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How to Install Your PVC Strip Curtains: A Step-by-Step Guide for Borneo

RUBASIA RUBBERTECH INDUSTRIES supplies high-quality 2mm Clear Blue PVC Strips across Borneo. Proper installation is key to maximizing their performance in energy savings, dust control, and safety. This detailed guide will walk you through the entire process.

 

Pre-Installation: Tools & Materials You Will Need

Before you start, ensure you have the right tools for a professional finish. Most items are available at hardware stores across Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, or Bandar Seri Begawan.

• From RUBASIA: Your loose-length Clear Blue PVC Strips (2mm thick x 200mm wide).
• Mounting System: Aluminum or PVC mounting channel (track) and end caps.
• Fasteners: Screws (and wall plugs if attaching to concrete/brick).
• Tools:
  • A measuring tape
  • A sharp utility knife or heavy-duty scissors
  • A stepladder
  • A power drill/driver
  • A spirit level
  • (Optional) A rubber mallet

 

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

 

Step 1: Measure Your Opening Accurately

• Width: Measure the exact width of the door or opening you want to cover (e.g., from 2400mm).
• Calculation: Divide the total opening width by the strip width (200mm) to determine the number of strips needed. For a 2400mm opening: 2400 / 200 = 12 strips.
• Overlap: For a complete seal, strips should overlap by 25-50mm. We recommend ordering extra width for this purpose.
• Height: Measure the height from the top of the mounting point to the floor.

 

Step 2: Install the Mounting Channel (Track)

• Positioning: Hold the mounting channel at the top of the doorway. Use a spirit level to ensure it is perfectly horizontal. A crooked track will cause strips to hang poorly.
• Securing: Mark the screw holes. Drill pilot holes and securely screw the track into the lintel or frame. For heavy concrete structures common in Miri's or Bintulu's industrial parks, use appropriate wall plugs. Ensure the track is firmly fixed.

 

Step 3: Calculate and Cut the Strip Lengths

• Standard Cut: For most applications, strips are cut to hang 150mm - 300mm from the floor. This allows easy passage for forklifts in Sandakan's warehouses while maintaining a good seal.
• Cold Room Specific: For freezer rooms in Tawau's seafood plants, cut strips longer so they touch the floor and create a more robust seal against cold air loss.
• Cutting: Unroll a strip on a clean, flat surface. Measure and mark the desired length. Use a sharp utility knife and a straight edge for a clean, square cut. Repeat for all strips.

 

Step 4: Insert the PVC Strips into the Channel

• Method: Starting from one end, insert each strip individually into the channel's slot.
• Overlap Pattern: For maximum effectiveness, install strips in an overlapping pattern (e.g., every second strip from the front, the others from the back). This creates a more effective barrier against pests and dust for facilities in Lahad Datu or Seria.
• Filling the Track: Continue until the track is full. The strips should be snug but not forced.

 

Step 5: Secure the End Caps and Final Check

• Finishing: Once all strips are inserted, snap the provided end caps onto both ends of the mounting channel. This prevents strips from sliding out.
• Inspection: Gently run your hands through the strips to ensure they hang freely and overlap correctly. There should be no gaps at the sides.

 

Installation Visual Guide

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       [ Aluminum Track ]

       [================] <-- Screwed into lintel

       [ | | | | | | | | ] <-- Individual strips inserted

       [================]

       ----------------------------------------

       [ Strip 1 ] [ Strip 3 ] [ Strip 5 ]     <-- Front Row

         [ Strip 2 ] [ Strip 4 ] [ Strip 6 ]   <-- Back Row (Overlapped)

       ----------------------------------------

       Floor Level

Diagram showing the overlapping installation pattern for a complete seal.

 

Pro Tips for a Perfect Installation in Borneo's Climate

• Gap Prevention: For very wide doors in Kuching's or Brunei's large warehouses, ensure the track is supported along its entire length to prevent sagging, which creates gaps.
• Cleaning: The anti-static properties reduce dust adhesion, but strips can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth to maintain clarity.
• Replacement: A major advantage of buying loose-length strips is easy maintenance. If a single strip gets damaged in your Sibu factory, you can replace it individually without changing the entire curtain.

 

Professional Installation Support in Borneo

While this is a straightforward DIY project, RUBASIA RUBBERTECH can recommend local installation professionals across Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei for large or complex projects.

 

We supply the highest quality 2mm Clear Blue PVC Strips to all major industrial hubs and towns, including:

• Sabah: Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Keningau, Semporna, Papar
• Sarawak: Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Sri Aman, Kapit
• Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Seria, Kuala Belait, Tutong

 

Have questions about your specific doorway?
Contact RUBASIA RUBBERTECH today for expert advice, a free quote, and delivery to your location in Borneo.