Wooden blinds for plastic windows are an indispensable attribute of modern windows, because they look stylish and aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the tree goes well with almost any type of interior. And it will look very harmonious when your house is decorated in an eco-style. In addition, the tree is also well suited for decorating a bathhouse, veranda or a guest house.
Pros and cons of wood blinds
If you decide to install such blinds at home, then first you should study in detail the advantages and disadvantages that are inherent in these products. The advantages of wooden blinds include:
Bamboo blinds are always trendy and modern
Important! Wooden blinds installed on plastic windows cannot be washed with water. The tree tends to swell and deform under the influence of moisture, after which it will be very difficult to give the product its original appearance. This circumstance can be considered one of the disadvantages of wooden blinds.
The second drawback is the high fire hazard of such wooden structures. It is quite natural that bamboo and other wood species catch fire very easily and can provoke a fire in the room. To prevent this from happening, they are equipped with rooms that have a dry, warm microclimate, and away from fire. In this case, the likelihood of a fire in the room will be the lowest.
It is also worth noting that special cleaning agents must be used to clean wooden blinds, which must be applied with a dry or slightly damp cloth. It makes sense to periodically clean the product with a vacuum cleaner.
As for the price, such wood products are not much more expensive than plastic ones. That is, they are available to the majority of the population, even with average incomes. Moreover, if the financial condition allows, it is quite possible to install wooden blinds made of valuable wood species on the windows.
In any case, in order for their positive aspects to manifest themselves, it is necessary to purchase only high-quality products. Therefore, when purchasing a product, you should carefully examine the appearance of the blinds. For example, the material of the product should not have deformations and mechanical damage. In addition, there should be no damage to the paint layer. You should not purchase blinds of unknown origin, as they most often have a very short service life due to the use in the manufacture of low-quality wood.
Important! Wooden blinds do not emit harmful substances, unlike similar plastic products.
As a result, they can be easily hung in a nursery or any other living room. This circumstance must be remembered when arranging a room in an apartment for patients who suffer from upper respiratory tract diseases or asthma.
The main types of wooden blinds
Despite the fact that all blinds have one purpose - to protect the room from ultraviolet rays, they have several varieties. So, today there are 3 types of these products:
In addition to the named division, there is a division into smooth and embossed products, into completely wooden and metal inserts. They can be installed directly on the glass. Wooden blinds can have a pattern on their surface, which is important, as it opens up wide possibilities in the field of decor.
The choice of the most suitable option depends, first of all, on where you will use your blinds, because it should fit perfectly into the interior of any room. In addition, it is very important to choose the system that will fully match the features of your windows. So, the same attic windows simply by their design are not suitable for placing roller blinds on them, therefore, before buying, you need to clarify for which windows this or that product is best suited.
As for the controls for these structures, they usually consist of a special cane or lace. In addition, there are more advanced products equipped with a fixed or remote switch. Moreover, with their help, you can not only start up and raise these products, but also regulate the degree of lighting in the room.
The use of wood blinds in the interior
If you want to install wooden blinds in your house or apartment, you will need to get a photo of them in advance. It is from the photo that you can decide how to use wooden blinds in the interior. For example, they can go well with formal classrooms. In addition, they can also be used to decorate the bedroom, kitchen and living room in the "classic" style.
In the same case, when you need to decorate a room in light colors, you can recommend a product made of white wood. It, unlike plastic, does not fade in the sun, such blinds can be made up to 2 meters wide. As for the material for such blinds, it usually comes from various exotic types of wood, for example, bamboo.
Since the tree is perfectly painted and varnished, you can choose these products for almost any interior. As a last resort, you will be able to paint the blinds yourself with various paints. At the same time, the greatest chic will be in the event that you type the blinds with slats of different shades from different types of wood. As a result, you will achieve a very interesting optical effect without using paint.
On a note! It is worth remembering that the industry produces blinds not only from wood, but also from plastic, which completely imitates it.
Such "wooden" blinds look great, while they are not afraid of rotting and exposure to moisture, so they can be safely placed in the kitchen. These blinds do not collect dust and have anti-static properties. As a result, you get an almost ideal product for equipping utility rooms.
All options for installing the described structures in a residential area can be found on specialized sites on the Internet. In addition, you can turn to a professional designer for advice on how to properly equip the windows in your apartment. In this case, you guarantee yourself an excellent interior that will look great even against the background of a standard layout.
Self-fastening of wooden "curtains"
If you purchased blinds, you can hang them yourself. To do this, in the simplest version, you will need to first attach the pre-prepared slats to the guide so that the slats can move sideways. Next, 2 hooks are screwed to the ceiling and the cord with which you just connected the lamellas is passed through them.
After that, it is necessary to release the cord downward, making a loop out of it, while twisting its ends. In the future, with the help of this loop, you will lower and raise the blinds. At the same time, there are only 2 methods of their installation: above the window and inside the window opening. By the way, choose the installation method in advance, since the dimensions of the described product directly depend on the dimensions of the window opening, so try to determine them as accurately as possible.
The installation process itself involves drilling holes in the wall and using various types of fasteners. In the case of placing a product over a window, you will have to sacrifice part of the area of your premises. When carrying out installation, you will need to observe accuracy and do all the work as carefully as possible, since a skewed structure will not work.
In the absence of experience in carrying out installation work, it makes sense to think about inviting a professional installer. This is especially true when you are going to install an expensive and complex blind system. Thanks to the work of a specialist, it will be correctly installed, which means it will work well and will serve you for a long time.
