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Faux
blinds can be a great, elegant alternative to an expensive wood blind for each
of your windows. Faux blinds are easy to find; companies like Hunter Douglas
and Levelor sell them in many styles. A faux wood blind or shutter
are good choices for home décor
because they have the same warm and natural look as real wood, but do not cost
as much. Additionally, they are easier to care for and less prone to wear and
tear.
Types of faux wood blinds
Most faux blinds come in vinyl. This is because vinyl is relatively inexpensive
material that is very versatile. Faux
wood shutters and blinds made from vinyl
can look so like wood that it is almost impossible to tell the difference unless
one is right up next to the blind. Vinyl is also an excellent insulator. Because
it does not conduct heat, it keeps the warm air trapped inside of the house.
When you have faux wood blinds covering your windows during the winter, you
lose less heat through the windows, improving the over all energy efficiency
of your home. In addition to vinyl blinds, it is possible to get faux
wood blinds in aluminum.
These blinds come in all sorts of styles. They come in micro blinds, mini
blinds and Venetian blinds. It is also possible to get faux wood blinds in
vertical blind styles. They are versatile and can be made in many lengths and
widths. It is even possible to have them custom shaped in order to fit arched
windows and other types of windows with unusual shapes.
In addition to coming in many styles, faux wood mini blinds and shutters are much more easily cared for than wood blinds. This is because wood requires
special cleaners and sealants. Wood also succumbs more readily to wear and
tear. A wood blind can crack and split, warp and swell, when not constantly
and properly cared for. It also faces and dries out. When you use faux wood
for your window treatments, however, there is no need to purchase special care
items. All you need is dust and then occasionally clean them with soap and
water. The blinds that stay in great shape and can decorate your home for years
- faux blinds.
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