Window Covering Industry Terminology

- “The actual size of the blind is 1/2 inch less than the ordered width for inside mount.”- “Be clear if you’re ordering by actual size or by opening size.”- “Our quote assumes finished sizes, not deductions.”

- “This shade meets the current ANSI/WCMA A100.1 cord safety standard.”- “We must specify a cord tensioner for compliance with ANSI/WCMA.”- “The client wants all cordless to align with the 2018 update.”

- “The motor uses a remote battery wand mounted behind the headrail.”- “Specify a battery wand extension for easier replacement.”- “They upgraded to a larger capacity battery wand to extend runtime.”

- “The client needs blackout in the bedrooms.”- “Use side channels to reduce light leaks on blackout rollers.”- “This fabric is room-darkening, not true blackout.”

- “The faux wood blind ships with a color-coordinated bottom rail.”- “Add hold-down brackets to secure the bottom rail on the door.”- “The hem bar acts as the bottom rail on rollers.”

- “Use outside-mount brackets due to shallow depth.”- “End brackets plus a center support for spans over 72 inches.”- “Fascia snaps onto the universal brackets.”

- “Specify a fabric-wrapped cassette for a cleaner look.”- “The cassette conceals the shade tube and hardware.”- “Choose square cassette to match the modern trim.”

- “Double-cell fabrics offer better insulation than single-cell.”- “Top-down/bottom-up is popular in cellular shades.”- “Use blackout cell for media rooms.”

- “The clutch uses a nickel bead chain.”- “Install a tensioner to secure the looped chain.”- “Swap to plastic chain for coastal projects.”

- “All continuous loops must include a compliant chain tensioner.”- “Mount the tensioner at the proper height to remove slack.”- “This device is required under ANSI/WCMA.”

- “Upgrade to a heavy-duty clutch for large rollers.”- “The Rollease-style clutch fits a #10 bead chain.”- “Clutch ratio affects lifting effort.”

- “The solar rollers are specified with a continuous loop.”- “Looped controls require a tension device.”- “Continuous loop offers precise control on large shades.”

- “Bedrooms will be cordless per safety requirements.”- “Cordless lift has a spring assist; pull to raise or lower.”- “Max size is limited on cordless Roman shades.”

- “Big-box stores can cut the slats to size while you wait.”- “Factory cut-to-size reduces onsite trimming.”- “Be mindful of ladder spacing when cut-to-size.”

- “Use a day-night cellular shade: light-filtering plus blackout.”- “The middle rail switches between the two fabrics.”- “Day-night is great for multi-function rooms.”

- “Your dealer cost is 45% off MSRP.”- “We’ll protect margins by adhering to MAP above dealer cost.”- “The rebate applies to dealer cost, not list price.”

- “Take a 3/8 inch width deduction for inside-mount rollers.”- “Factory standard deductions vary by product.”- “Confirm whether deductions are already applied to the order.”

- “Ripplefold requires compatible carriers and tracks.”- “Specify returns and projection on the drapery rod.”- “Upgrade to decorative finials and rings.”

- “Use 4-inch fascia to cover the shade tube.”- “Anodized fascia matches the storefront mullions.”- “Specify outside returns for outside mount.”

- “The fabric is FR and passes NFPA 701.”- “Hospital specs require FR-certified shades.”- “Verify whether it’s inherently FR or topically treated.”

- “Pricing is FOB factory; freight billed separately.”- “FOB destination includes delivery to site.”- “Confirm FOB terms before bidding.”

- “Grommet-top drapery installs directly on the rod.”- “Use stainless grommets for exterior applications.”- “Spacing affects drapery stack and fullness.”

- “Inside mount needs a headrail depth of 3 inches.”- “The headrail houses the tilter and lift components.”- “Choose a color-matched headrail.”

- “The exposed hem bar is powder-coated black.”- “A sealed hem bar is inserted into the fabric pocket.”- “Heavier hem bars help reduce curl.”

