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What are zebra curtains?

By their design, fabric day-night blinds resemble ordinary roller blinds, but they do not consist of a single, but a double fabric thrown over the shaft and the same fabric as the roller shutters and blinds of the chain mechanism. Initially, day-night blinds were designed specifically for plastic windows, but today they also make out wooden window structures.

This is how zebra curtains look on the side

Day Night differs from the roll of curtains that are usual for us in that the curtain closing the window is not a continuous canvas, but a series of horizontal transparent and opaque stripes of the same width. The strips are thermally connected to each other. Ready-made roller blinds are treated with Teflon impregnation, thanks to which they acquire dust-repellent and antistatic properties.

Lightproof strips for double roll-up curtains Day Night is made of natural and synthetic fabrics with a dense texture (most often polyester). Light-transmitting strips are made of dense mesh, tulle, veil or organza. They can be matte, glossy, metallized, plain and with a pattern.

Zebra roller blinds (another name for these original striped curtains) at the same time perform both the function of tulle and the function of curtains. Their main distinguishing feature is three modes of adjusting the luminous flux:

Once you pull the chain, the fabric will begin to scroll. When dense stripes overlap transparent, street light will cease to enter the room through the window.
To look through the window, it is not necessary to raise the entire curtain, it is enough to slightly shift the stripes. In this case, the lighting in the room will become soft, as if muffled.
If you scroll the canvas so that the same type of stripes completely coincide with each other, sunlight will freely enter the room.

The photo shows a good example of how you can control the illumination from night darkness to daylight using roller blinds Zebra

By the same principle, there is a change in natural illumination with the help of horizontal blinds. Perhaps that is why such curtains are often called not blinds day night, and rolled blinds Day Night. In addition, by wrapping such curtains on the shaft, they can be either completely raised or lowered to the windowsill itself. This is their main resemblance to roller shutters. Well, they remind ordinary curtains by the fact that they are made of textile fabrics of the most varied colors.

Varieties of day-night system designs

The design of roller blinds Zebra Day Night can be closed and open.

Closed (cassette) systems are more convenient, but also more expensive. In this case, the shaft is hidden in a plastic or aluminum box, weighting agents are attached to the lower edges of the curtains, and rails are located on the sides of the structure, ensuring a tight fit of the curtain to the window. Thanks to them, when the curtain is closed, light is completely eliminated, the paintings do not hang out and the whole structure looks very aesthetically pleasing.

Roller blind day-night - photo of the top of the closed system

Rolled blinds zebra with an open system - a budget option roller blind Day Night. The fabric in this case is wound on an uncovered shaft and is not fixed laterally. As a result, the curtain hangs freely, but it rises and falls without any effort.

Open day blind

Tip. In order not to damage the chain, try to raise and lower the roller blinds smoothly, without jerking.

Mini-cassette shutters are the most compact version of the roller blind with a closed system, fixed on the window sashes. The box that hides the shaft most often visually simulates the material from which the window is made, and it seems that the curtain is built directly into the frame.

Both closed and open systems, depending on their size and design idea, can be attached to the ceiling, wall, window opening, or directly on the casement windows.

Many people confuse concepts such as roller blinds and pleated day to night. Pleated - woven or non-woven material, which is made of pleated curtains, assembled into strict horizontal folds of the accordion type, from which the pleated curtains are made, is a single continuous fabric. Therefore, they cannot regulate illumination like blinds, they are an independent type of window decor and cannot be considered one of the modifications of Day Night curtains.

An example of double blinds pleated day and night, which are often confused with roller blinds

How to care for day-night curtains

The unique design and high-quality workmanship allow Rolshtora Day Night to serve for many years without losing its original presentation, if a few simple rules are followed when caring for them:

To maintain the cleanliness of the canvases, it is sufficient to remove dust from them with a dry soft cloth during regular weekly cleaning.
The vacuum cleaner can damage the fabric or tighten the chains of the lifting mechanism and it is undesirable to use it.
To clean the curtain the night the zebra with a damp cloth should only be when stable noticeable spots appear on it. To dry the fabric faster, it should be completely untwisted.
To remove stains, use a sponge dipped in a mild soapy solution. With its help, moisten the dirty place well, leave it in this form for a while, and then rinse the solution with clean water. If the stain does not disappear, repeat this procedure again.
Aggressive, chlorine-containing detergents and abrasive powders do not need to be used. They can damage the texture and color of the fabric.

