Glossary

A control option on vertical blinds that provides a wand to both rotate and traverse the vanes from left to right or vice versa; eliminates dangling cords and chains

Feature available with Perceptions and Vertical blinds that stacks the vanes on the outside edge of the window as the vanes are traversed; emulates the flow of the drapery.

Ability of a blind or shade to completely block light.

The finished edge at the bottom of a drapery or shade.

A steel or weighted rail placed at the bottom of a blind or shade in order to provide a leveling surface as well as tension.

A shade that is mounted at the bottom of the window and the cord draws the shade upward.

A small, round decorative rod that is used to mount tab-top curtains.

A shade that is cut into an arch shape.

The length between pleats on a honeycomb-shaped on a cellular shade; 7/16", 9/16", 3/4" and DoubleCell.

Fabric that is shaped, if viewed from the side, like a honeycomb. The cells come in 4 sizes 7/16”, 9/16” and ¾ ” and DoubleCell.

Stack option on vertical blinds where all vanes come together in the middle of the blind when opened.

Bracket placed between installation brackets to give extra support on wider blinds.

A wood fascia at the top of a woven wood shade that conceals the operation mechanism and coordinates with other wood trim in the home.

Distance between the wall and the inside of the rod.

Continuous loop of cord for raising and lowering blinds or shades; maintains a uniform length of cord hanging from the blind.

The cords or wand that raise/lower or open/close the shade. For custom product, specify the position (left or right) of these cords and/or wand.

A plastic or metal hook that attaches to the wall to wrap the excess cord around.

Spring motor activation option allowing the shade to be raised or lowered with a push or pull on the bottomrail, eliminating traditional operation cords.

Continuous loop of cord for raising and lowering blinds or shades; maintains a uniform length of cord hanging from the blind.

A tilter that operates with a set of cords on a pulley as opposed to a wand.

A shallow, box-like structure with mitered corners made of premium hardwood, which is fastened across the top of the window.

Many custom shades can be ordered with a cut out to accommodate an existing and permanent obtrusion such as an air conditioning unit.

Two fabrics combined in one shade, allowing light-filtering fabric during the day, and blackout fabric for evenings. Exclusive to Custom Cellular Shades.

Commonly used to describe the width of a drapery hardware rod: 3/4", 1", 2".

Cellular fabric formed to create two layers of cells on custom cellular shades to offer a richer, fuller look while adding additional insulating value.

A metal blind with two slats on each ladder rung. On top, a color to coordinate with the room, on the bottom, a neutral white to face outside.

A patented paint process that reduces dust build up by more than 50%.

Bracket that extend the blind or rod away from the wall.

Fabric that accents a blind by concealed the ladder cords on a blind.

For custom blinds and shades measured to be mounted inside the window frame (IM), the factory deducts a fraction of a window's measurements to allow for additional space to hang and operate the shade.

Available with cellular shades, a fanned angle top/angle bottom is a specialty shape requiring a template to order. A window requiring this type of shade is square in shape with an additional triangle shape on the top or bottom of the window. To accommodate this type of window, material is fanned outwards from the corner of the angle to completely cover the window.

PVC material that resists warping and fading, ideal for high moisture areas.Faux is primarily used to describe a type of wood used in our Wood Collection.

Decorative fabric accent on Woven Wood shades available in both decorative and solid colors and patterns.

To create a flush mount, blinds and shades are mounted inside the window frame so they do not extend beyond the surface of the window.

Vanes that have a sewn in weight at the bottom and do not have a groover backing.

The thickness of a slat typically used to describe the thickness of a metal blind's slat. The higher the gauge, the thicker the slat.

Option for vertical fabric vanes that provides a vinyl backing for increased durability and rigidity of the vanes.

Top channel of the blind, all functional hardware is located within this piece.

Used mainly for door mounts, these brackets secure the bottomrail of a shade to the door to keep the blind in place.

This is an installation type in which blinds are mounted inside a window frame. This measure type requires the manufacturer to make the blind smaller than the ordered width.

Strings that are used to support the slats on all horizontal blinds as well as aid in the tilting of the slats.

The amount of forced needed to raise or lower a blind which is determined by the weight of the product.

A 'light filtering' shade gently filters light but does not completely block light.

Traditional cord holes going through the center of the slat are moved to the outer edges to eliminate light seeping through when blinds are closed.

White cloth material applied to the back of a shade to provide privacy and added energy conservation.

Wood Blind collection consisting of 2 1/2" and 3" wide slat that offers a greater field of view when the blind are open.

A second bottomrail, used in the middle of the shade, on shades with duo-fold and day/night options.

