If what you are looking for a window screen mesh with the right size and color for your window, DAPA Products can help! With a large inventory to choose from and experts always on hand, chances are we can help you cover any fenestration products you need. Customers who come through our doors will often … Continue reading
Upholstery piping cord, such as braided welt cord, is one of the most versatile mediums that can be used in and around the home to give a unique and decorative touch to items such as furniture upholstery, drapes, headboards and many other items. There are a number of projects that require upholstery, such as pillows, … Continue reading
Repairing a Screen Door is Easier Than You Think The key is having the right preparation materials Breaking a screen on a window or door can happen in an instant. No matter the cause, fixing the problem is easier than you think. The key is having the right fenestration products and tools on hand before … Continue reading
It Is The Small Details That Can Make The Biggest Difference One might not always think about it, but the reality is that when you are talking about the things that make the home a beautiful setting, it is often the little details that make the biggest difference. Homeowners often create the most effective decorating … Continue reading
The weather’s warming up, and it’s a great time to check on your window screens. You want to give your home plenty of fresh air while keeping the bugs out. A high-quality screen will give you the chance to have the best of both worlds. You’ll want to take the time before the heat really … Continue reading
Jasper, AL – Window screen kit manufacturer and supplier, DAPA Products, reminds homeowners to check the window and door screens and make repairs before summer. A fresh breeze may be enjoyable, but homeowners are encouraged to keep window and door screens up-to-date to avoid pests from entering the home. Here’s some tips on how to … Continue reading
No matter how simple an item is, people are trying as much as possible to make it as elegant as possible. Most of these people are including braided welt cords to their items. These items include bed headboards, cushions, and chairs among many others. What most people don’t know is what to look for when … Continue reading
Fenestration refers to the design, construction or presence of openings in a building. These openings may include windows, a source of natural light as well as a way to facilitate passive solar heating and cooling in addition to ventilation, proper circulation of air and possible exits in the event of fire. Doors are also fenestration … Continue reading
Welt Cord and Its Uses A cord with a fabric cover is called a welt cord. These are used for a wide variety of upholstery projects such as pillows, sofas, and chairs. Their main function is to hide seams in fabric especially around corners and between materials that vary in thickness or density. DAPA Products … Continue reading
A window screen spline is a special type of cord that is used to attach the screen to the window screen frame. This window screen frame spline can be made from rubber, vinyl, or foam. Many times, older windows will have screen splines that are broken or deteriorated and require replacement. The first step in replacing … Continue reading
Using Metal Tacking Strips It can be a challenge to upholster furniture, but metal tacking strips can help. They’re placed beneath the furniture fabric and there are three kinds. Upholstery Strips For a straight edge on your upholstery, use upholstery tack strips. They don’t require staples and work great with more visible areas. Here’s how … Continue reading
Jasper, AL – DAPA Products, manufacturer of upholstery and fenestration products, shares ideas on how to take upholstered furniture and furnishings to the next level with welt cords. DAPA Products innovated the industry with the launch of Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline, which reduced the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers who … Continue reading
If you’d like to make custom holiday pillows, you can use welt cord, which is also known as piping, and can be obtained from welt cord suppliers. Here’s a few tips on how to get started using the welt cord in your custom holiday pillow project. 1. Fabric Type and Size Choose a wide cord … Continue reading
Ideas to Add Piping to Your Projects What is it that makes a decorating project stand out? Trimmings! Well-chosen accents make all the difference and show off your creativity. Braided welt cord makes an easy, yet stunning, statement that makes friends ask, “you made that?” Braided cord manufacturing companies like DAPA Products makes a variety … Continue reading