Tip. For dimensional windows, Roller blinds Day Night with a metal frame are best suited. Plastic fasteners are not very durable and bend under heavy load.

Curtains Day-Night look great in many interiors that are popular today: modern classics, minimalism, hi-tech, loft. And properly matching curtains, curtains, Roman curtains to them in a pair will help to harmoniously fit them into other interior styles. These unique lighting systems created using advanced technologies will make your home even more functional and comfortable and will delight you day and night.

Operating principle

Rolshtora contain small features of classic curtains and standard blinds. In a situation of blinds, the principle of operation involves winding them onto a shaft, thereby closing the window opening. And in the roll system day and night, the stripes of the canvas remain in the same plane.

The darkened part will be an obstacle to the sun, but, nevertheless, passes sunlight through the light zones. If necessary, you can raise the product, and then sunlight will fill the room.

Materials and fabric

Types of fabric for roller blinds.

Cotton + Polyester. By mixing two different components, natural cotton and synthetic polyester, the developer created a material that is universal in technical and operational properties.
Fabric "Skin". This is a bi-tissue, consisting of plasticized fiberglass and polyvinyl chloride, the percentage of which is 36 to 64.
Artificially scorched. In its creation lies synthetic and natural fibers. It is scorched due to the partial processing of the material at the production stage by soluble acids.
Blackout It belongs to night fabrics, since it is made from dense synthetic fibers.
Satin + Polyester. In some cases, the outer layer of such roller blinds is treated with resistant acrylic.

These are popular materials for the manufacture of such products. Each is characterized by increased wear resistance and ease of maintenance.

Without exception, blinds are divided into types. They are not just a fashionable decor item, but a functional thing.

Open

A similar device consists of a shaft with a dense fabric attached to it, a mechanism and a strap. Products are created in different diameters, the main element, the type of fabric and shape. In addition, each curtain has exactly the same functionality.

When choosing an open type, do not forget that the larger the product, the wider the shaft diameter.

Mini system

In this case, a curtain is installed on each sash. The plus is that such a fastener does not require drilling a frame in advance, everyone can cope with a “mini” fastener.

So that in the future the filter cloth does not fall, the lower guide area should be metal. Or a simple option to fix the magnet at the bottom.

To the ceiling

As a rule, products of a similar design are not long, they touch the window sill a little. But there are options that cover the entire window opening and fall by 10-20 centimeters below the windowsill.

These sizes are enough to protect the room from direct sunlight and prying eyes.

To the frame

How to hang rolshtora day-night? Depending on the type of roller blinds, the size of the indentation is determined. This is easily done from the top of the window frame, where the blinds will be mounted.

Then the mount is mounted. Such products have two varieties of fastening - on self-tapping screws and double-sided construction tape.

Self tapping screws

Metal nozzles are fitted to the window frame and screwed into the already made mounting hole with two self-tapping screws. The latches from it are attached to the shaft from the roller blinds day-night, then they are pushed into the standard nozzles, after a slight pressure by hand.

The installation process is completed by securing the decorative caps from the nozzles.

Double sided tape

Special nozzles are installed on the brackets. The base is treated with alcohol for degreasing. The adhesive tape is heated with an electric hair dryer, a protective film is removed from it, and it is glued to the surface of the window frame by strong pressing.

Such a system is convenient and gaining popularity, since it allows you not to “injure” windows by drilling.

In any room on the rolls, dirt and dust constantly accumulate. This process cannot be avoided or coped with, even if the hostess regularly does wet cleaning at home.

Standard curtains need to be removed, they are long and not practical, and you have to wash them regularly. A significant plus is that they do not require special care from themselves. You need to wipe them a couple of times a week with a damp cloth.

You can’t wash Zebra curtains in a washing machine, nor can you vacuum it. Zebra blinds can be treated with a special dust-repellent liquid, but it is better to entrust this business to professionals.

Advantages and disadvantages

A textile product called Day-Night has many more features and advantages over standard curtains. It is suitable for any room, easy to care for and functional.

