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Material Content:

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Customize your room design by choosing the colors in your room below:

Wall color
 
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Floor color
 
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Trim color
 
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Available Fabric Colors

Select choices below to add free color swatches to your cart

Features

Kirsch PanelTrac® shades offer modern style with our collection of trend-right fabrics to fit any décor. PanelTrac® is the perfect solution for larger windows, such as patio doors, or open spaces.

Modern and Sleek Styles

Natural and Nature Inspired

All Kirsch Natural Shades fabrics are also available in PanelTrac® for perfect coordination in the home. Additional fabric textures inspired by nature create a touch of unique beauty and casual elegance to any window.

Elegant Sheers

Elegant colors and textures that complement the home's décor. Sheer fabrics filter direct, harsh sunlight and can provide a subtle backdrop.

 

 

 

Perfect Light Control

Light Filtering fabrics allow light to softly filter into the room, and is ideal for rooms where you would like soft illumination, such as a dining room, living room or sunroom. Room Darkening fabrics provide the perfect amount of light blocking and privacy for a bedroom, nursery and media room. Blockout fabrics provide maximum light blocking.

Solar Screens

Solar Screens reduce glare and heat, without sacrificing the view. Darker colors provide a more transparent view, while lighter colors provide more privacy.

Where to Use

Wall Mount

Use wall mount on larger windows or patio doors.

Inside Mount

Use inside mount for all size windows and doors.

Added Touches

 

Valance

The DesignLine valance option uses coordinating fabric from your PanelTrac® in a clear channel to create a soft look top to bottom.

Note: Fabric limitations apply.

No Valance

Cordless Wand Control

Select a Wand for cordless control. The wand finish is preselected to coordinate with the fabric.

How to Install

Print Instructions

Before you begin your installation:

Read all installation instructions!

• Make sure that you have all tools and hardware needed for installation.

• Check the installation surface (wall, ceiling, or window frame) to ensure that you have suitable fasteners and tools for the material.

• Double check the headrail and shade for proper width and length. If you are installing several sets of shades, be sure to match them with the appropriate window.

• Check the parts list shipped with the product to confirm that you have the correct number of brackets.

Recommended Tools

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Pencil

• Level

• Tape measure

• Safety glasses

• Drill/drill bits (1/16" drill bit may be used to pre-drill for screws)

• 1/4" Wrench (if using extension brackets)

• Hex nutdriver (optional for mounting screws)

• Drywall anchors

These installation instructions apply for the following headrail styles:

Two Channel

 

Three Channel

 

Four Channel

 

Five Channel

Step 1
Mounting brackets

 

Inside Mount

 

Outside Mount

Step 2A
Mark the bracket locations — outside mount

 

• Position one bracket at each end of the headrail, 4" in from the ends.

• Space any remaining brackets evenly, not more than 48" apart.

• If flush mount is desired, place the bracket 2-1/4" back from the inside top of the window frame.

• Mark the bracket mounting hole locations at the desired height, making sure they are level and square. Allow at least 1/2" clearance for panels above the floor or sill.

Step 2B
Mark the bracket locations — inside or ceiling mount

 

• Position one bracket at each end of the headrail, 4" in from the ends.

• Space any remaining brackets evenly, not more than 48" apart.

• Mark the bracket locations, making sure they are in a straight line that is parallel to the wall.

Determining the correct distance from the wall or window:

Position the center of the brackets a min. 21⁄4" in front of the window frame or any protruding trim or handles.

Step 3A
Install the brackets — outside mount

 

Example: Installation using included screws and any needed fasteners or wall anchors.

• Using the marks made in step 2 as a guide, attach the brackets, using two screws per bracket.

• Continue to step 4A.

Step 3B
Install the brackets — inside or ceiling mount

 

Example: Installation in a window frame using the included screws.

• Using the marks made in step 2 as a guide, attach the brackets, using one screw per bracket.

• Continue to step 4B.

Step 4A
Attach the headrail — outside mount

 

NOTE: for wide windows and sliding glass doors, two people are recommended for installing the headrail.

• With the bracket arm positioned as shown, and the hook and loop strips on the panel carriers facing out, fit the tabs into the channel on the top of the headrail. You may need to turn the bracket arm slightly to line up the tabs with the channel.

 
Step 4B
Attach the headrail — inside or ceiling mount

 

NOTE: for wide windows and sliding glass doors, two people are recommended for installing the headrail.

