Wrinkled velour curtain

[JLNorthGA]

The former tenants have returned a main drape - which has already been replaced (but that's another story).

Let it suffice to say, it was left "wadded up" and in a heap. If I could send it to the cleaners, I would .

So - I have it laying on the stage right now. I will hang it on two battens and I will vacuum it as it goes up.

How do I get the wrinkles out? The curtain dates from 1999 - and I don't believe it has been treated since then. What is a good way to treat it with flame retardant? If it needs cleaning - what is a good way to clean it?

 

[sk8rsdad]

There are companies that will clean and fire treat your stage draperies and re-certify them. We ship ours to Montreal.

There may be local companies that can do on-site cleaning and spray application, assuming that meets your local codes. Try a Google search for curtain fire treatment <state> or <major city>.

 

[Footer]

Just hang it. After it hangs for a week or two the wrinkles will fall out. Most should be gone in a day. Then you need to look at the FR cert if your AHJ is into that type of thing.

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[BillESC]

Yes, the wrinkles will hang out in a few days. If it needs to be treated with flame retardant, it is a job you can do yourself. The trick with velours is to spray several light coats on the back side keeping the application as even as possible.

 

[Robert]

If you treat it yourself, document the process. Photos of the process, of the product used, and the application technique.