Choosing the right lining for your curtains or blinds is an important part of the design process and there are many to choose from.  Things to consider are whether you want to keep heat in; block light out; budget etc.  Our guide will take you through the basics to help explain the differences.

Standard Lining

This is usually ivory coloured and comes in different prices which reflect the quality of the lining.  We start with the Essentials lining which is polyester/cotton  and ideal if you have a tight budget.  Our mid-price lining is a step up with a higher cotton/polyester ratio and a crease resist finish.  Our top of the range Platinum lining is 100% cotton, Teflon coated and crease resistant and provides a beautiful finish to the curtains.

Interlining
This is similar to a ‘blanket’ in terms of weight and is sewn in between the main fabric and the standard lining.  It is used on lightweight fabrics, silks and taffetas, but also to add extra insulation and a luxurious feel to the finished curtains or blinds.  Two different weights are available - ‘Bump’ is a more heavyweight and ‘domette’ is lightweight.  Interlined curtains are always hand-finished and do cost a little more but the results are worth it.

Thermal Lining
Two types of thermal lining - dimout and soft-thermal.  The dimout thermal lining is great for both insulation and keeping the light out.   A relative newcomer in recent years has been the introduction of a soft-thermal lining.   This looks and feels like a super-soft high quality standard lining and is almost as effective as having lined and interlined curtains, but less costly!

Dimout Lining

Our standard dimout lining is white but various other colours are also available if you want to make a feature of the lining.   The insulatory qualities of these blackout linings help to save on energy bills and are a must for those who don’t like being woken up by the sunlight in summer!  Soft dimout linings are also available for a more relaxed drape as the standard dimouts can be a little stiff.

Coloured Linings

A rainbow of colours!  Usually polyester/cotton and can be dimout too, but great for making a feature of the lining or where curtains are folded back to reveal the lining.

Launched this Autumn, Walcot range have several new pole collections with unusual new finishes.  Contact us on 01784 252900 for more details and prices.

Wrapped Curtain Poles

Four stunning 50mm diameter collections: Lucent, Suede, Mineral and Strata.  Exclusive, unique poles with twenty four different wrap options. From soft earthy tones and organic textures to shimmering metallics, this range promises a pole with a difference. Available simply tracked or with cording.

High Gloss Lacquered Poles

Six new lacquered pole colours are now available.  With a softer tonal palette and colours from Chocolat through to Vanilla, this tempting colour range fits easily into any interior.

A simple modern and effective treatment for sash windows designed to cover the lower window in a transparent fabric, while the upper section remains open to provide privacy and light.

These static blinds are attached with Velcro across the top and have a weighted bar in the hem.  Choose from a range of fabrics, contact us on 01784-252900 for an immediate estimate.