A shower grommet is a small 3/8″ metal that is “punched” into the shower curtain header to accommodate your shower hooks.  The hooks rest on your shower rod and slide on the rod for easy opening and closing.

The other type of grommet is a larger and primarily used for drapery.  If you want the larger grommet for your shower curtain, you would have to order it from the drapery department and request it be unlined.  We recommend that you speak to our design department before ordering the large grommet.

• When order a custom size shower curtain liner, it is recommended that you follow a couple of simple rules.  Click on the “Measuring” link below for instruction on how to measure.

• Measure from the shower rod to the inside of the tub or shower stall

• On a tub, take off a two or three inches.  You do not want the liner to puddle at the bottom of the tub.  This is a recipe for mold and mildew.

• On a shower stall, measure to the bottom of the shower pan and take off a perhaps just an inch.  You want to make sure it overlaps the curb, but does not puddle.

• Inside Mount – Minimum depth for flush inside mount 3-1/4″

• Shallow Mount – Minimum depth for flush inside mount 3/4″

• Side Mount – Minimum depth for flush inside mount 1-1/4″, Maximum width for side mount 42″

• Side Mount – Surface area required for outside mount 3/4″

• With the exception of Rod Pocket drapes, all drapes require drapery pins so they can be attached to a variety of hardware options.  Drapery pins are small metal hooks attached to the back of the drape and are not visible into the room.

• When using decorative hardware, the pin slips into a tiny eyelet on the decorative ring and holds the drapery in place.

• As an option, the rings can be sewn to the drapery fabric and thus pins would not be used.  Some drape styles such as the Flat Panel cannot use pins and the rings must be sewn on.

A sewn button hole is made by a machine that applies a heavy amount of thread around the button hole opening.  The extra thread strengthens the hole and gives it a nice finished look.

Self Lining uses the same face fabric as the lining material.  This technique is used when parts of the back side of the window treatment is exposed into the room or it is determined to simply look better on that particular product.

Self Lining is also a common term used in bedding and pillows.

To calculate the total length of your runner, measure your table from end to end.  Then decide on how much drop you desire (6″ drop on each side is common).  Add the table length plus the desired drop multiplied by 2 to get the total length.  If you table was 48″ long, your calculation using a 6″ drop is: (48″+6″+6″=60″ total length)

On a standard blind, small holes in each slat are part of the manufacturing process to accommodate the lifting and tilting ladders.  If you need a higher level of light control and/or privacy, then you should upgrade to Routless Slats. The slats and ladders are manufactured differently to eliminate the small holes.

• Routless Slats cannot be ordered if you decide to add Fabric Tape

The Clutch System comes with a continuous loop plastic bead chain that is color coordinated to your fabric selection.

Ring clips attach to the drapery fabric when drapery pins are not used or not wanted.  Clips can be made visible by attaching to the top of the drape or completely hidden by attaching to the back of drape pleat.