Typically, wood blinds come in three distinct privacy options. The first, most popular, and least expensive is the blind with the route holes in the slats for the cords. Another option is the routerless slat which has a grove in the back that holds the cord in place. This eliminates the light gaps from the route holes when the blind is closed. Finally, wood blinds can be made with cloth tapes. These are solid or decorative cloth strips that run the length of the blind and provide a splash of style and with some light control when the blinds are closed.
The routerless option has found some traction in the market and typically adds about 20% to your cost with some vendors or approximately $40 per blind for others. It is a different look with better light control but be careful because if the blind is raised or lowered unevenly, the slats might fall out. It does not happen often, but we have seen it happen.
Budget conscience shoppers have moved away from the cloth tape option in recent years as it adds about $50 to $70 per blind, but for a very beautiful and unique look, it still remains a favorite amongst the designer crowd.
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The routerless option has found some traction in the market and typically adds about 20% to your cost with some vendors or approximately $40 per blind for others. It is a different look with better light control but be careful because if the blind is raised or lowered unevenly, the slats might fall out. It does not happen often, but we have seen it happen.
Budget conscience shoppers have moved away from the cloth tape option in recent years as it adds about $50 to $70 per blind, but for a very beautiful and unique look, it still remains a favorite amongst the designer crowd.
We would love to help you with your next project. Visit our online cost estimator for a quick ballpark of your project costs.
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