Cloth curtains play an increasingly important role in home life. People's requirements for curtains are no longer limited to the functional requirements in the past, and curtains play an increasingly prominent role in soft decoration. Nowadays, curtains of various styles and materials on the market are in full bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend. But many times, according to the author's work experience, many problems are because we don't understand the purchase of curtains, either for cheap or not for the best but for the most expensive. The following is a summary of the author's years of experience, hoping to guide everyone to choose curtains correctly and reasonably. Of course, if you have any questions about the soft installation, you can also contact our professionals online, and we will help you enthusiastically.
First of all, let's learn about the elements of fabric curtains.
Most customers who buy curtains think that buying curtains means buying curtain cloth. In fact, curtains include: curtain cloth (including yarn), lace, lead pendant, cloth belt, hook, track, Roman rod, track pulley, tie ball (tie), decorations, shading cloth, roller shutter, vertical curtain and so on. Except curtain cloth, shade cloth, roller shutter, vertical curtain and curtain, the rest are generally called "accessories". What needs to be noted here is that because there are many accessories for curtains, a few unscrupulous merchants or unscrupulous merchants cheat on the price. Usually, regular merchants will list the prices of all accessories item by item, and the quotation looks clear at a glance, which is convenient for buying.
The second thing you need to know is the detailed description and price of each part of the curtain.
Curtains, like most goods, are worth a penny, and the prices of different materials and different workmanship will vary greatly. Of course, we don't advocate that everyone only wants the most expensive, which is not desirable. I suggest you look more, ask more questions, compare more, and choose curtains that suit you and are cost-effective. That's perfect. Let's take a closer look!
(1) curtain cloth, 2.8m and 2m in height (used for small windows such as balconies and bay windows, with the lower edge flush with the window without sagging): depending on the material and technology, the price ranges from tens to hundreds or even thousands. You need to choose a cost-effective one according to your own needs and economic maturity.
(2) Window screens: Depending on the material and technology, there are tens of meters to hundreds of meters, and some are even higher than curtain cloth.
(3) Lace: refers to the decorative strips on the four sides of the curtain (four sides refer to the curtains that are pulled to the windows on both sides, so there are four vertical sides) and the bottom edge. There are many kinds of lace, which can be installed around curtains to increase the aesthetic feeling. According to different grades, the price ranges from ten yuan to dozens of yuan.
(4) Lead pendant: iron wire belt wrapped with lead particles. Sewing on the four sides and bottom of the curtain is said to increase the drape of the curtain. Generally, there are 80g, 100g, 120g and 150g lead pendants. Prices usually range from a few yuan to tens of yuan.
(5) Cloth belt: sewn on the upper end of the curtain for hooking. The price ranges from a few yuan to a dozen yuan a meter.
(6) Hook: used for hanging curtain cloth. A few dollars to a dozen dollars. General merchants will give people away.
(7) Track: installed at the top of the wall. There are two kinds of straight rails and curved rails. Curved tracks are used for curved floating windows. No matter how many kinds of tracks are produced by curtain manufacturers, there are actually three kinds: aluminum-plastic, aluminum and all-steel aluminum-plastic are cheaper, followed by all-aluminum and all-steel are relatively expensive. Generally from a dozen yuan to dozens of yuan.
(8) Track pulley: delivered by the supplier together with the track. Some curtain dealers also count money.
(9) Roman pole: installed on the wall, with the same function as the track. This material is usually a layer of wood on the outside and an aluminum sheet embedded in the middle. Roman rod is beautiful in appearance but simple in material. The price is generally a little more expensive on the track.
(10) tie: used to tie the curtain when it is closed. Cable ties are usually made for you free of charge with the excess of curtain cloth you bought. The balls range from ten yuan to dozens of yuan.
(1 1) Accessories: generally, cheaper businesses will give them away. If you want to look good or have your own personality, it will not be expensive.
(12) Shading cloth: A plastic-like cloth coated with opaque pigments. When you need curtains to completely shade the sun (such as bedrooms and conference rooms with slides), you can choose. The shade cloth is hung directly on the back of the curtain. Prices range from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan a meter.
(13) The price range of finished curtains is not large, and Bailily mainly represents Pufa and Chuangming.
