Today, many are trying to open their own business in order to be able to earn more money. However, most are trying to find an idea that would not require too serious financial investments. Such is the production of curtain rods.
Cornice production: a practical idea
If you want to start your own business in the manufacture of various curtain rods, then the starting capital, taking into account the costs of the necessary equipment, can be only about 100,000 rubles. But at the same time, you will need to learn more about what cornices are today, what you need to use for their production and which devices are best suited for automated work. You can also simultaneously launch the production of accessories for curtain rods.
What is a curtain rod? What is a cornice made of?
This product is a special mount with which you can hang curtains, curtains, drapes or blinds. The kit, as a rule, includes the main rod, fasteners, hooks for fixing, tips. But at the same time, today there are a lot of their types, therefore, before buying equipment for the production of cornices, it is better to think about what elements you will produce. There are baguette, round, profile, string, forged cornices. As a rule, most manufacturers work with round ones, so you can always find your area of activity in this business.
Types of cornices: features
String cornices basically have strings instead of pipes, which are very tightly stretched. This model is easiest to produce for beginners in this business, because it does not require the presence of modern and more expensive units. But string cornices are not very popular among the population, because their design is too fragile and can not always withstand the weight of heavy curtains.
Profile models are made from special duralumin alloys. They, as a rule, look like narrow guides made of metal, but at the same time they do not differ in unusual design or interesting decor. However, it is possible to produce profile cornices of different colors and sizes, so the demand in the market for them will be quite large.
Forged products are considered the most expensive, because they are made to order. But it’s worthwhile to understand that their manufacture is often too heavy and time-consuming.
What you need to know about equipment and starting a cornice business?
Of course, before you buy equipment for the production of curtain rods, you will need to decide what kind of their you are going to make. The fact is that the choice of a suitable unit directly depends on this. Of course, if you decide to produce forged models, then you will have to hire specialists who are experienced in forging. But wood products require a machine for the production of wooden cornices.
Novice businessmen in this business are trying to produce aluminum cornices. This can be explained by the fact that they are quite simple to manufacture, and also do not require too expensive equipment. The simplest unit to date is a device with an average cost of 60-65 thousand rubles.
In its configuration - two separate machines. One has interchangeable circles, the second has interchangeable rings. Such equipment allows you to bend the profile immediately in two planes, creating any desired shape. Later you can buy special clips that will make more unusual cornices.It should be remembered that such equipment requires a fairly large area: about 35 square meters. meters. And you will also need to open a separate warehouse for storing finished products.
