Can I add fabric to a roller shade?
Any fabric adds bulk to a roller shade, even lightweight material. This also allows you to use heavier fabric. To accomplish this, pull the vinyl off the roller shade and use it as a pattern for cutting the fabric. You’ll need a little excess along the sides and bottom to fold over and hem.
What is Phifer SheerWeave?
With all of the benefits and certifications, SheerWeave BASIC is an economical alternative to traditional solar screen fabrics. The lightweight, vinyl-coated fiberglass fabrics provide the broadest range of performance in a non-directional fabric.
How do you dress up a roller shade?
How to Create Embellished Roller Shades
- Shabby Chic Bedroom Bright Curtains and Roman Shades.
- Select the Roller Shade Decor.
- Cut and Add Decorative Trim.
- Brush Trim With Fabric Glue.
- Attach Trim Onto the Roller Shade.
- Add on Layers of Trim.
- Hang the Roller Shades.
How do you stick fabric to a roller blind?
Starting at the center and working to the bottom of the roller shade, smooth the fabric onto the surface evenly and work out any creases or air bubbles as you go. Do the same from the center to the top of the shade. Use the clips along the edge to hold the fabric flat until it completely dries.
What material is used for roller blinds?
Sturdy, medium-heavy fabrics (such as light canvas, cotton twill or decor-weight cottons) work best for this project. A somewhat stiff fabric is preferable over something softer, as the stiff fabric will roll up more successfully than flimsier choices.
Who owns Phifer Wire?
Reese Phifer
Beverly Phifer Wingard is president and chief executive officer of Phifer Incorporated, a family-owned business founded in Tuscaloosa in 1952 by her father, Reese Phifer.
Can I make my own roller shades?
Fabric and a roller-shade kit add up to a budget custom window treatment. All you need is a roller shade kit, fabric cut to size and iron-on adhesive to finish the edges. Customize the fabric to match your room design.
Can I change the Colour of my roller blind?
Roller blinds or shades are paintable with fabric or acrylic paint. Prepare the shade by cleaning it and use a plastic primer on vinyl shades. Paint your designs, and hang when dry.
Where does Phifer’s roller shade fabric come from?
Phifer’s products are Made in the USA with a majority of SheerWeave ® roller shade fabrics woven at our state of the art manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As a family-owned company established in 1952, the only things stronger than our reputation are the relationships we’ve built with our customers and the international marketplace.
What can Phifer sheerweave fabric be used for?
Phifer Sheerweave Style 2000 consists of a fine basketweaves designed expressly for those applications which require a more opaque and nondirectional fabric. These sheerweave solar fabrics are used for sun control in solar roller shades and a variety of other applications.
What kind of fabric is used for solar roller shades?
GREENGUARD is an indoor air quality certification program for low emitting products and materials. Phifer Sheerweave Style 2100 is a basketweave designed expressly for those applications which require a more opaque and nondirectional fabric. This fabric is widely used in the manufacturing of solar roller shades. GREENGUARD Certified.
What kind of fabric is Phifer window cover made out of?
Phifer solar fabric is made from vinyl coated polyester yarns, Style 4000 is designed with today’s demanding commercial market in mind. This particular Phifer Sheerweave is the #1 choice of window covering installers not only because it is good looking and durable but hangs and tracks perfectly on solar roller shades.