1. Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Panel Track and Natural Shades
Levolor Shades
Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Panel Track and Natural Shades
Home Solutions Training Team
10/3/2013

2. Levolor Shades Program
Beautiful. Practical. Versatile.

3. Levolor Shades
All Four Shades Categories in One Book (Roman, Natural, Roller & Panel Track)
Trend Right Colors and Fabrics in ALL Categories
Over ¾ of all Shades Fabrics are the Same Across Other Lines
Industry Leading Product Coordination and Fashion
Cordless Operation Available on Roman & Natural Shades
Cordless Wand Control Available on Panel Track

4. Program Icons Color Coordination Icons Light Control Index
On Each Color Selector, Icons Show Coordination
Unparalleled Color Coordination for Windows of All Sizes
Light Control Index
Shows if the Blind Gives Direct Light, Filtered Light or Blocks Light

5. 1,2,3 Step Selling Process Choose Your Shade Style
Select from the softness and beauty of Roman Shades, the sleek and clean styles of Roller Shades, the modern look for large windows of Panel Track and the organically inspired fabrics of Natural Shades.
Choose Your Fabric and Light Control
Over 85% of fabrics are new, high-quality and trend right. This, coupled with the vast majority of fabrics from each category being available in Room Darkening make Shades a practical and versatile choice.
Choose Your Options and Upgrades
Personalize and select options that will give the consumer the cleanest look and most personalized style.

6. Program Message Beautiful Practical Versatile
Unsurpassed palette of fashionable colors, patterns and textures designed to coordinate easily with the consumer’s home décor.
Practical
The design of our Cordless control option makes it easy to draw shades up and down, creating a clean, finished profile across the consumer’s window without dangling cords, all while enhancing child and pet safety.
Versatile
Largest selection of light control fabrics in both Light Filtering and Room Darkening. Top Down/Bottom Up is a great option for allowing light and privacy.

7. Trend – On Design
Levolor draws inspiration for our color palette and textures from a variety of trends in the market today as well as trends for the future.

8. Meeting Consumer Needs
Fabric is the Most Important Purchase Driver
87% of Shades Fabrics are NEW for 2012
More Than 60% of Consumers Say Room Darkening is Essential
We Now Offer the Majority of Shades Fabrics in Room Darkening AND Light Filtering
We Have Improved The Shopping Experience By Combining Into One Book, Organized By Color
Our Offering Now Includes: Extended Sizes in Roller Shades, Cordless Panel Track & Expanded Energy Shield

9. Roman Shades Fabrics in Updated Colors, Textures and Patterns
Natural Styles and Exclusive Fabrics That No Other Manufacturer Can Offer
96% of Fabrics are NEW
95% of Fabrics are Available in Light Filtering AND Room Darkening
Coordinates with Accorida, Vertical, Roller & Panel Track

10. Roman Shades Book Review
Top Fabrics of Book
Divided Into Three Sections
1st Stack – Small Scale Jacquard Prints, Silks & Other Specialty Fabrics
2nd Stack – Stripes & Large Scale Jacquards
3rd – Solid Colors Including Designer Textures
Information on Swatch
Easy to Flip

11. Roman Shades Options Flat vs. Hobbled Body Styles
Light Filtering vs. Room Darkening
Cordless Lift Option
Top Down/Bottom Up
Large Window Solutions
Valance Options
Decorative Trims, Fringes & Scalloped Hems

12. Flat vs. Hobbled Shade Style
Equally Popular
Flat = Modern Less Fabric for Lower Price Point, Not As Much Light Seepage From Sides
Hobbled = Traditional Classic Look With Soft, Full Folds
Flat
Hobbled

13. Light Filtering vs. Room Darkening
95% of Roman Fabrics Available LF or RD
Light Filtering Perfect for Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Kitchens and Common Areas
Room Darkening Perfect for Bedrooms, Media Rooms and Private Areas
Light Filtering
Room Darkening

14. Valance Options
Integrated Valance – Clean, Coordinated Look & No Charge To The Consumer
Classic Valance – Traditional Fabric Valance That Directly Matches The Shade – Standard On Top Down/Bottom Up Shades, Surcharge On All Others
Integrated Valance
Classic Valance

15. Cordless Lift Option Enhanced Safety for Children & Pets
Clean Appearance Free of Dangling Cords
Majority of Roman Shades Ordered Are Cordless

16. Top Down/Bottom Up Available Both Corded & Cordless
Classic Valance Included at No Charge
Ideal Light & Privacy Control
Perfect for Bathrooms & Bedrooms or Any First Floor Application

17. Large Window Solutions
2 on 1 Headrail Allows For Independent Operation of Two Panels on One Headrail
Continuous Cordloop Offers Fixed Cord Width
2 on 1 Headrail
Continuous Cordloop

18. Finishing Touches
Decorative Scallops Available with Trim and Fringe Options
Five Scallop Styles To Choose From – Wavy, Center Point Up, Straight, Traditional & Center Point Down
7 Fringe & Trim Colors

19. Roman Shades Competitive Advantages
Construction
Individual Panel Design Allows for Wider Widths Than Other Roman Shades
Safety Cord
Extra Looped Cord Enhances Safety for Children and Pets
Coordination
Perfect Match – Collection Name & Color Name Are Identical
Color Coordination – Color Names Are Identical

