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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Draper? Disruptive? Yeah, We’ll Own That

by Terry Coffey | Jul 21, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Disruptive may not be a word that typically describes a projection screen manufacturer. But we’re happy to claim that title. Draper’s rebranding announcement at InfoComm 2017 is being called a “disruptive” moment by an AV industry blogger. Integrator and AV blogger...

Draper Shades and the Underground Railroad

by Terry Coffey | Jul 18, 2017 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Sunlight is a good thing. Unless you’re a museum or historic site with artifacts to keep preserved. Then it can be a real problem, causing fading and damage after prolonged exposure. Draper’s ability to provide solutions puts us in touch with a lot of interesting...

Creating the Perfectly Flat Viewing Surface

by Terry Coffey | Jul 17, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Who knew a series of small tabs could be so important to having a beautiful picture, and a durable product? One of the most important elements of creating the ultimate projected image is having the flattest viewing surface possible. Great contrast, brightness, and...

You’re Invited: Draper Leads Educational Courses at 2017 CEDIA Expo

by Amy Madden | Jul 14, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

If you’re planning to attend the 2017 CEDIA Expo in September, I’ll be providing two educational courses to help you better understand projection screens and window shades. And with better understanding will come more opportunities for profit! Plus with early bird...

Tackle Legibility Issues with Draper’s “Eye Test”

by Terry Coffey | Jun 30, 2017 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

How do you help your customers choose the right screen size for their project? Customers need to know what’s right for them, especially when you consider the fact that difficult-to-see content is harder to retain. If vital information in a presentation isn’t retained,...

Two Times Draper Threw Glare Out the Window

by Terry Coffey | Jun 27, 2017 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Despite all the positives of natural daylighting, glare can be a huge problem. According to the Whole Building Design Guide, published by the National Institute of Building Science, “The science of daylighting design is not just how to provide enough daylight to an...

Reducing Projection Screen Freight Damage

by Terry Coffey | Jun 23, 2017 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging

Freight damage creates delays and cuts into profits. It negatively impacts end users, dealers, and Draper. That’s why Draper invested in finding a robust solution to reduce the occurrence of damage. “We are impacted by delays to our projects and the embarrassment of...

Truth in Test Reporting

by Terry Coffey | Jun 16, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

When a company is providing a projection solution and not just a commodity, it’s more important than ever that the products involved perform as advertised. We want to make sure every viewing surface we send out performs like we say it will. That’s why truth in test...

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