Blinds 101 - Blinds Comparison Chart
Finding the perfect window covering doesn’t have to be difficult or overwhelming. We’ve taken the guesswork out of it with this quick reference guide. Compare your favorite blinds at a glance, and then get back to creating your dream home, one window covering at a time.
Topic |
Woods |
Faux Woods |
Minis |
Verticals |
Shutters |
Material |
American Hardwood or Basswood |
PVC or Polymer |
Aluminum |
Fabric or PVC |
Wood or Faux Wood |
Price |
$27.49 & up |
$9.16 & up |
$9.16 & up |
$22.87 & up |
$119.16 & up |
High Heat/Moisture Resistant |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Control Types |
Wand, Cordless, & Motorized |
Corded, Wand, Cordless, & Motorized |
Wand, & Cordless |
Cordless Wand |
Cordless |
Energy Efficiency |
Better |
Better |
Good |
Better |
Best |
Finishing Touches |
Paints, Stains, Cloth Tape, No-Holes Privacy, & Valances |
Paints, Stains, Cloth Tape, No-Holes Privacy, & Valances |
Paints, Dust and Scratch Resistant Finish, & Cloth Tape |
Valances, Vertical Vanes, Panel Tracks, Various Draw and Stack Options |
Paints, Stains, Baked On Finish, & Hidden Tilt Bar |
Privacy |
Complete |
Complete |
Complete |
Complete |
Complete |
Want to learn more? Browse through our collection of buying guides to find the right window coverings for every room in your home and for your specific style. Don’t forget to order free samples of your favorite window coverings to see what they’d look like in your space. Once you’ve figured out what you want, take a look at our measuring and installation instructions.