MAT - Window Treatment Flashcards
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derived from the Old Norse word for wind “vindr,” combined with the word for eye “auga,” to make “vindauga”
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Window
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has two sashes, one or both of which slide up and down
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Double Hung Window
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a window with one or more sashes that are hinged on a vertical edge, a kind that opens from the side
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Casement Windows
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most often a wide window set high off the floor. Usually has sliding sashes and is common to most ranch-type houses
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Ranch or Strip Windows
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has wide, horizontal sashes that open outward to any angle; can usually be left open when it’s raining
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Awning Window
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identified by narrow, horizontal strips of glass that open by means of a crank to any desired angle
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Jalousie Window
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one designed to frame an outside view; may consist of 1 large, fixed pane of glass, in which case the window cannot be opened
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Picture Window
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usually a small window projecting from the house in an alcove-like extension of the room
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Dormer Window
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often called “cathedral” window; main characteristic is the angle at the top where the window follows the line of a slanting roof
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Slanting Window
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three or more windows set at an angle to each other in a recessed area
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Bay Window
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a curved window, sometimes called a circular bay
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Bow Window
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side-by-side windows
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Double Windows
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aka “French windows;” comes in pairs and often open onto a porch or patio
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French Doors
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any window that comes together at the corner of a room
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Corner Window
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today’s functional version of French doors; are often set into a regular wall, but are sometimes part of a modern “glass wall”
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Sliding Glass Doors
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a shallow window set near the ceiling
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Clerestory Window
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an arched top window with straight panes below the arch
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Palladian Window
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usually a group of basic window units made to fit together, forming a veritable “wall” of windows
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Glass Wall
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uses a thick kind of fabric and is made with pleats; its main purpose is decorative; can also be used for privacy and elimination of light
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Draperies
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stationary draperies used on either side of a window with other window treatments; can be straight or tied back
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Overdrapes
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pleated panels that can be pulled across the window; it uses a traverse rod, master carrier and pull cords; operated with a cord or by hand
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Draw Draperies
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window treatments include draperies, curtains, and shades that are purely made of fabric
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Soft Window Treatments
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generally shirred or smocked or have headings attached to rods; can be pleated and hung on a rod with the use of hooks; usually a term for informal window treatments
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Curtains
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short in length, each about the length height of a window in which they are to be hung; can be beautifully combined with a swag, valence, etc.
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Tiers
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the invention of a clever French Restauranteur; allowing seated patrons privacy beside the window while allowing passersby a glimpse of the tempting atmosphere within
Cafe Curtains
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aka "brise-bise," a French term roughly translated as "wind screen;" curtain is gathered and hung with two rods (top & bottom) and cannot be drawn or traversed; usually installed in casement windows or French doors
Stretch or Sash Curtains
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similar to Stretch Curtains but is permanently tied with a tie back in the middle; generally made of sheer fabric
Hourglass Curtain
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curtains that are designed to be gathered at the side of the window and held by a decorative tieback, sleeve, or cord
Tie Back Curtain
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aka "casement curtains;" top usually shirred, forms a pocket through which the fabric is then threaded onto a pole or rod
Rod Pocket Curtains
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rod pocket curtains with extra length so that the sides can be gathered with a tieback to create multiple poufs
Bishop's Sleeve
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curtains that hang behind the main curtains
Under Curtains
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these are generally drawn up from the bottom
Fabric Shades
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fabric-covered shades of horizontal panels with wooden slats inserted horizontally at intervals down its entire length
Roman Shades
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curtains that are pulled up like ordinary shades but with cors rather than by means of a roller; vertical shirring transforms the tailored folds of the Roman shade into soft draping scallops
Austrian Shade
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made of soft fabrics with cords placed vertically along the shade to hold the fabric in place; has straight sides and a straight lower hem
Balloon Shade
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its track does not take that much space; has a ripple fold/wave fold effect; it shows more pattern and color of the fabric