Option on wooden valances where the corners are cut at a 45 degree angle to adhere to each other. Ideal for two blinds used in a corner application.

Hardware used to mount a blind to a wall, ceiling or window frame.

Striping allows you to add more color to the room décor by alternating colors within one blind; available on wood and metal blinds.

A horizontal blind constructed with 2 or more operating units on one headrail that typically operate independently of one another.

A backing for cellular shades that provides a uniform exterior view.

Cellular material created by fibers held together by interlocking or bonding methods.

Wood Blind collection made of composite material that provides the look and warmth of wood blinds with the performance of advanced materials and technology.

Vanes or material stacked either all to the left or all to the right on a vertical blind or traverse rod.

The amount of light or privacy the shade allows; the higher the opacity, the more privacy provided.

This is an installation type in which blinds are mounted in front of the window, either on the molding or the wall. This measure type will be made exactly to the ordered width.

A feature to enhance the light blocking ability of a product.

An indication of a blind's privacy level from sheer to opaque.

Refers to a jutting out, an extension. On a curtain or drapery rod, it is the distance between the wall and the front of the rod.

An option on wood blinds for curved, smooth corners on the slats.

Material that attaches to both ends of the valance to cover the ends of the headrail when viewed from the side.

Stack option on vertical blinds where all vanes stack to the opposite side from the controls.

Hollow sleeve in the top treatment through which a rod is inserted.

On woven wood shades, a Roman Valance is created using six inches of fabric, in the same pattern of the shade, to conceal the operation mechanism at the top of the shade.

An added option that completely blocks light.

A small rod, either decorative or plain, usually mounted inside a window frame on the sash.

Basic scallops are designs on natural shade valances that are cut out of the material to a depth of approximately 3 inches. Trim is applied along the edges where the pattern has been cut into the valance.

Patterns are created on top of natural shade valances to create a scalloped design.

Flat metal weights sewn inside a hem at the bottom of a vertical fabric vane or drapery that allow the vanes to hang straight.

On metal blinds, Sheerview is a feature that allows you to see through a closed blind and delivers up to a 42% reduction in solar heat as compare to a fully opened blind.

This is a type of installation where the blind or shade’s brackets (and adapter) are installed using the side of the window frame instead of the top of the frame or the back of the frame or wall.

Available with several Kirsch stock blinds and shades at select locations, Size-in-Store brings the convenience of custom-sized product into the store while you wait.

Some products, or product features, have a size limitation and cannot be created at extremely long or wide measurements.

Horizontal slats that create the body of the blind.

Available with Cellular Shades and Metal blinds and includes Arch, 1/2 Arch, circle, Fanned Angle, hexagon, octagon, skylight, cutout and 2-on 1 headrail.

Stack option on vertical blinds where all vanes separate from the middle and stack evenly on the left and right sides of the blind when opened.

The position of the horizontal slats on a vertical shade when the blind is traversed. Available "stacks" include One-Way (all vanes to same end as the controls), Split (equal division of vanes to the left and right), and Center (all vanes meet in the center).

Stack Height refers to the measurement of the raised shade, from the top of the headrail to the bottom of the bottomrail.

The back side of a shade that faces the outside.

Option on metal blinds where multiple colors are used to make up the body of the blind

Decorative accents on wood and metal blinds that covers the ladder cords of a horizontal blind.

Small piece that attaches to end of lift cords.

For some specialty shapes, it is necessary to send a template of the window. A template is made by placing white wrapping paper over the opening and outlining the window with a pencil.

Allows the flexibility of raising one or two blinds while keep the other(s) lowered on extra wide windows. Three blinds operate individually on one headrail.

Tiltone colors in Metal blinds allows you to bring many of our colors to the interior of your room while providing a neutral appearance on the exterior of your home.

Shade can only be lowered from the top.

Shade that can be raised from the bottom and lowered from the top.

To draw across.

Fabric that accents a blind by concealing the ladder cords on a blind.

Allows the flexibility of raising one blind while keeping the other lowered on extra wide window such as patio doors. Two blinds operate independently on one headrail.

Decorative treatment at the top of a blind that conceals the installation hardware and provides a decorative accent.

Vertical slats of material that make up the body of a vertical blind.

A vogue valance neatly locks slats in place and creates a color band at the top of a blind.

Rod that attaches to the tilter and by rotation can adjust the angle of the blind.

A wand is used to open or close the blind's slats instead of traditional operation cords.

Fabric formed by interlaced yarns that allows for consistent coloration and texture of the material. This fabric provides a soft-hand, and appeals to both sight and touch - especially for Kirsch Cellular Shades.