ᐅ Stick or drill for installing a pleated blind? Which method holds better without significant drawbacks?

Hello,

we still need a few pleated blinds for our ground floor, so we’re wondering how reliable the current adhesive methods are. Or is it still the case that screws are the only long-lasting option to prevent the blinds from falling down during the summer? After all, the holes for the screws aren’t that big, right? Or could there possibly be a concern about moisture or something similar?

Thanks for your information and suggestions.

Simple pleated blinds are hooked in at the top and bottom of the window, and the adhesive pads are only there to prevent slipping.
I would not drill into the window for this.

The screws are only driven into the glazing bead, so there is no risk of compromising the insulation. Otherwise, modern adhesives are generally very durable in the long term – or you can use strong adhesive nano tape, which will likely last just as long but can be removed more easily.

We also have pleated blinds that we glued. They hold really well! I would definitely do it that way again. I think it’s called Stick & Fix...

@11ant and to all other window experts,
If you were to drill into a window because of its specific features (depth of the glazing bead), which area would you prefer:
1) the glazing bead itself or deeper
2) the frame

Are there any potential disadvantages (such as airtightness or similar) that could result from drilling? Other than having two small holes to fill when removing the blinds?

Thanks to you all 🙂

If I had to choose, I would always drill only into the glazing bead. If necessary, it can be replaced relatively easily.