Vinyl blinds are the perfect choice for high-humidity
locations such as kitchens, bathrooms, or waterfront homes.
Horizontal vinyl blinds with standard braided cord blinds and
non-textured gloss slats are easy to clean, unbreakable and
highly resistant to sun bleaching.
Richly textured
embossed prints, elegant neutrals, and wood tones add a
decorative dimension not typically found in horizontal blinds.
They are available
in both solid colors and faux embossed finishes, and are
available in a wide variety of larger slat sizes from 2-3
inches (dependent on manufacturer). PVC blinds are a durable
and fashionable solution as a window treatment - remaining
durable and easy to maintain regardless of humidity or other
factors.
Lightweight vinyl blinds are the least expensive blind
available, but the thin slats can sag, the cords shred and the
mechanisms break. Vinyl mini-blinds retail at $7.99 and $5.99
on sale. The step-up room darkening mini blind, a better
quality product with less space in between the slats, runs as
high as $10.99.
Some imported vinyl blinds contain lead, a health hazardous
substance. Lead poisoning is especially acute for pregnant
women or young children because of their fast growing
vulnerable tissue. Vinyl blinds produced in the United States
are lead-free.
Vinyl blinds are usually the easiest to maintain. You can
clean them by hanging them on a clothesline and spraying them
with a garden hose.
Vinyl blinds are probably the lowest cost solution available
for the shoppers. These are most often purchased off the shelf
at retailers in generic sizes.
The one drawback is they lack insulating value and are not
airtight. Blinds are more effective in the summer. They block
direct sunlight. Blinds reflect some heat if they are light in
color. If you choose blinds in a dark color, think about
purchasing duotone blinds for some insulating value. Duotone
blinds have a reflective color on the back and show white to
the street making them perfect for apartments and condos.
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