Guide
Drapery Guide
Updated 2026 guide for drapery materials, ordering options, construction, measurement, care, and warranty.
Knowledge Base
Guides, manuals, and product reference materials
Explore DrapeMax knowledge resources for drapery, Roman shades, decorative bedding, valances, and motor setup instructions.
Dealer Training
Drapery 101
Public dealer education videos explaining drapery basics, fullness, header styles, fabric direction, measuring, lining, stackback, and quoting.
Open Training
Dealer Training
Drapery 101
Public dealer education videos explaining drapery basics, fullness, header styles, fabric direction, measuring, lining, stackback, and quoting.
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
Open ManualDrapeMax Drapery 101 Dealer Training Manual
A written, illustrated companion guide for the Drapery 101 training series.
Dealer Training
Roman Shade 101
Public dealer education videos explaining Roman shade styles, fabric direction, controls, liners, measuring, construction details, common mistakes, and quoting.
Open Training
Dealer Training
Roman Shade 101
Public dealer education videos explaining Roman shade styles, fabric direction, controls, liners, measuring, construction details, common mistakes, and quoting.
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
Open ManualDrapeMax Roman Shade 101 Dealer Training Manual
A written, illustrated companion guide for the Roman Shade 101 training series.
Installer Only
Installer Technical Support Videos
Password-protected video support for field installation, motor setup, shade leveling, and TDBU adjustments.
Open Protected Videos
Installer Only
Installer Technical Support Videos
Password-protected video support for field installation, motor setup, shade leveling, and TDBU adjustments.
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.
Video 11
Installing Return Ears on an Outside-Mount Roman Shade Template
Attach the side return ears to the outside-mount template and check that the fabric return sits straight.
Video 12
Installing Ripple Fold Drapery on a Track
Snap the ripple-fold panel onto the ripple carriers in sequence, keeping the carriers, snaps, and folds evenly spaced.
Video 13
Fixing Bottom Rail Rebound on a Cordless Roman Shade
Locate the rebound adjuster, rotate it 90 degrees, and increase resistance so the bottom rail does not bounce back.
Video 14
Changing the Cord Control Side on a Corded Roman Shade
Move the pull-cord control from one side to the other by removing the end plug, control head, and brackets, then reinstalling them.
Live Tutorial
Live Tutorial
Public walkthrough for the DrapeMax Online Ordering Portal workflow.
Open Tutorial
Live Tutorial
Live Tutorial
Public walkthrough for the DrapeMax Online Ordering Portal workflow.
FAQ
Frequently asked product questions
A searchable product FAQ grouped by Drapery, Roman Shades, Installer Troubleshooting, Cornices, Bedding, Fabric Program, and Care.
8 categories76 questionsOpen FAQ
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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.
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What is the difference between Standard and Waterfall Roman shades?
What does railroaded fabric mean?
How do I correct uneven left and right height on a motorized Roman shade?
What is a cornice?
What decorative bedding products does DrapeMax offer?
Guide
Roman Shade Guide
Updated 2026 guide for Roman shade materials, styles, controls, liners, installation, measurement, care, and warranty.
Guide
Decorative Bedding and Pillow Guide
Updated 2026 guide covering decorative bedding, shams, duvet covers, and decorative accent pillowcases.
Guide
Cornice and Valance Guide
Updated 2026 guide for cornice and valance styles, specifications, size limits, and installation details.
Guide
Dooya Tubular Motor Instructions
Readable Cloudinary page version for Dooya tubular motor parameters, setup, and M-Box references.
Ronco
Ronco Tubular Motor Instructions
Access the available Ronco instruction and setup resources below.