• For models with a valance, the valance clips must be installed before attaching the headrail. See step 7 "A - Attach the valance clips".

• With the bracket arm positioned as shown, and the hook and loop strips on the panel carriers facing out, fit the tabs into the channel on the top of the headrail. You may need to turn the bracket arm slightly to line up the tabs with the channel.

 
Step 5
Attach the panels

 

Remove the panels from their packaging.

Draw the cord so that the carriers are traversed across the entire headrail. Install one panel at a time, working from back to front.

• Unroll a panel completely to expose the hook and loop strip a the top of the panel.

• Attach the panel hook and loop strip on the backmost carrier, starting at one end and pressing the strips together.

• Repeat for the remaining panels.

To remove panels, grasp the top corner of the panel at the hook and loop strip and gently pull away from the carrier. Do not pull the fabric only; it may stretch or damage the panel at the hook and loop attachment.

For corded panel track, go to step 6. For cordless panel track, go to step 7.

Step 6
Attach the tension device (cord control only)

 

Refer to instructions in the hold-down tension device.

Step 7
Wand instructions

 

Split Draw

• Completely close the shade so that entire window is covered.

• Locate the panel that is the most centered on the window. It will be a front panel—this is the wand attachment panel.

• Proceed to Step 1.

One Way

• Completely open the shade so that entire window is open.

• Locate the front-most panel—this is the wand attachment panel.

• Proceed to Step 1.

Step 1: Hold the wand parallel to the ground and attach the hook to the slotted tab on the wand attachment panel that you’ve chosen.

Step 2: Rotate the hook down so that the wand is hanging from the bottom of the slotted tab.

Step 8
Install the optional valance (not for all models)

 

A - Attach the valance clips:

• Starting at one end, hold the valance clip at an approximately 45°angle to the headrail, then hook the tabs into the channel on the front of the headrail

• Rotate the valance clip to lock it into place.

• Space the remaining valance clips evenly along the length of the headrail.

 

B - Attach returns (on some styles):

NOTE: Check for proper return length before taping the fabric in place. Returns can be trimmed with heavy kitchen scissors, if needed.

• Remove the tape holding the fabric to the back of the valance.

• Holding the fabric out of the way, press the corner clip onto the end of the valance as shown.

• Press the return piece into the corner clip, making sure the groovers face out.

• Wrap the fabric around the return, tucking the edges into the groovers.

• Peel the backing off the double sided tape on the fabric and tape the fabric to the back of the return.

• Repeat for the other return.

C - Attaching the valance to the valance brackets:

• Centering the valance over the headrail, slide the top of the front valance panel into the valance clips until the ridge on the valance locks into each clip.

How to Measure

Print Instructions
Measure For Inside Mounting

Measuring For Inside Mount Shades

  • Step 1

    Find Width

    Measure the opening across the top, where the headrail is to be installed, from inside of window frame on left to inside of window frame on right. Round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8."

  • Step 2

    Find Height

    Measure from the inside top of the opening on the left, at the center, and on the right to the sill; round the measurement down to the nearest 1/8" and note the smallest dimension. Do not make any allowances: the factory will make all adjustments so the headrail will fit the opening properly.

     

 


 

Measure For Outside Mounting

Measuring For Outside Mount Shades

  • Step 1

    Find Width

    Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8." Shade should overlap opening at least 4" on each side to ensure privacy.

  • Step 2

    Find Height

    Measure the height of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest 1/8." Shade should extend at least 3" above and 3" below opening or window frame. For installations to the floor, make adequate allowance for carpeting. Specifying Outside Mount measurement means the factory makes no allowances.

    Extension Brackets
    Extend from 2" to 4". Recommended for Outside Mount only when an obstruction protrudes beyond the window, such as window cranks and other mechanisms. Extension brackets are adjustable. Must request at time of order.

     

    Notes
    Blinds installed on windows near wall or baseboard heaters must clear the heaters by 12" above and 6" to the side

 


 

Measure For Inside Mounting

Measuring For Patio Doors

  • Step 1

    Find Width

    Measure the width of the area to be covered at the place where the headrail will be installed to the nearest 1/8" Shade should overlap opening at least 4" on each side to ensure privacy.

  • Step 2

    Find Height

    Measure the height of the area to be covered and round down to the nearest 1/8". Shade should extend at least 3" above opening or window frame. For installations to the floor, deduct 1/2" for proper clearance. Specifying Outside Mount measurement means the factory makes no allowances.

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