Venetian blinds: ranging from 400/m2 to 800/m2;
Aluminum louver: 120/㎡-900/㎡;
Shangri-La curtains: 258/㎡- 1500/㎡;
Zebra curtain (soft gauze curtain): 170/㎡-800/㎡;
Roller blind: Plastic curtain with scenery or fish, flowers and figures, generally used in bathroom and kitchen. According to the size of the window, it generally ranges from more than one hundred to seven or eight hundred. Accessories are generally complete with curtains;
Long silk curtains: 388/m2-500/m2;
Honeycomb curtain: 620/㎡- 1300/㎡;
Lily's finished curtains are not only sold, but also sold at zero profit, which is just convenient for customers to make curtains.
(14) Curtain: The banner at the top of the curtain is usually fixed on the curtain box for decoration. Because curtains are very narrow and can be spliced (curtains have many folds, so they don't need to be unfolded when they are fixed), so they are usually made of extra cloth for other customers.
Once again, let's know about the material and origin of fabric curtains.
After knowing the common sense and approximate price of curtains. Learn about the material and origin of the curtains first.
(1) Material of cloth: People who buy clothes are very particular about the material of clothes, such as cotton, cashmere, silk and so on. Curtain fabrics, like clothes, are made of many materials. Fabric curtains can be divided into cotton, linen, silk, chenille, cashmere, blended fabrics and so on. According to the process, it can be divided into: printed cloth, dyed cloth, yarn-dyed cloth, jacquard cloth and so on. When buying curtains, carefully identify them and ask the merchants about the material of the curtains.
(2) Origin of fabric: Curtains are mainly produced in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other places, and some high-grade fabrics are imported from South Korea. China is a big textile country, and people all over the world come to China to buy curtains. Among them, Guangdong and Zhejiang are textile bases in China, and domestic curtains are inexpensive, and the quality is not worse than imported ones in many cases.
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Now you know all the secrets of curtains. Let's hang beautiful curtains at home with the least money.
(1) Curtain fabrics and yarns: Go to the store, have a look at the patterns and colors, feel the hand, and have a look at the drape. The first feeling is very important. You can also ask the designer to recommend and match according to the decoration style and living habits of your home.
(2) Set curtains and yarns, and then talk about accessories. As mentioned above, there is a general range in the price of accessories, such as cross bars or Roman poles, lace belts, curtains, hooks, laces, balls, decorations, lead pendants and so on. Ask the merchant to make a detailed list when quoting.
Finally, I have to know the steps of making curtains.
When we buy curtains, we often choose the right color and leave it alone after paying the money. In fact, it is also very important to understand the production steps of curtains for later exchanges and cooperation.
(1) Measurement: This step is usually designed for you. If you only need to cover the window, measure the width of the window and increase each side by more than ten centimeters (so that both sides are more beautiful). If you need to build a complete wall, measure the width of your wall.
(2) Buy cloth and yarn: Professional designers will also consider reasonable materials for you. Of course, it is good to know. Usually you buy cloth and yarn according to the ratio of 1: 1.8 (1: 2 is too wasteful, and too many wrinkles are not good-looking. Of course, you can buy more wrinkles if you like). For example, if the wall is 2.7 meters wide, buy 2.7× 1.8=4.86 meters (only buy 5 meters, you can buy two 2.5 meters). Note that if you want to build a full wall, you need to buy a 2.8-meter-high one (not much 2 meters high).
(3) Lace: Choose according to the color of cloth and yarn. In addition, please note that the closed curtain has four vertical edges and a bottom edge. Some people have two vertical edges without lace. Personally, I think lace looks better underneath.
(4) Cloth belt: The total width of the cloth and yarn you bought is the number of meters of the required cloth belt. You can also buy more.
(5) Track or Roman pole: the length of the track is the length of the curtain box of the wall. Roman rod has no curtain box, and the width depends on the need. Precautions: a) If the track and Roman rod you bought are a little longer, you can easily saw off the extra parts with a saw blade. B) If there is both cloth and yarn, two cross bars need to be installed. C) If it is a bay window, you need to buy a curved rail. The price is similar.
(6) Those who don't like curtains and lace can be omitted, and simplicity is the beauty of curtains.
Having said that, I want to add that after you know so many curtains, you may feel bored yourself, so why don't you find a professional to solve it? Considering your furniture environment and living habits from the most professional point of view, no matter who you are or how your spending power is, we just want to choose a balance between the most perfect effect, the least cost and the best quality, and choose curtains and soft clothes. It can also save you time, worry and money, and only focus on creating a value-for-money life for you! ! !