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Add-On Sales for a Nursery
As designers, fabricators, upholsterers and installers, it’s important to think beyond the primary Roomscape projects. Discover how to create custom nursery accessories designed to generate add-on sales such as a glider/rocker, upholstered diaper pail, diaper hanger, lamp and changing table pads.
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Creating Custom Fabricated Details “À La Carte”
The saying “it’s all in the details” is apparent in our Exquisite Dining Roomscape with unique, custom details throughout from buttons, banded trims, welt cord details and more. Explore the gourmet details that make this room from tablescape to window treatment with a focus on creating custom, fabric-covered buttons and finishing techniques that can be used in a variety of projects.
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Decorating Tips and Techniques for Outdoor Dining Spaces
From our Summer Entertaining Roomscape, follow along with our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, for a lesson in decorating with the outdoors in mind. Discover how to fabricate a variety of custom pieces including a floor length tablecloth, bench cushion, chair cushion with center tufting and Turkish pillows with corner tassels, all ideal for outdoor spaces. Also, learn how to sew mitered corners for napkins and find out what tools you’ll need.
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Design Indoor / Outdoor Seating with Performance Fabrics
Join Donna Cash, our expert fabricator, as she fabricates two styles of floor poufs to create modular seating and showcases the use of performance fabrics in home décor and in the workroom.
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Fabricating an Ottoman Slipcover with Decorative Throw Blanket and Pillow Accessories
Join us for an educational webinar from our Classically Inspired Living Roomscape series, hosted by Donna Cash, industry and fabrication expert. Follow along as Donna demonstrates how to fabricate a perfectly tailored ottoman slipcover with contrast welt cord and kick pleats. Also, get inspired by step-by-step instructions for creating a stylish coordinating throw blanket with trim and two styles of decorative accent pillows, the perfect accessories for our living room space.
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Fun & Functional Home Office Accessories
Create unique home office slipcovers, cushions and accessories like a fabric covered file box and desk catch-all tray for a designer at-home workspace.
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Holiday Add-Ons

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Tips for figuring the finished size for a holiday tree skirt
  • How to make a tree skirt with a beautiful closure method
  • How to make two styles of stockings to be hung by the fireplace
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Bedding
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A Young Girl's Dream Bed
Get ruffled by our young girl's dream bed and learn how to go from bolts of fabric to a beautiful bed any young girl would love to have. Learn how to plan, measure, cut and fabricate a full skirted bedspread, ruffled pillow shams, decorative pillows and a Scaldino.
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All About Duvets
Learn all about duvets including: history, fills and construction, how to choose a duvet that is right for your customer, appropriate care and cleaning for a duvet, as well as ideas and inspirations for duvets and bedding.
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Back-Banded Duvet Cover and Godet-Pleated Bed Skirt
To finish our beautiful Winter Wonderland Holiday Master Bedroom Roomscape, we’ve added a duvet cover and unique godet-pleated bed skirt, giving our room the extra twinkle it needed. Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she presents the planning and fabrication steps for the custom duvet and bed skirt.
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Beautiful and Luxurious: Dressing the Bed in Style
Get style and trend tips and techniques for pillow ensembles; coronas, canopies and testers; as well as dust ruffles. Also get step-by-step instructions for: Scaldino, pillow shams and dust ruffles.
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Classic Bed Crown with Pleated Fabric Treatment
Discover how to create a custom bed crown using simple yet elegant fabrics from start-to-finish, including installation. Whether a bed crown or cornice, this technique can be modified to fit any room design.
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Creating Custom Bedding
Updating bedding and pillows is a quick way to transform a bedroom. Our Coastal Retreat Roomscape features custom banded and button-detail bedding with a tailored bedskirt and a variety of pillow styles in lush mix-and-match fabrics.
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Down Duvet and Box Pleated Bed Skirt
Learn how to plan a duvet that best fits the needs of your clients, fabrication steps and construction of the inverted box pleat bedskirt, plus three ways to attach the bedskirt.
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Create Bedding Bliss with a Duvet Cover, Tailored Bed Skirt & Quilted Bed Throw
Join us for an educational webinar from our Serene Bedroom Roomscape series hosted by Donna Cash, industry and fabrication expert. Learn to fabricate a duvet cover with mitered banded edges and welt cord, how to assemble a three-piece tailored bed skirt with bands and buttons, and create a bed throw with a hand tacking to create texture.
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Holiday Bedding Ensemble

As part of our Holiday Greetings Roomscape, Fabrication Expert, Donna Cash demonstrates how to create a seamless and inviting bedding ensemble for your clients. The ensemble includes a luxurious bed skirt, a cozy duvet, a stylish throw, and a decorative bolster pillow. In this video Donna will show you how to make a basic duvet cover with an invisible zipper, a bed skirt with overlays, a throw crafted with challenging fabrics, and a bolster pillow with a contrast welt and a fun flower embellishment.

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Business Mastery Series: Modern Updates that Sell
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Modernize Window Treatments
From our Business Mastery Series: Modern Updates that Sell, follow along with Industry Expert Donna Cash as she shares how to “Modernize Window Treatments” by updating existing windows with new hardware while considering scale and proportion for optimal impact. Plus, learn how to enhance panels with unique embellishments, banding and more.
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Automate Existing Roman Shades
From our Business Mastery Series: Modern Updates that Sell, follow along with our motorization expert Donna Cash as she showcases how to “Automate Existing Roman Shades” with R-TEC Automation by Rowley. Donna will guide you through how to select the right motor and components, best practices for removing the old headrail, and installing the motorized shade tube. Plus, you’ll learn how to program the remote control and integrate it with the R-TEC Hub.
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Fabricate Banded Pillows & Scaldino
From our Business Mastery Series: Modern Updates that Sell, follow along with our design and fabrication expert Donna Cash to “Fabricate Banded Pillows & Scaldino”. Donna will be providing detailed instructions on how to fabricate treatments that can change with the season from pillows with decorative bands to a stylish scaldino.
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Business Mastery Series: Reimagining Your Business
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Optimizing Your Business for Success
In the first webinar in the "Business Mastery Series", learn to propel your business by understanding your “why”. Streamline your business foundation and integrate technology and safety procedures when working with clients.
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Systematize Business & Workroom Functions
In the second webinar in the "Business Mastery Series", learn how to create business processes to keep the workflow organized and on track, how to automate processes to save time, and how to shift focus to growing your business versus managing it.
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Donna Cash's Top 10 Tips & Techniques For Productivity
Develop organization methods for workroom supplies and tools. Create workroom manuals to avoid redundancies. Organize products for the most efficient use of your workroom space.
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Cornices
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Advanced Cornice Board Techniques
Get expert advice on advanced cornice board techniques including: inset and edge banding techniques; button borders, upholstery nails and jabot overlays; cornice with crown molding; double layered cornice with pleated detail; arches, bows and other shapes.
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Banner and Pennant Inspired Window Treatments
Get an overview of banner and pennant inspired window treatments - plus, box pleat pennants, cornice board with banded pennants, diagonal stripe banner on a decorative pole, scalloped bottom pennants with banding, and long banner with banding.
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Cornice Board Construction from Start to Finish
Learn the steps to create a basic cornice followed by advanced cornice techniques, as well as ideas and inspiration.
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Creating a Versatile Pinch Pleat Panel and Cornice Board Window Treatment
Learn how to create unique window treatment design options that include pinch pleat panels with design details in the pleat as well as a large cornice board that can be mounted over decorative drapery hardware.
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Creating Extra-Wide, Hinged Cornice Boards
Discover the basic steps for constructing an extra-wide cornice using hinges, plus cornice design inspirations.
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FirmaFlex™ Awning Cornice
Discover the in's and out's of working with FirmaFlex™: first it's properties; then how to cut, join and shape. The next step is instructions for building, preparing and upholstering the awning cornice.
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Cushions
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All About Cushions
Get inspired by cushions - learn about foam, batting and inserts, plus various construction methods like boxed, bull-nose and knife-edge.
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Color Blocked Panels & Unique Floor Pillows

