Yes, the first 2-3 weeks after installation represent a critical settling period when the PVC film adjusts to its tensioned state and achieves its final smooth appearance. How you treat your Pikkuna during this time significantly impacts its long-term performance and aesthetics.
Why the Settling Period Matters
When we manufacture your Pikkuna, the PVC film arrives in a relaxed, unstretched state. During installation, mounting hardware pulls the film taut across your opening, introducing tension that stretches the material slightly in all directions. Over the following days and weeks, the PVC molecules gradually realign and the film remembers this new tensioned shape, eliminating minor wrinkles and achieving uniform smoothness. Interfering with this process—especially by rolling up the curtain—can lock in temporary wrinkles or creases that become difficult or impossible to remove later.
Critical Do's and Don'ts During Settling (First 2-3 Weeks)
DO: Leave the curtain fully extended and mounted at all times; check daily for developing wrinkles or loose spots (most will disappear on their own within days); gently wipe away dust or light dirt with plain lukewarm water if needed—no chemicals or aggressive scrubbing; allow natural temperature and humidity variations to help the material settle—this is normal and beneficial.
DON'T: Roll up or fold the curtain for any reason—even briefly—as this creates creases in material that hasn't fully settled yet; apply chemical cleaners, polishes, or conditioners—the PVC film is adjusting and chemicals can interfere with this process; attempt to manually stretch or pull wrinkled areas—they'll settle naturally if left alone, but forcing them can create permanent distortions; worry about minor wrinkles or slight sagging during the first week—these are normal and typically resolve themselves within 5-10 days as the film adjusts.
What to Expect During Settling
In the first 24-48 hours, you may notice minor diagonal wrinkles, slight sagging between fasteners, or small waves in the PVC surface—this is completely normal. By day 3-5, most of these should visibly diminish. By day 7-10, the curtain should appear smooth and uniform. By weeks 2-3, the PVC has fully adjusted and you can begin rolling it up if needed (following proper
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