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| Faux wood blinds are
classified either as a Composite, which is a blend of PVC and
wood pulp or as PVC, which is an extruded PVC plastic. They can
be opened or closed by tilting the slats for light control and
privacy. These blinds have the look and feel of wood but are heavier
in weight, available in limited colors, require a greater number
of ladders to support their less rigid slats, but are lower in
price. These blinds are available in 2-inch and 2 ½-inch
slat sizes, in a limited range of colors and wood tones, along
with a wide selection of decorative woven cloth tapes, valance
and cornice options. They are very durable and easy to maintain.
Faux woods will not to crack or warp, and are recommended for
high humidity climates and rooms that may be subject to moisture,
such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. |
What are the benefits and of this
product type?
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- Get the look of wood blinds but at a lower price.
- Will not crack or warp and are recommended for high humidity
environments and rooms that are subject to moisture, such
as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.
- Effectively control outside light by tilting the slats
with a wand or cord while keeping your privacy. A room can
be darkened substantially when the slats are fully closed.
- Easy to maintain and extremely durable.
- Faux Woods have limited color selection.
- Approximately 60% (composite) to100% (PVC) heavier than
American hardwood wood blinds of equal size. The heavier the
blind the greater the effort to raise and lower it.
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Types of Faux Wood Blinds:
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Composite
Faux Woods
- Approximately 60% heavier than hardwoods which make it more
difficult to raise and lower the blind.
- Slats do not warp.
- Will require more ladders (also known as strings) to support
slats due to the composite material’s lesser rigidity
as compared with wood. More ladders means more "clutter"
to look through when enjoying the view out your window. The
wider the window the greater the number of ladders.
PVC Faux Woods
- Heaviest in weight of 2” horizontal blind options
- about twice as heavy as American Hardwood blinds.
- Very difficult to lift.
- Do not warp
- Will require more ladders (also known as strings) than wood
or Composite to support slats due to PVC’s lesser rigidity
than either wood or composite.
Vinyl Faux Woods
- Lighter than PVC blinds in weight because it is thinner
- still about twice as heavy as American Hardwood blinds.
- Available only in curved slats. Because it is thinner, the
curved slats provide additional stiffness.
- Provides reduced light leakage between slats over flat PVCs.
- Very difficult to lift
- Warp-free
- Will require more ladders (also known as strings) than wood
or Composite to support slats due to PVC’s lesser rigidity
than either wood or composite
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Recommended Rooms for use:
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- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Family Room
- Office
- Bedroom
- Breakfast Nook
- Kitchen
- Game Room
- Laundry Room
- Garage
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