R-TEC Automation® | How-To Guides

Discover how-to fabricate playful color-blocked window treatments using reverse pleat panels on R-TEC Automation® Finestra® Custom Decorative Hardware from our Gather Chic Dining Roomscape.

Learn to design low bulk header with goblet pleat panels and program R-TEC Automation® draperies for a space that evokes calm and respite to nourish the spirit, featuring a soft, soothing color pallet from our Serene Bedroom Roomscape.

Now you can offer your clients automated draperies to complement their motorized shades. Automation takes motorization to the next level. Let Siri, Alexa, Google and more open and close drapery and shades. Set scenes, timers and groups to make the home more comfortable.

Learn how-to order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems, including AriA® 1 3/8" H-Rail Traverse, as well as fabrication methods to create draperies tailored for automation.

Learn to fabricate modern window treatments designed with a mix of stationary and automated traversing panels that can be programmed to adjust seamlessly as light transitions throughout the day from our Transitional Space Roomscape.

Utilize the R-TEC Automation® Sales Kit to successfully sell automated roman shades.

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.

Discover how to fabricate R-TEC Automation® Relaxed Roman shades with a beautiful ‘smile’ plus program automated shades and draperies to work individually or in groups from our Serene Bedroom Roomscape.

Learn fabrications methods for laminated roller shades plus how to assemble R-TEC Automation® wirefree tubular shade motors.

Discover fabrication steps for a Roman shade with top and bottom bullion fringe detail installed on our new R-TEC Automation Wirefree Tubular Motor with Attached Wand Control.

Making a flat Automated Roman Shade is no different than the fabrication methods you already use for manual Roman shades. Tips to remember are to make sure you know the size and weight limitation of the motor type you are using for your automated shade.

Get the step-by-step instructions for creating a tucked roman shade with R-TEC Automation®. In this How-To Guide, you will learn how to fabricate a roman shade tailored for automation and safety, keeping children and pets out of harm's way.

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.

Now you can offer your clients automated draperies to complement their motorized shades. Automation takes motorization to the next level. Let Siri, Alexa, Google and more open and close drapery and shades. Set scenes, timers and groups to make the home more comfortable.

Learn how-to order R-TEC Automation® Drapery Hardware Systems, including AriA® 1 3/8" H-Rail Traverse, as well as fabrication methods to create draperies tailored for automation.

Learn basic programming functions for R-TEC Automation® Shade Motors.