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  • Contract Curtains & Blind Supplied for Large Apartment Block

    Contract Curtains & Blind Supplied for Large Apartment Block

    Rental Apartment Flame Retardant Roller Blinds & Curtains for Landlords –75 flats 355 Windows

    Direct fabrics was approached by a large property manager who was in the process of renovating a large number of flats in a modern tower block in London. The client was looking to renovated 166 apartments using both roller blinds and curtains, in this case study we are going to be looking at the flame retardant roller blinds that were manufactured and installed by Direct Fabrics.

    Phases of the project

    As the job was so vast in size. Direct fabrics commenced by doing an initial site visit to see what was feasible for the project. Whether roller blinds could be installed or whether another shading system would be required. Upon viewing the window the recess above the windows were smaller than required to fit roller blinds as an overlap would happen over the window and as they pivoted inwards it would not work effectively for ventilation.

    Initial Quotation for 355 windows

    To offer the client a guide price for the project from the initial site inspection an overview of 3 rooms was completed a 1,2,3 bedroom selection. This allowed for a starting point quote to be provided and allow the client to decide whether to go ahead with a full site survey. A survey of this magnitude with ceiling to floor curtains was going take a significant amount of time. Once approved our full site survey of c400 windows was undertaken by our trained professionals. After completing this we were able to provide a detailed quote within 24hrs of completing the initial measures, this allowed time for checking for typos and other logical mistakes when comparing measurements to other floors.

    Time Frame & Manufacturing of Curtains

    The client had an ambitious target for the release of flats being 2 -3 weeks for release for the curtains in the bedrooms and slightly over for the lounges if necessary. As Direct Fabrics has a team of over 20 seamstresses and the fabrics are kept in stock it meant that we were able to offer an extremely quick turn around on these curtains and blinds. The planning for the release for these flats meant that the production facility was stretched to manufacture over 1200 widths of material plus the blinds.

    Fitting the curtain Tracks & Curtains

    A hotel grade quality curtain track was decided upon for the project, approximately 750m of curtain track was required for this project which would be installed immediately as for making up the track in the warehouse meant there was a 3 day lead time before getting the first batch to site.

    Commencement of curtain track installation began 1 week after being awarded the contract with the first batch of curtains being delivered on the same day.

    Completion of the curtains and blinds was completed within 3 weeks with 1 week for snagging. Where rooms were not completed by the builders who were located on site.

    The project went exceedingly well and the second phase will be completed in the next 3 weeks.

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  • Choosing Bay Window Curtain Poles

    Bay Pole Room Set

    Which bay window pole is for you

    Choosing which bay window curtain poles can be a difficult decision and one which requires some research to ensure you are selecting the right curtain pole for your window. As bay window are usually an awkward shape you need a product that is flexible. This involves selecting the pole on a variety of factors.

    3 Sided Bay Window Curtain Pole Specification

    Bay Window Pole Specification for 3 Sided Bay Window Curtain Pole

    What to look for when Buying Bay Poles

    1 - The length - As all windows are not born equal. You will need to ensure you pole will cover the span you are wanting to cover. The majority of Direct-Fabrics.co.uk bay curtain poles are 400cm in length that will cover the distance of your traditional bay windows.

    2. The colour of the metal or wood that you are going to have the pole to ensure that it is going to fit your room. In most cases the bay poles come in 4 colours; Satin Silver, Antique Brass, Chrome and Black. It comes down to the style that you have and what you want  to match the pole with. Usually this is switches and sockets and light fittings.

    3. The finials on the poles. These are the finish to the pole and most people will choose something simple as not to detract from the curtains that are being put up to the window.

    4. What components are included. Is the kit designed for 3 sided or 5 sided bay windows. Or will you need a custom component kit to get your bay pole to fit your window.

     

    Measuring Bay Windows for Curtain Poles.

    Measuring is the secret to anything to do with curtains and blinds. You will need to take your time to ensure you get the correct length for your pole. Start by get a metal tape measure and following the contours of your window. Simply track the line that the pole is going to follow. If you are wanting to be precise you can use a piece of string and tack it around the line that you are following.  This will give you a measurement that is the pole length required.

     

    Fitting Bay Window Curtain Poles

    Again the art to fitting bay window curtain poles is measuring twice and cutting once. You should ensure that each section fits nicely into the area you are trying to fit. See the fitting bay curtain poles guides;

    3 Sided bay window pole fitting instructions

    5 sided bay window curtain pole fitting instructions

    What is the Right Bay Curtain Pole

    The right bay window curtain pole should have the combination of simple to fit alongside the very best functioning parts so it will work with your curtains. They should have passing rings and supports so the "C" rings can pass all the way around the pole. So the pole can be used with pencil pleat headed curtains and also pinch pleat headed curtains. This is the most crucial factor. No bay window pole will work with eyelet headed curtains as they will not pass over the supports. You can obviously use the eyelet curtains if you have multiple panels on either sides of the brackets.

  • Hotel Inspector Testimonial The Green Man Pub

    Hotel Inspector Testimonial The Green Man Pub

    Again we had the opportunity to work with the Hotel Inspector and supply some incredible flame retardant curtains for a hotel that was getting a makeover. This project was setup with the a fresh new look in mind to rejuvenate the hotel at a cost that wasn't going to break the bank.

    Here at Direct-Fabrics.co.uk we pride ourselves on offering what our clients want, so in this instance we used the odyssey fabric that is a 3 pass blackout fabric with a soft feel. By combining this with a flame retardant lining as well we gave it a luxury look but on a real budget. This fabric costs under £10 per metre.

    For the new hotel rooms a grey colour was selected which although from the darker pallet provided a brighter feel. The grey combining with the bedding and the other furnishings means that the rooms are well rounded and modern.

     

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