Faux Window Blinds - Best Alternative for your home
Majority of the people prefers wood blinds as they compliment their home decor. They are looking very attractive and exclusive. When wood blinds are used they allow light
into the room but at the same time they provide complete privacy. As they are good insulators they can provide insulation. Wooden blinds blend well with both traditional and
contemporary interior decor. They add up to the resale value of the house. These wood blind do not require any additional treatment. They look good with or without curtains.
Wood blinds are quite expensive. If you are planning to use wooden blinds for many windows, first work out the cost and proceed. The cost of these blinds may vary
depending upon the type of wood you select. They are prone to scratches and nicks. They are not suitable for areas like bathrooms and kitchen with high humidity. They
result in deforming, mildew or mold.
Faux wood blinds are one of the best alternate for wooden blinds. Faux wood can withstand humidity and dampness so they can be used even in bathroom and kitchen.
Scratches and nicks are not shown prominently on faux. It is very easy to maintain faux and they are durable. So it is suitable for houses with children.
Alternative wood, wood-like and poly wood are other names for faux wood. But it is commonly known as faux and sellers know it only by this name. Such wood is made of
vinyl or a combination of vinyl and wood. The final product looks more like plastic but it can be given wood finish.
The faux window blinds have more slats than the wooden counterpart as they are made of lighter materials and smaller slats
are easier to turn. If your preference is a larger slat then you need to look at a combination of vinyl and wood. They will be heavier and would be large too. In the market they
sell a non-vinyl material as faux, which would be attractive, both in being light and cost, beware of it as they get damaged quickly.
Most of the popular sizes available in blinds are 1 inch and 2 inches. Faux wood manufactures also make the blinds in these sizes. If you can afford the combination of vinyl
and wood decoration in a 2-inch width would be sturdy and would look elegant. Levolor faux blinds come in different color ranges with 1, 2 and 2.5 inches.
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