When it comes to picking the right window treatment, whether for the office or for the home, there are certain things that buyers should consider. Probably one of the most important factors that one should look into is the reputation of the company manufacturing the blinds. Today, we take a look at Graber, one of the most trusted names in the industry and see the advantages of Graber blinds.
Graber has been in existence since 1939 and through the decades, the company has made a name for itself for combining form and function when it comes to their wide range of products from mini blinds to cellular shades. The innovative design of Graber blinds have set them apart from the competition.
Brief History
Before Graber blinds became popular, available window treatment products were not as innovative as they are today. John N. Graber started looking for a window treatment solution when the venetian blinds he bought were not the look he desired. He set forth to create a solution that would ultimately revolutionize the industry. Graber invented the “Badger Crane” — a handcrafted, metal drapery crane which would hold the drapery side panels as they hung over the venetian blinds. Before long, Graber booked orders for his Badger Crane with department stores all over the Midwest, and Badger Crane Drapery Hardware went into full-scale production.
Plenty of Choices
With decades upon decades of perfecting manufacturing techniques and exploring design possibilities, Graber now has a complete lineup of window treatment products from the still popular mini-blinds to roman blinds, cellular shades, solar and natural shades, vertical blinds as well as shutters.
Green Commitment
Graber blinds are manufactured to create as minimal a negative environmental impact as possible. Recycled materials are also being used by the company and in case of Graber wood blinds; the company chooses renewable and environmentally friendly-sourced materials.
Graber, a Best Experience Company, offers a 70-year tradition of excellence and a lifetime warranty.
Graber Wood Blinds
Not all rooms are created equal especially when it comes to window treatments. Throughout recent years, wood blinds have been very popular because of their elegance. Wood blinds have a higher investment level, so manufacturers started making faux wood blinds to get the same look for less. With both of these blinds available in the market today, consumers might find it hard to choose between the two. Today we’ll help you make the decision somewhat easier by pointing out different things to factor in when choosing between wood, faux wood and composite faux wood blinds.
Price
When it comes to price, faux wood blinds take the plum. Wood blinds are more expensive because wood is more expensive than PVC (vinyl), which is what faux wood blinds are made of. There is also a product in between wood and PVC – composite faux wood – which is made of both wood and PVC. Composite offers superior slat stability and looks more like wood than standard PVC. It is priced right in the middle between wood and PVC.
Weight
Weight is another factor you should look into when picking between wood blinds and faux wood blinds. PVC faux wood blinds are heaviest, followed by composite, and then wood. If you will be covering a very wide window, wide slats made from composite faux wood or real wood will not be prone to bowing.
Styles
Faux wood blinds are designed to look like real wood, but the wood grain patterns are not as natural looking as the real thing. Painted colors such as whites and off whites offer a closer look to real wood blinds, and composite faux woods look and feel even more like wood. With wood blinds, the natural stain of the wood and the pattern will be more unique. If you prefer the look of wood, think about real wood blinds in living and dining rooms and save money with faux wood blinds in other areas of your home.
Durability
Consider the use and style of the room you are decorating when selecting between wood and faux wood. If the room for example is decorated with authentic natural wood furnishings, it only makes sense that you use real wood blinds. Faux wood blinds are a natural for bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens. They are moisture-resistant, won’t scratch, chip, or fade and are perfect for high moisture areas.
Wood blinds and its faux counterparts offer great variety in color and application for any room in your home.
Green Products, Showcase | BlindSaver | 
November 18, 2010 1:31 am | 
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