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to make interchangeable leading-edge panels
  • A unique way to make a buttonhole without a lot of fuss
  • Creative ways to design and fabricate two styles of floor pillows
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Creating Assorted Throw Pillows with Unique Design Elements
Our Metropolitan Comfort Living Roomscape is decorated with unique design elements including a variety of pillow styles and shapes for a comfy yet designer living space. Join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she fabricates 3 different throw pillows ideal for couches and decorative bedding sets.
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Decorating Tips and Techniques for Outdoor Dining Spaces
From our Summer Entertaining Roomscape, follow along with our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, for a lesson in decorating with the outdoors in mind. Discover how to fabricate a variety of custom pieces including a floor length tablecloth, bench cushion, chair cushion with center tufting and Turkish pillows with corner tassels, all ideal for outdoor spaces. Also, learn how to sew mitered corners for napkins and find out what tools you’ll need.
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Design Indoor / Outdoor Seating with Performance Fabrics
Join Donna Cash, our expert fabricator, as she fabricates two styles of floor poufs to create modular seating and showcases the use of performance fabrics in home décor and in the workroom.
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Fabricate Dining Room Pillows with Pizazz
Join our industry expert Donna Cash in our Gather Chic Dining Roomscape series, Fabricate Dining Room Pillows with Pizazz. She discusses how to design a coordinated set of lumbar pillows for dining chairs, insert zippers into difficult to work with fabrics, and apply a variety of lumbar pillow fabrication techniques.
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Fabricating No-Slip Banquette Cushions and Pillows
Building cushions for a banquette can be intimidating when it comes to figuring sizes and numbers of cushions. Walk through a unique way to attach the top cushion to the bottom cushion for no-slip staying power. Also, get inspirational ideas and tips for designing and fabricating unique decorative and functional pillows to fill the space.
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Kitchen Seats: Cushion or Wrap & Staple?
Dress up a kitchen or dining chair with decorative seats - learn to fabricate an easy chair cushion with hook and loop ties and to recover a wrap and staple seat.
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Reupholstering a Chair Cushion with Ripple Pleat Boxing
For the final installment in our French Inspired Roomscape, we’re reupholstering a cushion and creating a coordinating button framed throw pillow with expert fabricator, Donna Cash. Follow along as she easily updates a basic chair with a refreshed cushion with intricate ripple pleat boxing. Top it off with a one-of-a-kind pillow design with layered details.
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Simple Seat Cushions
Seat cushions galore - learn all about outdoor chair cushions, rocker cushions with intricate corners, stool cushions with turkish corner, and pillow-top cushions.
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Upholstered Bench Back, Bench Slipcover & Pillows

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to make an upholstered bench back
  • A simple way to make a slipcover for a bench
  • Throw pillows with unique detailing
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Veranda Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows
Slipcover an existing chair or rocker cushion for a refreshed designer look for your space. Customize pillows with flange detail, coordinating twist banding and grommet accents with a peek-a-boo fabric.
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Drapery Panels
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Basic Drapery Panel Styles and Techniques
Learn about different drapery styles including: flat, gathered and pleated, as well as fabrication methods.
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Café Curtain Style Revival
Get the all details on this half window treatment, the Café Curtain, plus inspiration and ideas and fabrication tips and techniques.
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Color Blocked Panels & Unique Floor Pillows

