Faux wood blinds can be a superb choice when compared to real wood blinds. They are one of the most affordable choices in the vast selection of window coverings. Faux wood blinds are typically made of vinyl or some combination of wood composites. This makes them quite durable and suitable for rooms with more sunlight or moisture.

Faux wood blinds are easy to clean with a feather duster, vacuum, and not to worry about spills or splashes because they can be wiped down with a damp cloth and a bucket of warm, soapy water. Do not use any chemicals on the product because it may wear away its finish. Faux wood blinds tend to collect dust more frequently due to the horizontal design.

White is the most common colour for faux wood blinds, but they do come in a great selection of modern grey colours as well as wood grain finishes. Many of the wood grain finishes look almost as good as real wood blinds but lack the grain and colour variations prevalent in natural wood. Those who prefer a completely natural look should select a real wood blind instead.

Faux wood blinds have a great amount of light control because the slats can rotate to allow for as much or little light into the room. They can also provide a view-through without having to be fully raised, although they can raise all the way up to allow for a full, wide-open view of the outdoors. When raised, they do stack up at the top of the window, so the taller the window the larger the stack at the top.

Faux wood blinds tend to be heavier than other window treatments so be careful of the larger windows they can be difficult to raise and lower. If you like to raise and lower your blinds everyday, faux wood blinds may not be the best choice for you since the stress on the inner cords could cause them to break prematurely. Faux wood blinds are a great choice for those who prefer to tilt rather than raise or lower.

The most common size is a 2” slat but they are also available in a larger 2 ½” slat size. Faux wood blinds are now available in all child-safe control systems. Cordless lift operates with the touch of the hand. Cordless lift and lock raises and lowers the blind with the push of a button, giving you more precise control. A standard wand will tilt the slats in your desired position.

For visual appeal, all faux wood blinds come with a matching valance option to cover the metal headrail. For a traditional look, decorative cord tapes can be used to cover the vertical cords or “ladders” used to string the blind together.

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