Knowledge Base

Guides, manuals, and product reference materials

Explore DrapeMax knowledge resources for drapery, Roman shades, decorative bedding, valances, and motor setup instructions.

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Drapery 101

Password-protected dealer education videos explaining drapery basics, fullness, header styles, fabric direction, measuring, lining, stackback, and quoting.

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Lesson 01 · 3:46

Drapery Mindset for Shade Dealers

A plain-English bridge from hard window treatments to custom drapery, so dealers understand why drapery is specified differently.

Lesson 02 · 4:56

Fullness Without Fear

Explains fullness as extra fabric used to create folds, including the difference between flat-panel, sewn-in pleat, and Ripple Fold system fullness.

Lesson 03 · 5:18

Choosing the Header Style

Compares Grommet, Back Tab, Pinch Pleat, Ripple Fold, and Board Mounted Side Panel by appearance, fullness logic, hardware, and recommended use.

Lesson 04 · 4:36

Fabric Specs, Railroaded Direction, Pattern Direction, and Cutting Logic

Teaches dealers how to read fabric detail specs and why railroaded direction, pattern direction, and cutting direction matter before quoting or ordering.

Lesson 05 · 3:22

Liners and Light Control

Shows how lining affects light control, privacy, insulation, body, fabric protection, and customer expectations.

Lesson 06 · 3:38

Measuring Width and Length

Explains width, return, overlap, and header-specific length rules so dealers measure after hardware decisions are clear.

Lesson 07 · 3:20

Return, Overlap, Stackback, and Carrier Counts

Defines the terms dealers need when explaining how a drapery closes, wraps to the wall, and stacks when open.

Lesson 08 · 3:20

How to Quote with DrapeMax Tables

Turns the price guide into a simple dealer quoting workflow using header style, fabric group, fullness, liner, and options.

Lesson 09 · 3:09

Common Mistakes and Dealer Talk Tracks

A checklist of mistakes to avoid and simple language dealers can use with customers.

Lesson 10 · Online manual

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DrapeMax Drapery 101 Dealer Training Manual

A written, illustrated companion guide for the Drapery 101 training series.

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Roman Shade 101

Password-protected dealer education videos explaining Roman shade styles, fabric direction, controls, liners, measuring, construction details, common mistakes, and quoting.

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Lesson 01 · 2:25

Roman Shade Mindset for Dealers

A plain-English introduction to Roman shades as a soft, fabric-based shade category with its own style, control, lining, and measurement logic.

Lesson 02 · 2:47

Fabric Tables, Style Limits, and Direction

Explains how to read the Roman shade material tables, fabric width, style compatibility, pattern direction, and seam risks before quoting.

Lesson 03 · 2:10

Choosing Standard, Waterfall, Flat, Classic, or Hobbled

Teaches the practical selling differences between Roman shade style and panel style.

Lesson 04 · 2:43

Control Systems and Motor Choices

Explains cordless, chain, wand, remote motor, TDBU, and motor limitations in plain English.

Lesson 05 · 2:20

Liners, Valances, Returns, and Hems

Shows how lining and top/bottom construction details affect light control, hardware visibility, side view, and finished quality.

Lesson 06 · 2:14

Measuring and Installation Decisions

Explains inside mount, outside mount, measuring width and height, depth rules, and installation risk.

Lesson 07 · 2:12

Construction, Seams, Headrail Depth, and Stack Height

Translates the Roman shade specification pages into practical dealer language.

Lesson 08 · 2:13

How to Quote Roman Shades

Turns the pricing pages into a simple workflow: style, control, size, fabric group, and options.

Lesson 09 · 2:23

Common Mistakes and Dealer Talk Tracks

A practical checklist of Roman shade mistakes to avoid and simple language dealers can use with customers.

Lesson 10 · Online manual

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DrapeMax Roman Shade 101 Dealer Training Manual

A written, illustrated companion guide for the Roman Shade 101 training series.

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Installer Technical Support Videos

Password-protected video support for field installation, motor setup, shade leveling, and TDBU adjustments.

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Video 01

Curtain Fabric Steaming Preparation

Remove the top rail before steaming the curtain fabric so the fabric can be handled and finished properly.

Video 02

Pairing and Setting Travel Limits for a Lithium Battery Roman Shade Motor

Pair the motor with the remote, then set the upper and lower travel limits for a lithium battery Roman shade motor.

Video 03

Correcting Uneven Left and Right Height on a Motorized Roman Shade

Adjust the cord positions on each side so a motorized Roman shade raises and lowers evenly.

Video 04

How to Control Multiple Motorized Roman Shades Simultaneously

Add multiple Roman shade motors to one control channel so they can operate together.

Video 05

Installing the Motor in a 38 mm Tube

Install the drive wheel and motor into a 38 mm tube, then secure the motor with screws.

Video 06

Adjusting Motor Speed

Change the motor speed by selecting the correct channel and using the remote-control button sequence.

Video 07

Roman Shade Installation Check

Check that the Roman shade is installed level and that the mounting position is correct.

Video 08

Leveling the Bottom Rail on a Cordless Roman Shade

Adjust the cord position at the back of a cordless Roman shade to correct an uneven bottom rail.

Video 09

TDBU Shade Middle Rail Rebound Adjustment

Release excess tension in the constant-force spring to reduce middle rail rebound on a TDBU shade.

Video 10

Leveling an Uneven TDBU Middle Rail

Move the cord position behind the shade to level the middle rail on a TDBU shade.

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Live Tutorial

Password-protected walkthrough for the DrapeMax Online Ordering Portal workflow.

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DrapeMax Online Ordering Portal Live Tutorial

A step-by-step walkthrough of the DrapeMax online ordering portal, including navigation, quotations, orders, production status, shipping, tracking, and invoices.

FAQ

Frequently asked product questions

A searchable product FAQ grouped by Drapery, Roman Shades, Installer Troubleshooting, Cornices, Bedding, Fabric Program, and Care.

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What is the difference between shade products and drapery?

Shades are single products that cover the window. Drapery is a soft fabric system that requires decisions about fullness, header style, lining, returns, overlap, stackback, and how the panels open and stack.

How much extra is BO or blackout lining for Roman shades?

For Roman shades, BO means blackout lining. A BO or blackout lining upgrade is a 10% surcharge. The final price still depends on fabric, size, shade style, control type, and other options.

What does fullness mean for drapery?

Fullness is the relationship between the fabric width used and the finished coverage width. More fullness uses more fabric and creates deeper folds, more pleats, more carriers for ripple fold, and a larger stack when the drapery is open.