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to make interchangeable leading-edge panels
  • A unique way to make a buttonhole without a lot of fuss
  • Creative ways to design and fabricate two styles of floor pillows
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Color-Blocked Silk Window Treatments
Add color, length and width to a window treatment with this easy color-blocking technique. Get time saving tips for working with heavy flannel, understand color-blocking proportions and get ideas for adding decorative touches to make your treatment unique and stylish.
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Creating a Stationary, Swagged Panel with Contrast Lining
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she fabricates from start-to-finish, window panels with a double row of trim on the leading edge and a contrast lining that shows when dressed. Top it off with traditional charm by adding custom crafted tassels.
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Creating Italian Strung Panels with Unique Details
Get step-by-step instructions for creating modern, Italian strung panels with a decorative lining and unique header style that will “wow” your clients, from traditional to contemporary.
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Creating Stationary Drapery Panels and Cordless Shades with Updated Design Details
Join our fabrication expert, Donna Cash, for the first webinar in our Classically Inspired Living Roomscape series. Follow along as Donna creates classically embellished drapery panels installed on Finestra Custom Decorative Hardware with unique tiebacks, as well as cordless Roman shades custom designed for the French doors. These coordinating treatments feature updated design details in the header and shade bottom including pleated accents, fabric covered buttons and tassels.
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Creating Tailored Top Treatments
Learn all about tailored top treatment styles, including: basic box pleated valance, shaped box pleated valance with contrasting pleats, soft cornice with fusible batting, and soft cornice with Skirtex.
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Creative Treatment Options for Arched Windows
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she reveals how to create arched window treatments, including how to make a template and install decorative medallions.
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Custom Shower Curtains
Learn all about shower curtains including: waterproof liners, hardware, installation, and design.
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Demystifying Arched Drapery Styles
Learn about different styles of arched draperies, including: arched pleated panel, arched shirred panel, panel on medallions, valance and sunburst, and inspiration ideas.
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Design to Installation: Modern Draperies with Swags for Corner Windows
Corner your style in our Modern Swag Roomscape, featuring a corner window using AriA® Metal Hardware dressed in a watercolor floral drapery pattern with swag accents. Join our fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides tips, techniques and recommendations to set your corner window project up for success from start to finish. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Specify and install Aria drapery hardware and corner adapter for corner windows, draft a swag pattern to create modern drapery swags, learn a quick and efficient way to add micro welt to the top of drapery panels.
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Designing an Over-the-Crib Corona and Coordinating Window Treatment
Explore how to design, fabricate and install a customized crib corona with attached sheer panels and a coordinating window treatment for an upscale nursery Roomscape.
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Designing and Fabricating a Center Pleat Panel with a Challenging Pattern Match
Walk through the planning, cutting and fabrication of a center pleat panel using an embroidered fabric with a hard-to-match pattern repeat for an advanced window treatment technique to add to your portfolio.
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Designing Draperies with Unique Pleats Installed on French Return Hardware
Follow along with our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she designs and creates delicate drapery panels from our French Inspired Roomscape. This treatment features a unique pleat in the header that is pattern matched for a polished designer look, installed on French Returns featured in our Satin Gold finish, the newest addition to our AriA® Metal Hardware collection. The curved elbows allow panels to wrap all the way to the wall for a clean, transitional look and can be paired with our French Return Bands to help reduce sidelight.
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Designing Luxurious, Three-Layered Art for Your Window
Learn how to create a stunning window treatment with three full layers, two header styles, luxurious linings and unique tieback details, from planning to installation.
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Drapery Styles & Hardware for a Modern Appeal
Follow along as industry expert Donna Cash shows how to Mix and match drapery hardware to create a modern look, create different drapery header styles for decadent details and incorporate black-out lining into your custom drapery and shade designs.
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Draping the Window Using Tiebacks, Holdbacks, and Italian Stringing
Get ahold of those draperies with these taming techniques: tiebacks -  fabrication of plain, shaped, and embellished styles; holdbacks - examples of decorative hardware and how to combine this with other elements; and Italian stringing - fabrication tips and tricks, products, lift options and hardware.
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Dressing the Breakfast Nook Window in Style
Choosing a window treatment style in a breakfast nook can be challenging. Join Rowley’s expert designer and fabricator, Laurie Medford, as she offers design inspiration and full fabrication steps for a breakfast nook treatment with pleated, double-layered drapery panels and a flat Roman shade.
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Elegant Layered Formal Window Treatments for the Dining Room
Get step-by-step instructions for applying trim to swags, time saving tips for working with heavy flannel interlining and how to measure for a correct install.
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Embroidered Drapery Panels on AriA® Metal Hardware
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through playing with Fall fabrics and trims to create a cozy yet upscale retreat, optimizing small workspaces to fabricate heavy window treatments, and selecting lining types for added light and heat control.
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Fabricate a Mix of Stationary and Automated Color Blocked Panels & Shades
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through building a double track system using R-TEC Automation® with an upgraded appearance showcasing Finestra® Wood fascia, creating a unique panel featuring contrasting banding with mitered corners, and using the Skyline Easy Link System for a wide width Roman shade valance.
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Fabricate Color Blocked Panels on R-TEC Automated Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through ordering an R-TEC Automated Track System using Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware, using scale, proportion, and the room’s architecture to design and fabricate color blocked drapery panels, and taming the pleats in draperies that tend to flair.
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Fabricate Stunning Designs for Custom and Arch Windows
Dress up your arches with style! The lavish fabrics and rich finishes featured in our Hollywood Regency Roomscape express the collaboration between fabric artisan and hardware artisan blending two exquisitely designed window treatments with two custom crafted decorative hardware styles. Join our design and fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides detailed instructions on how to fabricate elegant sheer panels for a custom arched rod designed by The Finial Company™ and complementary drapery panels with unique pleated headers. Also, learn how to design and fabricate coordinating custom pillows to elevate the style of the room.
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Fabricating a Double Layered Treatment for a Single Rod
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she designs and fabricates a double layered, corner window treatment with panels that traverse as one, but look like two, from our Holiday Entertaining Spaces Roomscape. Discover how to plan, design and fabricate drapery panels that are pleated to pattern as well as an attached sheer layer with a bit of holiday twinkle.
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Fabricating a Window Treatment with Creative Grommet Details
Get step-by-step instructions for planning, fabricating and installing a bold window treatment with off-set grommets as the main design element in the header and tie-back.
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Fabricating Festive Windows: Drapery, Shades, and Motorized Solutions

Elevate your client's window treatments to a new level of elegance and style. Transform their space with the exquisite touch of drapery panels and Roman shades, enhanced by the artistry of box pleat embellishments and eye-catching contrasting buttons. Watch as industry expert, Donna Cash designs and fabricates the window treatments shown in our Holiday Greetings Roomscape. In this video, Donna will show you how to create drapery panels with a box pleated leading edge embellishment with contrasting buttons, a Roman shade with floating ribs and assembles a motorized Roman shade headrail system.

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Fabricating Pleated-to-Pattern Godet Panels
Accentuating the Antiquities collection, we’ll review steps for fabricating an elegant drapery panel that is pleated to pattern with button details and a center Godet creating a grand first impression in our Elaborate Entryways Roomscape.
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Fabricating Pleated-to-Pattern Panels with Beaded Trim
Follow along as Donna Cash fabricates intricate pleated-to-pattern panels with contrast banding and beaded trim. From our Metropolitan Comfort Living Roomscape, our drapery treatment also features a second loosely woven sheer layer with a Euro relaxed pleat. Both panels are installed on AriA® 1 1/8” diameter H-Rail Traverse Hardware in Matte Black finish with the stacked cube mix-and-match finial from our new Atelier collection. To accentuate the detailed trim and contrast lining, we’ve pulled the panels back and to the side with a drapery holdback also from our AriA® collection, showcasing the designer details and upscale fabrication techniques.
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Fabricating Traverse Drapery Panels on AriA® H-Rail + a Bonus Coordinating Pillow Design
In our fresh new Summer Entertaining Roomscape, we’re creating beautiful, flowing traverse drapery panels installed on AriA® H-Rail in the new larger 1 3/8” diameter. Join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she provides detailed instructions on how to fabricate these tropical drapery panels from start to finish with a two-finger pinch pleat header, including installation. As a bonus, Donna will also share a unique pillow style design with nail head/button trim to accent your indoor/outdoor space.
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Glam for the Fam
Join our experts in this dining room makeover from start to finish. View behind-the-scenes photos and see how these designers turned this room from drab to fab.
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Grommet Panel for a Sliding Door
Looking for a stylish and functional treatment for a sliding door? Join Laurie as she fabricates and installs a grommet panel using Grom-a-Links, with an inset banding on the leading edge.
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How to Make Awnings for Interiors
Learn how to measure and pre-plan the awning shape and size, construct the frame and see step-by-step how to create the awning cover with different techniques.
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Indoor / Outdoor Grommet Panels with Fun Tie Backs
Discover how to make beautifully detailed grommet panels using 4 fabrics featuring an embellished, contrast banding with a grommet accented lead-edge that are sure to bring the comfort of the indoors to your outdoor living spaces.
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Informal Dining Room
This window treatment includes panels, tiebacks and cornice and is sure to be a client favorite - get tips for working with FirmaFlex™ and ContourFlex™, how to make welt with larger lips to save fabrication time and quick ways to do pinch pleats.
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Let's Head Outdoors: Roller Shades & Grommet Panels
Learn how to make outdoor roller shades and grommet panels: the best products and fabrication methods for outdoor durability and ease of use.
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Pleated-to-Pattern Panels with a Built-In Double Header and Embroidered Fabric
Discover how to transform a heavy-weight, embroidered upholstery fabric into fabulous pleated-to-pattern panels with inverted box pleats and a double, flat header.
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Room Makeover Challenge
View contest entries, winner and the final product from our 2012 room makeover challenge.
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Ruched Headings for Draperies and More
Use ruched headings for any style of décor; elegant or cute, trendy or traditional - learn how to choose the right fabric, cut, sew, and install.
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Sensational Center-Pleat Side Panels
Learn how to create stylish side panels that feature single, center pleats. See step-by-step fabrication techniques including how to figure fullness and custom details, such as adding contrast fabrics, welt cording, banding and heading styles.
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Simple Swags for Casual Interiors
Discover how easy it is to measure and drape the basic pattern and sewing techniques for a successful swag finish. Get design ideas and steps for installing on dust boards, decorative pole rods or medallions.
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Tab-Top Headings for Draperies and Valances
Learn how to make a variety of tab-top draperies and valances, including: time-saving methods for creating the tabs and how to make tabs unique and different.
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Traditional Swags and Cascades
Learn how to create traditional swags and cascades from start to finish, including: how to estimate yardage, create swag and cascade patterns, mount on boards or decorative hardware, and tips for eliminating bulk.
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Whyte & Ivory Linings

