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How to....Make, Hang, and Care For Your Spring Crest Draperies Page Bookmarks: (Click to go directly to a section) Installations: Heavy Duty Wall Mount Heavy Duty Rod Ceiling Mount Heavy Duty Rod- Valance Mount Decorative Pole Installation Double Installations Final Installation Step Sewing & Other: Threading the Pleater Inserting- Glides Measuring for Spring Crest Sewing Steps Training Draperies Fabric Dressing Cleaning Hints Q & A about your Spring Crest Draperies Can I use fabrics other than drapery fabrics to make Spring Crest? It is possible, but the results may be less than satisfactory. Drapery fabrics are specifically woven and finished to drape, and this involves special fiber content, yarn structures, and fabric construction that serve this main purpose. In addition, dyes that resist fading, and finishes that affect durability make drapery fabrics a better choice than any other fabrics for your window. Always remember to consult your Spring Crest dealer for the answer. How should I care for my Spring Crest Custom Draperies for maximum life and beauty? See the information in Steps 11,12, & 13 below. And remember, your local dealer is your best source for answers to questions, and referrals to local service such as cleaners. Will I need special tools to install Spring Crest Draperies? Yes, but only one. You will need a Threader for slipping the spring pleater into the top casing of your draperies. This is available from your dealer at a nominal cost. Other necessary tools you will probably have on hand: a metal tape measure, screwdriver and stepladder. How can I prevent my draperies from gaping open at the bottom of the center close? Sometimes, due to the traversing action, a drapery hook works up into the fabric casing to cause improper center closing. Check the hook and re-pin about 1/8" lower than the original position and close the drapery to check. Continue to adjust as necessary. What if my center-closing draperies refuse to close tightly? Adjust tension on the cord by taking out excess cord, following the instructions in Step #6. What maintenance is necessary for long lasting beauty and function of Spring Crest rods? Periodically, you may need to lubricate the track with a silicone spray lubricant (not oil or WD40). This will keep the draperies sliding easily on the track system. To spray, pull draperies completely open to expose track and to avoid contact with the fabric. Wood rods should be cared for as any other fine furniture with an occasional application of furniture polish. If I move, how will I find another Spring Crest store? Check your local Yellow Pages first. If there is no listing you may contact Spring Crest for a dealer listing.
1737 S. Santee St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015 800.300.0456 Fax 213.747.4857 E-mail: Spring Crest-DK Ent. Drapery Hardware Installation Space brackets no more than 4' apart for best support of draperies in the stacked (open) position. Begin by wall mounting the first two brackets approximately 3" in from each end of the rod. The bracket top should be 1 1/4" higher than the finished length of the drapery for 1/2" floor clearance. (Example: If your drapery finish length is 84", bracket top should be 85 1/4" from floor.) Slot in bracket allows for slight adjustment. If this is necessary, loosen screw and raise or lower bracket for correct length. ALWAYS MEASURE FROM FLOOR UP WITH A METAL TAPE MEASURE.
2. HEAVY DUTY ROD -CEILING MOUNT
C. Snap rod into stirrup and secure by tightening bolt. Alternate Ceiling Mount with Stirrup Only A. Mount end of stirrup in ceiling 1 1/2" from wall.
3. HEAVY DUTY ROD -VALANCE MOUNT Valance board should be made of 1" x 6" wood stock Position rod so track center is 2 1/2" from front of board and mount to underside with stirrups only (see above). If board is larger than the given dimensions, the same directions apply. A smaller board must be at least 3 1/2" wide with the rod positioned in the center.
4. DECORATIVE POLE INSTALLATION STANDARD WOOD POLES: Regardless of your chosen rod style and corresponding finial, the three rods below are installed in the same manner:
CALIFORNIAN / RITZ ALUMINUM DÉCOR POLES:
6. FINAL STEP OF ROD INSTALLATION After the locking tension pulley has been secured, adjust tension and take up excess cord at the master carrier with the cord end with two knots (see illustration). Pull this cord until the tension pulley has stretched 1 1/2" to 2". Retie and cut off excess cord below knot. Note: If cord tension becomes loose, repeat the above procedure. For easier traversing use Spring Crest Silicone Spray on track before hanging draperies.
