Faux Wood Blinds

There is no denying that wooden window blinds are the most elegant and classic among the window blinds available. However because of the increasing cost of wooden materials, the price of wooden window blinds is also rising. With this concern, installing wooden window blinds would relatively become unaffordable for the general populace.

Just the thought of the prices of wooden window blinds can really make hold back in pursuing the project. But the emergence of cutting-edge technology, new options of window blinds are now made available. Faux wood blinds, as the name suggest are not made of wood but made of polyvinyl chloride better known as PVC. The same material used in manufacturing plastic and vinyl. However there are varieties of faux wood that still use a certain amount of wood mixed with PVC.

Faux wood blinds, jus like wooden blinds are still made up of slats assembled together with strings that are carefully tied. This type of window blind is moisture-resistant which makes the slats longer. Thus, faux wood blinds are more often that not, installed in areas like bathroom, garage, and kitchen, where moisture retention is expected. Nevertheless, faux window blinds are also perfect of children’s room and other rooms of the house.

Another advantage of using faux wood for window blinds is that they are scratch-resistant. Likewise they can stand fading and chipping off. Because of the increasing demand for faux wood window blinds they are now made available in a wide range of colors, shapes, tones, and shades. Unlike wood, faux wood can stand longer water exposure and can still remain sturdy. They too are easy to install not to mention the convenience in cleaning. Most of all, they are excellent tools for light control.

Faux wood blinds are applicable for any type and size of windows. Faux wood mini blinds are perfect for narrower and smaller windows. Just like the bigger faux wood window blind, the mini blind looks like real wood. The faux wood mini blinds are perfect for children’s room especially if they are filled with different colors that will definitely make the room fit for kids.

For homeowners who have different designs in mind and can’t seem to find the right measurement of window blinds for their windows, custom faux wood blinds are also available. Because of the abundance of materials for faux wood window blinds the production of those window blinds can take in matter of days. Unlike with the real wood where scarcity of the material is virtually possible anytime, thus production will take some time, which can also inevitably increase the prices.

Installation of faux wood window blinds does not special procedure. By simply following the instructions provided by the manufacturers, installation becomes easy even for the newbies and do-it-yourself junkies. Different styles of faux wood blinds however may need different installation requirement.

Cleaning and maintaining the faux wood blinds are also manageable. Even kids can practically help in cleaning or washing the blinds. When washing the faux wood blinds, they must be detached first from where they are installed. The cleaning can be done outside the house where spraying of water is possible. Using a mild detergent is most necessary to prevent the paint from fading off easily. For lighter cleaning, the blinds can be dusted regularly so major washing of the blinds will no longer be necessary.

The craze that has been brought by the increasing preference of faux wood blinds over its predecessors has paved way for more manufacturers in the market today. Because of this phenomenon discount faux wood blinds are increasingly available for almost any configuration. The use of technology has made shopping for windows accessories possible even at the comfort of one’s home. However, still nothing can compare with going to the window shops personally to feel the quality of the materials and compare prices.