Even at the production stage, some fabrics are treated with acrylic and dust-repellent liquid, which minimizes care.

Due to the peculiarities of alternating dark and light strips of material of different density, the curtains allow you to set the desired level of natural light in the room in a matter of minutes.

If you choose blinds for the design of the room, they will give more coziness and comfort, will delight the owners. For the design of a room in the style of minimalism, roller blinds will be an excellent option, as well as for Japanese and high-tech style.

Unique and concise rolshtora will have to place in the office or other public place. These are their main features.

But there are some disadvantages. These primarily include the too high cost of the product.

What are day-night roller blinds?

This type of curtain is often called a "zebra" - unlike ordinary roller blinds, they have alternating translucent and opaque stripes. This effect is created due to two different types of fabrics on the canvas, thrown over the roller.

Thanks to these stripes, day-night curtains perfectly regulate the amount of sunlight in the room.

You can easily open the curtain completely for a day, dim the lights, if you leave home, hide the bright light of night lights before going to bed. Another feature of them is that it is not necessary to completely raise the canvas or move it to the side in order to look out onto the street, for this it is enough to combine two transparent stripes.

The principle of operation of curtains "zebra"

Rolshtora is not such a complex mechanism as it might seem at first glance, but it is very functional.

There are several types of mechanisms for them:

cassette, which is mounted on the profile, and the curtain opens thanks to an aluminum cassette moving along the guide,
spring, where the curtain closes and opens due to a small effect on the mechanism, have a short service life,
chain, in which the curtain is wound on a tube with clamps and moves using a chain,
automatic with electric drive and controller, with which you can remotely open and close curtains.

The design of any roller blinds also has the sheet itself and a plumb line, which does not allow the fabric to develop in a draft and crumple during operation.

Curtains "day-night" are most often made with a chain or automatic mechanism, which is very convenient for use in any room.

Many models can be fixed both in the opening and to the ceiling or wall near the window. A variety of options allows you to combine roller blinds with tulle on the curtain or other types of curtains.

Varieties of rolled curtains "day-night"

Depending on how you want to fix the roller blinds and for which window to use, it is worth choosing one or another type of curtains. In total, several of their varieties are distinguished:

Open - represent a shaft with a cloth wound on it and an attached opening mechanism,
Cassette - in this embodiment, the shaft with the fabric is hidden under a box of a semicircular or rectangular shape. The whole structure looks very neat and modern,
Mini - have the same box, but have the dimensions of the opening and are mounted in its space, and not above the window,
Rollo - here the curtain moves along the side guides. This type of design is most often used for skylights, because they do not "hang" from an inclined surface,
Large roll - used to decorate large windows, storefronts, etc.

Each of these options can be used at home, in the office, in a cafe or shop. A wide selection of prints and colors will help create the right atmosphere in every room, for example, add coziness in the bedroom or emphasize the severity of the lines in the office.

Double Roll Curtain Materials

As for the materials of construction and mechanisms, manufacturers prefer high-quality plastic. Practical and inexpensive parts are obtained from it, which can easily be replaced on your own in case of breakage of the roller curtain.

But the choice of fabrics in this case matters. The most commonly used are linen, silk, polyester, cotton, viscose, tulle.

Of course, synthetic fabrics are most often used because they are easier to care for. Synthetics are also added to natural materials to improve their qualities. Before installation on any roller, any fabric is coated with Teflon impregnation, which gives it antistatic properties.

If you are a fan of environmental friendliness, order tailoring of curtains made of natural fabrics. But it is worth considering that with a simple brush they can no longer be cleaned.

Curtains "day-night" in the interior

In order for such an option of curtains to be properly written off to the interior, it is important to choose the right color and not only their variety and design.

Here are some color tips for different rooms:

juicy and bright colors (lime, orange, yellow, etc.) are best left for the kitchen or dining room. Such shades arouse appetite, help in the morning to wake up faster, increase mood,
in the bedroom it is better to place curtains of more muted shades, pastel colors. This is especially true in cases where the curtain occupies a central space in the design of the wall with the window,
for living rooms, the choice of color can be any, the main thing is that it suits the specific style of the interior,
in the nursery, you can give free rein to imagination and choose curtains with bright prints, for example, your favorite cartoon heroes or cute little animals.