In this Whyte & Ivory Linings Webinar you will learn all about the Whyte & Ivory brand of British couture for your draperies, how to elevate your drapery treatments with eco-friendly linings, and tips for working with room darkening lining to prevent holes of light.

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Elements® Shade Collection
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Introducing Elements® Shade Collection

Learn about our new Elements® Shade Collection features and benefits, customized options to specify the perfect shade solutions, and how to purchase and tools available to sell the Elements® program to your customers.

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Exploring Entrepreneurship Series
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Entrepreneurship – Is it for You?

“Entrepreneurship - Is it for You?” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, you will learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, traits successful entrepreneurs have in common, and pros and cons of entrepreneurship.

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Tips for New Entrepreneurs

“Tips for New Entrepreneurs” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, you will learn how having a strong mission is key to guiding your business decisions, having a positive mindset will take you beyond mistakes and failures to strengthen your business, and how understanding your passion will help you create a business you love working on each day.

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Education to Prepare for Entrepreneurship

“Education to Prepare for Entrepreneurship” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, Donna will share how to benefit by working with mentors and belonging to organizations. You'll also learn more about the importance of your Vision & Mission Statements and how to build a Business Plan.

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Your Roles in Business as an Entrepreneur

“Your Roles in Business as an Entrepreneur” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, Donna Cash will discuss the roles of the entrepreneur, the manager, the technician, how to deal with growing pains, and what to do before hiring your team.

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Setting Your Business Up for Success

“Setting Your Business Up for Success” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, Donna will share tips for finding vendors to work with, how to go about securing business funding, and other professionals you'll need as part of your team.

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Focus on Sales

“Focus on Sales” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, Donna will share why knowing who you are selling to and how your products and services benefit your customers is an important part of sales. She will also help you gain confidence in working with difficult personalities and understand when to say 'no'.

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Clear Your Head to Manage Stress

“Clear Your Head to Manage Stress” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this video, Donna Cash will share the benefits of going slow to reap greater benefits. Even a five to ten minute break can reenergize your internal batteries and help you regain mental focus, which will in turn help your business move towards your goals.

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Recap and Encouragement

“Recap and Encouragement” is part of our Exploring Entrepreneurship Series presented by window industry expert and entrepreneur Donna Cash. In this recap video, Donna will leave you with her top five tips to create a successful business you are truly passionate about.

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Grommets
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All About Grommets
Learn all about grommets from basic grommet information to tips and techniques, as well as creative ideas, and new products.
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Fabricating a Window Treatment with Creative Grommet Details
Get step-by-step instructions for planning, fabricating and installing a bold window treatment with off-set grommets as the main design element in the header and tie-back.
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Grommet Panel for a Sliding Door
Looking for a stylish and functional treatment for a sliding door? Join Laurie as she fabricates and installs a grommet panel using Grom-a-Links, with an inset banding on the leading edge.
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Indoor / Outdoor Grommet Panels with Fun Tie Backs
Discover how to make beautifully detailed grommet panels using 4 fabrics featuring an embellished, contrast banding with a grommet accented lead-edge that are sure to bring the comfort of the indoors to your outdoor living spaces.
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Introduction to the Grommet and Button Press
Learn how to use the grommet and button press from Rowley, including: how to set up the press and how to use this tool for both covered buttons and decorative or utility grommets.
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Let's Head Outdoors: Roller Shades & Grommet Panels
Learn how to make outdoor roller shades and grommet panels: the best products and fabrication methods for outdoor durability and ease of use.
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Hardware
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Learn How To Use the Design Your Window Feature
In this video, industry expert Donna Cash will walk you through the process of utilizing the Design Your Window online order form to build custom window solutions, creating a new project, sharing it, and adding your builds to the cart from projects.
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Discovering the NEW Paris Texas Hardware™
Follow along as you learn about our Designer Expertise Booklet filled with tips, techniques and inspiration, the R-TEC Automation® Drapery Databook for ordering automated PTH Metal & Heavy Duty Traverse Systems and our premier distributor network for purchasing Paris Texas Hardware™.
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Discover R-TEC Automation Drapery Hardware Systems
From our Smart Living Roomscape Discover R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems webinar, follow along as window automation expert Donna Cash introduces the R-TEC Automation systems available for drapery motorization, highlights motor and battery options, plus showcases smart living add-ons and accessories.
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How To Order R-TEC Automated Traverse
From our Smart Living Roomscape Discover R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems webinar, follow five easy steps for ordering automated traversing systems, fabrication techniques for automated draperies, plus valuable tips for installing motorized drapery systems.
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Discover Safer Drapery Options with R-TEC Automation®

Join window automation expert Donna Cash to learn how to use the R-TEC Automation® Sales Kit to gain confidence selling R-TEC Automated drapery systems and how to use the Drapery Data Book as your go-to source for sales, product specifications, and installation.

