Faux wood blinds are literally blinds that are made to look like wooden blinds, at a cheaper price. The most common type of faux wood blinds is the venetian blind. Aside from the price they also have other advantages over traditional wood blinds.
If you are on a tight budget faux wood blinds should definitely be considered, they can be acquired for upto 30% cheaper than real wood blinds.
From a distance you can’t distinguish them from real wood blinds, but when you are close up you will be able to notice the differences.
Wood Effects
Faux wood blinds are available in all the popular wood effects such as Beech, Mahogany and Oak. There is a good selection of colours to suit either the classic look or a modernistic approach.
The variety of wood effects available means that faux wood blinds can be used in almost all environments, whether is be a bathroom or an office.
Material
The material used to create the slats is a thin vinyl which is painted to look like wood. The slat width is usually 50mm which is usually the maximum width for wood blinds. Faux wood blinds are much more environmentally friendly than real wood blinds which makes them a great option for environmentally conscious people.
Cleaning
Faux wood blinds can be cleaned easily using a dry cloth, just wipe the dust and dirt off. If the stains are stubborn you can use a warm damp cloth, fortunately it will not damage the slats as they will not warp like real wood.
No Warping
When used in bathrooms or other damp areas wooden blinds can become warped which effectively ruins them, faux wood blinds do not suffer from this problem which makes them a great alternative for bathrooms and kitchens.