Faux wood will be more prone to breaking because it is not real wood.
Wood is normally not hypoallergenic. If you are looking for blinds that are then faux wood blinds would not be the way to go. Try poly vinyl shutters.
Faux blinds function the same as real wood blinds. The blinds are real, they are just called faux because the material is not real wood. People buy faux blinds because they are cheaper and more durable than real wood blinds.
Most faux wood blinds are made of PVC. Most are composed of vinyl, compressed polymer foam, or a wood composite made of compressed foam and wood chips.
You can always paint faux wood shutters, but make sure to use a good primer so the paint doesn't peel.
Faux wood blinds do have some advantages in that they are more durable and easier to wipe clean, also they are less likely to fade than real wood blinds.
Faux wood blinds are not susceptible to rot from condensation, are easier to clean than real wood, and are more resistant to UV fading than real wood. They also come in various stylish designs that resemble real wood.
THe price of installing faux wood blinds depends on the installer, the area that needs to be covered, and the type of fuax wood. You can learn more about the costs from the store you purchased them at, or install them yourself.
Faux wood blinds are available in various shades of white and cream. They are also available in different shades of tan, dark red, black, and brown.
Faux wood garage doors are an excellent choice when you want all the beauty and class of a real wood look without the cost or headache. Faux wood offers the look of wood garage doors, but with added durability against water, insects, and expansion and contraction. Faux wood garage doors won’t warp and they don’t need anywhere near the maintenance that real wood garage doors need. These doors are slightly more expensive than traditional steel garage doors, but are extremely energy efficient and can be available with up to a 10-year warranty.
One can purchase faux wood shades/blinds on many different websites, some examples include eBay, Amazon and Home Depot, all of which have many in stock.
There are many great websites and resources that offer how-to videos and step by step instruction on the installation of faux wood beams. The best website to go to for a video on how-to is YouTube.