Faux Wood Blinds - Vinyl Blinds As An Alternative To Wood Blinds

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert fit, and measure, help you add beauty, value, and comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white and natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood and budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Sheerweave or Visions lines!

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Faux Wood Blinds - Vinyl Blinds As An Alternative To Wood Blinds

Faux wood blinds are the most common form of blinds used as window coverings. This is because they are the perfect alternative to wood blinds and they are cheap. Fauxwood window blinds are made of vinyl material or a combination of vinyl and hardwood. They are called faux wood blindsbecause they look like wooden blinds. However, they are more durable than real wood and are suitable for all rooms of the home, even those with highlevels of humidity. Faux wood blinds are also much easier to clean than wood blinds.

The main reason that faux wood blinds have become so popular is that homeowners like the look of blinds to their windows and the fauxwood blinds are cheap. Faux wood blinds can cost 30% less than wood blinds. They also last a lot longer than blinds made of real wood, which makes them really cost effective. An occasional cleaning and dusting will keep faux wood window blinds in perfect condition. In fact, these window blinds are so durable,you can take them down from the window and wash them in the bathtub.

You can get fauxwood blinds in sizes to fit the smallest or largest window. While you can purchase them in the store in sizes almost the same as that of your window, you can also have them custom made. Custom made faux wood blinds are not expensive either so you can dress your windows in the perfect manner without incurring extra costs. They are available in mini blinds or vertical blinds and you can also get these in motorized versions.

Installing faux wood blinds is a simple affair. You just have to decide where you are going to mount the brackets - inside or outside the facings on your window. Most of the faux wood window blinds come in measurements to fit snugly inside the facings, so if you want them outside you may have to look for cheap faux wood blinds that are an inch or so wider. Once you mount the brackets, then you simply slide in the head rail of the blind and insert the small covering that keeps it from falling out. Then you can attach the wand used to open and close the slats and you're all set.

Whether or not you install the faux wood blinds inside or outside the facing, you can use valances and drapes with these blinds. If you purchase the fauxwood vertical blinds, then this comes with a covering for the head rail, so you don't need to have a valance. Most homeowners do use a small valance or topper over both faux wood blinds and real wood blinds, just to suit the d?cor of the room and to add to its ambiance.

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We hope you enjoyed today’s information. Call today, at 941 460-0200 to schedule an FREE-NO OBLIGATION measure and estimate. We offer a complete shop from home service! Feel free to email us at blindsblinds@inbox.com with any questions. Or just stop by the showroom at the corner of 776 and Spinnaker, in Englewood, FL

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This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert fit, and measure, help you add beauty, value, and comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white and natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood and budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Sheerweave or Visions lines!

And since we'll beat ANYONE'S advertised prices, there's no reason to get your window treatments anywhere else! Call right now to schedule your personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, and then come back and get some inspiration from today's article! Please email and tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert fit, and measure, help you add beauty, value, and comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white and natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood and budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Sheerweave or Visions lines!

And since we'll beat ANYONE'S advertised prices, there's no reason to get your window treatments anywhere else! Call right now to schedule your personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, and then come back and get some inspiration from today's article! Please email and tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!

The Best Way To Take Care Of Faux Wood Window Blinds

By: Marcos Patchell

In place of real wood, faux wood is often used as materials for window blinds simply because it offers some important rewards. Blinds, produced from faux wood, generally give superior insulation and dont fade quickly as in comparison to real wood blinds. Faux wood also demands much less upkeep than real wood. It is uncomplicated and easy to clean faux wood blinds and needs much less supplies and effort as in comparison to cleaning wood blinds produced from real wood. Typical dusting is important in maintaining faux wood blinds. To get rid of unsightly surface dust and dirt, the wood slats has to be lightly dusted. Typical dusting also prevents dirt and dust from accumulating. Typical tools used in dusting are synthetic and feather dusters which may be used even when the blinds are still mounted on the windows. Dry and soft cloth can also be used.

