Friday 28 August 2020

Clarke and Clarke Fabrics

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Drapery & Upholstery Fabrics


We have a number of new Clarke and Clarke fabric in our stores in Huonville and Ballarat.  Founded in 1999 by Lee & Emma Clarke, Clarke & Clarke has established itself as one of the global leaders in the home furnishings market.  Fabrics cover both drapery and upholstery, traditional and modern. We will show case some of the hangers over the next few posts.  The Lusso has a number of sheer curtain fabrics[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_image_slider ids="14409,14410,14411,14412"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Sunday 23 August 2020

Cutting Down Roller Blinds

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Note All Roller Blinds are created equal.


At Taylor and Stirling we make our own roller blinds and often we get asked to cut down blinds made by "ready made"suppliers that don't fit the window as indicated.   All roller blinds are not the same, there are lots of factors that make up price difference, it really depends on how long you want your roller blind to last, these are just some of the factors we think you need to consider when looking at price of roller blinds;
  • Fabric - There are lot that separate fabrics, even at the entry level - Vinyl's.  They have many different factors that dive their price, from the base cloth, number of coats of coloured vinyl, stain treatment, how it rolls, manufactured without harmful petrochemicals  and warranty.  All these cause a difference in price per SQM of you blind.  Its like comparing aluminium foils, a no-name product rips when you pull it out and is significantly thinner, yet the branded product you can pull and treat rough and it doesn't rip, however unlike foils your blinds should last 10+ years.

  • Aluminium Tube - our lead lead-in image explains this, our base tube is just significantly strong its doesn't warp or sag after you put the blinds up.  Dip in the summer and cause bagging.  Sometimes we get presented with cardboard tubes, can we fix it, yes we can, but its new tube and winder, pin and brackets.

  • Winder - Again the quality of the plastic and size of the winder are the main difference here, often the cheaper ones just don't last in the harsh Australian Summer, all out fittings come with a 5 year warranty.  Sometimes these cheap fittings on wider blinds just fall apart under the load.

  • Pin End - again some of the pin ends, we see which is the opposite end to the chain are just made from the thinnest plastic, again we see these breaking down in Summer Sun or larger blinds.

  • Brackets - Like tube they are just made so much thinner the metal can be bend in your hands, you cant do that with our brackets.

  • Size - Often the blinds don't have the same coverage, this includes both the width and drop.  Often the widths, show tube and thus let in more light, when installed in the recess of the window.  The drop on the box is the drop, which means if you have a window 1800mm you will see the tube if you by a ready made blind with a drop of 1800mm, where as we add 300mm onto the drop.


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Thursday 20 August 2020

Curtains in Huonville

Designed Window Furnishings using traditional Curtains


Curtains are a powerful elements that have the ability to transform the look and feel of any space. Selection of fabrics, materials, hardware, the design and shape of the window furnishings and applications play a crucial role in determining the look of your place. Taylor and Stirling Curtains has offered creative curtain design services to our valued clients for over 70 years. We design bespoke and made to measure curtain designs for residential and commercial properties. When you choose our services for your Taylor and Stirling, you select experienced designers who will ensure professional curtain design, manufacture and installation.  We have a substantial range of fabrics to suit a variety of budgets and projects.  Show here is a traditional tipple pinch pleat which is ideal for a more formal and traditional look.

Blockout and Sunscreen Roller Blinds in Lindisfarne Tasmania

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An install of Blockout and Sunscreen Roller blinds in Lindisfarne, our blockout is our new linen like blockout roller blind.  This will shortly be matched with sheer curtains, but other windows have both standard sunscreen roller blind.  All roller blinds are done in plain sewn finish so as not to introduce another colour/texture into the home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_image_slider ids="14335,14336,14337"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Wednesday 19 August 2020

Dual Curtains - S-fold Sheer and Pinch Pleat Blockout in Kingston Tasmania

Dual Curtains - S-fold & Blockout


When deciding to put curtains in the home, most people focus on the fabric selection and curtain design without giving a lot of thought to how they will be hung. Selecting the right curtain rod or track, can be just be as important as the fabric.   This shows a concept thats becoming quite common, that is the use of Dual Curtain Tracks, with the sheer curtain running s-fold or wave format  and a colour lining running on second track. This enables the sheer to operate as a privacy curtain during the day, and when pulling the blockout curtian at night provide total blockout solution. We have enable the curtain track on this sliding door to be taken off the window.

 

Window Roller Shutters in Hobart

Looking for additional security and/or keeping the cold out or heat in, you cant go past a window roller shutter.   Window roller shutters come in a number of different formats, from manual, 240v & 12v control. We just finished installing these roller shutters on all windows in Hobart using the 12v system.  Depending on size these can lift up to 40 lifts between recharges. This will keep out the noise from traffic and recent developments that have started, providing additional security and heat retention in winter months.  Window roller shutters have a foam core, that is designed as both internal and external heat barrier.

