Wood & Faux Wood Blinds

Homeowners who want blinds that fit precisely and hold up over time often struggle to find the right material for each room — what works in a living room may fail in a kitchen. Factory Direct cuts every blind to measurements taken in the home and offers two distinct material options so the right choice can be made room by room. Faux Wood Blinds are PVC-composite slats that stay flat through high heat, kitchen steam, and sprinkler overspray that would warp real wood over time, making them the practical choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and west-facing exposures. Cordless lift is included as standard at no extra charge, and slats come in 2-inch or 2½-inch sizes for wider openings. Four factory finishes are available — Chestnut, Driftwood, Alabaster, and Graphite — with swatches brought to the home before anything is built. Standard cordless units are typically ready in 6–9 business days from confirmed measurements; motorized lifts add a few days. Valances and hold-down brackets are also available. Real Wood Blinds are cut from North American basswood, finished with real stain rather than a printed surface so the visible grain is the wood's own. The lighter weight makes them easier to operate daily on large windows, and the crew recommends them for living rooms, bedrooms, and offices where finish quality is the priority. Stain samples are sent at no charge before an order is placed, since screen color is unreliable for wood tones. Standard stains are typically ready in 6–9 business days; matched or custom finishes take longer, with a confirmed date given before the order is placed. Because real wood is sensitive to moisture, the crew steers homeowners toward faux wood for high-humidity rooms, where real wood is excluded from warranty.