Real Wood vs. Faux Wood Blinds
To conclude, if you have white (or another common painted color) window trim, there is no reason to purchase real wood unless you have money burning a whole in your pocket. The quality of faux blinds from reputable brands combined with their resilient nature and lower cost is a no-brainer. If, however, your trim is stained wood, real wood still reigns supreme. It is worth obtaining color samples for some of the newer composite faux blinds to see if one of the stain colors is a match, but more than likely to get the look and feel you desire, real wood will be the correct choice. Take advantage of our hard work, by checking out our price survey of the lowest priced faux wood blinds available online.
Real Wood
- Pro:
- Great look on any window
- Unmatched color selection
- Light-weight
- Cons:
- Susceptible to damage from moisture
- More fragile (more easily damaged by children and pets)
- Expensive
Faux Wood
- Pro:
- Resistant to moisture (less chance of warping)
- More resilient to rough treatment
- Less expensive
- Cons:
- Limited color selection especially when it comes to stains (however constantly improving)
- Some offerings are inferior (foam type)
- 100% Vinyl products may yellow over time