Monday 17 August 2020

Chain Free Roller Blinds

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Zero Gravity Roller blinds


The design is simple. The weight of the ZeroGravity spring perfectly offsets the weight of the blind over the entire range of travel.
This means that users can put the blind up or down with the lightest touch. It’s truly world first innovation in the roller blind category. If you have young children then it means there are no chains so there isnt any risk of young children being caught up in the roller blinds.

How does ZeroGravity work?


Use the ZeroGravity spring to create the perfect chainless blind that can be raised and lowered with the lightest touch. No chain required. Perfect for family homes.

Key benefits of Zero Gravity


Nearly effortless operation. The weight of the spring can
be quickly and simply adjusted to always perfectly match
the weight of the roller blind, no matter what width, fabric
weight or tube size.
• Modular. ZeroGravity fully integrates into all SunBoss
brackets, which means it works with single blinds, double
blinds, fascia, cassette, rail systems etc.
• Smaller light gap. Deductions down to 25mm.
• Flexible. Can be used on blinds up to 4m, with or without a
cassette or fascia.
• Versatile. Chain or chainless operation – both operated
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Kingston Plantation Shutters

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Plantation Shutters for your windows


Increasingly people are turning to plantation shutters are their window furnishing solutions, they offer a number of advantages over traditional roller blind solutions, including;
  • Controls light, views and privacy

  • Material engineered to the latest technologies

  • Energy Efficient 70% better insulation than timber

  • Low Maintenance easy to clean

  • Fire retardant NFPA 701 Certified

  • Will not absorb moisture, suitable for wet areas

  • Aluminium inserts for increased strength and stiffness.

  • Hypoallergenic


Our Ultra-20 is the most popular plantation shutter, coming in 8 shades of white and 4 shades of grey.

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Australian Made Plantation Shutters

Thermalite Australian Made Plantation Shutters


Our Thermalite Plantation Shutters are guaranteed to be Australian-made. Every Plantation Shutter of ours is manufactured in modern factory in Brisbane, Queensland. These shutters are ideal for a wide range of internal and external plantation shutter applications, including homes and other residential units, townhouses, hotels, hospitals, resorts and restaurants.

Each Thermalite Plantation Shutter comes with a 25-year transferable warranty and a paint finish that will last for 5 years (which will not crack, peel or yellow during this period)

They can be custom-made to fit any window or door, and come in such styles as fixed, hinged, sliding and bi-fold. Thermalite Plantation Shutters also feature elliptical louvres that are available in widths ranging from 64 to 90 mm.





Quick Facts About Thermalite Plantation Shutters:


  • Recommended For: Internal & External applications, residential homes, hotels, hospitals, resorts & restaurants

  • Maximum Width: Custom made to fit any window or door

  • Available Systems: Fixed, hinged. sliding or bi-fold

  • Blade Options: Elliptical louvres available in 64mm & 90mm widths

  • Colours: Off-white & bright white

  • We have a 25 year warranty on Thermalite products including workmanship and labour

  • Painted finish – 5 years where we warrant that it won’t yellow, crack or peel in that time frame (however the shutters will still look great for years)

  • Manufacturing / Dispatch: 15 working days Australia wide








Plantation Shutters Made in Brisbane


Our Thermalite Plantation Shutters are guaranteed to be Australian-made. Every Plantation Shutter of ours is manufactured in our modern factory in Brisbane, Queensland. These shutters are ideal for a wide range of internal and external plantation shutter applications, including homes and other residential units, townhouses, hotels, hospitals, resorts and restaurants.

Each Thermalite Plantation Shutter comes with a 25-year transferable warranty and a paint finish that will last for 5 years (which will not crack, peel or yellow during this period)

They can be custom-made to fit any window or door, and come in such styles as fixed, hinged, sliding and bi-fold. Thermalite Plantation Shutters also feature elliptical louvres that are available in widths ranging from 64 to 90 mm.

So if you dont want an overseas product but want an Australian Made Plantation Shutter give us a call today or email us for a quote.


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Thursday 13 August 2020

Outdoor Blinds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Installing the latest UV stabilised clear PVC eZipblinds in Hobart.  Unlike older style systems this PVC supports a horizontal seem that stops the traditional buckling of PVC blinds around the welded seam. These outdoor blinds just require the fabric to be kept clean to keep crystal clear view.  The eZip Track System Blind is a modern and stylish outdoor blind and will enhance any outdoor living area.  It is highly functional, easy to operate, and available as Spring, Crank or Motorised operation.  This is the new clear PVC, but also available in mesh fabrics for sun, wind or rain protection.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_image_slider ids="14247,891"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

All Seasons Patio Panels

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The latest in outdoor entertainment areas and options.



  • All Seasons® sliding awning panels

  • Attractive, lightweight, easy to use.

  • Custom made to suit any space


All Seasons® sliding awning panels allow the home owner to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors whatever the weather… everyday can be a perfect day, they are extremely wind tolerant unlike traditional horizontal awnings.

All Seasons® sliding awning panels are perfect to enclose existing patio roofed areas and verandahs. Featuring the latest “smooth slide” action sliding panels, fitted with spring loaded wheels top and bottom to ensure that perfect slide motion every time.

Full height multiple sliding stackers create a breezy summer leisure area or a warm winter paradise in only seconds.


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