is appropriate for a living room.

For fabric curtains, blinds, these types of fabrics are most often used:

• Nylon.
• Polyester.
• Cotton.
• Fiberglass.

Important! Sometimes, in the manufacture of custom-made products, leather and fiberglass are used.

Depending on the material used, these types of roller blinds are distinguished.

• Curtains "dim-out". For their manufacture, a translucent, lightweight fabric is used. They transmit light well. Perfect for a home mini greenhouse or conservatory.
• Day Night. They are made of special fabrics with alternating horizontal stripes, transparent and opaque to light.
• “Black-out” rag blinds. Completely impervious to light. Well suited for a bedroom or living room, if there is a home theater.

Important! The fabric can be used plain or with patterns. Separately, it is worth mentioning the prints applied by photo printing. It can be a sea, mountain, city landscape and even family photography.

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Useful tips for choosing:

1. When installing the structure on the plastic window of the frame, drilling is not recommended. Experts advise to purchase double-sided tape or a special bracket with rag blinds.
2. When choosing a product, be sure to consider the installation location:
   • If you intend to install the structure inside the window opening, subtract 15-20 mm from the height of the window opening so that the fabric does not lie on the surface of the window sill.
   • If you plan to lower the curtains to the floor, then the distance between the floor covering and the lower edge of the curtain should be from 50 mm.
3. Be sure to think over a control system. If you are going to control the curtain manually, then the control system should be freely accessible.

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Overview of manufacturing companies

If you do not have the appropriate skills for sewing such a window decor with your own hands, then in order not to miscalculate when buying, you need to properly navigate among the wide variety of products offered. The following brands have proven themselves well:

• Inspire is one of the best manufacturers of rag blinds, in particular, roller blinds. It uses natural materials, so the cost of production is quite high. However, the company's products are constantly in demand due to high quality and proven environmental friendliness.
• Lotari (China). The bulk of the products of this company are made of polyester. Products are cheap, but quality often leaves much to be desired.
• “Comfort” (Russia) - manufactures products from various materials with different decorative and functional features (for example, rag blinds “day-night”).

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How to care for products?

As the fabric of roller blinds becomes contaminated during operation, the question arises of how to wash them so that they do not lose their attractiveness and functional qualities for as long as possible. Normal washing for such products is not very suitable.

A few basic tips will help you keep these products looking attractive for as long as possible:

1. When buying rag blinds, choose the highest quality and most expensive fabrics. The more solid the material, the better it is processed with substances with antideforming and dirt-repellent effect.
2. Do not use roller blinds in the immediate vicinity of radiators.
3. When washing the window, roll the canvas.
4. Protect fabric from cuts and punctures, avoid creasing on the canvas.
5. More often open the window in windy weather to save rag blinds from excess dust and odors.
6. Washing is possible, but since it adversely affects the state of impregnation, try to wash products less often.
7. Lubricate the rolling shutter mechanism from time to time with a special compound.

Dry clean

The best means of dry cleaning rag blinds is a vacuum cleaner. They need to act very carefully so that a powerful air stream does not deform the fabric.

Dry cleaning

Contact a special service. Specialists will tell you which dry cleaning method, dry or wet, is more preferable. Of course, you have to fork out a little, but the complexity of this method is minimal.

Stain cleaning:

• Small, unstable dirt on rag blinds can be removed with a conventional eraser. Rub the contaminated area with rubber, and the dirt will move away.
• Grease stains can be easily removed with natural stain removers. If you use a stain remover, do not rub the fabric hard. You run the risk of getting a pretty ugly spot.

Important! Do not use solvent in any case, as it can damage the canvas.

Wet cleaning

Washing roller blinds can only be gentle and only when necessary.

Important! For wet cleaning, only neutral detergents can be used, as perfumes and additives can change the color intensity.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Apply washing solution with a damp soft sponge.
2. Then carefully rinse the solution with clean water.
3. Rinse the product out especially carefully so that there are no stains left on drying.

Important! To dry the cloth rag blinds need to be straightened on a flat surface so that the curtain does not stretch. If the fabric is wrinkled, it can be steamed through a damp fabric.

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We hope you have not doubted your decision regarding the purchase of rag blinds, and proper care will help you keep them in exemplary order. So - the house will always look cozy and beautiful.