From time to time, the window blinds should be vacuumed. A vacuum with a brush attachment is actually a massive aid in taking out light dust and dirt if a homeowner does not have a duster. Small bugs and cobwebs can also be removed using the use of a vacuum cleaner. For deep clean or stain removal, the faux wood blinds can be washed with warm water and non-abrasive soap. This can be a terrific advantage of faux wood to real wood. Faux wood is often washed with no worry of damaging the blinds. Hot water mustnt be used simply because they can lead to damage to the blinds. Liquid dishwashing soaps can be used for cleaning faux wood.

The blinds has to be taken down at least each and every other week for cleaning. The faux wood blinds may also be inspected closely for any stains. Cleaning the blinds when they are installed on the windows can pose risks of injury. It is also simpler to clean when they are taken down from the windows. To make sure no residue is left on the blinds, they must be thoroughly rinsed after washing them with liquid soap and warm water.

Placing the faux wood blinds back on the windows has to be carried out when the blinds are completely dry. While they're able to withstand denser humidity, one should be additional careful therefore the blinds must be given time to correctly dry prior to they are hanged once again. If the blinds are cleaned with water and soap without having removing them from the windows, they're able to be dried speedily with the use of an electric fan. Or, if it is windy outside, the windows could be opened slightly in order that the blinds could be air-dried.

There might be specific stains which cant be removed by liquid soap and warm water. Should this be the case, the manufacturer can be contacted to ask for data on the way to get rid of the stated stain. Thus, it is critical to constantly keep the get in touch with facts of the manufacturer handy. More typically than not, a slat with stain is often replaced by the manufacturer when the stain cant be removed. Some polishes, bleach, and abrasive cleaners can damage the integrity of the faux wood blinds surface. Therefore, an individual have to ensure never ever to use them in cleaning his/her window blinds. If one is unsure, he/she can test on a small location first. If the location is already dried and one did not discover any discoloration and/or harm then the cleaning material might be safe for use using the faux wood blinds.

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940 460-0200

We hope you enjoyed today’s information. Call today, at 941 460-0200 to schedule an FREE-NO OBLIGATION measure and estimate. We offer a complete shop from home service! Feel free to email us at blindsblinds@inbox.com with any questions. Or just stop by the showroom at the corner of 776 and Spinnaker, in Englewood, FL

NEWPORT SQUARE -

940 460-0200

Great American Clean Up - Lemon Bay Myakka Trail Scenic Highway Committee

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert measure & a tight fit, help you add beauty, value, & comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white & natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood & budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Shearweave or Visions lines!



& since we'll beat ANYONES advertised prices, there's no reason to get your window treatments anywhere else! Call right now to schedule your personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, & then come back & get some inspiration from todays article! Please email & tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!



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The LEMON BAY / MYAKKA TRAIL SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMITTEE took up their cause on Saturday, and cleaned a full two mile section of St Rt 776 in Englewood. The first mile going either direction from the county line was maintained by the committee in an effort to show community support.



From the LB-MT Website, "Whether you are on a brief drive or plan on staying awhile, you have arrived at a place worth experiencing. Lemon Bay and the Myakka River are the significant water resources that give our scenic highway its name." The committee's goals for the highway include beautification, maintenance, and promotion of it's resources. The highway itself consists of State Route 776, County Rd 775, County Rd 771, and a loop of "Englewood Road leading to Dearborn Street and includes the Olde Englewood Village area"



Go to www/myspace.com/blindsblinds for a slideshow of the day's events Please contact us or visit our website for more information and to find out how you can get involved in this fantastic community project.

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VINTAGE FASHION SHOW EVENT

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. We are your window to a more beautiful world!

Expert measure and a tight fit, help you add beauty, value, and comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO shades, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN shades, ROLLER shades,...whatever your mood or budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Shearweave or Visions lines!

And since we'll beat ANYONES advertised prices, why go anywhere else?!?!! Call right now to schedule your FREE personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, and then come back and get some inspiration from todays article! Please email and tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!

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VINTAGE FASHION SHOW EVENT

I really enjoyed taking my granddaughter to a vintage fashion show this past weekend. It was part of the Lemon Bay Fest and was held at the Lemon Bay Playhouse on Dearborn St. The weather cooperated with sunshine and a string breeze. We saw an antique car in the parking lot, and I was happy when someone volunteered to take a picture of us in front of it!

We went in, paid our way, and were given a numbered ticket stubs and programs made to look like an old fashioned, turn of the century paper doll.

