Blinds have become a popular choice of new homeowners for their window treatments. And like other window treatments, blinds come in many different styles and colors. While wood blinds are a beautiful choice, they are not always the most practical for many homeowner's situations.
Thus, to overcome some of the limitations in the use of wood blinds, many homeowners choose faux wood blinds.

Faux wood blinds become a better choice for a number of reasons. They are designed to exhibit the look and feel of real wood.  They are easier to clean and maintain.  They are a much better choice in places of high humidity such as a bathroom or laundry room because they will not warp, mold or mildew like real wood blinds.  After some wear, wood blinds show nicks and scratches unlike faux wood blinds. They are also available in many color choices which enable you to match most any decor.  Faux wood blinds are almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing.  And last but not least, they are much less expensive than real wood, which may be a particularly important consideration if you have a lot of windows to cover.

The slats of faux wood blinds are made in two different blends.  Composite, slats are made from a blend of PVC and wood pulp.  PVC, slats are made of just PVC.  These blends of material make for long-lasting durability as well as beauty and allow the blinds to be much lighter than their natural counterparts, which make them easier to install and remove for cleaning.  Don't get hung up on which blend to buy, there is no evidence that one is better than the other, it's just the process choice of the manufacturer.

Once you decide on a slat size and color, you now must decide whether to mount the blinds inside the window frame or outside.  Inside mounts would be a good option if you have decorative or painted window casings, or if you’d like to pair your faux blinds with curtains.  Outside mounts cover the entire window, including the casings and would be a good option for a room with small or abnormally shaped windows.

Finally, you must decide whether to measure and install the blinds yourself, or have them professionally installed.  This is a moderately easy DIY project that can be accomplished by most homeowners.  If you decide to measure yourself, use the following methods.  When measuring for inside-mounted blinds, measure the height and width to the nearest 1/8 of an inch. For externally mounted blinds, measure the height and width to the nearest 1/8 of an inch, but ALSO allow for an extra 1 1/2 inches for each (height and width) to ensure privacy.  Follow these tips and your faux wood blinds should provide you with the use and beauty you desire for many years to come.