• What Are Faux Wood Blinds
  
  
• Colors and Textures
  
  
• Benefits for Humid Conditions
  
  
• Control Options
  
  
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• Manufacturers
  
  
• Slat Styles and Shapes
  
  
• Slat Width
  
  
• Maintenance & Durability
  
  
• Rout Options
  
  
• Routless
  
  
• Benefit of Cloth Tapes
  
  
• Weight & Window Considerations
  
  

What are Faux Wood Blinds?

Faux wood blinds are designed to look, feel, and function like traditional wood blinds but resist humidity and warping. Faux wood blinds are also easier to maintain and clean than wood blinds and individuals usually choose these window treatments for areas where moisture or dirt can be a problem but where style is still important.

Generally, faux wood blinds are composed of blended materials that are generally heavier than natural wood.

The two most common faux wood blinds blends are:

• Composite faux wood blinds – slats on these blinds are made from a blend of wood pulp and PVC.
• PVC faux wood blinds – slats are made entirely of PVC.

Both of these popular faux wood blinds include texturing to make them look like wood and the wide, thick slats give the same light control as traditional wood blinds. Both types of faux wood blinds are heavier than wood, however, and can be difficult to raise or lower if used on large windows. Keep in mind that faux wood blinds cost less than real wood and give you the classic look of wood blinds without the high cost.

Composite Faux Wood Blinds

These faux wood blinds have slats composed of a material made from both PVC and real wood pulp. Although these types of blinds do resist warping under most conditions, they are susceptible to mild distortion in areas with very high humidity. The wood composite does, however, make them lighter than other faux wood blinds which means they need fewer strings, routs, and ladders to support their weight. This also means that they have a cleaner appearance than their PVC alternatives. Despite being less expensive than traditional wood blinds, composite faux wood blinds are generally more expensive than the PVC versions.

PVC Faux Wood Blinds

These faux wood blinds have slats made entirely out of extruded PVC. Because there are no natural fibers involved, these faux wood blinds do not warp or bend with any change in humidity or moisture. They are, however, heavier than either the composite faux wood blinds and traditional wood blinds. This makes them more difficult to raise and lower and means that each slat requires more strings or “ladders” to support its weight.

The increased number of ladders and increased weight means the blind can appear more cluttered and less clean. Keep this in mind when determining which faux wood blind would look best in your home. If you plan on frequently raising and lowering your blinds, increased strings may not be an issue. If you want your blinds to be lowered most of the time and you plan on controlling light through the tilt of the slats, you might want to consider the composite faux wood blinds since they look less cluttered.