To install super beautiful shutters, you must read this article!
shutters are a style of window that originated in China. In ancient Chinese architecture, horizontal and vertical strips are called "horizontal lattice windows". The horizontal lattice window is a "primitive style" of the shutter, and it can also be said that it is the original state of the shutter.
Nowadays, shutters shine in home decoration with many advantages.
1.Advantages of shutters:
Adjust the light
The window shutters can achieve a variety of light and shadow effects by adjusting the fan blades, and can also adjust the "brightness and darkness" of the light.
Comb the light to create a variety of light and shadow effects in soft or cold storage. Whether it is the shape or the adjustment of light and shadow, it can adapt to a variety of styles and spaces.
Protect privacy
The top-down adjustment of the shutters can block the view of the outside world, without affecting the lighting, and protect the "privacy" of the interior.
Beautiful and generous
A drawstring can transform into multiple forms. Can be stowed or laid down completely. The shape is flexible and looks more beautiful. The changing and flexible form and the choice of a variety of materials and colors create the characteristics of the shutters to adapt to a variety of styles. This is one of the reasons why we often see shutters in various styles of rooms.
Easy to maintain
The window page of the shutter is removable, and if there is a window page that is broken, it can be repaired locally. It is easy to maintain in the later stage and has low maintenance costs.
In addition to the above basic advantages, the shutters are moisture-proof and waterproof, do not take up space, are more hygienic, and can also block some ultraviolet rays.
One thing that deters some friends from shutters is that they are easy to get dusty. But it's actually easy to solve:
From time to time, use an electrostatic duster to dust it off.
If it is a water-resistant shutter, when cleaning, remove the blades, clean them with water, and then dry them naturally.
Wooden shutters cannot be stained with water, you can buy a brush that specializes in cleaning shutters.
How to choose shutters with so many advantages?
2.Material
timber
The wooden shutters are refreshing and natural, with a mild texture and antique log tones. It has a good decorative effect. Installation needs to be paid attention to, and it should be used in a ventilated and dry area. The price is higher.
Advantages: high appearance, not easy to deform, no fading
Disadvantages: not moisture-resistant, easy to corrode, mold, moth
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy shutters are waterproof and corrosion-resistant, and are often used in humid environments such as bathrooms.
The more common are aluminum alloy shutters. This type of shutter is suitable for a variety of decoration styles. The shading and concealment are very good, and it is a relatively mainstream shutter material.
Advantages: fireproof, waterproof, moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, not easy to rust and deform, sun-resistant, and long service life
Disadvantages: The price is high, and the poor quality aluminum alloy will have the problem of discoloration in the later stage
Zinc steel
The color of the zinc steel shutter is richer than that of aluminum alloy, in addition, it is also very decorative, "cost-effective".
Advantages: cost-effective, high strength, hardness, strong impact resistance, no welding, easy to install
Disadvantages: anti-corrosion and anti-rust performance is not as good as aluminum alloy
PVC
A plastic material. The price is cheap, if you have a limited budget and like shutters, you can consider this type of material.
Advantages: waterproof and moisture-proof, flame retardant
Disadvantages: not heat resistant, easy to age and deform, easy to absorb ash and fade
3.Applicable spaces
The use of shutters is very wide, whether it is a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, study, etc., you can choose shutters.
But we also know that different spaces have different requirements for shutters.
How to choose the material of the shutters according to the space?
Living room, dining room
The area of the living room and dining room is generally not small, and "the lighting will be better". The overall space is dry and ventilated. If you install shutters, then any material is fine, it is recommended to choose a material with better thermal insulation effect to ensure that it will not be too hot when the light is very strong.
The choice of color is extremely important. First of all, consider the overall coordination, you can choose a "similar color" to the wall. Or just choose a versatile color, such as white, black, and log.
If you want to install shutters in the kitchen, choose aluminum alloy materials with good anti-oil stains, which are easy to maintain.
bedchamber
Friends who are more sensitive to light can choose roller shutters with better shading. In this way, you can experience the warmth and comfort of the sun while ensuring the quality of sleep.
shutters in the bedroom do not have too many restrictions on the material. In this way, good sound insulation and thermal insulation are the basic requirements, then aluminum alloy, wood, zinc steel, PVC can be used.
den
The study room has high requirements for light. Natural light is pleasant, but if the light is too strong or too weak, it will not only affect the feeling of use, but also hurt the eyes.
The shutters of the study should be made of aluminum alloy and zinc steel with good thermal insulation.
Kitchen, bathroom
I often see friends installing shutters in the bathroom.
The functions of shutters to adjust light, protect privacy, and prevent moisture are actually very suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms.
