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Archive for the 'Technical Information' Category

Standard Honeycomb Side Mount Bracket

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Ideal for windows below transoms and arches. Alternative mounting method when no frame is available above the window for mounting. Use only if shade dimensions fall within the following:

  • Minimum Blind Width 6″
  • Maximum Blind Width 48″
  • Minimum Blind Height 6″
  • Maximum Blind Height 72″

Sewn Button Hole

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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-Lined

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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.

Runner Meausuring

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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)

Routless Slats

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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

Roller Continuous Loop System

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

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

Railroaded

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Fabric on most products runs north to south (top to bottom).  Railroaded fabric runs east to west (left to right).  On specific products and fabrics such as solids, the workroom will railroad the fabric to eliminate seams.

Quickship Option

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Some Full Custom Product has a Quick Ship Option.  If you select Quick Ship, your product(s) will be fast tracked in production and ready to ship in 6 working days.  The upcharge for Quick Ship will be found in the product options once you have selected your fabric.

Privacy or Decorative

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Drapes can be used strictly for decorative purposes or for privacy.  If you want to close the drapes for privacy, you need to measure the window from end of casing to end of casing.  We recommend adding 8-10″ on each side if you have a slider or larger window for stacking.  Please enter that final measurement when you place your order.

If you want decorative panels that you are not planning on closing, you should order approximately 48″ wide for a standard size window.  Each panel would measure 24″ wide when pleated.

Pelmet

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

A Pelmet is a finished decorative fabric accent added to many window treatment styles.  A Pelmet can be used for purely decorative purposes or to cover a transition point on a window treatment.





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