Depending on your chosen finish real wood blinds may have organic characteristics such as subtle grain patterns fine lines knots or burls.
Faux or wood blinds better.
Our unique nuwood material resembles real wood but is made from a resilient wood like material that won t warp crack or fade.
Bathrooms kitchen sink windows and window areas close to the faucet.
Which is the better choice.
This means that composite or faux wood blinds and shutters are the better long term choice for these rooms.
String spacing for blinds you have strings also known as ladders which hold the slats of a blind in its place.
You have to look at your budget first before taking into account your preferences in style size and colour.
Faux wood blinds are made out of a composite pvc.
Which one is better depends on your needs your style and your lifestyle.
Faux wood blinds are great alternatives to genuine wood blinds.
Additionally constant strong sunlight can result in discoloration of real wood blinds so we recommend against installing wood blinds in full exposure windows.
Wood blinds are better for large windows because they are lighter in weight than faux wood.
Also they re usually made of pvc or vinyl thus scratch resistant moisture proof and uv protected.
Levolor nuwood faux wood blind at home depot they resist warping and bending due to sun exposure moisture and humidity best budget.
Allen roth cordless blinds at lowe s.
Wood and faux wood blinds do have some idiosyncrasies and function and look better in different rooms of the house.
First of all they re more affordable than genuine wood blinds.
White cordless vinyl mini blind at home depot these blinds make a good choice if you re looking for low cost replacement blinds best for kitchen or bathroom.
The big difference is that unlike wood blinds faux wood blinds are moisture resistant.
In short there isn t a clear cut general answer.
Since wood can warp or crack they are not recommended for high humidity areas like a bathroom or kitchen.
Just like composite wood blinds faux wood blinds are good for high humidity areas.
Wood blinds and faux wood blinds match any decor and style with color choices and stains that are anything but ordinary ranging from many shades of white and ivory to the traditional natural wood stains to modern yellow gray and plum in popular distressed or rustic options.
Faux wood blinds are the inexpensive choice while still giving your home a natural wood feel.
They are also available in a variety of colors both paints and faux stains.
Hence they don t warp or fade on being exposed to humidity making them ideal for high humidity areas like bathrooms kitchens washrooms and laundry rooms.
So in order to make that important decision start with the pros and cons of each.
It s a smart choice for rooms that can get humid such a bathrooms and kitchens as well as other high activity spaces.