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Design to Installation: Modern Draperies with Swags for Corner Windows
Corner your style in our Modern Swag Roomscape, featuring a corner window using AriA® Metal Hardware dressed in a watercolor floral drapery pattern with swag accents. Join our fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides tips, techniques and recommendations to set your corner window project up for success from start to finish. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Specify and install Aria drapery hardware and corner adapter for corner windows, draft a swag pattern to create modern drapery swags, learn a quick and efficient way to add micro welt to the top of drapery panels.
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Design to Installation: Templates, Tips and Techniques for Arch Windows
Featured in our luxurious Hollywood Regency Roomscape, unique window styles are a beautiful way to complement the architecture and design of a home. The detailed preparation for a project requiring custom templates can take the stress out of the process from design to installation. Join our fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides tips, techniques and recommendations to set your unique window project up for success from start to finish. As a bonus, learn about her experience working with The Finial Company® to design a custom arched rod with welded rings, brackets and tiebacks.
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Designing Draperies with Unique Pleats Installed on French Return Hardware
Follow along with our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she designs and creates delicate drapery panels from our French Inspired Roomscape. This treatment features a unique pleat in the header that is pattern matched for a polished designer look, installed on French Returns featured in our Satin Gold finish, the newest addition to our AriA® Metal Hardware collection. The curved elbows allow panels to wrap all the way to the wall for a clean, transitional look and can be paired with our French Return Bands to help reduce sidelight.
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Fabricate a Mix of Stationary and Automated Color Blocked Panels & Shades
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through building a double track system using R-TEC Automation® with an upgraded appearance showcasing Finestra® Wood fascia, creating a unique panel featuring contrasting banding with mitered corners, and using the Skyline Easy Link System for a wide width Roman shade valance.
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Fabricate Color Blocked Panels on R-TEC Automated Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through ordering an R-TEC Automated Track System using Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware, using scale, proportion, and the room’s architecture to design and fabricate color blocked drapery panels, and taming the pleats in draperies that tend to flair.
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Fabricate Stunning Designs for Custom and Arch Windows
Dress up your arches with style! The lavish fabrics and rich finishes featured in our Hollywood Regency Roomscape express the collaboration between fabric artisan and hardware artisan blending two exquisitely designed window treatments with two custom crafted decorative hardware styles. Join our design and fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides detailed instructions on how to fabricate elegant sheer panels for a custom arched rod designed by The Finial Company™ and complementary drapery panels with unique pleated headers. Also, learn how to design and fabricate coordinating custom pillows to elevate the style of the room.
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Fabricating Traverse Drapery Panels on AriA® H-Rail + a Bonus Coordinating Pillow Design
In our fresh new Summer Entertaining Roomscape, we’re creating beautiful, flowing traverse drapery panels installed on AriA® H-Rail in the new larger 1 3/8” diameter. Join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she provides detailed instructions on how to fabricate these tropical drapery panels from start to finish with a two-finger pinch pleat header, including installation. As a bonus, Donna will also share a unique pillow style design with nail head/button trim to accent your indoor/outdoor space.
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Introducing our New AriA® Antiquities 1 3/8" Decorative Metal Hardware!
Part of the AriA® family of metal drapery hardware, the Antiquities collection offers 9 innovative metal finishes and 12 embellished finial designs in our new 1 3/8” diameter. Discover our modern yet traditional assortment of finials, finishes, poles and functional accessories that are completely new to the AriA®brand.
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Introducing Our New AriA® Artisan Metal Hardware Collection!
We are excited to present the newest addition to our AriA® Metal Hardware line – the Artisan collection. Explore the new AriA®Artisan line featuring unique glass, wood, stone and metal finial combinations available in the same trend-right finishes from our existing AriA®collection that you already know and love.
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Introducing Our New Finestra® Wood Hardware Program!
Discover the Finestra®Wood Hardware program featuring classic finial designs, furniture-quality finishes, a full line of coordinating accessories and tools to help kick start your sales.
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Introduction to R-TRAC Hardware
Walk through R-TRAC basics including: tracks, carriers, master carriers, and additional components.
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Mastering Motorization | How to Order and Fabricate for Motorization
Learn factors to consider before fabricating shades and draperies for motorization. Select the right motor and components for your motorized products. Get helpful tools and assistance for ordering motorized systems.
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Mastering Motorization | Installation and Programming for Motorization
Learn basic programming functions for R-TEC Automation® remote controls. Discover how to set up and integrate the R-TEC Automation® Hub and App. Get valuable tips for installing motorized shades and draperies.
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Mastering Motorization | Motorization Basics + Selling the Right Solution to Your Customers
Understand, learn and review R-TEC Automation systems available for drapery and shade motorization.
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Mix and Match: Treatment Headers and Drapery Hardware
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she walks through how to fabricate a Ripplefold, grommet and a Pinch Pleated panel with a grommeted leading edge, all in coordinating fabrics.
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The Ins & Outs of Ripplefold Hardware
Tackle the all gritty details of Ripplefold carriers, tracks and tapes, as well as combinations that result in different outcomes.
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Fabricate Automated Goblet Pleat Panels & Relaxed Roman Shades
Join us for an educational webinar from our Serene Bedroom Roomscape series hosted by Donna Cash, industry and fabrication expert. Follow along as Donna Cash walks you through designing low bulk header goblet pleat panels, fabricating relaxed Roman shades with a beautiful ‘smile’ and programing automated shades and draperies to work individually or in groups.
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Mastering Motorization | How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - How To Order R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:00:45 | Step 1 - Select the System

                 0:01:19 | Step 2 - Select the Track Color

                 0:01:49 | Step 3 - Select the Motor Power

                 0:02:30 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:03:56 | Step 5 - Select the R-TEC Smart Controls

 

0:04:55 | Intro - How To Order Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail

                 0:05:40 | Step 1 - Select Kit Style

                 0:06:30 | Step 2 - Select the Kit Finish

                 0:06:57 | Step 3 - Select the Select the Motor Power

                 0:07:44 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:08:56 | Step 5 - Select R-TEC Smart Controls

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Mastering Motorization | Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - R-TEC Automation® Track System Components

0:00:27 | Intro - Components for Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Systems

                 0:00:42 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:00:48 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:01:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:01:20 | AriA® Antiquities Finials

 

0:01:38 | Intro - Components for R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:01:49 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:01:53 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:02:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:02:07 | Finestra® Fascia + Finials

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Mastering Motorization | How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Installation Tips - Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Traverse

                 0:00:22 | Bracket Mounting Recommendations

                 0:00:49 | Installing the H-Rail Brackets

                 0:01:42 | Installing the System

 

0:02:10 | Intro - Installation Tips - R-TEC Automation Track System

                 0:02:16 | Bracket Location

                 0:03:49 | Wall Mount Assembly OR Ceiling Mount Assembly

                 0:04:04 | Install System into Quick Connect Clip

                 0:04:29 | Center Opening System

                 0:05:06 | Ripplefold and Pinch Pleat Install End Hooks

                 0:05:15 | Fascia Installation on Track

                 0:05:31 | Finial Installation on Fascia

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Mastering Motorization | How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Attaching Motors to R-TEC Automation Systems

                 0:00:15 | Align and Engage the Li-ion Battery or AC Power with the Motor

                 0:00:31 | Align and Engage the Motor with the Drive Pulley

                 0:00:42 | Charging Instructions

 

0:00:53 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push5 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:01:36 | Pair

                0:02:19 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:03:10 | Set Favorite Position

                0:04:21 | Lock the Remote

                0:05:28 | Reset to Factory Settings

 

0:06:00 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push15 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:07:16 | Pair

                0:07:52 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:08:35 | Set Favorite Position

