Curtains & Partitions — Stein Service & Supply

Curtain and Partition Services

We select the curtain type for the condition it must control, and we size the overhead track to the length of the curtain and to the structure it mounts on.

We serve customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia, and in 2025 we completed projects in 24 other states.

Climate control curtains for cold and heated areas
Noise curtains and machine enclosures
Welding curtains, weld screens, and weld blankets
Soft wall partitions between work areas
Track cut to length for ceiling, wall, beam, or floor post mounting
Retractable and outdoor curtains

Climate Control Curtains Plants, warehouses, and distribution centers can become cold and uncomfortable during certain times of the year, which is why you need a solution that… Learn More

Industrial Noise Curtains Ambient noise levels and reverberation can be effectively reduced throughout your entire facility with Noise Reduction Curtain. They can be installed… Learn More

Industrial Soft Wall Curtains Customized Industrial Soft Wall Curtains can divide work zones and create separation in your warehouse with their versatile design. They can be… Learn More

Industrial Welding Curtains Industrial Welding Curtains protect workers against fumes, sparks, and UV light by simplifying space and task separation in order to maximize… Learn More

Curtain Types and Applications

The curtain type depends on what must stay on one side of it, and the types use different fabrics. Mounting methods include overhead track, fences, and free-standing frames on casters.

Curtain	Application	Construction
Climate control	Holding heat or cold in one part of a building, such as a shipping area at the dock doors, or refrigerating half of a warehouse instead of the whole building.	Insulated panels joined with Velcro, with an optional floor sweep and valance to close the gaps at the floor and above the track.
Noise	Enclosing a production line, compressor, or other loud equipment to reduce the noise for people who work nearby.	Quilted acoustical fiberglass. Some panels add a mass loaded vinyl barrier.
Welding	Shielding nearby workers from welding flash, ultraviolet (UV) light, sparks, and grinding debris.	An opaque curtain, a curtain with a clear window that blocks 100% of UV light, or a tinted see-through screen.
Soft wall	Separating a warehouse from a shop or production floor, containing dust and fumes in one area, or separating two food processing areas.	Vinyl laminated polyester (VLP) or vinyl coated polyester (VCP), resistant to flame, chemicals, and mildew.

Climate Curtain Seals

A climate curtain holds heat or cold in one area only when its gaps are closed. Air escapes a climate curtain at the seams between panels, along the floor, and above the track, so a separate component seals every one of these gaps. Panel configurations are available up to an insulation value of R‑20.

The track is cut to the length of the curtain and can hang from the ceiling, mount to a wall, or stand on floor posts.

Height, Valance, and Floor Sweep

100ft

Maximum climate curtain height

An optional thermal valance attaches with Velcro and closes the space above the track. An optional double-sided floor sweep on the bottom edge seals against the floor, including floors that are not level.

Panel Seams

6in

Overlap where two insulated panels meet

Every panel has two rows of Velcro sewn along its edges, and adjacent panels overlap 6 inches instead of butting together.

Noise Curtains: Absorbers and Barriers

Noise curtains use two materials that treat sound in different ways. Soft fiberglass absorbs sound and reduces the echo around a machine, but some noise passes through it. A heavy vinyl barrier blocks noise from reaching the quiet side. Because it also reflects sound back into the noisy area, a barrier installed alone can make the noisy side louder.

Panels hang from brass grommets along the top edge, on a fence around the equipment or on a wall. Gray is the stock color, with white, black, and beige also available.

Absorber Panels

QA

Quilted fiberglass on one side or both

QA-1 is quilted on one side and QA-2 on both sides. These panels reduce the general noise level in a room.

Absorber and Barrier Panels

BQ

Fiberglass with a mass loaded vinyl barrier

These panels enclose a machine. BQ-1 has quilted fiberglass on one face and reinforced mass loaded vinyl on the other. BQ2(N) has fiberglass on both faces with the vinyl in the center.

Soft Walls Compared to Rigid Walls

A soft wall is an alternative to building a drywall, block, or metal wall. It hangs from track, which is tied into the roof deck, clamped to an I-beam, fixed to an existing wall, or set on brackets on floor posts. When a soft wall runs from floor to ceiling, it functions as a fixed wall. On a retractable track, one side pulls back when the open floor is needed.

	Soft wall	Drywall, block, or metal wall
Cost	Lower	Higher
Installation time	A few days	Often a long lead time
During installation	Little or no downtime, and no construction debris	Construction work inside the operating building
Later changes	Can be removed and reinstalled in another location, or reconfigured	Difficult to change or move
Access	Strip curtain doors, retractable sections, and clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) windows	Doors and windows framed into the wall

Curtain and Partition Questions

How much noise reduction does a noise curtain provide?

The curtain manufacturer designs to these targets: 20 decibels or more for a sealed enclosure around a compressor or pump, 10 to 15 decibels for an enclosure around a work area or workstation, and 6 to 12 decibels across a whole facility when panels and baffles treat the general noise. Low-frequency noise, such as from a punch press, can travel through the floor and the steel structure, so these applications sometimes also require an acoustic engineer.

How do forklifts and people pass through a climate curtain?

A high-speed door can be installed in the curtain wall so that workers and forklifts move in and out quickly with little effect on the temperature. A door and a structural support frame can also be built into the curtain to form a complete room.

What is the difference between a welding curtain and a weld screen?

A welding curtain hangs from track as a wall. It has an upper panel, a clear UV-blocking window, a lower panel to the floor, and chain weight sewn into the bottom hem to keep it straight. A weld screen is free-standing on casters, comes in 2, 3, or 4-sided configurations, and moves from one station to the next.

Are weld blankets available?

Yes. Weld blankets are carbon fiber and rated to 1,800°F. They drape over equipment and material to catch torch-cutting spatter and grinding sparks.

How does a retractable curtain work?

The curtain runs on 12 or 16 gauge track with nylon or steel rollers, mounted to the ceiling or the floor. It opens by hand or mechanically. The fabric is woven polyethylene, vinyl coated polyester, or PVC. Retractable curtains are common in welding areas, wash bays, and spray booths that are closed off only part of the time.

Can curtains be installed outdoors?

Yes. Outdoor curtains use UV-resistant fabric and heavy-duty track designed for rain, snow, and wind. They enclose loading docks, outdoor storage, and equipment, and are available as stationary, retractable, or roll-up curtains.

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