1. Levolor Custom Wood & Faux Wood
Updated May 2013
Levolor Learn It/Teach It Presentation
5/22/2013

2. Levolor Custom Wood & Faux Wood

3. Levolor Custom Wood Key Points
NEW Finishes
69 Trend Right Finishes
NEW Cordless Program
New Operating System Allows For Larger Sizes
Offered in Real Wood, NuWood™ & Visions™ Faux Wood
Ergonomic Headrail
NEW Style Packages
Choose Contemporary or Traditionaly
Enhanced Valance, Tassels & Bottomrail
New Classic™ Value Style Package
Available on All Material Types in Five Finishes
Standard Styling at Competitive Pricing

4. Construction Valance Steel Headrail Tilt – Wand or Cord Lift Cord
Ladders
Slats
Bottomrail

5. Materials
Real Wood
NuWood™ Composite Faux Wood
Visions™ Faux Wood

6. Real Wood Premium Collection
Available in the Widest Variety of Beautiful, Natural Finishes
Available with the Most Options
Lightest and Most Rigid Wood Product = Fewest Ladders
3 Slat Sizes: 1”, 2” & 2 ½”
Cordless Available
Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package

7. NuWood™ Faux Wood Ideal for Consumers Needing Moisture Resistance
Durable and Scratch Resistant
Perfect Choice for Kitchens & Bathrooms
All NuWood™ Finishes Have Coordinating Real Wood Finish
Lighter and More Rigid Than Standard Faux Wood
2” Slat Size
Cordless Available
Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package

8. Visions™ Faux Wood Affordable Style that Emulates Look of Real Wood
PVC Product
Some Finishes Coordinate with Visions™ Vertical Blinds
2” and 2 ½” Slat Sizes
Available in Cordless
Contemporary, Traditional & Classic™ Value Style Package

9. Window Solutions
1” Slat Size for Smaller Windows, Windows with Limited Mounting Depth or French Doors
2” Slat Size for Standard Windows – Most Popular
2 ½” Slat Size for Larger Windows or When a Wider Viewing Area is Desired

10. Finishes Primary Program Focus
Team Reviewed Trends, Existing Finishes, Competitive Offerings & Near Neighbor Categories Such As Flooring, Cabinetry and Window Trim
42 Finishes Carried Forward + 27 New Finishes
Trend On New Grays, Blacks, Distressed and High Contrast Colors
Natural Wood, Neutrals, Red and Yellow Tones with Distinct Grains
Timeless, Essential Wood Finishes

11. Style Packages
Style Package Determines the Valance, Tassels and Bottomrail
Traditional and Contemporary Available in All Finishes, All Materials
Different Valance Styles to Accent Home Décor Styles
Elongated Tassels to Minimize Tangling
Ergonomic Bottomrail
Classic™ Value Available in 5 Finishes, All Materials
Standard Valance
Bell Style Tassels
Standard Bottomrail

12. Decorative Tapes Beautiful Customization
Available on Real Wood, NuWood™ and Visions™ Faux Wood
Available on Cordless Blinds
2 Sizes Available
1 ½” Solid or Decorative Recommended for 2” & 2 ½” Slat Sizes
½” Solid Recommended for 1” Slat Size
Coordinate with Other Custom Categories

13. Cordless Increased Safety for Children & Pets Clean, Modern Look
NEW Operating System for Smoother Lift and Larger Sizes
Available on ALL Material Types: Real Wood, NuWood™ & Visions™ Faux Wood
Expanded Options: LightMaster™, Standard Route Holes and Decorative Tapes
NEW Ergonomic Bottomrail Acts as Handle with Built In Lift
Wand Tilt

14. Light Control LightMaster™ Eliminates Route Holes
Double Notched Design for Stability
Increased Privacy, Light Control and Tighter Closure
Slats Can Be Removed For Cleaning or Adjustment
Available on All Slat Sizes and Material Types with the Exception of 1” Real Wood

15. Coordination All NuWood™ Finishes Coordinate with Real Wood Finishes
Same Color Name
7 Visions™ Faux Wood Finishes Coordinate with Visions™ Vertical Blinds
Style Packages Apply to All Material Types = Matching Valance

16. Multiple Blinds on One Headrail
Provides Raising and Lowering Flexibility
2-on-1 and 3-on-1 Available
Standard Innerspace is ½”

17. Cutouts Allow Access to Air Conditioners, Window Cranks, Etc.
Side Cutouts Available
Diagram May Be Required
Not Available With Cordless

18. Tilt Options Wand Tilt – Standard on Cordless and 1” Slat Size
Cord Tilt – Standard on 2 ½” Slat Size
2” Slat Size Defaults to Cord Tilt, But Want May Be Selected
Traditional and Contemporary Style Package Will Have Elongated Tassels, Classic™ Value Will Have Bell Style

19. Replacement Valance Maximum Total Valance Width is 144”
Valance Greater Than 96” Will Be Spliced
Extended Valances Also Available
All Valances Available

20. Cleaning Guide
Brush-Type Vacuum Attachment, Dusting Mitt or Feather/Swiffer® Duster for Regular Cleaning
Do Not Use Water, Solvents or Abrasive Solutions
Blinds With LightMaster™ May Have Slats Removed For Cleaning
Faux Wood Products May Be Wiped With A Lightly Dampened Cloth

21. Installation Brackets May Be Used for Both Inside and Outside Mount
Universal Box Style Brackets – Easy to Install
Place Blind in Bracket and Close Bracket Gate
Install Valance After Blind Is In Place
Line Up Valance Clips to Pre-Marked Areas Reading “Clip Here”

22. Sample Book
Book Came From Research With Over 100 Consumers, Associates, Fabricators and a Multi-Functional Internal Team Including Sales, Marketing, Training and Channel
Simplified
3 Step Selling Process
Organized By Type and Finish
Inspirational
Photography Brings Inspiration to Life
Room Scenes Show What is Possible
Functional
Price Groups Indicated
Coordination Icons for Easy Reference

23. Inspiration Guide Inside Book Front Cover
Key Options Featured and Shown Clearly In Use
Fell Technical Guide

24. Inspiration Guide - 3-Step Selling Process
Step 1 – Choose Your Type of Blinds
Select Between Real Wood, NuWood® & Visions® Faux Wood
Select Between 1”, 2” & 2 ½” Slat Sizes
Step 2 – Choose Your Finish
Select From a Wide Variety of Trend Right Finishes
Step 3 – Choose Your Options
Select From Our Industry Leading Options Like Cordless, Style Packages, LightMaster® & Decorative Tapes

25. Sample Book - Layout Tabbed For Ease of Use
Photography Shows Solutions for Consumer Issues

26. Sample Book - Slats Larger Slats Show Beauty and Textures of Wood
Detailed Information Listed on Each Slat: Finish Name, Finish Number, Slat Sizes Available, Price Group, Top Finish Indicator and Classic™ Value Style Package Availability

27. Sample Book - Cheat Sheet
Key Information Needed When Selecting the Perfect Blind
3-Step Shopping Process
Price Group Guidance
Summary of Options
Coordination Icons

28. Sample Book – Throwkeys
Smaller Throwkeys To Be Used In Home
Checkout Throwkeys and Keep Sample Book In Store

29. What Questions Do You Have For Me?