All about the window blind

All About The Window Blind

Window blinds are coverings for windows, normally

attached to the interior side. Window blinds refer

to some device to hide from sight or to help

reduce sunlight. There are several kinds of blinds,

which are covered below.

Venetian blinds

Venetian is a large category in blinds. The original

types were made with wide curved metal slats,

similar to a mini slat. The shapes can be curved,

flat, or even elliptical.

Faux or PVC

These types of mini blinds are made from a solid

or foamed poly vinyl chloride plastic. PVC is one

of the newer materials being used for blind slats.

The slat's surface can be smooth or embossed with

a wood grain. Although color selection is limited

mostly to whites, there are a few wod tone colors

available as well.

PVC or faux are very durable, UV resistant,

waterproof, and simple to clean. The main drawback

with faux blinds is the weight of the slats. PVC

slats are heavier than both wood and composite

slats and when used with large windows, they can

make raising the window a difficult task.

Composite blinds

Composite type blinds are made from a combination

of wood products and polymers. Composite is a

newer material that's being used for the window

covering. The slat surface with composite is a

smooth poly coating or even a solid composite

material.

Similiar to PVC, the color selection is normally

limited mostly to whites although there are a

few wood tone and stain colors available. The

composite blinds are priced in the low to mid

range. They have qualities similar to PVC and

faux, and are some of the best available.

Wood blinds

Both value and premium wood blinds are made

from real wood. The value wood blind slats are

made from assorted Oriental hardwood, and the

premium slats are made from American hardwood,

which is normally Basswood.

If you plan to match a cabinet or trim stain,

wood blinds will be your best choice. Wood blinds

are among the best, although they are also among

the most expensive. All wooden slats can warp

and may fade in color over time. They are also

the lightest material available and work really

good with large windows.

Since they were first introduced to the home,

window blinds have proven to add style and peace

of mind. They offer you a lot for your windows,

and they don't cost a lot of money. You have

several different types to choose from, all you

have to do is select the best types for your

home and your needs.

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