We took our seats and the lights went down. It was Shantel's first experience in a theatre that didn't double as a gymnasium.

I was happy to be presented with a program of not just vintage clothing, but also quite a bit of historic prose, with stories of the founders of Englewood. We even had twin descendants of Englewood's first family, actually modeling clothing and in the audience! I really strive to instill a love of learning in Shantel and it's good for her to see other people, besides just me, in an educational and fun setting.


At the end, we were greeting in the lobby with treats and punch, and I was thrilled to meet Karen from Karen's Creamy on State Rt 776. She has been an inspiration to me since I first heard her do an interview, years ago on "All About Women", a WENG AM radio program. She's a fantastic female entrepreneur! I hope she was pleased to hear me tell her how that interview still motivates me to keep going in my business, striving for excellence.

On the way home I quizzed Shantel on what we had heard and learned,….. like mom did to us. Here are some memorable facts. :-)

The first zippers were made for boots.

It wasn't until a few years later that they were added to clothing,..

children's clothing to make a parent's life easier.

The short dress of the 20's was actually a style started in the 1910's and carried over.
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940 460-0200

They look just as good from the outside as from the inside!

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert measure and a tight fit, help you add beauty, value, and comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white and natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood and budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Shearweave or Visions lines!

And since we'll beat ANYONES advertised prices, there's no reason to get your window treatments anywhere else! Call right now to schedule your personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, and then come back and get some inspiration from todays article! Please email and tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!

Don’t be fooled by cardboard shutters!!!!!!!

This blog is sponsored by Blinds Blinds, Inc, Newport Square, Englewood, FL 941 460-0200. Expert measure & a tight fit, help you add beauty, value, & comfort to your home with VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL BLINDS! We also have PLANTATION - or TROPICAL STYLE SHUTTERS, in white & natural colors. WOVEN WOODS & BAMBOO, PANEL TRACKS, ROLL DOWN SHADES, ROLLER SHADES,...whatever your mood & budget, we have what you want. We even have two lines of solar panels that let you save up to 20-40% of your energy bills. Ask about the Shearweave or Visions lines!

& since we'll beat ANYONES advertised prices, there's no reason to get your window treatments anywhere else! Call right now to schedule your personal, in-home consultation at 941 460-0200, & then come back & get some inspiration from todays article! Please email & tell us your ideas, or your interesting stories of different ways you have created lovely window treatments for your home!

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Don’t be fooled by cardboard shutters!!!!!!!


Even big worldwide companies sell these types of cheaply made, Chinese manufactured, particle board filled shutters,. they look nice,…until someone leaves the window open over night & the morning dew hits it a few times. Or someone really sprays it down good with cleaner to wipe them off. The composite material inside will swell & look horrible. You ‘permanent home improvement’ will become a permanent eyesore, & thorn in your side.

As the owner of a window treatment store, I have relationships with all kinds of shutter manufacturers. There are several different types of interior shutters & you really need to know what you are getting. To make that a little easier, I wrote the following article.


How to choose Interior Shutters for You Home**

There are many types of shutters on the market these days & choosing the right shutter for your home, & your lifestyle can be a daunting task. There is a multitude of choices in style & composition, & also color, size, & design. Here, we will outline the most popular types of shutters available in our area, & make it easy for you to act like an expert shutter shopper! You’ll discover the hidden secrets inside the shutter itself, see why they can pay for itself with utility bill savings, as well as look beautiful & luxurious in your home! Once installed, you’ll have that satisfying & valuable peace of mind, knowing you have made an impact on the energy usage in your home.

Shutters are great for every room of the house. Looking just as great from the outside, as they do from the inside, shutters are especially appropriate for neighborhoods that like to keep a clean & uniform look on the block! Beach side villas, condos, & homes can close the louvers & still have light inside without affecting our local Sea Turtle mating season.

We’ll begin with a general description of the most common shutter features.

Shutters can replace, sit on top of, or cover a marble windowsill. They can completely install inside the dimensions of the window or install around the window giving it a picture frame effect. The choice is yours in color, louver size, & style. Louvers can come locally anywhere from 2 ½ to 4 ½ inches wide. The control arm for the louvers can be in the front, hidden in the back, or not present at all.

