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KnollTextiles How To Specify Drapery

KnollTextiles How To Specify Drapery

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Introduction
This guide provides comprehensive information for selecting drapery treatments for various spaces, developed with drapery specialist Erik Bruce. It covers key considerations, essential terminology, and tips for the selection process to assist in project completion.

Key Considerations
When selecting drapery, consider its purpose (light control, privacy, thermal control), design aspects (length, fabric width, hardware), and logistical factors (timeline, budget, fabricator).

Fabric Choices
Fabrics range from sheer to room darkening, affecting light transparency. Examples include Sheer Color, Quest, and Gallery, each offering different levels of visibility and light control.

Drapery Anatomy and Terminology
Key components include the track, header, buckram, overdrape, sheers, split draw, bottom hem, panel, hem weight, pleat, and side hem. Terminology such as buckram, flame treatment, fullness, hardware, and lining fabrics are defined to aid in understanding drapery construction.

Drapery Header Styles
Various header styles include Ripplefold®, Pinch-pleat, Pencil-pleat, Box-pleat, Accordia-fold®, Shirred, and Grommet, each with unique structures and advantages.

Drapery Details
Considerations include pocket depth, mount type, hardware specifications, fullness, stacking direction, and hem weights. Different track and hardware options are compatible with various drapery headers.

Shade Anatomy and Terminology
Components include the header, hem bar, lift cord, lift controls, ribs, rings, and shade cloth. Roller shades and Hobbled Roman shades are discussed, highlighting their structure and advantages.

Specifications
Detailed specifications are provided for various drapery and shade options, including measurements and fabric requirements.

Conclusion
This guide provides essential information for specifying drapery, offering a range of options and considerations to ensure the best fit for any project.

Types of Shades

Hobbled Roman Shades: Maximize heat insulation and opacity, requiring 1 ½ to 2 ½ times vertical fullness.
Structured Flat Roman Shades: Add architectural elements without extra volume, featuring evenly spaced pleats.
Soft Flat Roman Shades: Provide a soft dimension with loosely pleated fabric at the bottom.
Sliding Panel Systems: Suitable for blocking light or creating privacy, featuring flat panels that slide along a track.

Specification Process

Rod Mounting Depth: Options include 3.5 inches, 6 inches, or 8 inches from the wall.
Hardware Compatibility: Different brackets and systems are compatible with various shade types.
Shade Lift Controls: Options include manual and motorized controls.
Mounting Options: Shades can be mounted inside or outside the window frame.

General Specifications

Description: Provides operable draperies/shades as per the document and plans.
Quality Assurance: Requires specialized firms with at least five years of experience.
Standards: Compliance with fire codes and National Electric Code standards is necessary.
Submittals: Includes manufacturer’s data, shop drawings, samples, and maintenance instructions.
Product Delivery and Handling: Draperies should be delivered only when rooms are ready for installation.
Warranty: A one-year warranty for repair or replacement due to faulty workmanship or installation.

Execution

Examination: Inspect substrates and conditions before installation.
Preparation: Install draperies and shades according to manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring they are free of creases and wrinkles.
Protection: Protect installed draperies from damage.

Drapery Header Specifications

Pinch-Pleat Header: Details on fabric selection, heading fabrication, fullness, hems, and hardware.
Pencil-Pleat Header: Similar specifications as pinch-pleat with specific pleating tape requirements.
Box-Pleat Header: Includes specifications for large openings and uniform pleat spacing.
Ripplefold® Header: Uses woven snap tape for a structured appearance.
Accordia-fold® Header: Features snap tape and buckram for structured pleats.

Specifications Overview
The document provides detailed specifications for various types of drapery and shade fabrications, including pleated, shirred, grommet headers, and Roman shades. It outlines the materials, construction techniques, and hardware requirements necessary to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Pleated Drapery
Pleats are created using a pleater spaced in ¼ inch increments. The drapery can be washed or dry cleaned. Fabrication follows Kirsch Company charts, with fullness options of 60%, 80%, 100%, or 120%. Side hems are double-turned and blind-stitched, while bottom hems are 4 inches, double-turned, and weighted. Drapery hardware must meet specified requirements.

Shirred Header Drapery
Fabric selection is crucial. The heading is sewn to create a pocket for a pole or rod. Fullness and pocket size are specified, with bottom hems double-turned and blind-stitched. Hardware includes a wood or metal rod, and the heading is stationary.

Grommet Header Drapery
Fabric selection is essential. The heading includes buckram and grommets, with specified spacing. Fullness is customizable. Side and bottom hems are double-turned and blind-stitched. Pole finishes include chrome, brass, or wood.

Roman Shades
Various styles include Hobbled, Structured Flat, and Soft Flat Roman shades. Each style has specific fabrication requirements, including fabric selection, lining, and hardware. Spacing tapes or rings are used for structure, and hems are blind-stitched with optional aluminum hem bars.

Sliding Panel System
Panels have a 2-inch bottom hem with an aluminum bar, side hems, and a reinforced top hem with Velcro. Panels slide on an aluminum track system.

Roller Shades/Clutch Systems
Options include inside or outside mount, regular or reverse roll, and manual or clutch systems. Fascia can be added to conceal the top roll.

Additional Information
The document includes credits for contributors and references to KnollTextiles products.