                0:09:17 | Lock the Remote

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Headboards
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Construct a Lightweight Headboard & One-of-Kind Pillows
Follow along with our industry expert Donna Cash who showcases how to construct a lightweight headboard with a hinge for easy transport or shipping and fabricating pillow shams with a quilting detail with no-show seams on the inside. For an added bonus, Donna demonstrates how to fabricate color blocked bolster pillows with a unique zipper closure.
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Contemporary Channeled Headboard
Learn two techniques for finishing headboard channels, tips on the proper way to ant-trail foam and how to pull and staple fabric without creating tension waves.
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Creating a Center Field, Rolled Edge Headboard
Learn the basic frame construction, fabrication, installation tips and design inspiration for creating a center field, rolled edge headboard.
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Creating a Custom Headboard, Bed Surround and Coverlet
Fabricating a headboard and bed surround is a great way to add modern design elements and interest to an otherwise plain room. Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she plans, builds, upholsters and installs a five piece headboard and a three piece bed surround made with leather.
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Dressing up a Nursery Crib with an Upholstered Headboard
Most cribs are not built for an upholstered headboard, but this sophisticated design element can transform a crib to grow up with a little one over the years. Learn how to build and upholster the headboard frame as well as fabricate custom baby bedding.
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Luxurious, Upholstered Headboard with Stylish Embellishments
A master bedroom boudoir wouldn’t be complete without an upholstered headboard to create a focal point for the room. For style and functionality, wow your customers with this simple yet dramatic signature piece for the bedroom.
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Upholstered Headboard with Gem Nailheads
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she unwraps the planning, pattern-making, fabrication and upholstery of a stunning headboard with a hint of sparkle from our Winter Wonderland Holiday Master Bedroom.
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Upholstered Headboards
Discover the basics of upholstered headboards, tools and supplies needed, design inspiration and step-by-step fabrication.
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Upholstered Wall or Headboard
Use this wall as a headboard and you'll also create the illusion of a higher, wider bed.  In this webinar, you'll learn how to measure for pieced inside mounts, fabrication and installation steps.
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Installation
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Design to Installation: Templates, Tips and Techniques for Arch Windows
Featured in our luxurious Hollywood Regency Roomscape, unique window styles are a beautiful way to complement the architecture and design of a home. The detailed preparation for a project requiring custom templates can take the stress out of the process from design to installation. Join our fabrication expert, Donna Cash, as she provides tips, techniques and recommendations to set your unique window project up for success from start to finish. As a bonus, learn about her experience working with The Finial Company® to design a custom arched rod with welded rings, brackets and tiebacks.
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Measuring & Installation Gadgets
Check out the measuring and installation gadgets that can produce immediate returns by saving you both time and money.
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Window Treatment Installation
Installation is a crucial part of the interior design process. Learn about hardware, measuring and how to dress fabrics, as well as corded window treatment standards.
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Linings
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Whyte & Ivory Linings

In this Whyte & Ivory Linings Webinar you will learn all about the Whyte & Ivory brand of British couture for your draperies, how to elevate your drapery treatments with eco-friendly linings, and tips for working with room darkening lining to prevent holes of light.

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Marketing Mastery Series: Elevate
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Get Ready for the New Year by Creating Your Road Map to Success
Learn to communicate using language that will reprogram your brain for success. Reconnect to your confidence and develop your goals in that mindset. Create a plan for long-term growth and profitability.
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Marketing: How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Following
Get the most powerful social media tools working for you. Set up a success cycle to get your social networking completed in just 10 minutes a day. Learn simple strategies to create compelling content every time.
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Your Business in Words: An Elevator Pitch that Sells YOU
The first webinar from our Rowley Marketing Mastery Series: “Your Business in Words: An Elevator Pitch that Sells YOU” with Business Coach Nancy Ganzekaufer. Nancy teaches you how to identify the unique characteristics that make your business memorable, as well as how to stand out from the competition by delivering an amazing introduction. Also learn to network for business prospects without being salesy.
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Mastering Motorization
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Mastering Motorization | How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - How To Order R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:00:45 | Step 1 - Select the System

                 0:01:19 | Step 2 - Select the Track Color

                 0:01:49 | Step 3 - Select the Motor Power

                 0:02:30 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:03:56 | Step 5 - Select the R-TEC Smart Controls

 

0:04:55 | Intro - How To Order Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail

                 0:05:40 | Step 1 - Select Kit Style

                 0:06:30 | Step 2 - Select the Kit Finish

                 0:06:57 | Step 3 - Select the Select the Motor Power

                 0:07:44 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:08:56 | Step 5 - Select R-TEC Smart Controls

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Mastering Motorization | Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - R-TEC Automation® Track System Components

0:00:27 | Intro - Components for Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Systems

                 0:00:42 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:00:48 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:01:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:01:20 | AriA® Antiquities Finials

 

0:01:38 | Intro - Components for R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:01:49 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:01:53 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:02:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:02:07 | Finestra® Fascia + Finials

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Mastering Motorization | How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Installation Tips - Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Traverse

                 0:00:22 | Bracket Mounting Recommendations

                 0:00:49 | Installing the H-Rail Brackets

                 0:01:42 | Installing the System

 

0:02:10 | Intro - Installation Tips - R-TEC Automation Track System

                 0:02:16 | Bracket Location

                 0:03:49 | Wall Mount Assembly OR Ceiling Mount Assembly

                 0:04:04 | Install System into Quick Connect Clip

                 0:04:29 | Center Opening System

                 0:05:06 | Ripplefold and Pinch Pleat Install End Hooks

                 0:05:15 | Fascia Installation on Track

                 0:05:31 | Finial Installation on Fascia

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Mastering Motorization | How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Attaching Motors to R-TEC Automation Systems

                 0:00:15 | Align and Engage the Li-ion Battery or AC Power with the Motor

                 0:00:31 | Align and Engage the Motor with the Drive Pulley

                 0:00:42 | Charging Instructions

 

0:00:53 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push5 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:01:36 | Pair

                0:02:19 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:03:10 | Set Favorite Position

                0:04:21 | Lock the Remote

                0:05:28 | Reset to Factory Settings

 

0:06:00 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push15 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:07:16 | Pair

                0:07:52 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:08:35 | Set Favorite Position

                0:09:17 | Lock the Remote

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Mastering Motorization | How To Assemble R-TEC Automation® Shade Tube

How To Assemble R-TEC Automation® Shade Tube

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - R-TEC Automation® Shades

                 0:01:11 | Components

                 0:01:59 | Attach the Crown & Drive Set to the Shade Motor

                 0:02:43 | Place Motor Adapter on End of the Motor

                 0:03:45 | Slide Motor into Tube

                 0:04:10 | Place the End Pin in Tube

                 0:04:29 | Summary

                 0:04:45 | Custom Solutions

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Mastering Motorization | How To Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Shades

How To Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Shades

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Basic Programming for R-TEC Automated Shade Systems

