Levolor Designline Instruction sheet

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How to Install Custom Vertical Valance
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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How to Install Custom Vertical Valance
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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How to Install Custom Vertical Valance
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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How to Install Valances for Soft Vertical Shades
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.