Faux Wood Blinds (pronounced like "throw") are Blinds.com's most popular window treatments. Our customers love them because they're cost efficient, easy to clean and durable. The manmade materials make these blinds safe for areas like the kitchen and bathroom which have high humidity and changing temperatures. In these tough environments wood blinds could warp or crack, but faux wood blinds stand strong.
But you may be wondering - What are faux wood blinds made of? We've got an answer for you.
Faux Wood Blinds can be made with three material types that range from affordable to more high-end.
1. Solid PVC Faux Wood Blinds
Solid PVC Faux Wood Blinds are made with the same moisture-proof poly material you'd find in PVC pipes, but with UV inhibitors and other additives that make it extremely durable and long-lasting. It's like sunscreen for your blinds and prevents yellowing or discoloration which can happen to any plastic that's heavily exposed to the sun.
PVC Faux Wood Blinds typically cost between $50 - $70 for a 36 Inch x 60 Inch window.
Shop PVC Faux Wood Blinds:
Blinds.com 2 Inch Faux Wood Blinds
Blinds.com 2 Inch Faux Wood Economy Blinds (Slat Colors)
2. Composite Faux Wood Blinds
Composite Faux Wood Blinds are the "better" choice in this good-better-best scenario. They are made with the same PVC material, but either have air bubbles infused or wood pulp mixed in. Both of these methods make the blinds lighter than solid PVC and offer more insulation. These slats will have a natural texture that looks more like real wood.
Composite Faux Wood Blinds can cost between $80 - $160 for a 36 inch x 60 inch window.
Shop Composite Faux Wood Blinds:
Blinds.com 2 1/2 Inch Faux Wood Blinds
Levolor 2 Inch Visions Faux Wood Blinds (Deluxe Colors)
3. Wood Core Faux Wood Blinds
Wood Core Faux Wood Blinds are made with a particleboard-like wood pulp center that is wrapped with a printed laminate. This printing process allows for a more realistic wood grain look vs. composite and solid PVC where the whole slat is dyed one flat color.
Wood core is the high-end option when it comes to faux wood. They're the best choice for a real wood look without the chance of warping or cracking from humidity. Even the most scrutinizing eyes won't be able to tell the difference.
Wood Core Faux Wood Blinds can cost between $50 - $130 for a 36 inch x 60 inch window.
Shop Wood Core Faux Wood Blinds:
Blinds.com 2 Inch Faux Wood Economy Blinds (Premium Colors)
Levolor 2 Inch Visions Faux Wood Blinds
Blinds.com 2 Inch Premium Faux Wood Blinds
Blinds.com 1 Inch Faux Wood Blinds
Have More Questions?
To get started with your project, check out our guide - How to Measure for Wood Blinds.
