On 07/03/2020 15:41, George Miles wrote:
What kind of curtain rail and opener?

The window hole is 2.5 meters wide:
if i had curtains which fully covered it I would be warmer.

They are behind my desk so opening by a string or similar would be good.

How to seal them at the top and sides?
dont bother. You wont succeed totally.

Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

Then they need lining AND interlining. Use pencil pleats and a heavy
brocade or damask style fabric. I've done some here in chenille but
although it looks fab the actual stiffness and weight is maybe TOO much

I would say that you should avoid a wooden pole as these step the
curtain away from the wall - a metal rod with fancy ends is good or you
could use trad rail - get metal as heavy curtains rip the **** out of
plastic. Hang the curtains to project above and hide the rod, If you use
a rail a pelmet actually helps reduce air movement and hides the rails

Floor length or longer also improves insulation but I think they look
ostentatiously arty my self


Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

No. they wont be flat. Unless you go for a roller blind but that wont
have any insulative properties


But £149 is too much for a screen which might be used once or twice
https://www.viking-direct.co.uk/en/n...3-cm-p-4332258

Ideas and experiences please?

Expect to spend a whole lot of cash more than that to have them
professionally made, if you don't fancy D-I-Y

This is a pair I made before Xmas on Jim Lawrence poles. Pencil pleat,
jacquard tapestry fabric, bump interlining and cotton lining. Came to
about £1000 for 6 pairs in terms of materials. John Lewis wanted £3200
to make em...
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Sewing machine ebay £50.

Took about a day for each pair.


[George]



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