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.
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.
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.
Blinds Online has many different styles of blinds. They have vinyl mini blinds, wood and faux wood styles. They also carry Roman shades. One can purchase blinds for indoors and outdoors.
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.
You can easily purchase high quality blinds online. One good company to buy from is located at this website: http://www.blindsanddrapery.com/window-treatments/discount-blinds/faux-wood/ They offer wooden, faux wood and vertical blinds.
If one is wanting to purchase cheap faux wood blinds these are widely available. These can be found at Sears, Walmart, Target, Overstock, Amazon and eBay to name just a few. They are also available at most window covering stores.
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.
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.
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 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.
Faux blinds are usually a cheap alternative to the more expensive wooden ones. These blinds are usually made up of plastic of a thin cheap wood. Plastic blinds are much more common.