Faux Wood Blinds and Plantation Shutters
Most of us would be interested in improving the overall feel and comfort inside our homes. In most cases the right type of wood blinds helps us achieve both of those things. Unfortunately wooden blinds can be more expensive than generic plastic blinds or the vinyl and aluminum blinds. The dilemma for most people and designers is how to decorate to create great atmosphere without spending a lot and the answer is to use faux wood blinds.
A combination of chemicals, adhesives and veneers are used to re-create the look and feel of real wood in their blinds. Initially when the idea of creating a manufactured wooden blind was introduced the manufactures were concerned with the amount of chemical drift off they would have as they require excessive amounts to create. With the more widespread acceptance of the ‘green’ building pop culture methods chemicals and manufacturing techniques have been changed to reflect a more acceptable level of chemical drift off.
The materials used to create cheap faux wood blinds are really diverse; they can be made out of particle board, hardboard, or a laminated veneer. Each of these is essentially a raw piece of material used to create the slats in the blinds then painted or covered to create the wooden look and feel. However, in most instances the wood blinds are made out of pvc which is basically plastic dipped in a veneer or painted to look like wood.
Faux wood blinds are an ideal exchange for real wood blinds and at a fraction of the cost they can get you the same look and feel. They also have the ability to blend in without being noticed which is one reason people like real wood blinds. On the maintenance side the faux wood being plastic makes them much easier to maintain and clean, the only down side is if they are exposed to heavy levels of moisture they can warp and bend.
With some of the recent advents or convenience added features the world of real blinds experiences; faux blinds have not been forgotten. You can buy motorized blinds to open and close via remote control for hard to reach areas like sky lights or windows high above the cabinets. Additionally cordless blinds can raise and fall without having to pull or release a cord, this makes them ideal for kids and pets who may want to play or tangle the cord.
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