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Falling For Levolor

February 11th, 2009Levolor Key Account Manager - Dawn ParentiLevolor Key Account Manager - Nicole Pisano

Levolor National Trainer - Michelle Myers

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Macro Décor Trends

• Globalization

• Insperience

• Stay Connected

• Green

• Customization

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Levolor Cellular Shades• The Most Popular

Levolor Category• Excellent Insulative

Properties• Wide Range of

Colors, Options and Fabrics

• Levolor Exclusive Manufacturing Process that Eliminates “Dye-Lot” Issues

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Fabrics – Cell Sizes• Cellular Shades Unite Two

Pieces of Fabric in a Series of Opposing Pleats– 9/16” Cell – This cell size is

exclusive to Levolor. It is versatile and is appropriate for windows of any size.

– 7/16” Double Cell – Two layers of cells create the most depth, color and the best insulation.

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Fabrics – Types• Woven

• Non-Woven

• Sheer

• Blockout

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Controls

• Standard• Standard Top

Down/Bottom Up• Cordless• Cordless Top

Down/Bottom Up

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Carefree Options

• Continuous Cordloop• Day/Night• 2-on-1 Headrail• Cutouts• Specialty Shapes

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Trend Style

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Levolor Roman Shades

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Levolor Roman Shades• Updated Program

Reflecting Consumer Needs and Desires

• Industry Exclusive Options

• Wide Range of Colors and Light Control Options

• Unique Construction Allowing Extended Sizes on One Headrail

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Construction - Panels

Lift Cords

Individual Fabric Panels

Roman Bar

Roman Bar Cord Guide

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Fabrics

• Stripes, Patterns & Textures

• Trend-Right Solids• Light Filtering & Room

Darkening • Top-Selling Neutrals in

ALL Fabrics• Flat or Hobbled Style

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Liners

Solids and Textures Stripes

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Controls• Standard• Standard Top

Down/Bottom Up• Cordless• Cordless Top

Down/Bottom Up

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Fabric Valance• Sleek, Color Coordinated

Metal Headrail Comes Standard

• Fabric Valance is an Upgrade

• Fabric Valance is Automatic with any Top Down/Bottom Up Product

• Valance Clips Onto Headrail

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Carefree Options

• Continuous Cordloop• 2-on-1 Headrail• Scallops and Trim

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Trend Style

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Levolor Natural Shades

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Levolor Natural Shades• Exclusive Construction

with Concealed Mechanisms

• 21 Levolor Exclusive Fabric Patterns

• Levolor Exclusive Controls and Options

• Choices in Liner Opacity and Color

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Fabrics

• Many Patterns and Fabrics Available

• Exceptional Patterns and Interesting Textures

• Fashionable Pattern Styles Including Grasses, Jutes and Beads

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Liners• Light Filtering and

Room Darkening Available

• 4 Color Choices: White, Camel, Brown and Black

• Available with All Options Excluding Angle Tops, Cutouts and Cathedral Tops

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Standard Controls

• Right or Left Cord Draw

• Available on all Sizes• Available on all

Fabrics

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Cordless Controls

• Eliminates Cords for a Cleaner Look and is Safer for Children and Pets

• Sleek Handle Included on Bottomrail

• Available on all Fabrics• Available 2-on-1/3-on-1

Headrail

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Valances

• No Surcharge, Customer’s Choice

• Roman• Classic• Waterfall

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Carefree Options

• Day/Night• Top Down/Bottom Up• Continuous Cordloop• Tailored Edge• 2-on-1/3-on-1 Headrail• Scallops and Trim• Specialty Shapes• Separate Shade Valance

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Trend Style

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Levolor Wood & Faux Wood Blinds

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Levolor Wood & Faux Wood Blinds

• Finest Levolor Offering Ever

• Matches, Blends and Coordinates with Existing Finishes in the Consumer’s Home

• Variety of Materials Ensures a Blind for Every Application

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Materials

• Premium Wood or Real Wood

• NuWood or Composite Material

• Visions (Faux Wood)

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Premium Wood• Basswood• Lightest and Most Rigid

Wood Product• 3 Slat Sizes; 1”, 2” and

2 ½”• 40 Furniture/Flooring

Matching Finish Choices

• 4 Distinct Collections

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Valances – Premium Wood• Customer May

Choose Between Modern and Traditional Valance at No Additional Charge

• Available on all 2” and 2 ½” Premium Wood Blinds

• 3” Profile for Added Elegance

Modern

Traditional

EXCLUSIVE!!!

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Carefree Options• Cordless• Lightmaster• Twill Tapes• Multiple Blinds on

One Headrail• Radius Corners• Cutouts• Multi-Color Striping

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Trend Style

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Levolor Perceptions

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Levolor Perceptions• Upgraded LXT-2000

Headrail Standard• Exclusive Backstacker

System for Easy and Clean Traverse

• 3-in-1 Product – Combines a Light Filtering Sheer, Room Darkening Vertical and Beauty of Custom Drapery

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Construction - Headrail• LXT-2000 Anodized Aluminum Headrail – Resists Rust

•Fully Reversible

•Wheeled Carrier System for Smoother Traverse

•Light-Weight, Heavy-Duty Vane Stems

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Backstacker

• Vanes are Pulled From the Back

• Smoother Traverse• Less Wear and Tear• Less Sway• Levolor Exclusive• Standard on Perceptions

LK Exclusive

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Fabric

• All Fabrics are Room Darkening with Vanes Closed

• Top and Bottom Hem Standard

• 3 Fabric Collections– Translucence– Images– Seclusion

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Valance - Styles

• Channel• Fabric• Estate with End Caps• Estate with Finials

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Options

• Fabric by the Yard• Replacement Options

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Bracket Cover

• Steel Brackets Covered • Bracket Cover May Be

Painted to Blend In With Wall Color

• Ships For All Exposed Brackets

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Trend Style

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Levolor Product Coordination• Visions Vertical and

Visions 2” Faux Wood• Driftwood Linen

Cellular and Vertical• Perceptions Soft

Vertical and Cellular/Roman Shades

• Consistent Color Names Throughout Entire Levolor Line

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Levolor Custom Drapery

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Levolor Custom Drapery

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105 Fabrics

• 21 Designer Collections

• Solids

• Sheers

• Faux Silks

• Linen Blends

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Traditional Eclectic

Casual Contemporary

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Traditional Fabrics

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Traditional Fabrics

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Eclectic Fabrics

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Casual Fabrics

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Contemporary Fabrics

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Pleated Styles

Standard Pinch Pleat Goblet Pinch Pleat European Pinch Pleat

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Grommet, Ring and Pocket

Grommet Top Ring Top Rod Pocket

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Tab and Tie Tops

Tab Top Tie Top

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Valances

Swag and Cascades Traditional PleatContemporary Pleat

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Cornices

Straight Stepped

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Fabric Tie Backs Pieced Panels Extra Yardage

Options

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Top 10 Qualifying Questions

1. Would you like a blind or a shade?

2. What room will the shade be placed?

3. Do you need a high level of insulation/energy efficiency?

4. Do you need to completely block out the light?

5. Do you need a high level of privacy?

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Top 10 Qualifying Questions

6. Are you interested in the safety of cordless controls?

7. Would you like a top down/bottom up control?

8. Are there any obstacles that would limit the size or function of the treatment?

9. Will the treatment be inside or outside mounted?

10. Would you like to add some decorative touches?

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What Are Your Questions?