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Taking Care Of
The Bottom Line
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New!
Extra Slat For Maximum Light Blocking
On Fixed Specialty Shape Wood Blinds |
Any dealer who sells specialty blinds knows
how good they are for the bottom line --in profit, that is.
If you leave a lot of arch windows untreated, make sure to take a
look below to see what you're missing.
Now
you can return the favor and take this simple step to improve the
bottom line on Fixed Specialty Shape wood blinds.
These stationery slat blinds provide
great options for covering unique shaped windows,
including arches, quarter
arches, angles, octagons,
trapezoids and more. The slats are fixed into a position in
which light cascades gently over a room, reducing glare, unwanted
heat transfer and potential damage to furnishings
A
recent improvement increases the light blocking capabilities for
this style of wood blind. Fixed Specialty Shape wood blinds
handcrafted by Designer Blinds now include an additional slat.
This additional slat will eliminate the light gap where the bottom
rail and adjacent slat meet. Use of the additional slat is
optional, but Designer Blinds recommends it's use on all Fixed
Specialty Shape blinds.
The
slat is simple to use. It is
labeled “extra” and it is the same size as the bottom rail, to
fit the width at the base of the arch. The slat should be
installed, with the Velcro provided, on the rear side of the
bottom rail so that it faces toward the outside when the blind is
installed.
See
this PREVIOUS TIP for more
information about installing Fixed Specialty Shape wood blinds in
varying types of windows.
Part
Two: The Impact On YOUR Bottom Line
How
many arch windows do you leave uncovered? One a week?
More? Change the way you think about covering arch windows
and it will have a dramatic affect on your profits. Keep in
mind that these windows produce problems for your customers that
you can solve.
Remember
that new homeowners may want to try doing without any treatment on
specialty shape window. But don't stop there. As
seasons change, most specialty shape windows on the south, east or
west side of a house will produce glare and unbearable heat.
They may also cause damage from UV rays to furnishings and
floorings. On the north side, as well as the other sides,
specialty shape windows will often be responsible for unwanted
heat loss or gain. In other words, most specialty shape
window should be covered. In the real world though, most are
not.
Are
They Worth It???
Because so many specialty windows are not covered in homes that
are old or new, specialty shapes provide a huge opportunity for
window covering professionals that will take the little bit of
time and extra effort required. Is it worth it? You
decide.
If
you could cover just one average sized arch window a week with
the fixed slat specialty shapes above, at typical margins, your
gross profit would be increased by $5,720 per
year.
 Take
a look at the same windows --just one a week-- with a fan-style
Duette honeycomb shade, the amount is $5,320 per
year.
Step
that up to a more functional EasyView™ arch (pictured at right)
and the amount goes up to $8,008 per year
(read
more about EasyView HERE)
 Or,
let's see what happens with Silhouette® Shadings
Cover
the same windows with Originale 3" Silhouette window
shadings and your gross profit is increased by $12,896 per year
for just ONE window a week!
(read
more about Silhouette Specialty Shapes HERE)
Since
it would be unlikely for you to cover every arch with the same
product, let's look at a mix of 50% fixed Specialty Shape wood
blinds, 15% Duette fans, 10% EasyView shades, and 25% Silhouette
arches. This product mix would bring you an increase in
gross profit of about $3,224.
So?
Is it worth it?
Think
about it the next time you see an arch window in a customer's
home.
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