Products Archive
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BTX Wins WCMA Award for Solar Powered Drapery
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsBTX Window Automation was selected by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association as recipients of the Best Technical Innovation in Motorization. The product awarded the prestigous prize for their Tumo Eco-Line drapery track, which uses solar power to run a motorized system. The plug-and-play setup needs... -
Green Fabrics
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsLast week’s Earth Day had many of us thinking of ways we can cut down on our ‘carbon footprint’, or at the very least wasting as little energy as possible. Besides the obvious benefits of shading systems cutting heat out of your home and saving... -
Hunter Douglas Bows Out of Online Sales
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsHunter Douglas, the giant in the world of affordable window treatments has told it’s online retailers to cease internet sales as of all of their products in North America as of June 1st. This is an interesting move, as a quick google search for window... -
Silent Gliss 2730: Innovative, Silent and Curved
Posted on April 20, 2010 | 1 CommentSilent Gliss has released a brand new panel glide system, this time with tracks that can be curved. The system is known as the 2730 Flex and is now available. Straight system Silent Gliss 2700 will be replacing the current Silent Gliss 2500 system; features... -
Coming soon from Lutron
Posted on March 17, 2010 | No CommentsCable guided roller shade Allows roller shades to operate in slightly angled applications and prevents unwanted shade movement in locations with strong airflow. Coming soon! Watch this space for any news. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers... -
Can we Motorize your Roman Shades? Definitely!
Posted on February 6, 2010 | 2 CommentsWe’re often asked about the ability to take an existing Roman or Soft-Shade and motorize it using any number of systems. It’s something we specialize in! We can take practically any roman shade and make it into the perfect automated system for you, whether you... -
Total Cost Goes Beyond the Price of System Components
Posted on December 21, 2009 | No CommentsWhite paper: AC vs. low voltage Sivoia QS This white paper analyzes the total installation cost of line voltage AC and low voltage Sivoia QS shading systems. Various AC and Sivoia QS systems were designed, quoted and compared; yielding hard data that challenges the common... -
The B9 Motorized Roman Shade from BTX
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsRoman shades are often very heavy, and the weight of the shades places considerable strain on the pulling mechanism, making manual operation cumbersome, if not impossible. The motorized B9 roman shade system is the preferred choice of designers and window coverings specialists who require an... -
Lutron’s new RF Tabletop Keypad
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsLutron has announced a new seeTouch® tabletop keypad for Sivoia® QS Wireless provides control of up to three groups of shades or draperies. Currently offered in “snow”or “midnight”, the keypad comes in 6 different button configurations and custom engraving is available. This new tabletop keypad... -
Lutron’s AVANT Collection
Posted on October 27, 2009 | No CommentsPreviously introduced at CEDIA, Lutron’s CERUS and Kirbé systems are now available to purchase and can be ordered from Advanced Shading, Inc. Lutron is calling this new collection of products “The Avant Collection”, which also includes a new range of fabrics, cornices, and drapery panels.... -
Roman Shades Featuring CERUS Technology
Posted on October 9, 2009 | No CommentsLutron has revolutionized the design of Roman shades by introducing CERUS technology—Cord-Eliminating Roman Uptake System. This innovation allowsfor a safer Roman shade system by eliminating lifting cords typically associated with their construction. Eliminating cords from the traditional construction of Roman shades offers two major advantages... -
Lutron’s New Kirbé Vertical Drapery
Posted on October 9, 2009 | No CommentsLutron has taken drapery in a whole new direction. The Kirbé Vertical Drapery System is an industry first— this entirely new type of window treatment smoothly pulls drapes up and completely out of the way at the touch of a button. The Kirbé vertical drapery... -
CEDIA 2009 “Best New Product” Sivoia QS Wireless
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsSivoia® QS Wireless has been recognized by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) as one of the best new products in the residential electronic systems industry. Click here to view the award winners – Lutron received a Manufacturer’s Excellence Award for Sivoia QS Wireless... -
BTX’s Versatile RF Plug & Play Drapery Automation
Posted on September 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe Tumo XcelTM has earned recognition as one of the most user friendly systems in distribution to date! With its initial release in late 2008, this system hit the ground running. Becoming instantly accepted worldwide for its ease of installation and worry-free operation, the Tumo... -
Horizon Constant Tension System
Posted on August 26, 2009 | No CommentsIdeal for exterior and interior applications, the Horizon Constant Tension System can be mounted flush to an existing surface or inside an opening. The lateral guides support the roller tube housing which simplifies installations. Solar screen materials or solid awning fabrics can be used. ... -
Da-Lite Dual Format Imager
Posted on July 2, 2009 | No CommentsStay home and go big. The Dual Format Imager, the ultimate big screen masking system. Da-Lite adds to its ever expanding line of precision home theater projection screen options with the introduction of the new Dual Format Imager. Designed to partner with Da-Lite’s... -
Lutron Sivoia QS
Posted on June 2, 2009 | No CommentsSivoia® QS is the next generation of shading technology from Lutron, and the ideal solution for total light control. The Sivoia QS shading product family includes roller shades, drapery tracks, and skylight shades. Its simplified wiring and common communication language allow for easy integration... -
Silent Gliss
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No CommentsSilent Gliss products are created by Swiss engineers who are continually releasing exceptional and innovative new products. Marketed for high-end home and commercial applications, Silent Gliss can cover any window with custom made window treatments to customer’s exact specifications. While bent and recessed drapery tracks are a... -
Lutron Shading Systems
Posted on May 27, 2009 | No CommentsLutron Electronics has been around since 1961, after releasing a product that was revolutionary at the time, a dimmer switch. Now Lutron is know worldwide for excellence in all aspects of light control and has gained ground as a favorite option for motorized shading systems....