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?

Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

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?

[George]

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...
#
Sewing machine ebay £50.

Took about a day for each pair.


[George]



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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?

Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

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?

[George]


A photo would help. Are the windows single glazed ?.

My 3rd bedroom/office has a single-glazed window. In
winter I have a section of celotex that is a snug fit in
the window reveal, but is cut vertically in half, so I
can simply slide one half across to allow light in during
the day.

Are there any Swish autoglide tracks on ebay ?. Some of these
had a remote control for opening /closing.

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 15:41:20 UTC, 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?

pelmet at top, similar at sides so the curtains go into them when closed. Secondary glazing is significantly more effective.


Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

line them with curtain insulation, but it is either on the bulky side and overpriced or not overly bulky but not inuslating a lot.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

only if desperate. Use the wall.

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

never heard of white paint?

Ideas and experiences please?

[George]

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 15:41:20 UTC, 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?

Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

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?

I have hinged, insulated shutters on all my windows.
The hinges are of the "lift off" sort so they can be removed in Summer.

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?

Seal, not really with curtains. A over lap and, if possible ( and assuming
no radiator under window) good drop, even to the floor if the window is a
deep one, should help.

Certainly, as others have said, lining etc is the way to go.

Senior Management is a dab hand with a sewing machine etc and made all of
ours over the years - if you can find someone like her who takes
commissions they will probably be better than a shop. ( No, Senior
Management doesnt do commissions.) She makes it look easy but I dont
think Id attempt it.


Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Weve blinds as well in some rooms- more for sun limiting. They are
hopeless insulation wise.

Insulation is the main aim.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

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?

[George]



You could probably use a roller blind as a screen, if you could get one
smooth enough etc. I have a projector and have tried using improvised
screens ( not for movies) just for images ( diagrams etc) the background
can be distracting.

I have a portable screen and have tried watching films via the projector.
The faff of setting it up isnt worth it, buy a reasonable sized TV.

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?

Wall surrounds are OSB.

Or blinds?

Insulation is the main aim.

Could they be used as a projector screen for movies?

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?

[George]

pull yourself together ....