Curtain prices are very high! What’s the most cost-effective way to buy? A friend who sells curtains secretly revealed the inside story of the industry

Ordering curtains is the last step of the decoration, and the budget is there. If you don’t want to spend too much money, you will still be easily fooled. Especially for people who don’t know anything about curtains, it is easy to fall into the trap of the merchants. Personally, I think curtains, like ceramic tiles, are magical beings among decoration materials, and the prices are always so unbelievable. For example, when I ordered curtain fabrics, the total price was 2,000, but when I paid, I found that the price had doubled several times, so I encountered evil intentions. Merchants must be careful when buying curtains!

The price of curtains is very low! So what’s the most cost-effective way to buy curtains? A friend who sells curtains in the fabric market secretly told me the inside story. If you have some skills in customizing curtains, the boss won’t be able to trick you, and all you will save is your own money!

What industry insider information did my friend who sells curtains secretly tell me?

The prices of curtains are calculated separately, including fabrics, accessories, curtain head styles, etc. Why do merchants charge so much money for slide rails, cable ties, curtain heads, and hangings? Sui wants money.

The more accessories there are, the more troubles there are. In addition to the necessary slide rails and cable ties, things like curtain heads, hanging fringes, and curtain yarns can be saved. If you must buy, remember to ask the price in advance.

Sliding rail: 35-65 yuan/meter

Tie: 20-80 yuan/pair

Curtain head: 120-300 yuan/meter

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Hanging tassels: 10-30 yuan/string

Curtain box: 100-120 yuan/meter

So curtainsPrice ≠ the price of curtain cloth. In addition to the price of the cloth itself, the cloth straps, hooks, buckles, and adjusting hooks are all hidden consumption. These costs may seem inconspicuous, ranging from a few yuan to dozens of yuan. A curtain requires There are dozens of buckles and a curtain will cost at least several hundred yuan for accessories. Remember to ask about the price of the accessories. The total price of the complete set installed at home!

Ps: Don’t blindly listen to the prices of curtain sales, and be aware of the quotations of different curtain materials.

Chemical fiber fabric: Chemical fiber fabric is a relatively cheap material, the price is generally 15-30 yuan/meter

Cotton and linen pure cotton fabric: comfortable to the touch and breathable, but easy to wrinkle , the price is about 30-50 yuan/meter

Flannel fabric: soft texture and good hand feel, the price is about 50-100 yuan/meter

How to choose curtain material?

Cotton and linen have a natural texture, but they have poor drape and are prone to pilling, and the price is still high. Choosing polyester is the most cost-effective, and polyester is the most cost-effective choice for the living room.

As for the shading degree, use the flashlight function of your mobile phone to take photos by yourself. Select 50% for the living room and 90% for the bedroom, allowing you to sleep until noon on weekends. Don\’t choose silver-coated blackout curtains, which are not environmentally friendly and are easy to break. You can choose black silk blackout curtains, which not only block light but also resist ultraviolet rays.

The length of curtains is generally 1.5 to 2 times that of the window, 2 times is the best, and the pleat effect is better. If you want the best effect, it is best to do 2 times for windows below 4.5 meters, and 1.8 times for windows above 4.5 meters. Leave 15 centimeters on each side of the window, and the length is 2 centimeters from the ground.

The curtains in the living room do not need to be made into two-layer curtains or three-layer curtains, just choose the right one! The curtain head is directly made with Korean pleats, which looks good and saves money. It is very suitable for matching with Roman rods and guide rail hooks;

The fabric should be a fixed-height cloth, not a fixed-width cloth, because the same pleats require twice as much cloth; A spinning tape must be added to the back of the curtain head. Without the spinning tape, it will break in two years, so be sure to remember.

You don’t have to buy chiffon yarn for window screens. Choose velvet yarn that is light-proof and opaque and provides the safest privacy. The accessory slide rails should be made of aluminum alloy and have pulleys. To be silent, the curtain hook should be made of stainless steel S hook, which is easier to wear than the four-claw hook.

These insider tips for buying curtains are the most conscientious advice given by friends who sell curtains, so take them to heart!