- “Use hold-downs on the door to prevent sway.”- “Snap the bottom rail into the hold-downs.”- “Great for RV and door light applications.”

- “Inside mount requires 2-1/2 inches of minimum depth.”- “We’ll take standard deductions for an inside mount.”- “Inside mount offers a built-in look.”

- “Double-cell shades have higher R-values.”- “Add side channels to improve insulating value.”- “Bid notes: target R-value improvement of 20%.”

- “Standard lead time is 3–4 weeks from order to ship.”- “Motorized specials have extended lead times.”- “We need expedited lead time for the grand opening.”

- “Choose between cordless, continuous loop, or motorized lifts.”- “The lift system must support a 10-foot drop.”- “Heavy fabrics need a higher torque lift.”

- “Expect a 1/2 inch light gap on each side of inside-mount rollers.”- “Use side channels to reduce light gaps.”- “Blackout still has perimeter gaps without channels.”

- “3-1/2 inch louvers on vertical blinds.”- “Plantation shutters with 3-inch louvers.”- “Aluminum blinds use slats (louvers) to control light.”

- “Dealers must not advertise below MAP.”- “MAP protects brand value and dealer margins.”- “The promo can’t violate MAP policy.”

- “Add a midrail at 30 inches to hide the lockset.”- “Tall shutters often require a midrail for stability.”- “Midrails break up louver spans.”

- “We need 3 inches of depth for a flush inside mount.”- “Insufficient depth means we’ll outside-mount.”- “Check minimum depth by product and cassette type.”

- “Specify battery motors to avoid wiring.”- “Integrate shades with the building’s BACnet via gateway.”- “Set limits and groups during commissioning.”

- “The custom fabric has an MOQ of 50 yards.”- “MOQ applies to colorway, not total fabric family.”- “We can combine POs to meet MOQ.”

- “Provide NFPA 701 certificates with submittals.”- “The hotel requires drapery to pass NFPA 701.”- “Topically treated FR must still pass NFPA 701 after cleaning.”

- “Select sheer, light-filtering, or blackout opacity.”- “Client wants consistent opacity across the floor.”- “Opacity affects privacy both day and night.”

- “Choose 1% openness for maximum glare control.”- “A 5% openness solar shade preserves views.”- “Openness affects SHGC and privacy.”

- “We’ll outside-mount due to shallow depth.”- “Outside mount reduces light gap with wider overlap.”- “Confirm projection and returns for OM valance.”

- “Triple pinch pleat adds traditional fullness.”- “Order the rod with appropriate pleat hooks.”- “Stackback depends on pleat style and fullness.”

- “2-1/2 or 3-1/2 inch plantation louvers?”- “Composite plantation shutters for humid areas.”- “Hidden tilt bars modernize plantation shutters.”

- “Railroad the fabric to avoid a vertical seam.”- “Check if the pattern supports railroading.”- “Railroading maximizes shade width.”

- “Flat Roman vs. hobbled Roman folds.”- “Add blackout lining to Roman shades in bedrooms.”- “Motorized Romans need weight in the bottom bar.”

- “Specify a 4-inch tube for the 10-foot drop.”- “Pair roller blackout with a separate solar.”- “Choose cassette or exposed fascia for rollers.”

- “The motors communicate via RTS remotes.”- “Use a bridge to integrate RTS with the smart home.”- “RTS supports multi-channel grouping.”

- “Lower SHGC reduces cooling loads.”- “Solar screens impact SHGC and glare.”- “Energy code compliance references SHGC.”

- “Blackout rollers with aluminum side channels.”- “Seal the headbox and add a sill angle to complement the channels.”- “Side channels cut stray light in labs.”

- “Each fabric color has its own SKU.”- “Use the correct SKU for cordless lift.”- “The ERP shows the SKU on backorder.”

- “Crown valance with 3-1/2 inch returns.”- “Fabric-wrapped valance to match the shade.”- “Valances help conceal headrails on wood blinds.”