Levolor Shades Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Panel Track and Natural Shades

10/3/2013Home Solutions Training Team

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Levolor Shades ProgramBeautiful. Practical. Versatile.

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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

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Program Icons

Color Coordination Icons– 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

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1,2,3 Step Selling Process1. 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.

2. Choose Your Fabric and Light ControlOver 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.

3. Choose Your Options and UpgradesPersonalize and select options that will give the consumer the cleanest look and most personalized style.

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Program Message Beautiful

Unsurpassed palette of fashionable colors, patterns and textures designed to coordinate easily with the consumer’s home décor.

PracticalThe 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.

VersatileLargest 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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Classic Valance

Integrated Valance

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Cordless Lift Option

Enhanced Safety for Children & Pets

Clean Appearance Free of Dangling Cords

Majority of Roman Shades Ordered Are Cordless

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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

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Large Window Solutions 2 on 1 Headrail

Allows For Independent Operation of Two Panels on One Headrail

Continuous Cordloop Offers Fixed Cord Width

Continuous Cordloop

2 on 1 Headrail

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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

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Roman Shades Competitive Advantages Construction

Individual Panel Design Allows for Wider Widths Than Other Roman Shades

Safety CordExtra Looped Cord Enhances Safety for Children and Pets

Coordination– Perfect Match – Collection Name &

Color Name Are Identical– Color Coordination – Color Names Are

Identical

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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

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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

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Roller Shade Options

Valance Options– No Valance– Standard Valance– Cassette Valance

Bead Chain

Trims and Scalloped Hems

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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

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Heavy-Duty Bead Chain

Heavy Duty Design

Provides Perfect Shade Placement

Metal Chain For Years Of Smooth, Durable Operation

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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

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Panel Track Options

Cord Control

Cordless Wand Control

Easy Change Panels

Valance Options

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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™

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Natural Shade Options

Liner Options

Lift Options

Edge Binding

Valance Options

Advanced Options

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Liner Options No Liner

Light Filtering

Room Darkening

All Liners Available on All Fabrics

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No Liner Light Filtering

Room Darkening

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Lift Options Corded (Standard)

Continuous CordloopGreat For Large Windows

CordlessEnhances Child & Pet Safety

Top Down/Bottom UpUltimate in Privacy and Light Control

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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

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Valance Options No Valance

– Sleek, Modern Look– Available on Cordless &

Continuous Cordless Lift Only

Classic ValanceStandard 6” Self Valance

Wood ValanceMatches Levolor 2” Traditional Wood Valance

**All Valance Styles are No Charge to the Consumer**

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No Valance

Classic Valance

Wood Valance

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Advanced Options

2-on-1 and 3-on-1 Headrail

Cathedral Tops

Mitered Shades

Angle Tops

Scalloped Hem & Decorative Trims

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Installation – Panel Track

Thumb-Clamp Brackets

Align Headrail With Brackets & Turn to Lock

Attach Panels to Carriers

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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

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Questions?