S-Fold
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aka "panel track blinds;" mounted on the wall or ceiling, and the ideal solution for covering patio doors, sliding glass doors, and oversized windows
Sliding Panels
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the finished bottom edges of the drapery; usually 4in of double fabric, however, some have 5 or 6in of ________ to weigh them down and help them hang better; to stabilize and give them fabric weight, sew a bead tape to the _______
Hems
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popular, and highlights the decorative hardware used to hang them; looped or tab-top headers are loops of separate fabric sewn onto unpleated, flat drapery; best not used where they will be drawn frequently due to friction
Tab Tops
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these are small strips of fabric attached to the head of the fabric and are used to tie over a curtain rod; are mostly used with sheers and lightweight fabrics
Tie Top Curtains
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aka "grommets;" similar to tab tops but have metal grommets fixed onto the head of the curtain; they can be threaded through a rod or a pole; often used with rodes as shower curtains
Eyelets
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created by a row of gatherings on a pole or rod; usually has 3x fabric as the length of the rod for added fullness; curtains with this kind of heading are usually called "cased" or gathered curtains
Shirring
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uses double or triple rows of puckers created by a line of stitching through the fabric according to a set pattern; stitched together to form a x or diamond patterns
Smocking
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folds of cloth sewn or taped into place to create fullness and adds volume
Pleats
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flat symmetrical pleats formed by folding the fabric to the back at each side of the pleat; deep, inverted, tailored pleats featuring two straight fabric folds facing in opposite directions creating a classical boxy look
Box Pleats
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box pleat but in reverse; features two fabric folds facing each other
Inverted Pleat
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are round 2" to 2 1/2" pleats, filled in with cotton or paper to hold the shape; generally spaced 2" to 3" apart
Cartridge Pleats
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aka "pinch pleats;" composed of three folds, most often used in standard draperies; made by dividing one fat pleat into three smaller pleats
French Pleats
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similar to French Pleats by only has 2 folds
Butterfly Pleats
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aka "straight pleats;" features fabric folds all facing the same direction
Knife Pleats
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a curtain heading formed by a tape which when drawn up creates a row of narrow, densely packed folds; uses a pleater tape
Pencil Pleats
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made easily with patented devices that allow the creation of neat, even folds that snap on and off a traverse track without hooks
Accordion Pleats
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these are calculated and formed in the same way as French pleat headings but instead of making a single tuck, you secure only the base forming a short cup; the cup is then stuffed with a rolled-up piece of interlining
Goblet Pleat
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takes the form of goblet pleats linked along their base by hand-sewn cord
Flemish Headings
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the material used as stiffener for flemish headlings
Pelon
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includes blinds, shades, and screens that are made of wood, plastic, or strong fabric
Hard Window Treatment
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consists of horizontal panels that open and close at right angles, depending on the privacy needed
Horizontal Blinds
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usually made of lightweight metal, usually aluminum, coated with paint; has 2" wide slats held together by a 1" wide cotton braid "ladder" or nylon cord
Venetian Blinds
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same as Venetian blinds but only has 1" wide slats
Miniblinds
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consists of slats that are 1/2" in size rather than 1"; used for small windows such as comfort room windows
Microminibinds
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the same concept as Venetian blinds but uses strips of wood as blinds
Wood Blinds
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made of vertically aligned vanes; the wide slats can be made of PVC, fabric, wood, painted aluminum, or polycarbonate plastic, some slats have grooves for wallpaper or fabric strips to match or complement walls or furnishings
Vertical Blinds
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made of fabric approximately 4" width; when closed, these woven strips fold one in back of the other creating a look of a macrame panel on either side of the window
Vertical Woven Blinds
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a roll of material attached to a spring-wound tube or roller mechanism that hangs on your window; the roller mechanism comes with distinct ends - one with a pin and one with a blade
Roller Blinds
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usually made of narrow horizontal strips connected with thread; others made of bamboo, tortoise shells, or woven wood
Wooden Shades
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more like a blind than a shade; made of accordion-pleated fabric which is raised or lowered with cord like a blind
Pleated Shades
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aka "honeycomb shades;" consists of two or more sheets of accordion-pleated reinforced fabric that are bonded together
Cellular Shades
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hard-edged treatments that lend elegance, simplicity, and architectural interest to a bedroom; when closed, it blocks all light
Shutters and Screens
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wooden hinged or solid panels that may be folded across a window to diffuse light and add privacy
Shutters
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this has wider louvers and offer more ventilation plus a clearer view; compared to ordinary shutters, these are considerably bigger
Plantation Shutters
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a type of freestanding furniture consists of several frames or panels, and often connected by hinges
Screens
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a Chinese wooden folding screen coated in dark lacquer; usually carved before painted with gold or varied colors
Coromandel Screen
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traditional Japanese-designed panel screens, and popular worldwide for their practical advantages; panels are made of paper
Shoji Screen
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type of paper the Japanese use to install on shoji screens
Washi Paper
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it has an openwork framework that consists of a crisscrossed pattern on overlapping strips of building material
