Blinds/Curtain Suggestions

Dec 1st, 2020 11:35 am

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ryeguy252 [OP]: Newbie; Aug 23, 2017; 88 posts; 16 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 1st, 2020 11:35 am

Building a new townhome and found out that blinds/curtains are not included. I should have asked about it before I signed but didn't think about it. Any suggestions and if you can give me an idea on rough costs, etc.

Additional info - main floor windows (90" x 72" in dining room), two 24" x 60" in great room (rear of townhome) - backdoor to patio (32" x 96" door).
- 2nd floor (master - 90" x 60") bathroom 30" x 48", bedroom 2 (48" x 48")
-basement ( 60" x 30" - main area) and 60" x 30" bedroom 3

Total - 8 windows and a door that requires screens/blinds. With all the issues I've seen/heard with motorized will stay away from this. Any idea on hunterdouglas vs non hunterdouglas. I'm in Calgary so any contacts/dealers are welcomed.

Thanks!

Much appreciated.

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Dec 1st, 2020 11:46 am

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koffey: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2010; 15360 posts; 9891 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 1st, 2020 11:46 am

$10,000

or

$1000

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Dec 1st, 2020 1:16 pm

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The_Professor: Deal Addict; Jan 14, 2007; 4267 posts; 1408 upvotes; GTA

Dec 1st, 2020 1:16 pm

How can you possibly expect anyone to give you an idea of cost if you don't provide critical details such as number of windows, size of windows, type of coverings you like (shutters, blinds, curtains, etc.), whether they need to be black out, etc.?

Dec 1st, 2020 1:24 pm

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teoconca: Deal Fanatic; Oct 16, 2008; 9315 posts; 3690 upvotes; Maple

Dec 1st, 2020 1:24 pm

$1-$100,000, around that.

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Dec 1st, 2020 1:38 pm

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rf134a: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2005; 6252 posts; 1788 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2020 1:38 pm

I would recommend Hunter Douglas Pirouette with Powerview motorization and Control4/Crestron automation. For a townhouse, $25,000 should be your budget.

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Dec 1st, 2020 1:44 pm

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tranquility922: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4624 upvotes; Montréal

Dec 1st, 2020 1:44 pm

Never heard of any new home including window coverings.

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Dec 1st, 2020 1:59 pm

#7

SusanM6112: Newbie; Jul 9, 2018; 89 posts; 73 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2020 1:59 pm

Go to Home Depot, bring your measurements, and get them to give you a quote. Costs will vary widely depending on what kind of blinds you want. You can get the cheapest cheapie mini-blinds or go nicer.

Dec 1st, 2020 4:01 pm

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blexann: Deal Guru; Mar 10, 2005; 10696 posts; 4057 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2020 4:01 pm

rf134a wrote: ↑ I would recommend Hunter Douglas Pirouette with Powerview motorization and Control4/Crestron automation. For a townhouse, $25,000 should be your budget.

OP asked for blinds not new windows, wow.

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Dec 1st, 2020 8:44 pm

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TLSRULZ: Deal Addict; Apr 18, 2005; 3334 posts; 1531 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 1st, 2020 8:44 pm

blexann wrote: ↑ OP asked for blinds not new windows, wow.

And he answered with blinds.. albeit with a whole amount of automation

Dec 2nd, 2020 11:55 am

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rf134a: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2005; 6252 posts; 1788 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 11:55 am

blexann wrote: ↑ OP asked for blinds not new windows, wow.

The cost of blinds outside of the ubiquitous mini blinds, roller shades, and some cellular blinds is incredibly expensive. Hunter Douglas seems to have a strangle hold on high-end specialty blinds, and their pricing shows it.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 12:01 pm

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blexann: Deal Guru; Mar 10, 2005; 10696 posts; 4057 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:01 pm

rf134a wrote: ↑ The cost of blinds outside of the ubiquitous mini blinds, roller shades, and some cellular blinds is incredibly expensive. Hunter Douglas seems to have a strangle hold on high-end specialty blinds, and their pricing shows it.

who are the main players in the automated segment? still Hunter Douglas? are there others?

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Dec 3rd, 2020 1:50 am

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rf134a: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2005; 6252 posts; 1788 upvotes

Dec 3rd, 2020 1:50 am

For automation, you have Lutron Serena, HD, Zebra blinds, Bali blinds, and of course, Ikea Fytur for roller shades. Bali is still fairly basic with mediocre quality. Zebra has smartthings compatible z-wave. Lutron Serena is mid-priced and uses their Caseta system. Hunter Douglas is the Rolls Royce of blinds.

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Dec 3rd, 2020 1:14 pm

#13

ryeguy252 [OP]: Newbie; Aug 23, 2017; 88 posts; 16 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 3rd, 2020 1:14 pm

Thanks for everyone's help. Added additional info, prefer to stay away from automation with what I have heard/seen.

Dec 4th, 2020 11:16 am

#14

jaym: Newbie; Jan 5, 2007; 57 posts; 7 upvotes; Brampton

Dec 4th, 2020 11:16 am

Try Maxxmarr Roller shades.
Contact Drapery Fabric Design in Brampton
speak to Mike
905-796-9211

Dec 4th, 2020 3:07 pm

#15

Fantastical: Deal Addict; May 23, 2006; 1427 posts; 445 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 4th, 2020 3:07 pm

Curtain costs vary greatly.

I was told one curtain for a window can cost $2k+

Blind is a lot cheaper on the other hand, but it also depends on the materials (e.g. PVC, aluminum, or wood)

I just did the whole house. ground floor = wood blind while upper floor = curtain.

It costs me $6k in total. But the contractor is a close friend without any overhead, so it's the cheapest option to have it done professionally.
If i were to go to other professional contractor, it would have cost me 2x or 3x

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