Both rolling the blind over and under are ok/can be done/don't look awful or incorrect and will roll with perfect functionality and no issues, but the “standard roll” option is the norm or default, and the “reverse roll” option is less common/generally undertaken only upon request and for specific reasons.
In conclusion, there is no right or wrong way to decide which way round a roller blind should go, simply your preferences and the environment in which you are fitting the blind.
An over rolled blind on the face will leave a gap between the blind and the architrave, allowing a large amount of light and heat loss through the sides. An under rolled blind on the face however will roll as close to flush against the architrave/wall, minimising light and increasing privacy.
Front Roll
In RECESS applications its good for allowing a little extra clearance for clearing window handles. Be careful when ordering Front Roll when mounting your blind on the face of the wall as it will give much larger gaps as the fabric will not be as close to the wall as when you order back roll.
The best way to fit a blackout blind to keep virtually all of the sunlight outside where it belongs is to hang the blind outside of/in front of the recess of the window; and to buy a blind that has 10cm or so additional width either side, and at the top and bottom of the window, as a buffer.
Before you begin installation, read your model's specialized set of instructions on how to put blinds up and check that the hardware is included. Blinds can either be installed inside the window frame (for inside-mount blinds) or on the wall on either side of the window (for outside-mount blinds).
In summary. In summary, for Venetian, roller and vertical blinds, we would recommend they be hung from within the recess. However, Roman blinds would be better suited outside the recess, as they are able to let more light enter into the room.
If your blinds do move down when required but struggle to roll back up, this would suggest there is too much tension within the operating mechanism. The blinds retract back up after applying manual tension to the cord, however, if the blind is already far too tense then this operation won't have much effect, if any.
Front Roll (reverse)
Fabric rolls off FRONT of tube – towards room. Allows more light penetration around the sides of the blind, particularly in outside mount applications – fabric sits further away from the window/glass. Suited for window reveal installation.
There are two ways that a roller shade can roll on to the top tube. The traditional way is to have it roll up the back of the shade and over the top. Another way to do it is the reverse of that. A reverse roll shade rolls up the front of the shade and over the top toward the back.
We advise that you measure from the top to the bottom of the window and add 70mm at the top and the bottom. Measure from one side of the window to the other and then add 50mm to each side.
So, where should roller blinds fit? This is a decision to be made by you as the blinds buyer and there is no right location or wrong location as long as they cover the window! Based on what most of our buyers go for, the vast majority of the roller blinds we sell are made to fit inside of the recess.
This placement refers to when the fabric of your blinds hangs over the front of the barrel. In this position, there is a bigger gap between the fabric of the blinds and the windowpane. 2. Back Roll or Under Roll. The opposite is, of course, the Back/Under Roll, when the fabric of the bling hangs behind the barrel.
A reverse roll roller shade features material rolling off the front of the tube. Several benefits of a reverse roll include: Gives you a clean, minimalist look as the material conceals the roller tube.
Take the roll up blinds down to gain access to the ratchet mechanism. Using a toothpick and some compressed air, remove any debris or dust around the ratchet. Then lubricate the ratchet with some WD-40. Your blinds should now work.
This is usually caused by a failed cord lock or crushed cord. To determine if the problem lies with the lock or the cord, do this: Try to raise your blind up just a few inches and lock it in place. If it locks, the problem lies with the cord. If it doesn't lock, the problem lies with the locking mechanism.
Clean/brush any dirt or debris from both the spring end and the pin end of the mechanism, using a toothpick if needed to get into any hard-to-reach grime. Manually roll the blind all the way back up gently. Put the blind back in the brackets and test it out.
If the window is on the ground floor, the blind should be closed slats up. Otherwise, people can see in from the floors above. If, however, you are on an upper floor and the slats are up, anyone can see in from the ground floor. For that reason blinds on an upper floor should close slats down.
if they're angled down, anybody with any elevation can see into your home. second floor and above the inside should be facing down. if they're angled up on the inside, anybody on the street can get a clear view of your room. this is mainly for suburban areas.
Yes, for your blinds to work to greatest effect and to achieve the right visual finish, window blinds should rest on the windowsill. The only exception to this is vertical blinds which require a small amount of clearance to prevent the louvres from dragging on the windowsill when operated.
The combination creates the possibility of excellent light control, privacy as needed depending on how overlooked the window is, but more than that it makes the window covering feel complete. In this guide, we examine how to hang curtains over blinds or shades to create window treatment ideas with elegance.
Inside mount blinds are often flush with the window's opening and do not cover up the trim. Outside mount window treatments can be mounted on the face of window trim or on the wall above the window. It does not mean the blind is installed outdoors. Looking for an exterior or outdoor shade?
You can either mount your blinds inside or outside of the casing. Hanging the blinds outside means your window look bigger but when you hang your blinds inside, your window looks slimmer. When you need to mount your blinds outside, measure along the outside edges of the casing that surrounds the window.
The shade should overlap the window opening on the top by at least 1-1/2 inches. Some products may require more than 1-1/2 inches above the window for mounting hardware. If there's no sill, measure to the point you'd like the shade to reach.