Knowledge
What do curtains for a commercial project cost?
The price depends on dimensions, textile, tracks, motorisation, installation and project requirements. See the main cost drivers.
Short answer
There is no fixed square-metre price for commercial curtains. The price is determined by dimensions and quantity, textile choice and consumption, track system, any motorisation, access conditions, installation and documentation requirements. An indicative budget range can be set early from drawings and key figures — but it requires the assumptions to be visible, and the range only becomes precise once dimensions and technical conditions are verified.
There is no single square-metre price
Two projects with the same window area can differ greatly in price. Textile width, fullness, ceiling height, special dimensions, track type, motorisation, access and documentation requirements all affect the result.
Comparisons on square-metre price alone are therefore rarely meaningful. What matters is which scope and quality level the price covers.
The main cost drivers
The price typically consists of:
- Consulting and project management
- Textile consumption and sewing
- Tracks and brackets
- Any motors and control
- Transport, lift or access conditions
- Installation and handover
A budget range early in the process
A preliminary estimate can be prepared from drawings, approximate dimensions, unit counts, the desired solution level and the schedule. The range narrows as dimensions and technical assumptions are verified.
An early range is a working tool for setting ambition and scope — not an offer. The assumptions should always be stated, so the range can be adjusted as the project becomes concrete.
Compare the same scope
Always check whether offers include measuring, project management, electrical work, scaffolding or lift, installation, disposal, documentation and warranty. A lower or higher price can reflect different content.
Frequently asked questions
Can we get a price per square metre?
A square-metre price can be calculated for a clearly defined solution, but a general rate is rarely reliable because fabric, fullness, track system, operation, dimensions and installation vary. In the early phase, a budget range with clearly stated assumptions is more useful.
What makes a project more expensive than expected?
Typically special dimensions, tall bays requiring lifts, motorisation decided late, changes after production and unclear responsibilities for electrical work, access equipment, removal or installation. Early coordination can reduce these risks.
How do we get a preliminary budget?
Send drawings, approximate dimensions, the approximate number of windows or curtain sections, required functions, control method, location and programme. On that basis, CIS Nordic can prepare an indicative budget range with clear assumptions.
Is a budget range binding?
No. A budget range is an indicative estimate, not a binding quotation. The final price is set out in a written quotation based on the agreed scope, technical conditions and sufficiently defined dimensions.
Do you have a specific project?
Upload the material or book a project review with CIS Nordic.