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Composite Blinds

Composite blinds are made from a combination of wood by products and polymers. Composite Slats are also a newer material being used for the window covering. Slat widths are generally 2", 2 1/2", and sometimes 3" and come in flat or elliptical shapes. The blind slat's surface is a smooth poly-coating or a solid composite material. Like PVC, the color selection is limited most often to whites but there are a few wood tone and stain colors available. Composite blinds are priced in the low mid range. They are very durable, UV resistant, water resistant, less likely to warp than wood and easy to clean. The one main draw back to composite blinds is the weight of the slats. Composite blinds slats are lighter than PVC blinds but heavier than wood and therefore a good choice for large windows coverings.

Composite Blinds- Synonyms- Here a brief list of some of the trade names blind companies give to blinds made with Composite slats. Many of these are trade marked names.

Everwood (Hunter Douglas), Devonwood (Comfortex), Wood Impressions (Timber Blind and Shutter), NuWood (Levolor), Faux Wood (generic term). Other copywrited names for composite blinds are: Windsorwood, Woodperfect, Woodwinds, Distinctive Blinds, Privacy Plus, Shutter Blinds, and Intrigue. See Composite blinds.

Wood Blinds

Both value & premium wood blinds are made from real woods. The value wood blind slats are made from assorted Oriental hardwoods. The premium wood blind slats are made from American hardwoods (usually Basswood). Slat widths are generally 1",2", 2 1/2", and sometimes 3". The blind slat's surface is either painted or stained. The color selection of this window covering is quite large with several different whites and the most popular hardwood stain colors. If you are wanting to match a cabinet or trim stain, wood blinds are your best bet. Wood blinds are the most expensive blinds in this category. All wood slats can warp and may color fade over long periods of time. Wood blind slats are the lightest material and work well for large windows.

Wood Blind- Synonyms- Here a brief list of some of the trade names blind companies give to blinds made with wood slats. Many of these are trade marked names.

Country Wood (Hunter Douglas), Design Basics, ValueWood (Timber Blind & Shutter), Southeastwood, Olympian Wood, Classique, Chalet Wood (Hunter Douglas), Premium Woods (Timber Blind & Shutter), Northern Heights. See wood blinds.

FAQ's about Shades Shutters and Blinds

I also have an article about the frequently asked questions about shades shutters and blinds. See Frequently Asked Questions.

Lawren Gournay has been in the window treatment business for over 15 years. Hope this article helps.

Lawren Gournay - support@shadesshutterssblinds

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