When's the Best Time of Year To Replace Your Drapes?

Posted by Pipe and Drape on 1/26/2023 to Basics of Pipe and Drape

Event drapes are visually striking additions to a variety of events, and some people use them more than others. If you use event drapes throughout the year for trade shows, parties, and beyond, knowing when to replace them is a must. So, when’s the

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How Much Weight Can Your Support Bar Handle?

Posted by Pipe and Drape on 11/18/2022 to Basics of Pipe and Drape

Setting up pipe-and-drape hardware is easy for an event, but that doesn’t mean you should run through the setup without a good understanding of that hardware’s limits. For instance, how much weight can your support bar handle? Thankfully, if you

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Choosing the Best Fabric for Stage Curtains

Posted by Pipe and Drape on 8/31/2021 to Basics of Pipe and Drape

Designing an alluring stage requires a perfect set of curtains. So, how exactly do you hunt down ideal curtains? Thankfully, this isn’t an easier-said-than-done situation. Finding suitable fabric for aesthetically bringing stages together can be

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How Much Draping Do I Need? A Guide To Fabric Fullness

Posted by JC on 3/2/2018 to Pipe and Drape

How much draping should you use? This how-to guide explains how to calculate the amount of drapes you need for your pipe and drape backdrop to look its best!

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Drape Support Rods - How to Use and Choosing the Best Size

Posted by JC on 12/27/2017 to Pipe and Drape

Drape Support Rods, also known as Crossbars, are a vital component of the overall pipe and drape structure. In this article, we discuss the Support Rod pipe, how it works, and provide tips for selecting the best size for your set-up.

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Upright Pipes - Setting the Height for your Display

Posted by JC on 12/26/2017 to Pipe and Drape

Uprights, which are the vertical pipes that set the height of your pipe and drape display, are an important part of your set-up. In this article, we review the types of Upright pipes, how they work, and important considerations for making the right selection.

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A Guide to Bases - The Foundation of Your Pipe and Drape Display

Posted by JC on 12/21/2017 to Pipe and Drape

Want to learn more about pipe and drape Bases? This guide covers what base plates are used for, how they work, and which size you should choose for your set-up.

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What is Pipe and Drape? A Guide to the Basics

Posted by JC on 12/18/2017 to Pipe and Drape

What is pipe and drape? If you've ever asked that question, here is where you can learn the fundamentals of these easy, portable systems, and how they can take your event to the next level.

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Using Drapery Layers on Pipe and Drape Backdrops

Posted by JC on 11/6/2017 to Pipe and Drape

Using drapery layers is a great way to make your pipe and drape backdrop look even more incredible! This how-to guide shows you how a couple of simple crossbar valance hangers will let you easily create double and triple layer backdrop systems.

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What Is The Best Wedding Drapery Fabric?

Posted by JC on 7/27/2017 to Pipe and Drape

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event that calls for extra attention to detail. Using pipe and drape can totally transform the ceremony or reception into a scene straight out of a fairy tale...but what wedding drapery fabric should you use?

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