Modern cassette curtains: features and installation

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Cassette roller blinds harmoniously combine the required functionality and original design. The canvas is hidden in a compact cassette, making the design easily fit into the interior of both home and office space.

Closed cassette curtains are an easy-to-use and common type of curtains. Their main feature lies in an aluminum box in which a roller with a fabric web is stored. There is also a locking device that lowers and raises the fabric.

The mechanism inside the box makes it possible to fix the canvas at any height - with the help of guides, it is easily held parallel to the window sill, while not depending on the degree of opening of the window.

Features

Guides and a well-designed mechanism completely close the side slots, and the roller curtains themselves become a single structure of the window space. Therefore, cassette curtains are often used on balconies and loggias.

The material used to make curtains deserves special attention. It has a coating of water-repellent specialcomposition that protects the fabric from dirt and fading, so cassette curtains can be used in the kitchen. In addition, the stores offer an extensive range of colors, which is made in a variety of styles and is suitable for any interior. It is possible to apply patterns that match the decor or photo prints, but you should still avoid complex designs.

Types of curtains

Manufacturers today produce various types of curtains, the main ones include the following:

• Cassette mini-curtains are a budget option, for the installation of which there is no need to drill holes in the frame. The structure is controlled by a long chain. Among the advantages, it is worth highlighting the possibility of using it on small windows.
• Universal cassette curtains, the price of which starts from 1300 rubles, are the most convenient and common option. Thanks to a special design, the fabric does not sag, and the material is protected from the penetration of dirt and dust into the box. In turn, they are divided into two types, differing in the method of installation and the arrangement of guides.
• Cassette roller blinds "Lovolight" are optimally suited for large window openings. The possibility of manufacturing decorative bottom strips and boxes is the main feature of the curtains. Most often they are found in the decoration of salons and shop windows.
• Blinds "day-night" appeared in stores relatively recently. This design is characterized by the possibilitysun exposure adjustment.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cassette blinds have many advantages, the main ones include:

• Extensive range of designs, colors and shapes to fit any room.
• Adequate value for money.
• Ability to install on any windows.

Not without drawbacks, for example, despite the extensive selection, it is difficult to find a specific option for some styles. When used on old type windows, if the curtains are completely lowered, it is quite difficult to open the window, which prevents the room from being ventilated normally. Also, in some budget models, fabric is used that is difficult to clean from stains; you should pay close attention to this when buying curtains for the kitchen. In a small room, it is undesirable to use cassette curtains, as they can visually reduce the space.

Installation

You can choose original options depending on the functionality of the room, which will effectively highlight the style of the interior and protect from excessive sunlight. For rustic, minimalist or classic interiors, cotton, linen, bamboo or a mix of fabrics are great.

In order to install universal cassette curtains on the windows, it is necessary to fix the plastic box. Depending on the design, it can hold ontodouble-sided tape or self-tapping screws. A roll is hidden in the cassette, and the guides are glued to the glazing bead to the frame. Staples or specialized Velcro are used for mounting mini roller shutters.

If custom-made curtains are required, it is important to take all measurements correctly, including the distance between the handles and glass, as well as the thickness of the mounted glazing beads.

Choose fabric

You can pick up canvases of different density and composition, which differ both in terms of illumination and decorative characteristics. Most of the curtains are treated with antistatic and dust-repellent compounds, which increases the service life and simplifies maintenance. Common materials include linen, cotton, mixed fabrics, polyester and nylon.