7. THREADING PLEATER INTO DRAPERY Stretch pleater to relax before threading. Attach Threader to end of pleater spring as illustrated:
Some of the tension will be relaxed as you pull fabric onto the pleater. This is normal and will not affect the correct shape of the pleater.
8. INSERTING SPRING CREST GLIDES The Spring Crest glides are both carriers and hooks. Properly placed, they will be completely hidden in back of each pleat and remain secure until released. If you have difficulty finding the pleater holes, use an uncovered pleater spring as locating pattern.
The correct position for holding and inserting the glides is illustrated. Remember that the glide is always clipped on the back of the drapery. Insert the small end of the glide wire through the fabric and pleater hole from the back side of the drapery, and engage the long end of wire into slot at the bottom of glide (similar to closing a safety pin). Use Spring Crest drapery hooks in each side hem for wall return and center overlap. The pleat that is positioned around a Master Carrier (#300) must have two glides (See Hook-Up Guide and illustration below.) These should be the first glides inserted in the pleater, and thereafter, one glide per pleat should be used in every other hole. As you clip glides into place work away from the Master Carrier toward the end of the rod.
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Up Guide First, determine rod size. For maximum light and ventilation when draperies are open, allow draperies to stack past the side of the window if wall space permits. This will allow more glass to be uncovered when the draperies are opened. Stacking space is approximately 8" for each width (or piece, see below) of fabric used in the drapery; therefore, as a general rule, for draperies to clear the window, add 50% of the window width to determine rod length. You may desire 3" to 7" of drapery over the glass to "frame" the window, conceal the framework, and add a finished look from the outside. Your local dealer can assist you with more detailed sizing specifications. A guide to recommended rod size:
Number of Fabric widths required for 48" wide fabrics: Divide the rod measurement (in feet) by two, and add one. This will equal the total number of widths necessary for your drapery. Example: A 12-foot rod divided by 2 equals 6 widths, plus 1, will equal 7 widths. If the rod size is not evenly divisible by 2, use the next higher number. (Example: Use 14' instead of 13'). For wider width fabrics, consult your dealer. Cut Length: Measure from the bottom of the rod to the point you want your finished drapery length. Note illustration of three most popular lengths. Add 12 inches to allow for a double 1 1/2" top pocket hem and double 4" bottom hem. (Extra inch is in case of raveling.) Example: For a finished length of 84" cut length will be 96". How much fabric do I need? After the number of widths and the cut length are determined, you will be able to figure your fabric requirement. Multiply the number of widths by the cut length (in inches) and divide by 36". The yardage should equal or slightly exceed this total. Example: If you need five widths of 48" fabric and a cut length of 96", multiply 5 times 96". This equals 480". Divide 480" by 36". The total is 13 1/3 yards. Allow extra fabric for a matching pattern, and as this can be somewhat complicated, check with your dealer about the calculation. Before you cut the fabric, carefully inspect for flaws, color match, and quantity. Your dealer is not responsible if you cut before you look. Three Popular Finish Lengths:
10. SEWING STEPS (for unlined draperies). Begin by cutting off selvage edges. The exception is a loosely woven fabric on which you need to clip the selvage. Pull a thread across fabric width at the beginning of each cut length. If a print pattern is used, draw a light pencil line using a straight edge.) Cut on this mark to obtain a straight edge.
After the draperies are hung gather the bottom hem into even folds. Tie loosely, or pin with Clothes Pins or Hair Clips, near the bottom, for 24 to 48 hours. Depending on the fabric content and weave, this time may vary. This will "train" the drapery into rounded folds. Watch the pleats as you use the draperies for the first week or two. If you see an occasional pleat which wants to flare, pin those pleats when open during the day to force them into position. If worked with to train in properly during the first 1 to 2 weeks, you will rarely have further problems with the hanging characteristics.
13. SPRING CREST DRAPERY CLEANING HINTS One of the many advantages of owning Spring Crest draperies is the cleaning ease and economy. For best results, follow these simple steps:
As Spring Crest Dealers are not responsible for deterioration of fabric due to improper cleaning, it is advisable to check in advance for any special instructions about the care and cleaning of your Spring Crest Draperies. |
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