Mini blinds have come a long way since those days long ago when aluminum blinds that used to get bent up were the only game in town. Today, you can choose from wood blinds, vinyl blinds and others as well. So that leads to the question of which are better, wood blinds or vinyl blinds? Here's a look at the differences.
Wood Mini Blinds
Two inch wood window blinds are a popular choice for many homeowners. With their stylish looks, they can add incredible beauty to any home decor.
Although wood mini blinds are more expensive than their vinyl counterparts, they will last much longer if cared for properly. The most important thing to keep in mind with wood is to not let the blinds get wet. Water will cause them to warp and become damaged.
Wood blinds are available in all sorts of colors and sizes to fit any window in your home. You can also have custom wood blinds created for you that can be made to match any wood trim and moldings in the room.
Vinyl Mini Blinds
As the least costly window covering, vinyl mini blinds make a solid choice for a window treatment. Vinyl offers up several advantages including a much lower cost and ease in cleaning them.
In addition you can purchase vinyl mini blinds today that are made to look nearly identical to wood. One of the major drawbacks with vinyl is that they tend to be fragile. For example, if you have a cat that likes to get up in your windows they can easily destroy your blinds.
Like wood, vinyl mini blinds are also available in a wide selection of sizes and colors. You can literally find them in every color under the rainbow.
So, what's the bottom line with blinds? We tend to prefer wood window blinds over vinyl. Nothing can touch them in terms of style and class. Add to that the fact these blinds will last a lifetime, you can see why they make such an excellent choice.