How to fix an alicantina blind

The alicantine blinds are roller blinds that operate by means of a cord system. They have always protected us from excess light and have given us greater privacy inside our home. But in order to enjoy them we have to know how they are hung. That's why, here we are going to talk to you about how to fix an alicantina blind.

To attach the blinds, an installation is carried out using eyebolts to fix the blind to the wall or ceiling.

Its installation, as you will see below, is very simple, just as the maintenance and repair of this type of roller shutter.

Common ways of installing alicantinas shutters

There are two most common ways to install an alicantina blind: on the wall or on the ceiling.

• Wall. The eyebolts are fastened to eyebolts or spikes. If we do it this way, we have to separate the upright from the wall a space so that it does not collide with the cord or the mechanisms and the upright ends up bowing. This process can be carried out by placing plugs in the spike or on the upright.
• Roof. Here the eyebolts are hooked directly into the eyebolts that are bolted to the roof.

As a recommendation, it is necessary to assess whether we are going to need two or four eyebolts. If the alicantina shutter, whether it is made of pvc or wood, is 140 cm wide and 1.80 cm high or more, 4 eyebolts will be used.

What measurements does an alicantina blind need?

When considering the installation of this type of roller shutter, we have to take into account the way in which we want to install it.

Install it on the outside

If it is installed in this way, it has to measure between 3 and 5 cm more than the window opening, so it will have a good overlap. As for the height, we need to give it a space to be able to roll up completely without affecting the viewing area of the window. For this we usually add 25 cm at the top.

Install on the inside

If we want to install it on the inside, we have to think that we are going to have to roll it up and unroll it without it rubbing and, at the same time, it can cover the window or door opening sufficiently.

For this purpose, the width and height of the opening are measured and the subtract 1 cm in each width and 2 cm in height. This last piece of information is to ensure that you have a space where you can hang your wooden or PVC shutters by hooking them with closed eyebolts on open eyebolts or sockets.

You also have to take into account the irregularities of the window opening. To avoid them, it is advisable to take several height measurements and choose the smallest one.

How do I install alicantine blinds?

Once the measurements have been taken, it's time to install the blinds. It's a simple process, so you won't have any problems.

Outdoor installation

In the spine of the roller shutter upright we insert 2 eyebolts taking the reference of 7 cm from each end. Screw them in vertically if the blind is to be fastened inside the opening and horizontally if you want to cover it.

Indoor installation

In order to install the blind, a simple trick is required. Divide the width of the blind into 4 equal parts and hook an eyebolt a quarter of a metre from each end. Then, using the shutter, we mark the points on the wall or inside the opening.

All that remains is to drill the holes with a drill, put in the plugs and then the eyebolts or eyebolts. You will now have your Alicante shutter fully installed.

As you have read, it is not complicated fastening an alicantina blind The only thing you need to do is to take measurements and know where to place the eyebolts. So, if you like this type of shutters, don't hesitate and purchase an alicantina shutter now for your home.