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    How to make the best use of your stage curtains

    At Corona Contracts, stage curtains are one of our specialities. Once the preserve of large theatre spaces and cinemas, more and more venues have begun to recognise the improvements that they offer to medium and large spaces. Quality stage curtains provide not only a stunning visual appearance, but a range of practical advantages too. Not only that, but with stage curtains from Corona Contracts you can trust that yours will be built to last. Stage curtains from Corona Contracts are built to order to the exact specifications of our clients. Want a specific colour or material? No problem. Over the years we’ve worked on just about every combination of designs and colours available. All you need to do is let us know a few details about your space and the kind of effect you wish to achieve, we may pop along for a site visit, then we can prepare a quote. Once everyone is in agreement we can get to work immediately. We manufacture our stage curtains right here in the U.K., from our facility in Preston. With many years experience providing stage curtains to businesses across the country we’ve developed workflows that are quick and efficient, meaning great...

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  • Office blinds

    Office Blinds Buying Guide

    A quick office blinds buying guide of what to keep in mind when getting new blinds for your work space Over the years we have carried out numerous office blind installations for happy customers across Preston, Lancashire and the North West. We’ve had the pleasure of working with businesses of all sizes, from single room offices to multi-storey operations. For all of these clients, we have fabricated and installed the ideal blind or curtain solution for their environment. Our range of blinds covers everything from complete blackout blinds, popular with our clients in the hospitality industry, through to luxury material, motorised and automated options. Our products are bespoke and so can be completely tailored to the requirements of our clients. What doesn’t change is our commitment to outstanding service both before, during and post-installation. Based on our previous experience, we’ve put together a quick checklist of things to consider when thinking about your new office blind installation. Timing When exactly to get started varies on a case-by-case basis. Are you creating a new build, undergoing a thorough office renovation or just having work done on the area around the windows? If you have a lot of work going on...

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    Stage curtains and summer renovations for schools

    We’re heading into a very busy time for schools and colleges, exam season is on the horizon and most will be pooling available resources into planning for that period. When exams are finally concluded and summer arrives we head into a busy time of a different variety. We’ve worked with a huge number of primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities so we know the familiar routine; once the students head off for the summer, it’s time to get the contractors on site. Read on to find out about how stage curtains factor into your summer renovations. Over the years we’ve manufactured and installed blinds and curtains for school halls, classrooms, drama studios and auditoriums. We understand the time pressure that is placed on the limited window that is the summer, planning ahead is vital. If you’re thinking about updating or repairing your institution’s curtains or blinds get in touch with us as soon as possible for a chat about your timescales, we may have limited availability during this high demand period. The blinds and curtains we create and install are all made to order. We can manufacture and fit a huge range of drop lengths to fit even very...

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    Environmentally friendly office blinds

    Getting the right environmentally friendly office blinds can help maintain the temperature you want, reducing heat loss and preventing over heating. High quality, well-fitted blinds fit windows perfectly, and if they are custom made you can use the right materials to get the results you want. Blinds that are fitted for a specific environment offer a wide range of advantages to the workplace. Particularly in larger offices, blinds will save you money by slowing heat gain and loss through window glass. Overheads are important, and the amount of savings that can be made from having the right blinds can be significant. Windows are the primary area of heat loss in buildings, particularly in large rooms that are difficult to heat, and the insulating boost from well-fitted blinds will make a big difference to any building. Blinds will also help to reduce reliance on air conditioning to adjust the temperature, making your office more environmentally friendly. At Corona Contracts we have a wide range of manually operated blinds, but we also create bespoke, motorised blinds systems for remote control and automatic activation. They provide an elegant solution for windows that are hard to reach, but they also have obvious advantages...

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    Office blinds with minimum disruption

    At Corona Contracts we are highly valued for our excellent customer service and aftercare, and we always install office blinds with minimum disruption to you and your business. Controlling each step of the process We take control of each blind design, manufacture and installation project, allowing us to deliver our service on time and to your exact specifications. From working with you to determine your requirements, to creating the design that meets your practical and aesthetic needs, we always maintain good relationships with our clients so that they know exactly what to expect at each stage of the process. By engineering the blinds ourselves, we have control over costs and delivery, meaning that we have all we need ready to begin and complete the installation very promptly. On top of that, we know what we are working with. The practical experience we have with the high quality, Italian-made Mottura components that we use means we are accustomed to delivering a very high quality finish and a well-made, long-lasting product. This naturally puts us in a strong position to provide excellent after care once the project has been completed. Office blinds installation with minimum disruption Our trained technicians are true...

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    5 Reasons to Upgrade to Motorised Curtains in Your Office

    Find out why upgrading to motorised curtains could make a huge difference to your office space. Curtains can be one of those things that blend into the background in an office environment. But when you think about it, windows tend to take up a large amount of the visible space in any office. Any curtains, therefore, will also take up a considerable amount of space and contribute significantly to the feel of a room. When was the last time you considered the impact of the curtains in your office? Perhaps they’ve become faded and tired from the sun, or maybe they’re just looking old an out of fashion. Whatever the case, it could be the perfect time to upgrade to one of our motorised solutions. Motorised curtains tracks from Corona Contracts offer businesses and workspaces an array of practical advantages over alternatives at a competitive price. Great quality motorised solutions are now within reach of even small businesses. What’s more, they’re adaptable to even the most unusual of spaces, so if you have hard to reach windows or an odd shaped building, chances are we’ll be able to find a solution that works. We have fitted motorised curtains in venues of...

