Faux Wood Blinds, as the name suggests, are simply blinds made from a material other than wood that have the same appearance as wooden blinds.
The difference between wood venetian blinds and faux wood venetian blinds boil down to one difference – the material used for the horizontal slats – everything else is identical including the strings, tapes, headrail etc. If the slat is painted, i.e. white or grey venetian blinds it is virtually impossible to tell the difference.
Wooden blind slats are made from basswood, used for its ideal properties of lightness, strength, and a straight grain.
Faux Wood slats are made from uPVC which is a cost-effective material with the benefits of being Fire Retardant and does not warp or twist in areas with high moisture.
If you are looking for a painted or coloured slat we would always recommend faux wood as the grain on a real wood slat is painted over but if you want to see the stained woodgrain we would always recommend a real wood slat.
REAL WOOD BLINDS (Basswood)
Advantages
Lightweight
Can be stained to give a real wood finish
Smaller stack when pulled up
Every slat will be identical in colour
Coloured tape upgrades available
Disadvantages
Not suitable for areas with high moisture (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens)
Slightly more expensive than faux wood blinds
FAUX WOOD BLINDS (uPVC)
Advantages
Cheaper than real wood
Fire Retardant
Waterproof - suitable for areas of high moisture as they will not warp or twist
Can be made wider than real wood blinds
Less susceptible to chipping on slat ends
Coloured tape upgrades available
Disadvantages
Heavier than basswood blinds
Larger stack when pulled up
If you are still undecided which type of blind to choose please feel to call in or contact us on 01623 422163 or email us at info@thefabricstores.co.uk
