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Faux Wood Blinds - 2 1/2" Designer Faux Wood Blinds

  • Available in 3 smooth & 2 embossed whites
  • Routless available for increased privacy
  • Contoured Bottom Rail
  • Free 3” Royal Crown Valance with hidden clips
  • Large slats give the appearance of a Plantation Shutter look
  • All hardware, screws & installation instructions are provided
  • Conforms with C.P.S.C. Child Safety Guidelines
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Custom made in the USA
Production and delivery time:
Approximately 5-7 business days,
plus 1-5 days for shipping.
2 1/2" Designer Faux Wood Blinds
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Slat Colors


Alabaster
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Antique White
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Antique White Embossed
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White
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White Embossed
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Faux wood blinds give you the look & feel of real wood at a much lower price. Our 2 ½ inch designer faux wood blinds add a touch of elegance to any room; you would swear they were real wood! Not only are our faux wood blinds affordable, they are the most durable blind on the market today. Faux woods are an excellent choice if you have children, pets, or live where you have cold winters, hot summers or humidity. Our faux blinds will never crack, fade, split, or turn yellow. You simply cannot go wrong with Direct Window Blinds & Shades designer faux wood blinds. The 2 ½ inch blind provides you with a less obstructed view. A damp cloth or feather dusting is all that is needed for cleaning. Included is a coordinating 3 Ό valance with hidden clips. All hardware, screws & installation instructions are provided. A limited lifetime factory warranty is included with your purchase.

Routless blinds are not recommended for outside mounts

Custom made in the USA

Spacer blocks  

Spacers

Spacer blocks project the blind or shade 3/8” from the mounting surface .Use spacer blocks to obtain clearance when obstructions such as window cranks, door handles or trim, obstruct the movement of the blind or shade.

Available at No Extra Charge

Hold Downs  

Hold Downs

Hold down brackets are made of a metal which fit into holes in the end cap of the bottom rail. Hold downs are generally used to secure the bottom of the blinds to prevent swaying.

Available at No Extra Charge

Valance with 1/2  

Valance with 1/2" returns

A decorative treatment used to cover the face of a headrail. A valance with a 1/2" return will be located on the outside of the window frame. The valance will rest on the headrail of the blind. Each side is angled with a 1/2" return giving the appearance of a small cornice box. Selecting a 1/2" return adds a decorative finishing touch. Not all window sites offer this feature.

Available at No Extra Charge

Standard Valance  

Standard Valance

A standard valance will rest on the blinds headrail, inside of the window. A standard valance is a straight with no angled sides.

Available at No Extra Charge

Lift Cord and Tilt Cord  

Lift Cord and Tilt Cord

The lift cord is used to raise and lower a blind or shade. This allows the blind or shades to be stopped at any time to the desired position.

Tilt cord is used to open and close the slats. Operation of a tilt cord is very easy and much easier than a wand to rotate the slats. It always recommended to select a tilt cord for wood or faux wood blinds. Controls vary by each product or size restrictions.

Available at No Extra Charge

Hidden Valance Clips  

Hidden Valance Clips

Metal clips are installed behind the valance to hide eliminate any exposed clips. The clips are made of metal that rest’s on the headrail of the blind. The clips are completely hidden and will provided a secure fit.

Available at No Extra Charge

Routless vs. Routed  

Routless

Routless blinds are designed to achieve complete privacy by eliminated the routed holes. On a standard blind the lift cord runs through each slat. With routless blinds the lift cord is located on the front and back of each slat. The slats are supported by a small notch that keeps every slat in place. Routless blinds are a wonderful feature that provide complete privacy, eliminates direct sunlight from penetrating the routed holes. And added bonus all the routless slats are removable for easy cleaning. Routeless blinds are not recommended for outside mounts or doors.

30% additional to base price

Multiple blinds on one headrail  

2-on-1 or 3-on-1 Headrail

2 or 3 on 1 headrail feature is used for larger windows that would be more difficult to raise or lower or blinds that are not within the size requirements. All the blinds will share a common valance ( 1 large valance ) to complete this designer look.

2-on-1 Headrail: $ 13.00 additional to base price
3-on-1 Headrail: $ 23.00 additional to base price

Cut outs  

Cut Out’s

Cut outs are used when there is an obstruction that will not allow the blind or shade to be lowered properly. Commonly in kitchens & bathrooms where tile has been installed in the inside frame of the window. For special measuring instructions contact customer service.

1 cut: $ 13.00 additional to base price
2 cuts: $ 23.00 additional to base price

Specifications Factory Allowances & Guidelines
  • Headrail Size: 2" x 2 1/4"
  • Minimum Width: 8" Net
  • Maximum Width (single): 84"
  • Minimum Length: 12"
  • Maximum Length: 96"
  • Recommended Single Blind Width: 72"
  • Minimum Mounting Space: 1 1/8"
  • Flush Mounting Space Req'd: 3 1/2"
  • Outside Mount Flat Space Req'd: 2 1/4"
  • Inside mount valance return: 1/2"
  • Inside mount (flush) valance return: no returns
  • Outside mount valance return: 2 7/8"
  • Outside mount with spacers return: 3 1/4"
  • Cord tilt only
  • Blinds manufactured over 84 inches wide as a single blind are not covered under the factory warranty
  • Blinds over 72 inches with a 2 on 1 or a 3 on 1 blinds, it is recommended to request a common valance. Your request can be made in the comment area. If it is not noted you will recieve a seperate valance for each blind
  • Blinds that measure 12 1/8” - 17 7/8” net must have split controls
  • Blinds that measure 8” - 12” net require center tilt only
  • Blinds that measure under 12” Net will have an aluminum headrail
  • + or -1/8” variance
    Inside Mount Outside Mount
    Headrail Less 1/2” Ordered Size
    Slats Less 1/2” Ordered Size
    Valance Less 1/8” Plus 1 1/2”

Free shipping to the contiguous 48 States.

All our blinds and shades are custom made to your specifications.

Over sized items that exceed 94” will incur a one time charge of  $ 70.00 per manufacture.

Woven woods that exceed 84” will incur a one time charge of $ 70.00 per manufacture.

Verticals that exceed 94” in width or length will incur a one time charge of $ 70.00 per manufacture.

Orders that have multiple manufactures & oversized items from each manufacture will incur a $ 70.00 from each manufacture. Orders with one manufacture will only be charged one time per order not per blind.

All Century blinds & shades over 105” in width or length, must contact Customer Service for special shipping pricing. Please have you sizes & products selected when you contact Customer Service.

Oversized items may be delivered by freight.

Orders that have multiple manufactures, the order will be shipped when each order is completed. Each manufacture will ship at separate times.

We do ship to Hawaii, Alaska and Canada : Please contact customer service for a quote on shipping to these locations. Products and sizes are needed to estimate the shipping cost before you contact customer service.

So Many Reasons To Shop With Us

  • High Quality Products
  • Free Samples
  • Unique Decorator Assistance
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • No Sales Tax in 49 States
  • Manufactured in the USA
  • Production Time 5-7 Days
  • Secure Online Shopping
Made in the USA
" We purchased a new home and had a lot of windows to cover. Your company did an excellent job helping us select the right shades for our home. Thank you so much for your decorator assistance that was extremely valuable. Our shades look beautiful and we are so pleased with your products & service. "
Thank you,
Singer Family
Texas

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