4 Types of Vertical Blinds

If you’re looking to upgrade your curtains or blinds, vertical blinds may be a good option for you. With a wide variety of colors and finishes to choose from, chances are one will fit your needs. Vertical blinds provide excellent light control, are insulating and are much easier to clean and maintain than traditional curtains. As you begin your search, consider each of the four different types of vertical blinds that we will review below.

PVC is the most common material available for vertical blinds. They are available in both textured and smooth varieties, with the smooth type being the easiest to clean of all vertical blinds. PVC provides excellent light control and they’re generally very affordable and are the perfect vertical blinds for sliding glass doors. Textured PVC provides a beautiful pattern and appears to be more like fabric vertical blinds only at a fraction of the price. If you are in the market for cheap vertical blinds, PVC is the variety you should search for.

If you’re looking for a warmer look, consider wood or faux wood vertical blinds. They are very durable and give any room an upscale look. You can find wood vertical blinds in a variety of finishes to match your existing wood floor or furniture. Genuine wood vertical blinds tend to be more expensive than PVC. 

If you have a room where you want the privacy of blinds but would also like filtered lighting, then fabric vertical blinds will likely be a great option for you. Fabric vertical blinds will block out harmful UV rays so that your furniture, floors, paintings and furniture will be protected but they still let light filter through. There is a huge variety of decorator colors and patterns to choose from. Another benefit of fabric vertical blinds is that they are much quieter to operate than traditional vertical blinds. You can purchase PVC backing as an optional upgrade on fabric blinds which gives them the room darkening benefits of PVC. With the PVC backing the curtains close more closely together which increases their insulating power.

You can also find vertical blinds in a variety of metallic and mirrored finishes for a custom look. Metallic finishes are generally available in gold and silver.

Whether you’re looking for an elegant fabric blind or the warmth of a wood blind, a vertical blind solution may be your best choice – particularly for sliding doors. Make a list of the features you’d most like to have and compare several brands to find the best vertical blinds for you. If you’re careful you can find discount vertical blinds at several times of the year for a truly outstanding value.