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    Why rooms with projectors need high quality blackout blinds

    Projectors are becoming increasingly cheap and more usable, if you’re not coupling them with some effective blackout blinds. Now that we’re moving into winter, glare can become an even bigger problem as the sun moves lower in the sky. When fitted correctly, blackout blinds are the finishing touch on an effective projector system, allowing you to immerse yourself in a film or hold everyone’s attention during an important presentation. If you’re looking for a blackout blinds supply and installation service, Corona Contracts are your best bet. Projectors can be found in schools, offices, galleries, retail properties- anywhere, really- and different types of locations have different requirements when it comes to blackout blinds. We are able to provide a wealth of options that might suit you, including the Mottura range of motorised blinds. Corona Contracts provide the best blackout blinds solutions in the UK and we are comfortable working in all kinds of environments. Our new supply and installation service allows us to oversee each step of the process, giving us complete control over delivery times and costs. We work closely with clients in order to provide bespoke products for their specific business or institution, making us the go-to choice...

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    Why quality matters when it comes to blackout curtains

    Blackout curtains are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as more and more business recognise the benefits they offer. Have you considered what quality blackout curtains could bring to your business? The original purpose of blackout curtains is obvious; to completely stop light from entering a room. Hotel suites can particularly benefit, with many positive reports from customers who have enjoyed extremely restful sleep. But quality blackout curtains are useful for more than just sleep. The sound insulating benefit offered can be extremely helpful in working environments, increasing productivity and focus throughout longer sessions. Blackout curtains can also help reduce running costs of a space. When fitted correctly a blackout curtain will form a seal with the window. Given that the majority of heat in a space is lost through window glass, the insulating benefit offered by blackout curtains often results in a welcome reduction in heating bills. The distraction caused by the glare of the sun can be a major problem in business suites as well as conference and meeting rooms. With high quality blackout curtains presentation screens become perfectly visible from every angle, resulting in far more productive and focussed sessions. One of the most specialist cases...

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    Corona Contracts Introduce New Motorised Blinds Supply and Installation Service Across the North West

    Protecting our clients from the damaging effects of the sun, including heat, glare and ultra-violet light is what we specialise in here at Corona Contracts, and we are introducing a new motorised blinds supply and installation service in the north west. We provide specialist blinds and curtains designed, manufactured and fitted to specification, and as we are based in Preston we have great access to areas like Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Liverpool. Our new supply and installation service allows us to oversee each step of the process, giving us complete control over delivery times and costs. We work closely with clients in order to provide bespoke products for their specific business or institution, making us the go-to choice for businesses and institutions in the north west. Studies have shown that the efficiency of a workforce increases when employees enjoy the environment they work in. A big part of this is creating the right kind of lighting, and being able to easily adjust the amount of sunlight in any room. Nobody wants to work with direct sunlight in their eyes, but at the same time, working exclusively in artificial light isn’t something you would choose either. We...

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    School Hall and Stage Curtains

    One of our popular services includes the installation of school hall and stage curtains. At Corona Contracts we have been completing projects for over 20 years, supplying and installing commercial and medical blinds, curtains, curtain track systems, window films and school hall stage curtains in various buildings and institutions across the country. Many schools and theatres across the UK have chosen Corona Contracts for our high quality theatre, stage, and acoustic curtains- which we manufacture and install ourselves- giving us complete control over the process. Our curtains utilise the best quality curtains tracking and can be operated manually or electrically. Track systems can be curved to suit specific site requirements and to carry curtains of any size. We have lots of experience when it comes to fitting curtains and blinds in locations like schools, and if you require stage curtains for a hall or assembly room we can design something to your exact specifications. All our staff are trained to the latest health and safety site regulations, and will attend an individual site risk assessment if required. We operate in many different environments and we always work closely with our clients to make sure they know what is happening at each...

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    Choose the right anti-ligature blinds to comply with you health and safety

    Anti-ligature blinds and fixings are designed to prevent the tying of materials such as rope or wire to furniture in homes and businesses. This reduces the possibility of individuals using objects such as blinds or door handles to harm themselves or others. Anti-ligature is especially important in buildings where a high level of security and safety is required, such as care homes, hospitals and psychiatric institutions. Though they are an obvious preventative measure against suicide attempts in high-risk environments, anti-ligature blinds and curtains have health and safety benefits when it comes to accidental injuries, too. Tragically, a two-year-old girl from Sunderland was killed when she was playing with her brother and became tangled up in a blind cord earlier this year. Even for those of us who are parents, out of all the potential dangers in the family home, curtain and blind cords might not be one that immediately springs to mind, but 28 children have been killed in this way since 1999. An e-petition asking the government to ban dangerous blinds received over 10,000 signatures and helped to tighten European regulations with regards to this particular product, but there are still hundreds of millions of potentially dangerous blind...

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    We are the Smart Choice for your commercial blinds in the North West

    Here at Corona Contracts’, our professional team, great quality products and high value service makes us the smart choice for any contractor. Whether you are refurbishing an existing building or planning a bigger project and building something new, we are available right from the onset. For clients trying to create something unique when it comes to window solutions, we work closely with architects, contractors, site managers and workmen on an ongoing basis to ensure you get the best service possible. We are happy to provide a detailed specification of all of our products to help guide our customers in terms of what will work in their building. Whether clients are looking for black out curtains, vertical or roller blinds, window film or glass manifestations, we can help. We have already assisted many customers in the modernisation of their buildings with motorised solutions for curtains and blinds and we are proud to say that as much of our products as possible are manufactured right here in the UK before being installed on site by trained installation engineers. What we don’t manufacture at our North West premises, we import from the highest quality Italian suppliers Mottura.We are stockists and distributors of the complete range of Mottura technical...

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