The slats of faux wood blinds can be tilted 180 degrees to control the amount of sunlight coming into a room, reduce glare on screens, and prevent fading of furniture and paintings. They can also darken a room for watching television or sleeping.
Did you know about 76% of the sunlight that falls on your standard double-pane windows sails into your room to become heat and cause glare? Direct sunlight causes glare on the screens of your TV, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Glare cancellation will enhance viewing experience, and make it easier for you to enjoy your activities without the annoyance of the harsh sunlight.
Faux wood blinds offer an affordable and effective solution to reduce glare and provide lots of other benefits, such as privacy, UV protection, light control, temperature regulation, and energy efficiency. They are a classic choice and one of the best window coverings for any home.
Read on to discover how faux wood blinds can help reduce glare and provide you with a comfortable environment for rest and work.
How Faux Wood Blinds Can Help You to Reduce Glare
There are many ways faux wood blinds can assist you in reducing glare in your media room, study room, classroom, home office, or other space where you need to work on screens.
Controlling Direct Sunlight – An Easier Way to Cancel Glare
Faux wood blinds with tiltable allow you to control and regulate the amount of sunlight that enters your room. So, it becomes easier to reduce glare in your room.
180 Degrees Tiltable Slats
By tilting the horizontal slats of the faux wood blinds along the x-axis or y-axis, you can control the angle of the sunlight that sails into your room. In this way, you can minimize the amount of direct light that hits surfaces and causes glare.
Wider 2” Slats for More Precise Glare Control
Faux wood blinds also come with wider 2-inch slats. The wider slats provide more precise control over the amount of light entering your room and can help reduce glare on different objects.
Light & Dark-Colored Slats – Both Serve to Reduce Glare
Artificial wood blinds with lighter-colored slats can reflect more sunlight and reduce glare. Similarly, imitation wood blinds with dark-colored slats can absorb more light and reduce glare.
Insulation Potential
Modern faux wood blinds come with great insulation potential. With this feature, they can help reduce the amount of heat and glare that enters your room, while keeping your room cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Easy to Clean
Faux wood blinds are easy to clean and maintain window treatments. Keeping them clean will prevent dust buildup that can worsen glare.
Benefits of Installing Glare-Reducing Faux Wood Blinds
Glare-reducing faux wood blinds can provide lots of benefits, including:
More Comfort
Glare from the sun’s rays can be uncomfortable and distracting, particularly in work or study environments. Glare-reducing window blinds can help to reduce this glare. So, it becomes easier to concentrate and work comfortably.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Glare-reducing faux wood blinds can also help to reduce the amount of heat that enters a room, particularly in areas with large windows or glass doors. This can help to cut down on your energy bills by reducing the need for air conditioning and other cooling systems.
Protection from UV Rays
Some types of faux wood blinds with glare-reducing properties are designed to block UV rays, which can be harmful to your skin and cause fading of furniture and fabric materials.
Enhanced Privacy
Glare-reducing blinds can help to enhance the privacy of your room by reducing the visibility of the interior of a room from the outside. This can be particularly important in areas with crowded streets or in buildings with multiple floors.
Decorative Element
Glare-reducing fake wood blinds are available in a range of sizes, styles, and colors, which can help to enhance the interior decor of your room while still providing functional benefits.
How to Measure for Faux Wood Blinds for Accurate Fit
Here is our DIY step-by-step guide on how to measure windows for faux wood blinds.
- Measure Width: Measure the width of the windows at top, middle, and bottom. Record the narrowest value.
- Measure Height: Measure the height of the top of the window or other space from the top to bottom in the left, middle, and right. Record the shortest measurement. For example, if the measurements are 96”, 96 ¾”, and 96 ¾”, order blinds measuring 96 inches (8 ft) in length.
How to Install Faux Wood Blinds for Maximum Glare Cancellation
Faux wood blinds can be easily mounted on the windows of your home office, media room, or classroom with the help of some simple tools and a few DIY installation tips. The installation tools include:
- Mounting brackets
- Screws, and
- A screwdriver.
And, for installation, you need to fix the brackets and hang the blinds. That’s all!
For a professional, inch-by-inch, edge-to-edge fit, follow DIY step-by-step guide on how to install faux wood blinds on windows.
- Step 1: Drill holes (using a ⅜-inch drill bit)
- Step 2: Set up the brackets with screws and a screwdriver.
- Step 3: Hang your window covers.
Safety Options for Kids’ Rooms
If you want to install new faux wood blinds in your kid’s room, child-safe should be your top priority. The best safety measure is to use the blinds with cordless lift systems. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has deemed lift cords of window coverings a substantial product hazard, as they can cause serious life-threatening injuries to your children. So, always choose cordless or motorized fake wood blinds for glare reduction in your home or office.
Bottom Line
Summing up, your faux wood blinds with the potential for glare reduction can be a valuable and futuristic investment for any home or office. These window treatments provide increased comfort, energy efficiency, UV protection, privacy, and decorative appeal.
FAQs
Do faux wood blinds help keep light out?
Yes, white, light-reflecting faux wood blinds block out light. When these blinds are closed with the slats aligned snugly together, they form a solid barrier against the sun and the prying eyes. Also, they also keep heat out in summer just like real wood blinds. However, if you need a total blackout in your bedroom to sleep better, faux wood blinds probably aren’t the best option.
What are the disadvantages of faux wood blinds?
- Faux wood blinds aren’t as durable and long-lasting as their real wood counterparts.
- They may chip, crack, or stain easier than natural wood window coverings.
- Faux wood blinds don’t match the high quality and beauty of real wood blinds.
- They don’t provide as much insulation as cellular shades.
- Faux wood blinds made from composite PVC can be heavier than genuine wood.
Do faux wood blinds help insulate windows?
Yes, faux wood blinds made from a combination of PVC and composite materials provide excellent insulation. As these materials have low thermal conductivity, they are not easily affected by temperature changes. PVC slats molded in a more-than-sufficient thickness have highly insulating properties in themselves.
Faux wood blinds insulate windows very effectively in both directions, preventing internal heat from escaping in the winter, and preventing it from breaking in during the summer!
How do you stop blinds from glare?
Choose a semi-transparent blind fabric to reduce sun glare without blocking out all of the light and view to the outside. Blinds made from light filtering fabrics let in light but reduce glare and block UV radiation, while also keeping out dust and bugs.
Another option to reduce glare without blocking the view are the blinds made from sheer fabrics, such as sheer roller shades.
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