Panels can be hinged, bi-folded on a track, or each panel can hang from a bypass track system allowing each panel to ‘rest’ on top of each other when all are slid to the side. The bypass track system is most popularly used application, to cover a sliding glass door! We even have beautiful cutouts for door h&les, if you’d like to adorn your French doors with shutters!

Shutters can also cover your arched windows. Traditional louver or a sunburst pattern, are your choice of style in shutter arches. Louvers in arches can be stationary or mobile.

Shutters are made with a divider rail separating the top & bottom portions of each panel. You decide how high these rails are to be built in, in order for you to maximize your control of light & privacy in each room.

Today, most all PVC products used in shutter coverings are specially infused with material to deflect heat & UV rays. This is especially helpful to us in the Gulf Coast area as we try to combat the constantly rising cost of heating in the winter &, more to the point, cooling in the summer.

Vinyl Shutters – Fire retardant & self-extinguishing, this sturdy shutter is made from extrusion with computer-designed dimensions. Durable & long lasting these are great for all areas, from kid & pet filled homes to a beautiful retirement home! Easy to maintain & design, these vinyl shutters come with a 25-year warranty! We find these to be the best value.

Solid Poly Shutters – Shutters created from a solid poly extruded material, this is then wrapped in the Celuka Vinyl process. You can get these in white or stained natural colors.


Wood Wrapped Shutters – Shutters made from solid wood or fiberboard planks that are stacked together, & wrapped with a Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) coating. The Vinyl is actually clad over the wood with a special heating process.

Wood Composite Wrapped Shutters – Shutters made from solid pieces of compressed composite ‘wood’ wrapped in a material called Celuka Vinyl, which is a hard poly foam product that protects & strengthens the shutters.

Wooden Shutters – Solid wood construction from woods such as Cedar, Oak, Poplar & Pine. However, the most popular, best quality wood for interior wood shutters is Basswood, & if you choose wooden shutters in our humid area, you’ll be glad you chose Basswood, for it’s dependable performance in color steadfastness & strength. You can get these finished or unfinished, stained or painted.


Come to Blinds Blinds Inc. on the corner of St Rt 776 & Spinnaker in East Englewood, for professional help in choosing a style, size & color that PERFECT for you & your family. We’ll take your ideas & turn them into inspiration!

We are in Newport Square, right next to the Fan Lady & would be more than happy to come out & do a FREE - NO OBLIGATION measure & estimate for you. Our motto is “Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed”!! Call today! Blinds Blinds Inc 941 460-0200.

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Punta Gorda FL
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940 460-0200

People hate vertical blinds!!!!

People hate vertical blinds!!!! At least that’s what they say until they see the new selections and the prices! Almost everyone wants to get rid of those old verticals they got when they bought the house! Mauve, mint green, old Florida colors maybe. Maybe you want a whole new look. Maybe you just want to freshen up the same color scheme,..whatever the reason, your efforts in choosing new verticals will be rewarded with a clean new look that works for you and your family.

Here’s a few facts.

Vertical Blinds come in solid PVC material and fabric material.

Fabric vanes let light come in, much more so than PVC vanes, while still providing privacy.

PVC vanes are easy to clean and provide much more insulation

If you want the look of the fabric and still want it dark in the room when the treatment closed, you can get PVC backing to go behind the fabric vane.

Vertical blinds are very affordable and there are 1000’s of selections to choose from.

Fabric vertical blinds now come with sewn in weights to cut down on the noise from the old clip and chain system.

Vertical blinds are practical for sliding glass doors; they make it easy to dress, but still use your doors! Opening and closing vertical blinds is a breeze with new track systems with even the cheapest ones having a factory warranty of 15 years.

We even have operable vertical blind systems to go on skylights!

We have a selection of vertical blinds that are exactly matched to our horizontal blinds to provide a nice uniform look in a room. Use the verticals on the slider and horizontals on the windows.

Vertical blinds are very good at controlling how much natural or exterior light comes into a room, due to the ability of the slats to open, close, and stay fixed at any angle.

Call today for a FREE IN HOME shopping experience. You get a professional, tight measure along with a free estimate and a free design plan. No obligation!
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Englewood, FL 34224