Learn Roman Shade Pricing

Learning "Proper Roman Shade Pricing" will help you establish a base for your charges.

Each embellishment will be an additional charge.

Guide lines for Pricing Shades

Trims, lining and cording

Trim ready made.................$15.00 per linear foot
Trim from yardage...............$16.00 per linear foot
Ruffle................................$23.00 per linear foot
Thermal suede lining.............$8.00 yd
Regular Lining......................$6.00 yd
Black out lining ...................$8.00 yd

Cord Lock system.................$15.00

Measurement trip and consultation......up tp $100.00
Installation (minimum 3 linear ft ............... $75.00

How to Calculate and Measure for a Roman Shade Pricing

1. Measure the width of the window and the length. Be sure to measure to the outside corners of window. If outside mount, be sure to measure exact measurement where shade will be mounted

2. Multiply width x length to determine the total window measurement. Divide that number by 144 to obtain the square footage of your shade. Example width 40 x length 80= 3200/144= 22 sq ft.

3. Now determine the style of shade you like and then multiply the window's square footage by the cost per square foot from the price list. Example-Flat Roman shade 22 sq ft x $17.00 sq ft = $374.00

The basic labor price for the roman shade is $374.00. Any embellishments,(cording, buttons, trims), will be added to that price along with initial measuring and installation

Works up to be a tidy sum, that is one of the reasons I recommend Roman Shades for your speciality.

This Guide for Roman Shade Pricing is from California, but are pretty much standard for the industry. If you live in "SmallTown,USA you may adjust your prices accordingly. Only you know what your area will support.

Another note, you may or may not give discount for the trad..

To learn more about pricing the job look into Barbara Wright Sykes Book

Taking The Fear Out Of Pricing.

Good sewing and fair pricing, but remember you are in business to Make Money "NOT" to give it away.