How to Install Custom Vertical Valance
VALANCE STYLES
The following illustrations show installed examples of some common valance styles. Refer to the installation that matches your valance.
Designline™ Valance
Traditional Valance
Transitional Valance
Visions™ Faux Wood Valance
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Please refer to the illustrated examples to determine which clips and instructions you will need.
Twist-lock Valance Clips
Visions™ Valance Clips
INSTALLING VALANCE CLIPS
STEP A
Install the valance clips — DesignLine™, Traditional and Transitional
(outside-mount)
• NOTE: Headrail mounting shown in installed position to show
typical mounting bracket locations.
• Position one clip at each end of the headrail next to the headrail
mounting bracket locations. Make sure that the clips do not
interfere with the mounting brackets.
• Lower the clip into the top channel of the headrail at 45° angle
to the headrail so the locking tabs fit into the channel.
• Rotate the clip in the channel so that it locks into place.
• Space remaining clips evenly between the ends, not more than
30" apart.
STEP B
Install the valance clips — DesignLine™, Traditional and Transitional (inside-mount)
• NOTE: Valance clips must be installed prior to headrail installation.
• Position one clip at each end of the headrail, next to the headrail mounting bracket
locations. Make sure that the clips do not interfere with the mounting brackets.
• Lower the clip into the top channel of the headrail at a 45° angle to the headrail so
the locking tabs fit into the channel.
• Rotate the clip in the channel so that it locks into place.
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DESIGNLINE™ OUTSIDE- AND INSIDE-MOUNT INSTALLATION
TAILORED EDGE
STEP 1
Attach the valance to the headrail
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they
click into place.
STEP 2
Assemble the returns (outside-mount)
• Slide the end of the return into the pocket of the corner clip, as shown.
• Slide the corner clip onto the end of the front panel. The top notch will slide over
the mounting tab; the lower lip on the bottom notch will slide into the channel on
the back of the lower front panel trim.
• Repeat for the other return.
ROUND EDGE
STEP 1
Attach the valance to the headrail
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they
click into place.
STEP 2
Attach the returns (outside-mount)
• Slide the end of the return into the pocket of the corner clip, as shown.
• Slide the corner clip onto the end of the front panel. The top notch will slide over
the mounting tab; the lower lip on the bottom notch will slide into the channel on
the back of the lower front panel trim.
• Repeat for the other return.
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TRADITIONAL VALANCE INSTALLATION
STEP 1A
Attach the valance to the headrail (outside-mount)
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they
click into place.
STEP 1B
Attach the valance to the headrail (inside-mount)
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they
click into place.
TRANSITIONAL VALANCE INSTALLATION
STEP 1A
Attach the valance to the headrail (outside-mount)
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they click into
place.
STEP 1B
Attach the valance to the headrail (inside-mount)
• Center the front panel with the headrail.
• Slide the mounting tab on the front valance panel into the valance clips until they
click into place.
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VISIONS™ VALANCE INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Install the clips on the valance
• Install a valance clip about 2" in from each end. Space any remaining clips evenly
along the length of the valance.
• Insert the clip into the groove on the back side of the valance and then rotate the
clip 90°.
STEP 2
Attach the valance to the headrail
• Hook the valance clips onto the front of the headrail. Make sure the hooks fit over
the lip of the channel as shown.
STEP 3
Attach the returns (outside-mount)
• Slide a return “L” bracket into the angled end of each return.
• Press the returns into place on each end of the valance.
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