Application
Retrofit shade concealment in existing construction
Concealment is easiest when it is planned at rough-in. But not every project is new construction, and a finished ceiling does not have a pocket framed into it.
The challenge
What makes this condition hard
An existing ceiling was not built with a shade pocket. The depth available above the ceiling, the structure, and access all constrain what can be recessed without re-framing the whole room.
That does not always rule concealment out. It does mean the condition has to be assessed honestly before anyone promises a result.
The approach
How concealment solves it
Concealment is best specified at rough-in, and we will always say so. But the C Series is custom, and we have fit tight retrofit conditions where there was enough depth to work with.
Send us the condition and we will tell you straight whether it can be concealed cleanly, partially recessed, or whether a surface solution is the honest answer.
What to provide
- Provide the ceiling section and the depth available above it
- Note the structure and any access constraints
- Send photos and dimensions of the opening
- Tell us the shade and motor you intend to use
Recommended systems
The system that fits this condition
Questions
Frequently asked
Can you conceal a shade in an existing ceiling?
Sometimes. It depends on the depth and access above the finished ceiling. The C Series is custom and has fit tight retrofit conditions. Send the condition and we will tell you straight.
Do I need new construction?
New construction is easiest because the pocket is framed at rough-in, but it is not always required. We assess each retrofit on its actual conditions.
How do I know if my ceiling has room?
Send the ceiling section, the depth available, and photos of the opening. We will assess whether a clean recess is possible.
Related conditions
Other concealment conditions
Recessed shade pockets
Hide a roller shade flush in the ceiling, with the rough-in and reveal detailed up front.
Read more →Skylight and sloped glazing
Conceal a shade on a skylight, gable, or angled glazing where a standard pocket cannot fit.
Read more →Double and stacked shades
Hide two shades on one opening, blackout plus sheer or side-by-side, in a single concealed pocket.
Read more →Working on this condition?
Send us the opening and the shade or track you are using, and we will tell you which system fits and what the rough-in needs.