| Window blinds are coverings for windows, normally | | | | covering. The slat surface with composite is a |
| attached to the interior side. Window blinds refer to | | | | smooth poly coating or even a solid composite |
| some device to hide from sight or to help reduce | | | | material. |
| sunlight. You can find the blinds and window | | | | Similar to PVC, the color selection is normally limited |
| accessories of your choice at Scroll down to the | | | | mostly to whites although there are a few wood |
| has several kinds of blinds, which are covered below. | | | | tone and stain colors available. The composite blinds |
| Venetian Blinds | | | | are priced in the low to mid range. They have |
| Venetian is a large category in blinds. The original | | | | qualities similar to PVC and faux, and are some of |
| types were made with wide curved metal slats, | | | | the best available. |
| similar to a mini slat. The shapes can be curved, flat, | | | | Wood Blinds |
| or even elliptical. | | | | Both value and premium wood blinds are made from |
| Faux or PVC | | | | real wood. The value wood blind slats are made from |
| These types of mini blinds are made from a solid or | | | | assorted Oriental hardwood, and the premium slats |
| foamed poly vinyl chloride plastic. PVC is one of the | | | | are made from American hardwood, which is normally |
| newer materials being used for blind slats. The | | | | Basswood. |
| slat’s surface can be smooth or embossed | | | | If you plan to match a cabinet or trim stain, wood |
| with a wood grain. Although color selection is | | | | blinds will be your best choice. Wood blinds are |
| limitedmostly to whites, there are a few wood tone | | | | among the best, although they are also among the |
| colors available as well. | | | | most expensive. All wooden slats can warp and may |
| PVC or faux are very durable, UV resistant, | | | | fade in color over time. They are also the lightest |
| waterproof, and simple to clean. The main drawback | | | | material available and work really well with large |
| with faux blinds is the weight of the slats. PVC slats | | | | windows. |
| are heavier than both wood and composite slats and | | | | Since they were first introduced to the home, |
| when used with large windows, they can make | | | | window blinds have proven to add style and peace |
| raising the window a difficult task. | | | | of mind. They offer you a lot for your windows, and |
| Composite Blinds | | | | they don't cost a lot of money. You have several |
| Composite type blinds are made from a combination | | | | different types to choose from, all you have to do is |
| of wood products and polymers. Composite is a | | | | select the best types for your home and your needs. |
| newer material that is being used for the window | | | | |