CD Curtains

JWSutcliffe · Post by **JWSutcliffe** » Mar 9th, '09, 21:36

The original CD curtains in my 31 were unfortunately subjected to the heat of a dryer by a PO, and the rubberized backing blistered away in a number of spots. Does anyone know of a way to repair this? Perhaps a spray on material?

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drb9 · Post by **drb9** » Mar 10th, '09, 09:51

I ran mine through the washer, and the backing disintegrated. I went to a craft store, and they suggested a white fabric paint, which I bought but have not yet tried.

If anyone has suggestions about re-coating these curtains, I'd like to hear them before I venture off into unknown territory.

Darin

Judith · Post by **Judith** » Mar 10th, '09, 12:09

I've seen liquid latex called for as a backing for hooked rugs and occasionally other textiles, both for its non-slip properties and to stabilize the weave. I believe it comes in both spray-/paint-on form. My understanding is it does stiffen the fabric somewhat but not over-much: that might be something to doublecheck.

Liquid latex (or something similar) should be available in craft stores, maybe some fabric stores.

And if you have any left over, it's the same stuff used for body-painting

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Mar 10th, '09, 13:39

Would a white, fabric, replaceable, backing be out of the question? The rubberized stuff sounds tricky, Steve.

Judith · Post by **Judith** » Mar 10th, '09, 14:31

Steve:

It's a whole lot less tricky than varnishing!

Really, you just paint it on, which would seem like a good choice for touching up a few spots.

On the other hand, it'd be fairly easy to tack (as in sewing) on a white lining, too, as you suggest.

JWSutcliffe · Post by **JWSutcliffe** » Mar 10th, '09, 15:18

The curtains are pleated - adding a backing would require far more work than its worth. Personally I would rather just go without curtains, but I have already been politely informed that we will not be without curtains at the marina!

Judith · Post by **Judith** » Mar 10th, '09, 15:37

JWSutcliffe wrote:The curtains are pleated - adding a backing would require far more work than its worth. Personally I would rather just go without curtains, but I have already been politely informed that we will not be without curtains at the marina!

A lining wouldn't necessarily have to follow the pleats. It would be perfectly reasonable to have a flat backing behind a pleated surface--or even have it slightly gathered along the top edge, to work in some fullness. Cut a rectangle to size (leaving hem allowances), hem all four sides, tack top edge (gathered or flat) along tape that holds the plastic sliders. . .

Guess it depends on the condition of original curtains and how much effort you can expend on them. . .

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » Mar 11th, '09, 09:26

I searched for materials and found something called Saf-T-Bak and Fiber-Lok. For example, http://www.save-on-crafts.com/rugbacbrfibl.html. I will have to look for this stuff locally. It's hard to tell whether it is clear or white. Obviously, white would work better to block light.

Hans Littooy · Post by **Hans Littooy** » Mar 17th, '09, 18:02

The same happened to the curtains of my CD25D # 19.
The Dry Cleaner store did it!
I bought new material, identical but without the backing, at Jo-Ann the fabric store. The Dry Cleaner replicated the curtains and transferred the little CD logos perfectly.
The curtains are doing very well without backing and look like the originals.
Hans Littooy

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Mar 18th, '09, 11:03

Have you seen Peek-a-boo shades? They're pretty neat.

http://www.zarcor.com/Peek%20a%20Booo/Index.html

jerryaxler · Post by **jerryaxler** » Mar 18th, '09, 13:30

After replacing the curtains for the second time, we went with the Peek-a-boo curtains that Cathy mentioned. They serve the purpose and don't sun rot after just a few years. They seem indistructable and have lasted longer than curtain and they don't mildew. This is an unpaid assessment, since I don't have any relationship with the company. I wish I did.

drb9 · Post by **drb9** » Mar 18th, '09, 13:50

From the pictures, it looks like they obscure half the opening, even when open. As opposed to a curtain that slides completely out of the way. Yes?

jerryaxler · Post by **jerryaxler** » Mar 18th, '09, 14:26

Yes,they slide to allow a half view. It has not been a problem.

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Mar 18th, '09, 14:30

Didnt there used to be curtains in the CDSOA store?

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Mar 18th, '09, 18:15

Russell wrote:Didnt there used to be curtains in the CDSOA store?

Nope.

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