As for office premises, it is better to choose monochrome versions of roller blinds or, again, more calm shades.

Prints fit perfectly not only in children's bedrooms. If your room thinks about a certain topic, it can be emphasized with one or another pattern on the curtains “day-night”.

Roller Blind Care

Proper and timely care of curtains “day-night” will help to extend their service life, preserve their appearance and save the room from dust.

Roller Blind Care Tips:

When washing windows, the curtains should be raised to the end and not lowered until the window is completely dry,
To clean the canvas itself, you do not need to remove it from the window,
Dust is easily removed with a soft brush or a special nozzle on the vacuum cleaner,
Dirt and stains can be cleaned with an ordinary sponge dipped in soapy water. After cleaning, the contaminated area should be washed with a sponge with clean water and left to dry,
Do not rub, crush, wring, and use abrasive cleaners or hard sponges.

It is enough to wipe the plastic base of the zebra curtains with a damp cloth to remove dust.

Zebra Curtain Selection Tips

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of manufacturer and model when buying curtains "day and night", it is enough to follow simple tips from specialists.

When buying, it is important to consider:

window size and type - for example, for flaps, shutters with side guides are more suitable,
the color and material of the fabric should be combined with the style of the interior of the room,
in office and other crowded rooms it is better to install cassette roller blinds, since under the box the fabric will retain its attractive appearance for longer.

The most difficult step, as a rule, is the choice of fabric for shutters. Let's analyze the possible options in more detail:

flax - a smooth fabric with a matte sheen, as a rule, in modern production synthetic fibers are woven into linen fabric,
silk - soft, soft to the touch fabric with glossy tints,
polyester is also a soft and lightweight fabric, in the composition of which fibers of other fabrics are often added to give the final product certain properties,
cotton - strong, but at the same time light and breathable fabric,
viscose is a light and dense material that is also often combined with other natural or synthetic fabrics,
tulle is an almost weightless translucent fabric used to create light stripes on day-night curtains.

Among the roller shutters sold in stores, you are unlikely to find a model with a 100% natural canvas. It is better to sew such curtains on order, discussing the desired result with the company in advance.

How to mount roller blinds with your own hands

Installing roller blinds on the window is not the most difficult task. If you know how to handle a screwdriver and tape measure, there will be no problems.

The installation process begins with the markup. There are several nuances to consider:

If the curtain overlaps the window opening, then from both edges the structure should go beyond the opening by 4-5 cm. From the lower edge, the opening should be closed by about 10 cm with a cloth,
When installing the curtains inside the opening, its edges, on the contrary, should retreat a couple of centimeters from the edges of the opening on the sides and bottom.

Description of the installation process of rolled curtains "zebra":

First of all, we mark up according to previous measurements. At this stage, it’s better to double-check everything again, since redoing holes for fasteners can be problematic,
According to the marking, holes are drilled, dowels are inserted into them,
Brackets are screwed into the holes obtained on the screws,
From the place where the regulating chain of shutters is located, 12 cm are measured, then an additional fastening is installed in this place,
The design is installed on the side of the control mechanism. A click in this case will indicate the correctness of the actions,
At the last stage, the web is corrected and the correct operation of the day-night system is checked.

This is the easiest way to install such curtains - even a beginner can cope with it. If you purchased roller shutters with a more complex fastener system or a large curtain and are not sure that you can correctly install it on the window, the right decision would be to seek the help of specialists.

How to assemble roller blinds, see our video:

Where to buy day-night shutters and their cost

Another proven way not to make a mistake in choosing high-quality roller blinds - to pay attention to the manufacturers recommended in the market.

The most popular curtains "day-night" from firms Tanova, Artuel, Roller Design, Vidella.

These manufacturers pay great attention to the quality of the fabric, the completing mechanisms, as well as the design of the curtains.

Do not hesitate to ask sellers for quality certificates for their products - this will help to ensure the safety and reliability of roller blinds, as well as give a guarantee that the manufacturer will not refuse to replace the goods in the event of a marriage or a quick breakdown.

You can purchase roller blinds "zebra" in various construction hypermarkets, as well as in online stores directly from the manufacturer. On average, the cost of such models is 1500-3000 rubles depending on the complexity of the design, the quality of the material and the brand's fame.