Be very cautious of very cheap vinyl blinds. Most stock (pre-fabricated sizes) programs at large home improvement stores are a type of foam. The materials in the headrail (the top part that contains the pulley and other hardware) often have cheap plastic components that tend to degrade quickly over time. The primary issue with the cheap ones is their tendency to turn yellow and fade within a couple of years. They also tend to become brittle and harden over time and eventually break.
via faux wood blinds - Google Blog Search by KevinLMoore on 9/11/10
There is a significant difference visually for stained wood blinds compared to stained (really painted) faux wood blinds, but since 90% or more blinds are a shade of white, the visual difference is negligible. ...
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