Levolor Custom Wood & Faux Wood Updated May 2013 Levolor Learn It/Teach It Presentation 5/22/2013
Levolor Custom Wood & Faux Wood
Levolor Custom Wood Key Points NEW Finishes 69 Trend Right Finishes NEW Cordless Program New Operating System Allows For Larger Sizes Offered in Real Wood, NuWood™ & Visions™ Faux Wood Ergonomic Headrail NEW Style Packages Choose Contemporary or Traditionaly Enhanced Valance, Tassels & Bottomrail New Classic™ Value Style Package Available on All Material Types in Five Finishes Standard Styling at Competitive Pricing
Construction Valance Steel Headrail Tilt – Wand or Cord Lift Cord Ladders Slats Bottomrail
Materials Real Wood NuWood™ Composite Faux Wood Visions™ Faux Wood
Real Wood Premium Collection Available in the Widest Variety of Beautiful, Natural Finishes Available with the Most Options Lightest and Most Rigid Wood Product = Fewest Ladders 3 Slat Sizes: 1”, 2” & 2 ½” Cordless Available Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package
NuWood™ Faux Wood Ideal for Consumers Needing Moisture Resistance Durable and Scratch Resistant Perfect Choice for Kitchens & Bathrooms All NuWood™ Finishes Have Coordinating Real Wood Finish Lighter and More Rigid Than Standard Faux Wood 2” Slat Size Cordless Available Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package
Visions™ Faux Wood Affordable Style that Emulates Look of Real Wood PVC Product Some Finishes Coordinate with Visions™ Vertical Blinds 2” and 2 ½” Slat Sizes Available in Cordless Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package
Window Solutions 1” Slat Size for Smaller Windows, Windows with Limited Mounting Depth or French Doors 2” Slat Size for Standard Windows – Most Popular 2 ½” Slat Size for Larger Windows or When a Wider Viewing Area is Desired
Finishes Primary Program Focus Team Reviewed Trends, Existing Finishes, Competitive Offerings & Near Neighbor Categories Such As Flooring, Cabinetry and Window Trim 42 Finishes Carried Forward + 27 New Finishes Trend On New Grays, Blacks, Distressed and High Contrast Colors Natural Wood, Neutrals, Red and Yellow Tones with Distinct Grains Timeless, Essential Wood Finishes
Style Packages Style Package Determines the Valance, Tassels and Bottomrail Traditional and Contemporary Available in All Finishes, All Materials Different Valance Styles to Accent Home Décor Styles Elongated Tassels to Minimize Tangling Ergonomic Bottomrail Classic™ Value Available in 5 Finishes, All Materials Standard Valance Bell Style Tassels Standard Bottomrail
Decorative Tapes Beautiful Customization Available on Real Wood, NuWood™ and Visions™ Faux Wood Available on Cordless Blinds 2 Sizes Available 1 ½” Solid or Decorative Recommended for 2” & 2 ½” Slat Sizes ½” Solid Recommended for 1” Slat Size Coordinate with Other Custom Categories
Cordless Increased Safety for Children & Pets Clean, Modern Look NEW Operating System for Smoother Lift and Larger Sizes Available on ALL Material Types: Real Wood, NuWood™ & Visions™ Faux Wood Expanded Options: LightMaster™, Standard Route Holes and Decorative Tapes NEW Ergonomic Bottomrail Acts as Handle with Built In Lift Wand Tilt
Light Control LightMaster™ Eliminates Route Holes Double Notched Design for Stability Increased Privacy, Light Control and Tighter Closure Slats Can Be Removed For Cleaning or Adjustment Available on All Slat Sizes and Material Types with the Exception of 1” Real Wood
Coordination All NuWood™ Finishes Coordinate with Real Wood Finishes Same Color Name 7 Visions™ Faux Wood Finishes Coordinate with Visions™ Vertical Blinds Style Packages Apply to All Material Types = Matching Valance
Multiple Blinds on One Headrail Provides Raising and Lowering Flexibility 2-on-1 and 3-on-1 Available Standard Innerspace is ½”
Cutouts Allow Access to Air Conditioners, Window Cranks, Etc. Side Cutouts Available Diagram May Be Required Not Available With Cordless
Tilt Options Wand Tilt – Standard on Cordless and 1” Slat Size Cord Tilt – Standard on 2 ½” Slat Size 2” Slat Size Defaults to Cord Tilt, But Want May Be Selected Traditional and Contemporary Style Package Will Have Elongated Tassels, Classic™ Value Will Have Bell Style
Replacement Valance Maximum Total Valance Width is 144” Valance Greater Than 96” Will Be Spliced Extended Valances Also Available All Valances Available
Cleaning Guide Brush-Type Vacuum Attachment, Dusting Mitt or Feather/Swiffer® Duster for Regular Cleaning Do Not Use Water, Solvents or Abrasive Solutions Blinds With LightMaster™ May Have Slats Removed For Cleaning Faux Wood Products May Be Wiped With A Lightly Dampened Cloth
Installation Brackets May Be Used for Both Inside and Outside Mount Universal Box Style Brackets – Easy to Install Place Blind in Bracket and Close Bracket Gate Install Valance After Blind Is In Place Line Up Valance Clips to Pre-Marked Areas Reading “Clip Here”
Sample Book Book Came From Research With Over 100 Consumers, Associates, Fabricators and a Multi-Functional Internal Team Including Sales, Marketing, Training and Channel Simplified 3 Step Selling Process Organized By Type and Finish Inspirational Photography Brings Inspiration to Life Room Scenes Show What is Possible Functional Price Groups Indicated Coordination Icons for Easy Reference
Inspiration Guide Inside Book Front Cover Key Options Featured and Shown Clearly In Use Fell Technical Guide
Inspiration Guide - 3-Step Selling Process Step 1 – Choose Your Type of Blinds Select Between Real Wood, NuWood® & Visions® Faux Wood Select Between 1”, 2” & 2 ½” Slat Sizes Step 2 – Choose Your Finish Select From a Wide Variety of Trend Right Finishes Step 3 – Choose Your Options Select From Our Industry Leading Options Like Cordless, Style Packages, LightMaster® & Decorative Tapes
Sample Book - Layout Tabbed For Ease of Use Photography Shows Solutions for Consumer Issues
Sample Book - Slats Larger Slats Show Beauty and Textures of Wood Detailed Information Listed on Each Slat: Finish Name, Finish Number, Slat Sizes Available, Price Group, Top Finish Indicator and Classic™ Value Style Package Availability
Sample Book - Cheat Sheet Key Information Needed When Selecting the Perfect Blind 3-Step Shopping Process Price Group Guidance Summary of Options Coordination Icons
Sample Book – Throwkeys Smaller Throwkeys To Be Used In Home Checkout Throwkeys and Keep Sample Book In Store
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