The kitchen is "oily", it is very suitable to choose anti-fouling, easy-to-clean aluminum alloy materials, and can also be waterproof and stain-resistant, killing two birds with one stone. But if the family is a Chinese kitchen, the cooking frequency is high, and the fumes are large, try not to install shutters.
The bathroom is damp, so the shutters must be made of "waterproof and moisture-proof" and corrosion-resistant materials. For example: aluminum alloy, zinc steel.
balcony
If the balcony is made into a leisure area or just an ordinary clothes drying area, it is also a good choice with shutters, which can adjust the light and block some ultraviolet rays.
We have often mentioned that many owners have designed the laundry area on the balcony. In order to avoid the washing machine and dryer from being exposed to the sun for a long time, it is necessary to install shutters.
The lighting on the balcony is very good, so when choosing shutters, you must choose materials that are heat-resistant and not easy to age.
4.Classification of shutters
Horizontal shutters
The blades of common horizontal shutters are parallel. The light is adjusted by turning the adjustment louver. The lifting and position of the shutters are adjusted by means of a drawstring.
The appearance is simple, and the installation and disassembly are relatively simple. Good shading and thermal insulation effects, and some products can also block ultraviolet rays.
Vertical shutters
The two are similar but have certain differences.
The blades of the vertical curtain are single, the blades are thick and have a certain hardness, and the width of each blade is 9cm. The lower end is connected by wire beads.
Dream curtains can be said to be a combination of vertical shutters and cloth curtains. There is gauze between the two blades. There are no threaded beads at the lower end. The width of the curtain is 12cm, and the gauze is also a certain width, with a total width of about 20cm.
It highlights the lighting, classic elegance, foldable, and can be opened in a variety of ways. Solid wood is commonly used.
Roller shutters
According to the function, it can also be subdivided into zipper roller blinds, elastic roller blinds, and electric roller blinds;
According to the fabric, it can be divided into blackout roller shutters, sunshade roller shutters, and daylighting roller shutters.
Such shutters are suitable for study rooms.
Sliding shutters
This type of shutter should fix the blades directly on the window frame, and adjust the light by adjusting the blades.
Some owners will use sliding shutters as partitions to put them indoors, shading can not only ventilate but also not block the light, retro and moody.
5.Leaf shape
There are C type, factory type, and S type.
When the C-type louver is completely closed, it is still by a certain gap, and the concealment is not very strong.
The blades of the factory type coincide up and down, which can be completely closed, and the concealment effect is better.
S-type concealment is somewhere in between the above.
6.Line holes
There are hidden holes, that is, small round holes and square large medium holes. Looking at the name, you can also know that the hidden hole has stronger privacy protection.
7.Dimensions and installation
There are interior and exterior decorations.
The privacy of the exterior is better than the interior.
Interior: embedded in the window frame. The length of the shutters is the same as the height of the curtains, and the width is 1-2cm less than the width of the window. Suitable for flat or flush windows.
Exterior: Hang outside the window frame. The length of the shutters is about 10cm higher than that of the window, and the width is about 5cm-10cm on both sides. This ensures a good shading effect. If it is an internal window, it must be exterior.
8.Color
Commonly used colors are white, wood, and black.
White is the most versatile. It can be applied to modern or vintage styles.
The log color adaptation style is also relatively wide, such as simple styles, such as new Chinese style, log style, etc.; Personalized Southeast Asian style and Mediterranean style (except for Greek Mediterranean style, other Mediterranean styles are more suitable for log or dark wood color shutters).
Black is suitable for more personal styles, such as industrial style.
White matte is more elegant. There are also patterned, brushed or floating leaves. However, in general, white matte is more often chosen.
If there are other whites in the space, such as walls or cabinets, try to unify the color to avoid color difference.
9.Please note when purchasing
Look at the quality
First, touch whether the shutter blades are smooth and even, and see if each blade will be burred.
Look at the color
The blades and all accessories including wire frames, adjustment rods, cables, small accessories on the adjustment rods, etc. should be the same color.
Finish
Feel the smoothness of the blades and wire frames with your hands, and the quality products are smooth and flat, and will not prick your hands.
Opening and closing of the blades
Open the blades, and the spacing between the blades should be symmetrical. Each blade should remain straight and not bend up and down. Close the blades, and the blades should be consistent with each other, and there should be no gaps for light leakage.
Deformation resistance
Open the blade, press down on the blade, and quickly let go after the blade bends down under force, if each blade immediately returns to the horizontal state and there is no bending, it indicates that the quality is qualified.
summary
It is recommended to choose shutters for the living room and dining room. Friends who are sensitive to sunlight should not install shutters in the bedroom.
If the home is a Chinese kitchen, the frequency of use is high, the oil fumes are heavy, and shutters are not recommended.
Choose the white model, which is the most versatile and suitable for most styles.
Magnetic control shutters can be selected for internal windows, which are cheap, easy to use and easy to install.