Lattice Screen
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ornately carved screens; it has pinholes, allowing light to penetrate, creating an interesting pattern, thus creating an exotic background
Pierced Screen
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used to protect draperies, adding to their durability and longevity; provide added insulation in colder climates, and block sunlight that can damage or fade fabrics
Drapery Liners
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either white or gray/silver in color; eliminates inter-lining but is twice the cost of sateen
Milium Sateen
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common liner in most draperies; may have to be interlined
Sateen
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used for lining but is generally interlined with white flannel
Glosheen or Colored Sateen
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used to change or enhance the properties of draperies; not generally durable enough to withstand exposure to UV light, abrasion, moisture therefore it has to be inserted between the lining and drapery fabrics
Interlining
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lends a nice, airy feeling to a room with drapery hanging just below the pole with rings, or with drapery fabric fully gathered on the pole; large poles can be brass, painted or stained wood, whirred with fabric with decorative finials
Pole Treatments
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are soft horizontal treatments mounted across the top of a window; these primarily serve the function of camouflaging the hardware and traverse rodes but also give a finished appearance to the framing of a window
Valances
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a valance treatment that is arched along the lower edge
Arched Valance
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constructed like box pleats, but the pleats are spaced further apart
Kick Pleated Valance
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includes triangularly cut fabric pieces that overlap together
Banner Valance
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a long piece of fabric usually designed to drape across the top of a window and hang to the floor on either side, but easily customized for unique looks
Scarf
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aka "valance board;" are stiff paneled headings to curtains; valances made out of wood, with edges cut either straight or curved; usually covered in fabric but wooden ones may be painted
Pelmets or Corniceboard
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extends all the way down either side of the window as well as across the top, framing the window on three sides
Lambrequins
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aka "festoon;" a single or double draping of fabric across the top of the window; hung from a foundation cornice
Swag
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a French term meaning "bird's crop;" pleated or draped lengths of fabric hanging down the side of the window; loose, hanging ends are called "cascades," or "tails"
Jabots
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can be the same fabric as the drapery itself; used to hold back curtains, usually looks best when placed one-third the distance from either top or bottom;
Tie-Backs
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these are simple or ornamental knobs or hooks where you attach the tie backs or use them by themselves
Hold Backs
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decorative cording, braids, or fringes applied to the edges or hems of draperies to match or contrast the panel fabric
Trim
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aka "pom trims;" a round trim that may be made from silk, cotton, wood, and crystal
Balls
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sewn onto the edges and hems of curtain panels; comes in a wide variety of designs, sizes, colors, and materials; often used to decorate pillows, lampshades, and rugs
Fringes
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attached to the bottom edge; defined as 1/2" to 8" long bell-shaped trims constructed entirely from yarns and tied together at the neck
Tassel Fringe
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a type of fringe that consists of round or elongated wooden turnings that are wound with one or more of a variety of yarns
Molded Fringes
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a type of fringe that is formed of twisted loops of rope
Bullion Fringe
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a woven ribbon used as edging or trimming
Braid
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a narrow close-woven band or braid used for trimming draperies and upholstery; commonly made of lace, metallic thread or embroidery
Galloon
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a narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming
Gimpe or Gimp
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a length of cord covered with bias binding and used as a decorative edging
Piping
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strips of material sewn between upholstery seams or drapery seams to give a finished appearance; may be braided or filled with cord
Welting
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these are adjustable rods, and usually hung by brackets to the wall or the window frame; drawn manually and curtains may be shirred onto the rod or hung by hooks
Flat Curtain Rods
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designed for double curtain treatments such as curtain plus valance; the outside rod is longer than the inside rod
Double Flat Rods
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two- or three-piece adjustable rods, hinged for us on corner-meeting windows and angled bays
Corner and Bay Window Rods
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a small, round decorative rod; used to mount cafe curtains that do not have a rod pocket; meant to be seen and adds an additional decorative touch
Cafe Rods
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rods mainly used for decorative purposes; curtains are attached with the use of rings, but other top treatments may be used provided that the rod is not entirely covered
Wood Poles
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a small rod, either decorative or plain, usually mounted inside a window frame on the sash
Sash Rods
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rods which stay in place inside the window frame through spring tension
Tension Rods
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for use on windows that have curves, and may come in brass but aluminum is generally used
Custom-Bent
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adjustable drapery rods that allow the opening and closing of the window treatment by means of a cord and pulley
Traverse Rod
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type of traverse rods that curtains and draperies are drawn on both sides
Conventional Two-Way
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type of traverse rods that moves only one panel in one direction; often used on sliding glass doors
Conventional One-Way
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traverse rodes that are made to be exposed
Decorative
