Faux Wood Blinds - A Good Replacement For Wooden Blinds

Faux wood blinds are just as good as wooden window blinds and there is no discernible difference between real wooden blinds and faux wood blinds. Both the texture and quality are much the same as the original wood blind. In fact, unless one is familiar with the wooden product, they would not be able to tell the difference between faux wood and a real wood product.

The most common material that is used to make faux wood blinds is vinyl. Vinyl is a product of the petroleum industry, it is basically a synthetic plastic (PVC). In most cases it is made from a by product or waste product in petroleum industry. Other materials made include mattress foam but in terms of blind this PVC material is heated and compacted to form a string faux wood which is used in manufacturing several types of furniture including window blinds.

The use of non-wood material is an important contribution to environmental conservation. Take for example, that a Faux wood blind that covers an area of 2 square feet would require a significant piece of wood to construct. This could be more than three trees that have taken over 20 years each to mature. By using a vinyl type of alternative wood, you are effectively saving wood and helping reduce the effects of global warming.

The most important benefit of using faux wood is that it does not get affected by weather elements. Use of wood or vinyl materials in the making of window blinds subjects your window to degradation through exposure to the elements. Pure wood even when dead and treated still has pores that allow air to increase the overall degradation of the material. Water will also seep through pure wood and when exposed to the sun, real wood that has adsorbed water will contract and expand causing it to crack. In both temperate and tropical climates, the use of faux wood would save the house owner lot of money that will be required for regular maintenance.

There is no doubt that these types of blinds are cheaper than wood. Since they are made of waste petroleum and mattress foams, they cost much less at point of manufacture. Some governments have gone ahead to support the use of faux wood in manufacture of many forms of furniture which has the effect of reducing taxes on furniture made from this material.

This benefit is transferred to the builder who then pays less for the material but retains the benefit of an ambiance created by use of real wood. The quality of these window blinds is not compromised in any way given they are strong and can be pre-moulded into various shapes and designs. This permits the production of window blinds with various artworks and despite all the above advantages, these alternatives to wood blinds are very affordable.