Lesson 01 · 2:25plays --
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.
Dealer Training
Roman Shade 101 Dealer Training Videos
Plain-language training videos for dealers learning custom Roman shades, fabric direction, style choices, controls, liners, measuring, construction details, and quoting.
Lesson 02 · 2:47plays --
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 · 2:10plays --
Choosing Standard, Waterfall, Flat, Classic, or Hobbled
Teaches the practical selling differences between Roman shade style and panel style.
Lesson 04 · 2:43plays --
Control Systems and Motor Choices
Explains cordless, chain, wand, remote motor, TDBU, and motor limitations in plain English.
Lesson 05 · 2:20plays --
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 · 2:14plays --
Measuring and Installation Decisions
Explains inside mount, outside mount, measuring width and height, depth rules, and installation risk.
Lesson 07 · 2:12plays --
Construction, Seams, Headrail Depth, and Stack Height
Translates the Roman shade specification pages into practical dealer language.
Lesson 08 · 2:13plays --
How to Quote Roman Shades
Turns the pricing pages into a simple workflow: style, control, size, fabric group, and options.
Lesson 09 · 2:23plays --
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
DrapeMax Roman Shade 101 Dealer Training Manual
A written, illustrated companion guide for the Roman Shade 101 training series. Opens as an online reader inside the Knowledge Base.