                 0:00:30 | Pair the Motor to the Remote

                 0:01:08 | Check or Change the Direction of the Shade Motor

                 0:01:55 | Set the Upper and the Lower Limits

                 0:05:05 | Set a Favorite Position

                 0:06:48 | Lock the Remote

                 0:07:55 | Reset to Factory Settings

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Pillows
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Accenting Any Room with Custom Pillows
Follow along as our fabrication expert Donna Cash showcases how to design and fabricate three new pillow styles and explains how to mix and match pillow sizes for the perfect balance between size and style. Plus, she will discuss when and why to line and/or interline custom pillows.
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Accessories & Add-Ons for a Modern Dining Room
Follow along with Donna Cash, expert fabricator, as she creates a triangular bolster with added texture, a rectangular bow pillow, and a table runner using the fabric pattern from our Mid-Century Modern Dining Roomscape.
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All About Pillows
Discover all you need to know about pillows: shapes and styles, forms and inserts, tips and techniques, as well as design inspiration.
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All About Pillows: Part II
Along with general pillow information, get tips and techniques for: rounded knife edge pillow, velvet pillow with textured tufting, neckroll or bolster, pillow with decorative pleats, rounded boxed pillow with border, and pillow with concentric pleats.
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Construct a Lightweight Headboard & One-of-Kind Pillows
Follow along with our industry expert Donna Cash who showcases how to construct a lightweight headboard with a hinge for easy transport or shipping and fabricating pillow shams with a quilting detail with no-show seams on the inside. For an added bonus, Donna demonstrates how to fabricate color blocked bolster pillows with a unique zipper closure.
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Color Blocked Panels & Unique Floor Pillows

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to make interchangeable leading-edge panels
  • A unique way to make a buttonhole without a lot of fuss
  • Creative ways to design and fabricate two styles of floor pillows
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Create a Collection of Transitional Pillows with Performance Fabrics
Our industry expert Donna Cash will be discussing how to elevate your pillows to the next level using creative design and fabrication methods, working with texture and pattern to create unique transitional pillow designs, and how to fabricate with fabrics that cannot be ironed.
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Creating a Four Piece, Modular Ottoman with Decorative Throw Pillows
Take your spaces from day to night with a unique modular ottoman that is fabricated in four pieces allowing multiple arrangements for guests to jingle and mingle in a cozy conversation area. Also, discover how to fabricate woven leather pillows for a festive finishing touch.
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Creating a Unique Ceiling Treatment and Decorative Floor Pillows
Learn how to plan, fabricate and install a sheer draped ceiling treatment using AriA™ Metal Hardware. Also, discover how to fabricate unique floor pillows that make the space warm, cozy and inviting.
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Creating Assorted Throw Pillows with Unique Design Elements
Our Metropolitan Comfort Living Roomscape is decorated with unique design elements including a variety of pillow styles and shapes for a comfy yet designer living space. Join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she fabricates 3 different throw pillows ideal for couches and decorative bedding sets.
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Creating One-of-a-Kind Beaded Pillows
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she walks through truly unique pillow designs from planning to closing, including tips for detailed trims and accents using metal bead chain.
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Creating One-of-a-Kind Pillows with Button Embellishments
Pillows with custom designs and embellished buttons are a strong style accent in every room.
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Decorating Tips and Techniques for Outdoor Dining Spaces
From our Summer Entertaining Roomscape, follow along with our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, for a lesson in decorating with the outdoors in mind. Discover how to fabricate a variety of custom pieces including a floor length tablecloth, bench cushion, chair cushion with center tufting and Turkish pillows with corner tassels, all ideal for outdoor spaces. Also, learn how to sew mitered corners for napkins and find out what tools you’ll need.
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Decorative Pillows for the Bedroom
Add depth and function to your top-of-bed designs - learn how to use a foam saw to create a functional pillow design, creative ways to use welt as a decorative embellishment and how to use pleating tape to create a ruffled edge.
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Design Indoor / Outdoor Seating with Performance Fabrics
Join Donna Cash, our expert fabricator, as she fabricates two styles of floor poufs to create modular seating and showcases the use of performance fabrics in home décor and in the workroom.
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Everything You'll Ever Need to Know About Pillows
Join our industry expert, Donna Cash, as she uncovers how to use our two pillow templates, the differences in inserts and when to use each one. Learn tips for incorporating designer details like invisible zippers, banded trim and pleats.
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Fabricate Dining Room Pillows with Pizazz
Join our industry expert Donna Cash in our Gather Chic Dining Roomscape series, Fabricate Dining Room Pillows with Pizazz. She discusses how to design a coordinated set of lumbar pillows for dining chairs, insert zippers into difficult to work with fabrics, and apply a variety of lumbar pillow fabrication techniques.
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Fabricate Fall Retreat Pillows
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash discusses how to mix size and shape for cozy retreat style pillows, make a knife-edge round pillow with smooth edges, and curate a collection of fabric types and textures.
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Fabricating an Ottoman Slipcover with Decorative Throw Blanket and Pillow Accessories
Join us for an educational webinar from our Classically Inspired Living Roomscape series, hosted by Donna Cash, industry and fabrication expert. Follow along as Donna demonstrates how to fabricate a perfectly tailored ottoman slipcover with contrast welt cord and kick pleats. Also, get inspired by step-by-step instructions for creating a stylish coordinating throw blanket with trim and two styles of decorative accent pillows, the perfect accessories for our living room space.
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Fabricating No-Slip Banquette Cushions and Pillows
Building cushions for a banquette can be intimidating when it comes to figuring sizes and numbers of cushions. Walk through a unique way to attach the top cushion to the bottom cushion for no-slip staying power. Also, get inspirational ideas and tips for designing and fabricating unique decorative and functional pillows to fill the space.
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Fabricating Traverse Drapery Panels on AriA® H-Rail + a Bonus Coordinating Pillow Design
In our fresh new Summer Entertaining Roomscape, we’re creating beautiful, flowing traverse drapery panels installed on AriA® H-Rail in the new larger 1 3/8” diameter. Join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, as she provides detailed instructions on how to fabricate these tropical drapery panels from start to finish with a two-finger pinch pleat header, including installation. As a bonus, Donna will also share a unique pillow style design with nail head/button trim to accent your indoor/outdoor space.
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Festive Faux-Fur Godet Treatments, Decorative Pillows and Hand Beaded Tree Skirt
Join our industry expert, Laurie Medford, as she unveils full steps of planning and fabricating our faux-fur, color-blocked godet treatment with gem nails along with festive throw pillows and a fabulous hand beaded tree skirt.
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Fun & Functional Floor and Couch Pillows
Learn how to make floor pillows that are both fun and functional. We’ll plan and fabricate the covers as well as making the inserts for these uncommonly shaped and detailed pillows.
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Reupholstering a Chair Cushion with Ripple Pleat Boxing
For the final installment in our French Inspired Roomscape, we’re reupholstering a cushion and creating a coordinating button framed throw pillow with expert fabricator, Donna Cash. Follow along as she easily updates a basic chair with a refreshed cushion with intricate ripple pleat boxing. Top it off with a one-of-a-kind pillow design with layered details.
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Upholstered Bench Back, Bench Slipcover & Pillows

