A Venetian blind, or simply a blind, is a sort of screen fixed on the opening of a window that facilitates the partial filtering in of wind and light from without. PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride is a synthetic plastic polymer that may be either rigid or flexible in nature. PVC blinds are very cost effective, easy to maintain and people can also choose various colors and designs of PVC blinds to decorate their home.
Uses of PVC Blinds:
To cover outdoor spaces like sheds, balconies, porticos, gazebos, garages, terraces, and more.
To effectively replace mainstream fabric curtains in-doors. PVC blinds can be used on both windows as well as on doors.
Advantages of PVC Blinds:
Cost effective – These blinds give a definite edge over wooden or metal blinds as these have a lower production cost and give a much better price to performance ratio in the long run. They are durable and long lasting. So you do not need to spend a huge cost for their maintenance and you can easily install these PVC blinds with your DIY tools.
Easy mounting – Setting them up is a breeze, as the blinds do not get tangled easily, and the installation can be done without professional help. You just need to read the manual that comes with the kit and then follow the same to install your blinds.
Durable material – Since these are made out of good quality plastic, they can easily last a decade once invested in. Unlike their wooden precursors, PVC blinds are resistant to the vagaries of weather conditions.
Color options – You can choose from a range of colors such as white, black, and shades of beige colored PVC blinds according to the color of walls or in accordance with your personal preference.
Wind and light control – These blinds can be managed to reach the desired level of sun’s ray and air flowing into the room. For instance, incoming of scorching rays of the sun or rainwater may be prevented by these blinds, and you can save your furniture from the adverse effects of sun’s ray and rainwater. The option of complete withdrawal for best ventilation or complete blackout for total privacy is also possible. Some PVC blinds even come with remote controls for ultimate ease of access. You can easily operate then with their remote control system and you do not need to move from your place to operate these blinds.
Lowers room temperature – They reflect off much of the heat from direct sunlight and contribute to cooler room temperatures. So these blinds can save your power consumption bill because you do not need to run your air conditioner throughout the day.
Why Would You Choose the PVC Blinds for Your Home Improvement?
The plates on metal blinds, when set up to meet outdoor ends, may get heated up in extremely hot weather conditions, which may cause burning of the skin in case of contact with it. This holds true especially for infants and kids, as their skin is softer and more delicate. With PVC blinds, however, none of the above situations is a possibility.
Minimum maintenance required – Since polyvinyl chloride blinds are able to withstand the corrosive effects of moisture and hence do not require re-coating with paint much unlike metal blinds, regular sessions of maintenance are barely required.
Hygienic and free from pests - Wooden Venetian blinds are inevitably attacked by pests in a few years’ time, but PVC slats are free from this curse. Given the smooth finish and sturdy material of the latter, cleaning dust off the surface is user-friendly.
PVC blinds are a fusion of vintage looks and modern utilitarianism. The deck up the surroundings with a touch of both elegance and convenience.
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