20. Roller and Panel Track Shades
Exclusive Fabrics Including Exclusive Block-Out Fabrics
86% Of Fabrics Are New For 2012
Longer Drop for Roller Shades is Available to 120” for Large Windows
Updated Roller Shade Cassette Valance
Cordless Panel Track Options
All Fabrics Can Be Used For Both Roller and Panel Track

21. Roller Shade and Panel Track Book Review
2nd Section of Book
All Roller Shade Fabrics Can Be Made Into A Panel Track Shade
Fabric Details on Swatch
Organized By Color
Begins With Exclusive Nature Inspired Fabrics
Finishes With Solar Screens

22. Roller Shade Options Valance Options Bead Chain
No Valance
Standard Valance
Cassette Valance
Bead Chain
Trims and Scalloped Hems

23. Valance Options No Valance: Clean Modern Look
Standard Valance: Traditional Appearance, Coordinated Fabric is Inserted Into A Vinyl Channel (Surcharge)
Cassette Valance: Sleek Appearance, Complete Concealment of Hardware & Shade (Surcharge)
No Valance
Standard Valance
Cassette Valance

24. Heavy-Duty Bead Chain Heavy Duty Design
Provides Perfect Shade Placement
Metal Chain For Years Of Smooth, Durable Operation

25. Finishing Touches
Decorative Scallops Available with Trim and Fringe Options
Five Scallop Styles To Choose From – Wavy, Center Point Up, Straight, Traditional & Center Point Down
7 Fringe & Trim Colors

26. Panel Track Options Cord Control Cordless Wand Control
Easy Change Panels
Valance Options

27. Cord & Wand Control
Cord Control: For Hard to Reach Windows or Where A Clear Path Is Not Available
Wand Control: For Cord Free Operation
Five Colors – White, Off White, Bronze, Satin Nickel & Black
“Transitional” Style From Vertical & Perceptions™

28. Easy Change Panels Panels May Be Easily Removed
Simple Update When Décor Style Changes
Simple Update If More or Less Privacy or Light Control is Desired
Heavy-Duty Hook & Loop Design (Like Velcro)

29. Valance Options No Valance: Clean, Modern Look DesignLine Valance:
Upgrade
Fabric Will Be Turned 90° From Shade Body Fabric
Not Available on Natural Shade Fabrics

30. Roller/Panel Competitive Advantages
Durable Cord Control
Coordination With Other Levolor Blinds and Shades Categories
All Roller Shade Fabrics and All Natural Shade Fabrics Can Be Made Into a Panel Track Shade

31. Natural Shades
Wide Variety of Colors, Patterns and Textures Including Several Exclusives
60% of Fabrics Are NEW with 2012 Program
All Fabrics Can Be Purchased With No Liner, Light Filtering Liner and Room Darkening Liner

32. Natural Shades Book Review
Fully Encased Swatches for Easy Handling and Light Control Comparison
Fabric Information on Swatch
All Shown Unlined
Organized With Finer Reeds on Top and Thicker Reeds at the Bottom of the Stack
All Fabrics Can Be Made Into a Panel Track Shade

33. Natural Shade Options Liner Options Lift Options Edge Binding
Valance Options
Advanced Options

34. Liner Options No Liner Light Filtering Room Darkening
All Liners Available on All Fabrics
No Liner
Light Filtering
Room Darkening

35. Lift Options Corded (Standard) Continuous Cordloop Cordless
Great For Large Windows
Cordless
Enhances Child & Pet Safety
Top Down/Bottom Up
Ultimate in Privacy and Light Control

36. Edge Binding
Add Decorative Accent & Can Coordinate to Other Home Textiles
1” Width For Smaller Windows (Less than 36”)
2” Width For Standard to Large Windows

37. Valance Options No Valance Sleek, Modern Look
Available on Cordless & Continuous Cordless Lift Only
Classic Valance
Standard 6” Self Valance
Wood Valance
Matches Levolor 2” Traditional Wood Valance
**All Valance Styles are No Charge to the Consumer**
Classic Valance
No Valance
Wood Valance

38. Advanced Options 2-on-1 and 3-on-1 Headrail Cathedral Tops
Mitered Shades
Angle Tops
Scalloped Hem & Decorative Trims

39. Natural Shade Competitive Advantages
No Pulley Construction
Cordless Control Available
All Fabrics Can Be Made Into Panel Track Shades
Wide Variety of Liner and Valance Options

40. Cleaning Guide
Fabric & Natural Shades – Periodically Clean With Feather Duster or Vacuum To Remove Dust
Spot Clean Fabrics By Applying A Mild Soap & Water Solution With A Sponge or Cloth
Do Not Machine Wash or Dry Clean

41. Installation – Roman Shades
Brackets May Be Used For Both Inside and Outside Mount
Standard Headrails – Line Up Shade With Bracket and Push Directly In Until “Click” Occurs
Cordless Headrails – Rotate Shade Into Brackets Until Spring Tab Clicks

42. Installation – Roller Shades
Load Spring Side Into Circle Bracket
Load Control Side Into Bracket and Align With Notches
Make Sure That Fabric Is Rolled All The Way Up Before Installation

43. Installation – Panel Track
Thumb-Clamp Brackets
Align Headrail With Brackets & Turn to Lock
Attach Panels to Carriers

44. Installation – Natural Shades
Install Spacer Onto Threaded Shaft
Install Brackets Into Window
Align Gaps in Headrail With Threaded Shafts
Tighten Wing Nut
Install Valance Returns If Necessary

45. Questions?