Catalog excerpts

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Questions to Get You Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fabric Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Drapery Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drapery Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Select Your Drapery Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Define Your Drapery...

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Use this brochure as a guide to help you select the right treatments for a new project or pre-existing space. Inside, you will find a summary of starting points to address when working with a client, an overview of key terminology, tips to aid you in the selection process, and inspiration for your space. Developed in conjunction with drapery specialist Erik Bruce, this brochure will give you the essentials you need to take your project from beginning to end. Please visit knolltextiles.com to view our extensive line of drapery. You can also contact your local KnollTextiles showroom for recommendations...

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Ondo Drapery by KnollTextiles

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What Is the Use? + ight Control/Room Darkening L + Privacy + hermal Control/Energy Conservancy T + Contract/Residential + Functional/Decorative + ingle/Multiple Layers of Fabric S How Will It Be Designed? + ill it be Sill Length/Floor Length? W + hat is the Fabric Width/Fullness? W + an the fabric be Railroaded? C + ill it be Inside/Outside Mount? W + hat kind of Hardware will you need? W + s it a Soffit or Drapery Pocket? I + ow much Stackback off of the window H do you want? What Are the Logistics? + What is your Timeline? + What is your Budget? + ho will be your Fabricator? Will they also...

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Room Darkening KnollTextiles Draperies from top to bottom: Sheer Color, Quest, and Gallery Drapery transparency varies by fabric from sheer to room darkening. In the exercise above, three draperies have been placed in front of the same object under the same light conditions. At the top, the object is completely visible behind Sheer Color. When placed behind Quest, the object is just barely visible through the fabric’s weave. Behind a room darkening fabric, Gallery, the object is totally obscured. HOW TO SPECIFY DRAPERY // FABRIC CHOICES

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Parker Drapery by Rodarte for Knoll Luxe

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Track Buckram Side Hem Overdrape (lined) Split Draw HOW TO SPECIFY DRAPERY // DRAPERY ANATOMY

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Buckram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a stiff 100% polyester backing used as a stiffener for the inside of drapery headers. The standard amount of buckram needed to form pleating is 4 inches. Flame Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a treatment that can be applied to drapery to make it less susceptible to catching fire. This treatment can be applied to fabrics that are not flame retardant, though tests must be made to ensure that fabrics can have this treatment applied. Fabrics that are already flame retardant do not need this treatment. Fullness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Pinch-pleat + inch-pleats are the most popular header styles for drapery. They offer a clean P and even aesthetic that can be applied in a wide range of interiors—from traditional to contemporary spaces. + tructure: Each pleat on a pinch-pleat is composed of three evenly spaced folds. S A + dvantages: Low-cost and easy application. + dd: Trimming, tiebacks, lining, and interlining. A Pencil-pleat + Pencil-pleats offer a uniform, evenly spaced header style appropriate for both residential and corporate interiors. + tructure: This header style is given its name because of the thin width of each...

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Accordia-Fold® + Accordia-Fold® header styles also offer an even look from top to bottom, but each ripple is pleated, making them a crisper alternative to the Ripplefold headers. Buckram is necessary in order to create a crisp pleat. + Structure: Accordia-Fold headers are hung below the track on snap and can be hand or cord drawn. + dvantages: Can be used as a substitute to traditional partitions, delivers a clean, A uniform look front-to-back, best stacking rations, and highest stacking depth of all header styles. Shirred + Shirred headers add elegance and texture to draped surfaces. + tructure:...

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Cyclone Drapery by KnollTextiles

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Parker Drapery by Rodarte for Knoll Luxe

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Determine Pocket Depth Choose Mount Specify Hardware The pocket is the top section of the drapery header where a rod is inserted. The pocket depth is the circumference of the loop where the rod is inserted plus 1/2 inch. + Inside + Outside + Ceiling + Track and Hardware options include: Compatible Drapery Headers Hand Drawn Tracks that can be opened or closed by hand without the use of a cord. Batons (usually made of fiberglass) are attached to the track and used to pull open and close the drapery to prevent it from being torn or soiled. + Pinch-pleat + Ripplefold® + Grommet Cord Drawn Tracks...

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Sheer Draperies by KnollTextiles

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Choose Fullness The fullness is amount of extra fabric used on a window, plus side hems and returns, which is quantified as a multiple of the size of the window opening, drapery rod, or track. + x: For a 30 in. pleated drapery panel with 100% fullness, use a fabric that is 60 in. wide. E 100% fullness = 1 times fabric ex: 60 in. fabric = 30 in. pleated panel 150% fullness = 1.5 times fabric ex: 75 in. fabric = 30 in. pleated panel 200% fullness = 2 times fabric ex: 90 in. fabric = 30 in. pleated panel Choose Stacking Direction There are three main models for stacking drapery: + ne way pull draperies...

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Knoll Luxe Draperies

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Auden by Rodarte for Knoll Luxe

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Lift Control (cord) Header Rings Lift Cord Shade Cloth Hem Bar Front View of Roller Shade Back View of Structured Flat Roman Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the way a shade is mounted at the top of a window treatment. Headers can be on a roller, track, board, or rod. Hem Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a bar that is attached to the bottom of a shade to weigh or pull it down. Lift Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a cord that runs from the header of a shade down to the hem bar and can be pulled to draw the shade upward or downward. Lift Controls...

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