Do you have a narrow window or two that needs a wood or faux wood blind?  If your window that is least 12" wide, then no problem.  A standard wood or faux wood blind can be fabricated for your opening.  This means that the blind will have both a tilt mechanism and a lift function within the blind.

However, if your sidelight type windows are between 8"-12" wide, then special considerations must be made. These type windows are often next to an entry door.  For this application, a wood or faux wood blind can still be fabricated, but will only have a tilt mechanism mounted in the center of the blind with no lift function.  This solution works well as these long narrow windows generally do not open - and as such lifting the blind is something that is never done.  Actually, isn't this true for most of the wood and faux wood blinds in your space?

If you do need to access the window for cleaning, simply lift the blind from the bottom and let the slats gather, or just carefully remove the blind from the brackets and then replace when done.

If your window is narrower than 8", then a wood or faux wood blind option might be harder to find, however mounting something outside mount that is wide than 8" is often a possibility.

Are you looking for a wood or faux wood blind for your narrow windows?  If so, then we would love to help you.  Also, for a rough idea of what your project might cost, check out our online wood and faux wood blind calculator.

First, please kindly realize that wood and faux wood blinds are not the best choice for room darkening. Wood and faux wood blinds have lots of router holes to accommodate the cords necessary to tilt and lift your blinds. All these holes will allow for lots of light bleed while slightly reducing privacy.  Now to be sure, wood and faux wood blinds do provide decent privacy as someone would have to work at it to see in if your wood or faux blinds are closed, however this level of privacy would be unacceptable to most hotel chains.

So, what can you do to provide a little bit more light control and privacy on your wood or faux wood blind?  In short, the answer is either to choose a routerless option or else add tapes to your wood or faux wood blind.  The routerless option provides notches at the back of the slats, so there are no holes in the slats and the slats close tighter.  Fabric tapes are also an option, and can be matched or contrasted to your blinds.  By covering the route holes and the cords that extend down the length of the blind, cloth tapes improve privacy and light control, making them both functional and stylish.

Are you looking for an increased privacy and light control for your wood or faux wood blinds?  If so, then we would love to help you.  Also, for a rough idea of what your project might cost, check out our online wood and faux wood blind calculator.

Many homes contain arched windows.  These windows are either stand-alone or can be included on the top portion of a standard rectangular window.  For those folks which want wood or faux wood blinds throughout their house but are unsure how to deal with the arch portion of their window, we have good news for you.

Many fabricators, including our local fabricator, can provide a matching arch blind which compliments the rest of the wood blinds in your house.  Here are a few of the options available which include:

• Having the same colors available as you do for your wood or faux wood blinds.
• Providing a stationary fan arch which is made with matching 2" basswood or engineered faux wood slat.
• Providing the option for a movable fan arch at a surcharge.
• Producing frames which are made of Basswood with a routed trim inside and out.
• Offering the option for a matching 2.5" slats, if needed.
• Engineering the blind so that the frame of the arch overlaps the window sill to reduce light seepage.
• Generous designer dimensions, such that the frame of the arch blind extends over the edge of the window sill 1 ½ to 2” in width and 2 ½ to 3” in height.

As you can see from the picture above, these wood and faux wood blind arches provide a great option and even compliment plantation shutters - and will coordinate perfectly with your wood or faux wood blinds throughout your space.

Would you like to incorporate the value and beauty of arched wood or faux wood blinds into your decor?  If so, then we would love to help you.  Also, for a rough idea of what your project might cost, check out our online wood and faux wood blind calculator. 

After more than 16 years in the window covering industry, we have gained a real sense of why folks choose faux wood blinds for their window covering preference.  It is one of the most popular options chosen, here's 7 reasons why.  They are:

1. Cheaper than Wood - Faux wood blinds are less expensive by about 20% when compared to the price you would have to pay for real wood blinds. 
2. Resistant to Moisture -  Excessive moisture, heat and sunlight can affect wood causing it to fade or warp. Faux wood blinds, on the other hand have a much higher degree of resistance to moisture and heat.
3. Easy to Clean - Faux wood blinds are easier to clean. You can wipe them clean or give them a quick rinse with a hose, if needed. Faux wood blinds are totally resistant to water.
4. Long-lasting and Durable - Given their high tech poly material make-up, faux wood blinds last for a long time. They also are less likely to show wear over many years.
5. Available in Many Colors and Styles - Faux wood blinds are available in many different colors. Additionally, recent developments in laminate technology have made wood look faux wood blinds that are remarkably beautiful.
6. Environmentally Friendly and Recyclable - Faux wood blinds are actually much more environmentally friendly than real wood. The use of faux wood blinds contributes to the reduction in the number of trees being cut down. Additionally, faux wood blinds are also fully recyclable, the poly material can be melted down easily and reused in another product or blind..
7. Attractive in Appearance - White faux wood blinds are indistinguishable to the naked eye from painted wood. Additionally, smooth faux wood provides for a clean and modern look in your space.

Would you like to incorporate the value and beauty of faux blinds into your decor?  If so, then we would love to help you.  Also, for a rough idea of what your project might cost, check out our online wood and faux wood blind calculator.