A lot of people are trying to make there money go as far as it can in these hard times. You can do this in many ways but one of the best ways is by comparison-shopping. You will not only want to think about the price of an item, but also the quality of an item, and also what works best for your budget and style of decorating. The best deal for you may not always be the cheapest price. This is also true when shopping for your window treatments in Wilmington NC there are many different choices. Be it for wood blinds, plantation shutters or even a roman shade.
Your first decision when shopping for window blinds is to decide between wood or faux wood blind material. The difference between these blinds is the materials they are made from. Wood blinds are made of real mostly North American hardwood, such as basswood, cherry, and maple. Where as faux wood blinds which is french for fake oddly enough, are made out of vinyl, vinyl compounds, and a combination of wood and vinyl depending on what brand you are looking at. I have listed a few comparisons for both types of blinds.
Wood Blinds *
*Solid wood construction,one of the best material you can use
*Solid wood construction,one of the best material you can use
*Many stains and painted colors are available
*Durable, made in a variety of size slats and options such as cloth tapes & cordless blinds
*Wood blinds provide good insulation from heat and cold, saving money
Faux Wood Blinds
*Cost effective, faux wood blinds are between 10% to 25% less than a wood blind
*Heat, Fade, and Moisture resistant
*Very easy to clean and has a non porous slat material
Many different window treatment companies in the Wilmington area offer both types of blinds in various style, color, and cost combinations. One popular choice is the Hunter Douglas “Woodmate” faux blind. Which is made of a a blend of North American hardwood and polymer material comes in white and natural tones. Then you have the Hunter Douglas “Country Woods” real wood blinds avalable in a countless choices of stained and painted colors. They even have a cordless option which is great. You also have a Graber line of faux wood blinds called “Lake Forest” which are heat, scratch and moisture resistant, perfect for humid high traffic areas. The real wood blind by made by Graber "Traditions" is available in different slat sizes, made of beautifully selected woods, custom stains as well as a large variety of standard color options are available.
What should I chose wood or faux wood for my window blinds. The variety and availability of these blinds give the consumer more comparison choices. To help you become informed and answer any other questions you would want to contact a professional window treatment company here in Wilmington, NC area. Most in this area offer a Free-In-Home consultation. Where they will measure your windows and show you all the options that you have in the comfort of your own home. Remember its best to get three estimate when looking around for your window treatments and dont be fooled by some company's where there name make you think they are there they cheapest. Shop around to make sure you see all what all is available and where you can make your dollar stretch the furthest.
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