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to make an upholstered bench back
  • A simple way to make a slipcover for a bench
  • Throw pillows with unique detailing
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Veranda Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows
Slipcover an existing chair or rocker cushion for a refreshed designer look for your space. Customize pillows with flange detail, coordinating twist banding and grommet accents with a peek-a-boo fabric.
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R-TEC Automation® - Drapery Hardware Systems
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Learn How To Use the Design Your Window Feature
In this video, industry expert Donna Cash will walk you through the process of utilizing the Design Your Window online order form to build custom window solutions, creating a new project, sharing it, and adding your builds to the cart from projects.
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Discover R-TEC Automation Drapery Hardware Systems
From our Smart Living Roomscape Discover R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems webinar, follow along as window automation expert Donna Cash introduces the R-TEC Automation systems available for drapery motorization, highlights motor and battery options, plus showcases smart living add-ons and accessories.
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How To Order R-TEC Automated Traverse
From our Smart Living Roomscape Discover R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems webinar, follow five easy steps for ordering automated traversing systems, fabrication techniques for automated draperies, plus valuable tips for installing motorized drapery systems.
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Discover Safer Drapery Options with R-TEC Automation®

Join window automation expert Donna Cash to learn how to use the R-TEC Automation® Sales Kit to gain confidence selling R-TEC Automated drapery systems and how to use the Drapery Data Book as your go-to source for sales, product specifications, and installation.

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Fabricate a Mix of Stationary and Automated Color Blocked Panels & Shades
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through building a double track system using R-TEC Automation® with an upgraded appearance showcasing Finestra® Wood fascia, creating a unique panel featuring contrasting banding with mitered corners, and using the Skyline Easy Link System for a wide width Roman shade valance.
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Fabricate Color Blocked Panels on R-TEC Automated Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through ordering an R-TEC Automated Track System using Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware, using scale, proportion, and the room’s architecture to design and fabricate color blocked drapery panels, and taming the pleats in draperies that tend to flair.
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Mastering Motorization | How to Order and Fabricate for Motorization
Learn factors to consider before fabricating shades and draperies for motorization. Select the right motor and components for your motorized products. Get helpful tools and assistance for ordering motorized systems.
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Mastering Motorization | Installation and Programming for Motorization
Learn basic programming functions for R-TEC Automation® remote controls. Discover how to set up and integrate the R-TEC Automation® Hub and App. Get valuable tips for installing motorized shades and draperies.
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Mastering Motorization | Motorization Basics + Selling the Right Solution to Your Customers
Understand, learn and review R-TEC Automation systems available for drapery and shade motorization.
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Fabricate Automated Goblet Pleat Panels & Relaxed Roman Shades
Join us for an educational webinar from our Serene Bedroom Roomscape series hosted by Donna Cash, industry and fabrication expert. Follow along as Donna Cash walks you through designing low bulk header goblet pleat panels, fabricating relaxed Roman shades with a beautiful ‘smile’ and programing automated shades and draperies to work individually or in groups.
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Mastering Motorization | How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - How To Order R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:00:45 | Step 1 - Select the System

                 0:01:19 | Step 2 - Select the Track Color

                 0:01:49 | Step 3 - Select the Motor Power

                 0:02:30 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:03:56 | Step 5 - Select the R-TEC Smart Controls

 

0:04:55 | Intro - How To Order Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail

                 0:05:40 | Step 1 - Select Kit Style

                 0:06:30 | Step 2 - Select the Kit Finish

                 0:06:57 | Step 3 - Select the Select the Motor Power

                 0:07:44 | Step 4 - Select the Drapery Style, Draw & Master Carrier

                 0:08:56 | Step 5 - Select R-TEC Smart Controls

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Mastering Motorization | Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Components & Add-Ons in R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - R-TEC Automation® Track System Components

0:00:27 | Intro - Components for Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Systems

                 0:00:42 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:00:48 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:01:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:01:20 | AriA® Antiquities Finials

 

0:01:38 | Intro - Components for R-TEC Automated Track Systems

                 0:01:49 | Push 5 Channel Handheld Remote

                 0:01:53 | Slim Drapery Motor, Li-ion Battery + Charger

                 0:02:00 | AC Power Options

                 0:02:07 | Finestra® Fascia + Finials

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Mastering Motorization | How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

How To Install R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Installation Tips - Automated 1 3/8" H-Rail Traverse

                 0:00:22 | Bracket Mounting Recommendations

                 0:00:49 | Installing the H-Rail Brackets

                 0:01:42 | Installing the System

 

0:02:10 | Intro - Installation Tips - R-TEC Automation Track System

                 0:02:16 | Bracket Location

                 0:03:49 | Wall Mount Assembly OR Ceiling Mount Assembly

                 0:04:04 | Install System into Quick Connect Clip

                 0:04:29 | Center Opening System

                 0:05:06 | Ripplefold and Pinch Pleat Install End Hooks

                 0:05:15 | Fascia Installation on Track

                 0:05:31 | Finial Installation on Fascia

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Mastering Motorization | How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

How To Attach the Motor, Pair & Program R-TEC Automation® Drapery Systems

Table of Contents:

0:00:05 | Intro - Attaching Motors to R-TEC Automation Systems

                 0:00:15 | Align and Engage the Li-ion Battery or AC Power with the Motor

                 0:00:31 | Align and Engage the Motor with the Drive Pulley

                 0:00:42 | Charging Instructions

 

0:00:53 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push5 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:01:36 | Pair

                0:02:19 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:03:10 | Set Favorite Position

                0:04:21 | Lock the Remote

                0:05:28 | Reset to Factory Settings

 

0:06:00 | Intro - How To Pair and Program Push15 Remote to R-TEC Automation Systems

                0:07:16 | Pair

                0:07:52 | Check and Change Direction of the Motor

                0:08:35 | Set Favorite Position

                0:09:17 | Lock the Remote

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R-TEC Automation® - Shade Systems
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Creating R-TEC Automation® Roman Shades with Attached Wand Control and Bullion Fringe Details
As we continue in our French Inspired Roomscape, join our expert fabricator, Donna Cash, for an educational webinar on creating automated Roman shades using our new R-Tec Automation Wirefree Tubular Motor with Attached Wand Control. Discover fabrication steps for our Roman shade with top and bottom bullion fringe detail. Also, learn more about our new motorized shade components and kits including installation tips and techniques.
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Fabricate a Mix of Stationary and Automated Color Blocked Panels & Shades
Follow along as fabrication expert Donna Cash walks you through building a double track system using R-TEC Automation® with an upgraded appearance showcasing Finestra® Wood fascia, creating a unique panel featuring contrasting banding with mitered corners, and using the Skyline Easy Link System for a wide width Roman shade valance.
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Fabricating R-TEC Automation Shades for Shade Safety
Shades are a staple window décor trend in our industry and with the growing concerns for child safety, it’s important to be up to speed on what systems are safe options for kids. Join our industry expert, Donna Cash, as she guides you through fabrication methods to create R-TEC Automation Shade Systems for Roman & roller shades. You will also learn how to assemble the shade motors with the headrails, so you too can easily fabricate safe shade options to sell to your clients.
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