After meeting Kelly who was very helpful, we decided to order curtains and blinds for our new house. Amanda, who came to measure, was extremely knowledgeable about her products and offered advice on colours and fabrics when needed. We are very grateful to her and are really pleased with the results. The service, including fitting, was prompt and efficient.
Here at Unidrape, we stock a large range of wallcoverings; including Vescom’s vinyl and textured wallcoverings. In today’s blog we will be explaining the many advantages of using a vinyl wallcovering, for your next interior project.
Vescom’s vinyl wallcoverings aim to provide a solution that is not only aesthetically innovative but also practical and simple. Combining the perfect combination of design, technology and service, Vescom offers a distinctive range of vinyl wallcoverings, in a wide variety of designs, patterns and colour palettes.
What are Vinyl Wallcoverings? Vinyl wallcoverings are composed of a vinyl facing material with a cotton based backing; making it a very strong and durable, colourfast surface that is heavily resistant to scratches and impact in high traffic areas, such as hallways/landings.
What are the advantages of Vinyl Wallcoverings? Vinyl wallcoverings are extremely heavy duty and long-lasting, and a Vescom vinyl wallcovering can easily have a lifespan of at least 10 to 15 years! Vinyl wallcoverings are colour fast and resistant to general everyday wear and tear. Rooms with high-activity can really benefit from a vinyl wallcovering; scratchproof and impact-resistant, these wallcoverings make the perfect surface for any room and environment.
One of key benefits of vinyl wallcoverings is that they require minimum care and can be easily cleaned, using standard household cleaners! Vescom wallcoverings can also be supplied with Vescom Protect finish, for additional protection against stains and chemicals; this also provides a hygienic wall surface, that can be disinfected.
The full range of Vescom’s vinyl wallcoverings are fully recyclable and are made in an environment-friendly production process that improves the sustainable production and use of PVC.
What designs/colours are available in Vinyl Wallcoverings? Vescom’s wallcovering collection has no bounds, allowing you to select the perfect wallcovering from a staggering range of over 150 patterns, available in a palette of over 2,000 colours! Making it the perfect component of an interior design project, to let your imagination run free. The diverse and vast variety of vinyl wallcoverings available allows clients to easily incorporate this easy and affordable wallcovering, to almost any wall surface of their home or project. The collection allows you to either select a subtle, soft and cosy neutral wallcovering for an area such as a Living Room or to make a bold, creative statement in an area such as a Bedroom or Entrance/Hallway.
How do you apply Vinyl Wallcoverings? Vinyl wallcoverings are efficient and simple to mount, they can be fitted quickly and do not require any drying time, alongside the product being odourless; meaning that rooms can be used immediately after handling the product and applying to the wall. To mount vinyl wallcoverings, specialist Vescom adhesive is required; there are a range of Vescom adhesives available to suit the chosen product and surface, based on the weight/square meterage of the surface area.
What are the prices of Vinyl Wallcoverings & how to purchase? The price of vinyl wallcoverings varies, dependent on the design and weight of the material, and can range from approximately £19 to £30 (per linear metre). Here at Unidrape we have a large collection of Vescom sample books, to show an amazing range of design and colour combinations for vinyl wallcovering options. We can then order your required quantity (in linear metres) and have it delivered directly to store within a week! Vinyl wallcoverings are definitely a worthwhile investment, with no unexpected additional costs during the standard service life of 10-15 years for a wall/project; making it a cost-effective option, compared to standard wallpapers or paints.
I have been very happy with the service from Unidrape Blinds. Everything went very smoothly, and all the staff members were very helpful and very confident in all they did.
I have recommended them to my son and daughter in law, and they too were very impressed and happy with the service and the endproduct.
Motorisation of blinds and curtains is now both widely available and affordable; what was once considered as a premium product requiring an electrician to provide power sources is now cost effective and simple thanks to the huge variety motorisation options that allow everyone to add a touch of luxury to their window dressings.
There are many benefits to having motorised blinds or curtains installed, including certified child safety and accessibility on hard to reach windows. When used alongside a Somfy home automation system, products can be controlled via an app from home or when away, as well as the option of 7-day timer control, making an excellent security feature. Motorisation is available for most blinds (including; Roller blinds, Venetian blinds and Roman blinds) as well as curtain tracks; all of which can be controlled via the same handset or app. Lighting, heating and security systems can also be integrated with the system.
Until recently, home automation systems were limited to the houses of the rich and famous. Specialist engineers laid a multitude of cables and racks of electronic control units to enable lighting, home entertainment systems and window treatments to be controlled via a hand held or wall mounted screen. Smartphones, Bluetooth and app development has changed the market entirely. Devices such as the Amazon Alexa and Google Home have made home automation the ordinary for many households. The plug and play set up and affordable cost of these devices has made them hugely popular, but many homes are not taking advantage of the full range of features they can provide. It is now possible to control lighting, central heating, blinds and curtains via either of these voice-activated devices; as well as through your smartphone using the Somfy Tahoma or Connexoon interfaces.
Some of our most popular systems use rechargeable lithium-ion battery operated motors. These batteries simply need to be charged 2-3 times a year, using a mains charger that plugs into the motor whilst in situ, meaning the end user does not need to take the product down to charge. These types of motorised blinds are controlled by handsets that are available with numerous ‘channel options’, allowing a series of blinds to be operated both individually and simultaneously, as a group.
Not only can blinds be motorised using lithium-ion technology, but you can now add this luxury to your curtains. Somfy’s Glydea curtain tracks with Irismo batteries allow you to open and close your curtains at the touch of a button. The discreet track allows efficient and sleek operation of all types of curtains, with quiet operation and soft stop and start.
Intelligent motorised systems also provide additional security options for your home. With 7 day timer programming and adjustable pre-programmed scenario settings, your home can look lived in wherever you are. Even from a sun lounger on holiday, you can control your window dressings and lighting; all from your smartphone!
