Frequently asked questions

Choose a complete kit for a new installation. If you already have a suitable rail, replacement strips let you renew the PVC without replacing the whole system. Check that any new hanging plates fit your existing rail.

A hook-on strip curtain kit includes the hanging rail, PVC strips with their hanging plates attached, and masonry wall plugs and screws. You will need suitable alternative fixings for timber, uPVC or steel supports.

Standard clear PVC suits many everyday applications. Polar PVC is designed for low temperatures, ribbed PVC for heavier traffic, and specialist grades cover welding, static-sensitive areas and privacy. Start with our PVC grades guide or tell us about your working conditions.

The best choice depends on curtain height, traffic, temperature and exposure. Smaller, lighter strips are easier for pedestrians to pass through; larger, thicker strips suit more demanding applications. Send us your dimensions and traffic details if you are unsure.

Overlap is how much neighbouring strips cover each other. Greater overlap provides more coverage but can make passage less easy. Use the option appropriate to your traffic and environment; our overlap guide shows the fitting patterns.

A fixed curtain stays in place while people or vehicles pass through the strips. A sliding curtain can be drawn aside when clear access is needed. Allow space for the curtain to gather beside the doorway.

A strip curtain consists of separate overlapping strips that you can pass through. A sliding workshop sheet curtain uses continuous sheet material that draws aside, with configuration and window options.

Yes. Select red edge strips in the curtain quote tool. They are available in red and do not add to the curtain price.

A strip door is a doorway barrier made from overlapping flexible PVC strips suspended from a rail. It is also called a PVC strip curtain or plastic strip door curtain. The strips move aside for passage and return towards their hanging position. Compare strip door options.

No. Wider or thicker strips can form a heavier barrier but increase resistance to passage. Choose strip dimensions and overlap for the curtain height, users, traffic, temperature and exposure. Our PVC grades and thickness guide explains the main choices.

Decide where the rail will be fixed, then measure the width you need to cover and the height from the intended fixing position. A wall-mounted curtain may need to extend beyond the doorway. Follow our measuring and ordering guide before entering your sizes.

Enter dimensions in millimetres using digits only. For example, enter 1000 for 1 metre and 2500 for 2.5 metres. Do not include units, commas or decimal points.

Choose the tool for a complete curtain kit, replacement strips, a multi-deck chiller blind or a sliding workshop curtain on our quote page. Each tool asks for the measurements and options relevant to that product.

No. You can use the curtain calculator and view the quote result without entering an email address. Contact details are needed later if you request a document or place an order.

The curtain result shows the price before VAT, marked “+ VAT”. The basket displays the subtotal, VAT and total separately so you can review them before ordering.

Yes. Quote each different curtain separately and add it to your basket. For identical curtains, adjust the quantity in the basket. Check each item’s dimensions and specification before proceeding.

You can request an official quote or pro forma invoice for your basket from checkout. This is useful when you need purchasing approval or a document for your accounts team.

Contact us with your dimensions, application, traffic, temperature and intended fixing position. Photographs help us understand unusual layouts and advise on the next step.

Choose a grade suited to the actual operating temperature. Polar or freezer-grade PVC is formulated for low-temperature flexibility. Check the grade’s data sheet and ask us if you are unsure.

Ribbed PVC has raised ribs that help reduce direct surface contact and wear. It is useful on busy industrial routes, including forklift access. Curtain size, vehicle loads and traffic still need to be considered.

Our anti-static PVC is lime green. It is a specialist material for applications where static needs to be considered. See the anti-static data sheet for the supplied test information.

No. Colour alone does not establish welding suitability. Choose welding-grade PVC and check the product information against your process. Red edge warning strips are a different option.

Frosted PVC softens the view through the curtain while allowing light through. Blackout PVC is opaque and provides visual separation. See our blackout and frosted options.

Yes, we offer animal, kennel and stable curtains. The size and weight of the strips should suit the animals using them. Tell us the animal type and doorway dimensions for advice.

Yes. Our multi-deck chiller blinds are made to suit the display area. Use the dedicated chiller blind quote tool and check the cabinet dimensions and fitting position.

Visit Data sheets & technical information to download PDFs for standard clear, polar clear, anti-static and welding PVC, plus a combined comparison sheet.

Butchers’ curtains are PVC strip curtains used across food-preparation, stockroom or chilled-store doorways. Specify the operating temperature, staff and trolley access, cleaning routine and required material evidence. Read our butchers’ curtain checklist.

The phrase can describe two products. A walk-in cold-room doorway uses overlapping strips chosen for its temperature and traffic. An open-front retail cabinet uses a made-to-measure chiller blind fitted to the display area. Compare cold-room curtains with retail fridge curtains.

A strip curtain is not an insect-proof seal. Overlap can reduce unobstructed doorway space, but gaps and movement remain. It should form part of the site’s wider pest-control arrangements. Discuss the doorway and insect-control requirement before choosing a product.

They can form part of a suitable airflow-management arrangement while allowing maintenance access. Specify the rack layout, hot/cold aisle design, fixing positions and required electrical properties. Anti-static material alone does not certify the installed containment system. Read our data-centre curtain guidance and compare the supplied test results with your specification.

Fit the supplied 1 m sections end-to-end with the hooks pointing downwards. The rail is pre-drilled for wall or ceiling mounting. Use fixings suited to the supporting material and make sure it can carry the curtain’s weight. Follow our installation guide.

Hang a first row with the correct hook gaps, then hang a second row over those gaps. The spacing depends on strip width and overlap. Use the photos in our six-pattern overlap guide rather than guessing the spacing.

Strips are rolled for transport, so some curl is normal when unpacked. Let them hang and straighten before making the final trim.

For the hook-on strip curtain installation described in our guide, trim the straightened strips to approximately 10 mm above the floor. Use a suitable utility knife and a safe cutting surface.

Use water and a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaning or incompatible solvents that could damage the material. Inspect strips and fixings regularly, particularly where traffic causes wear.

Yes. Hook-on strips can be lifted off the rail for cleaning, seasonal removal or replacement. Rehang them in the correct overlap pattern. When ordering replacements, check the strip dimensions and plate compatibility.

Check the delivery information shown for your quote and order. If you need a particular delivery date or delivery to a less usual location, contact us with your postcode and requirements before ordering.

Contact us immediately with your order reference and the change needed. Made-to-measure goods may already be in production, so changes cannot be assumed. We will confirm what is possible.

Contact us promptly with your order reference and a description of the problem. Photos of the goods and packaging are helpful. Keep the packaging while we agree the next step, and do not use an item that appears unsafe.

The specified manufacturer’s warranty periods are 12 months for hardware and tracking systems, and 6 months for PVC strips, sheets and curtain materials, from delivery. See the Warranty & Returns policy for coverage and conditions.

Return arrangements depend on the product, whether it was made to your specifications and whether you are buying as a consumer or a business. Contact us before sending goods back and read the Warranty & Returns policy for details.

Email info@stripcurtains.co.uk, call 01260 272313, or use our contact form. Include your quote or order reference where available, plus any dimensions and photos relevant to your question.