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    Benefits of Faux Wood Blinds

    The exceptional beauty and magnificence of wooden blinds is something that is difficult to match with other kinds of window treatments. In addition to adding a decorative touch to your home, wooden blinds perform their functions with equal élan too. But all this does come at a price. Although not exorbitantly priced, real wood blinds can set you back by quite a few dollars. Many people are willing to pay the price for the exquisiteness of wood blinds, but those who are not, can now get almost the same benefits at much less the cost. How? Well, that’s simple - by buying faux wood blinds.

    Faux wood window blinds are those blinds that look much like genuine wood blinds but are not made from real wood. Faux blinds are made from synthetic materials such as vinyl (PVC) or from a vinyl-wood composite. From afar, it is not easy to distinguish between real wood and faux blinds as the colors of faux wood blinds are made to look much like real wood. But since there is a considerable difference in texture, if you do touch the blinds, you can immediately tell that they are made of plastic.

    Benefits of Faux Wood Window Blinds

    1. Less expensive: As mentioned previously, faux wood blinds are quite reasonably priced as they are not made from natural wood.

    2. Easy to maintain: These blinds can easily be wiped clean with a cloth and water. As they are water resistant, such blinds can also be used in your kitchen and bath where it may not be possible to put real wood blinds.

    3. Durable: With faux blinds you do not have to worry about the slats warping as there is no wood to absorb moisture. These blinds are thus ideal if you are living in an area that has very high humidity.

    4. Ideal with kids and pets: If your pets and children have the run of the house, it is best to use faux blinds as they do not scratch easily and are very sturdy. Faux wood window blinds that do not have any hanging cords can especially be great with kids about.

    Thus, if your heart is set on wood blinds but your pocket is not agreeable, you can always go in for faux wood blinds. And believe me when I tell you, you might not even notice the difference! 

    Go to www.HoustonShuttersAndBlinds.com to schedule a free in home measurement and consultation or feel free to call us at 713-344-1338. 



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    Posted 06:00 PM December 14, 2008


    Comments:

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    Posted by Pauline on 11:24 PM March 17, 2009

    There are some good points made particularly safety aspect with these blinds. Maybe worth considering adding these types of blinds to my online shop.

    Comment by Roller Blinds on 01:39 AM August 07, 2009
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