Affordability is the biggest difference between real and faux wood blinds. Real wood blinds are made from 100% basswoods, while faux wood products are made from durable PVC vinyl.
Many faux wood stains have a wood-grain-like finish, so you can get the look of real wood without breaking the bank. Faux wood blinds are also more resistant to moisture, heat, humidity and scratches, and repel damaging UV rays, so they won’t fade or warp when exposed to sunlight. Most faux wood blinds are actually heavier than their wood counterparts, so when you are ordering blinds for larger windows, consider the weight of the product when it comes to lifting and lowering them.