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Faux wood blinds — Economical alternative to regular Wood Blinds

Date Published: 11th September 2009
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Faux wood blinds are an economical alternative to regular wood blinds and are suitable for all rooms, especially areas with high heat and humidity as they will not warp, crack or split.

Wood Blinds are sure to please every home owner as they add natural beauty to their homes and make them live and lavish with their beautiful textures and colors which blend easily with almost any type of interior decoration. For warmth, durability, and versatility, wood is the natural choice for almost any decor. Just like quality-crafted furniture, wood blinds add practical accents to any room while creating a stylish design which will leave a lasting impression. They create a welcoming atmosphere that translates to inner warmth. With their natural insulating qualities they help to keep rooms warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This way they act as energy savers and help to reduce electricity bills.


Wood blinds can be made of bamboo, reeds, jutes, grass and natural wood. They come in many styles, colors, slat sizes, finishes, unique specialty shapes, wood cornices, trims, and shades. They can be fitted with other optional features like fabric tapes, cord-want tilt and motorization. Wood blinds are great but pricey. So, if your budget doesn’t allow you to buy real wood blinds, you can opt for their cheap alternative – “faux wood blinds”. Faux wood blinds may cost up to 30 % less than wooded blinds. They also last much longer than real wood blinds, which make them indeed cost effective. Faux blinds are made from synthetic materials such as vinyl (PVC) or from a vinyl-wood composite. composite blinds are lighter than PVC blinds but cost high. Choose either PVC or composite, both faux wood blinds are economical and attractive. They are designed to look, feel, and function like their traditional natural alternatives but resist humidity and warping.


For humid areas like windows in the bathrooms or in the kitchen, faux-wood blinds are the best choice for many home owners. They are excellent in high heat and humid environments. They will not crack or warp. Faux woods are available with three different kinds of surface finish--smooth, sandblasted and embossed. Faux wood blinds are flame resistant and will not fade, crack or warp like traditional wood blinds. Although they are heavier than their natural alternatives, they are easy to clean and maintain and are perfect for humid condition. They can also block out the sun's UV rays and prevent damage to furniture, flooring, and belongings thereby protecting the durability of your home. With the natural look of wood, faux woods effectively block sunlight from entering into a room and create a natural look.

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