Faux wood blinds give you the luxurious appearance of real wood blinds, but with greater durability at a fraction of the cost. Explore our full selection of faux wood blinds, and don’t forget – you can always speak with an expert design consult over the phone by calling 1-800-505-1905.

Faux Wood Blinds - Top Questions Answered

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Faux Wood Blinds Features

Faux wood blinds offer high-end style for the home without the expensive cost commonly associated with wood blinds. Faux wood blinds can match almost any style of décor on any budget. You can even get a genuine woodgrain appearance with realistic stains and wood texture.  Unlike wood blinds, faux wood blinds can withstand temperature changes without cracking, and won’t warp or fade with moisture – making them ideal for the bathroom or kitchen.

Since faux wood blinds are made of PVC material, they are some of the easiest window treatments to clean — just wipe down with soap and water. A variety of slat sizes means you can match your faux wood blinds to any size window. The slats on faux wood blinds can be tilted open and closed for light control and privacy. With slats open, you'll have a great view out.

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Faux Wood Blinds Upgrades

Interested in upgrading your faux wood blinds? Consider these optional features for further customization:

  • Cordless Lift: This popular feature upgrades your faux wood blinds with a hidden control system, eliminating unsightly cords and enables your wood blinds to be easily raised or lowered.
  • Rounded Corners: This small upgrade changes the cut of the slats. Rounded corners add a subtle design touch to your faux wood blinds.
  • Routeless: With routeless blinds, your faux wood blinds will not have visible holes for the cords to pass through, which gives you more light blockage and privacy. Please note this upgrade is not ideal for outside mount blinds.
  • Cloth Tapes: Choose from different fabric styles to add a stylish flair to your faux wood blinds. You can also use cloth tapes to cover route holes, increasing light blockage and privacy.
  • Valances and Cornices: These can accent your faux wood blinds with a stylish topper.
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Faux Wood Blinds Considerations

  • Faux wood blinds are actually heavier than genuine wood blinds. We don’t recommend faux wood blinds for large windows, as it makes them more difficult to install and operate.
  • These blinds lend the appearance of real hardwood blinds, but they’re not quite an exact replica. If style and material are your top priorities, you may want to order samples to see the difference for yourself. Choosing embossed slats will give faux wood blinds a more realistic wood grain appearance. Generally, you can tell the difference between wood and faux wood by their feel, not by their look.
  • While faux wood blinds may protect from sunlight and heat in the summer, they won’t be the most energy-efficient window treatment during the winter. If you’re looking to cut costs on energy bills in the winter, check out our selection of insulating window treatments.

Faux Wood Blinds FAQs

Faux Wood Blinds are a popular window treatment which mirror the appearance of real wood blinds at an economical price. They are resistant to moisture and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns.

Faux Wood Blinds are made of PVC material.

Faux Wood Blinds are one of the most durable window treatments available. Since they are made from PVC material, they are resistant to warping and sun damage, which extends their lifespan.

Faux wood blinds can protect from sunlight and heat in the summer, but they won’t be the most energy-efficient window treatment during the winter.

Yes, faux wood blind slats can be tilted to block sunlight. However, they will not provide total darkness if there are gaps between the blinds and the window frame.

Faux wood blinds will not warp from moisture or sunlight.

Faux Wood Blinds cannot be recycled. However, if they are in a usable condition, you may consider donating them.

Faux Wood Blinds can actually be heavier than their real wood counterpart. We do not recommend Faux Wood Blinds for large windows, as they may be too heavy for normal operation.

Faux Wood Blinds are excellent for bathrooms since they provide privacy options and do not warp from moisture.

Faux Wood Blinds can block sunlight, but they are not the most energy efficient blinds available. Consider cellular shades, shutters, or curtains for energy efficiency.

Faux Wood Blinds are some of the easiest window treatments to clean. Simply wipe them down with a dry dusting cloth or warm, soapy water.