QC Roller Shade Specifying Tips: Channels

Roller Shades

Aug 25

Written By QC Team

As complete light blockage in hotel rooms becomes more of a preference for travelers and hotel guests, window treatment manufacturers are coming up with new ways to cater to that preference.

Adding channels along the window edges when specifying a roller shade has been found to be a huge aid when it comes to helping prevent light leakage. When choosing, there are multiple options, so we bring you the three different kinds that Quiltcraft offers and a few tips so that you can make an educated decision next time you specify roller shade channels.

“L” Channel

Use: Minimizes light penetration while providing guests’ shade forgiveness

Notes: Most commonly used as a sill channel but, can also be side channel.

Avoid: When complete light capture is required (in meeting rooms, etc.).

“U” Channel

Use: Ensures complete light capture by encapsulating shade.

Notes: While terrific at capturing light, this channel provides very little flexibility with use. Helps eliminate light from coming in on side of the shades. Used for absolute blackout in the room. Can function for either inside or outside mounting as well as sill or side channels.

Avoid: Common for shade to come out of channel and often require property to adjust.

Center Channel

Use: A compact and ideal two-shade system paired with a fascia that covers both roller shade tubes; this bracket complements any room giving it a contemporary style.

Notes: At 5.5”x5.5” this is the best compact dual system. Also ensures light containment with solid top fascia. Frequently seen in guestrooms when specifying both blackout and sheer in one treatment.

Avoid: Specifying sheer closest to window when inside mounting and using side channels.

See Channel Dimensions