Fresco Shades

Each Fresco fabric is rated for privacy and light control. See Price List for individual fabric ratings

Low – Lends a light, airy covering to windows, screening bright light while still allowing you to enjoy the view.

*Chantilly – This style is translucent and is influenced by specific light conditions. Fabric color may appear to vary depending on time of day and type of lighting, as well as whether the shade is partially or fully lowered.

Medium – Screens bright sunlight to varying degrees and protects furnishing from the damaging effects of sunlight. Deep colored fabrics provide some room darkening, while light colors soften and diffuse bright light. These fabrics provide a moderate to high amount of privacy at night, although silhouettes of objects and movement within a lighted room may be visible to some extent.

Wrinkled or creased fabric

While some fabric wrinkling or creasing can be expected, most fabrics will relax as the shades hang over a period of time. Additionally, a hand-held steamer can be used as you would on drapery panels.

Loose thread at the side of the shade

Stray threads can be trimmed with a sharp pair of scissors. All Fresco fabrics have hemmed edges that are guaranteed not to fray (with the exception of Chantilly).

Shade will not drop completely

Untangle any cords that may be twisted near the cord lock.

Fabric panels hang unevenly

Cord clips on back of shade need to be straightened (lined straight up and down). Also, raising and lowering the shade will help align clips on the back

Shade needs to be shortened or lengthened

Remove plastic hem rail cover and roll, or unroll, fabric from hem rail. Replace plastic cover.

Panel Width

The widest single panel fabric is 90", available in one style (Chantilly). Narrower fabrics need to be manufactured as multiple shades on one headrail with a 1/4" gap between panels.

Window Depth Requirements

Classic Flat shades need at least 1 7/8"of mounting depth in order to block visibility and provide maximum light control. Teardrop Looped shades require at least 2 7/8" due to the fabric shape.

Light Control

Heavier fabrics in darker colors provide maximum light control. Chantilly fabric provides the least light control. None of the Fresco

fabrics provide 100% blackout.

Raising Shade

The continuous loop lift system option is beneficial when the shade is large and heavy, and when cords gathering on the floor would be bothersome or dangerous.

Fresco shades, and roman shades in general, have a larger stack when raised (area of glass remaining covered) than many other products. Teardrop Looped shades have a larger stack than Classic Flat shades.

Due to the relaxed nature of the fabric, slight wrinkling or creasing can be expected.

The top panel is always full size, and the bottom panel will be adjusted according to the height of the shade. This gives an improved appearance when multiple shades are used in the same room.

Fabric widths range from 63" to 90". Check fabric styles in the sample book for exact fabric width

Optional cut yardage will not have the white backing that is used on the fabrics featured on shades, and in sample book. All fabrics are available in 1 linear yard minimums (# of yards x maximum fabric width). Cut yardage fabric may need to be ironed with a press cloth when received. Cut yardage fabric is provided as is – there is no warranty regarding suitability in desired application.

• Roman shade fabrics are arranged by decorating style - Formal, Natural Romantic and Contemporary

• Teardrop Looped style features 6 1/2" fabric panels

• Classic Flat style features 9" fabric panels

• Wide fabrics with hemmede edges guaranteed not to fray (Chantilly is not hemmed)

• Slim aluminum headrail, colour coordinated to fabric

• Multiple control options available

• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Wide array of fabric offerings

• Irresistible fabrics in beautiful colours and textures

• Most provide neutral streetside appearance

• Optional fabric valance provides an uninterrupted look

• Optional cut yardage fabric available in select styles to create matching room accents

• Easy care fabrics need only occasional dusting

No visible cords or rout holes

• Provides a clean, uncluttered appearance for maximum privacy and light control

• Top panel is always full size; bottom panel is adjusted according to height of shade

Available with choice of two control mechanisms

• Standard cord control

• Optional continuous loop lift system

• Control Position – Right (standard) or left

• Projection Brackets – Long extends headrail 4 3/8" from wall, medium extends headrail 3 1/2" from wall, and short extends headrail 2 3/4" from wall

• Hold-down Brackets – Secures bottomrail to door, wall or window sill

• Special Cord Length – Specify for high windows

• Bottom Up/Top Down – Raise shade from the bottom or lower it from the top – ideal for bedroom or bath for privacy and light control

• Multiple Shades on One Headrail – Shade widths exceeding fabric width made as two or three shades on one headrail; allows control of individual sections on large windows with 1/4" spacing between

panels

• Continuous Loop Lift System – Lifts heavier, wider shades;

continuous white cord loop remains at constant length to eliminate cords gathering on floor

• Specialty – Corner shades, used to butt two shades together in a corner or bay window

• Fabric Valance – Blends with shade for uninterrupted look and

invisible mounting (should be ordered together with shade to ensure color match); not available with continuous loop lift system or Bottom Up/Top Down; if used on multiple shades on one headrail, the valance will have the same breaks as the shade

• Cut Yardage – Create matching pillows, table runners, placemats or soft window treatments; not available with Chantilly, Mission, or Sonora; not recommended for upholstery