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Stains and Finishes for Wood Blinds

What's What in Wood Blinds

Although traditional genuine wood blinds generally don't require any type of stain or finish, wood blinds can be painted or stained to match almost any décor. In general, wood blinds come in four basic colors, stains and finish options:

• Genuine Wood – no stain or finish due to the "real thing"; wood blinds that are actually cherry trees, maple trees and more. See Hunter Douglas Genuine Wood Blinds & Graber Genuine Wood Blinds
• Stained Finish – staining some woods to appear darker than their natural color
• Painted Finish – choose from a variety of colors that match your décor.

If you've saved up the money for real, genuine wood blinds you may not want to stain or finish them at all. These genuine wood blinds are usually made of naturally colorful woods like cherry, ash, oak, or maple and requires no special finish or stain. These wood blinds are generally more expensive due to the quality of wood required, and they are an amazing addition to any room.

Most wood blinds, however, are actually stained wood made to resemble the more expensive grains of oak or cherry. Most American hardwood wood blinds come with options to stain them to appear darker and bring out the grain. Stained wood blinds are less expensive than genuine wood blinds.

Although many people love the look of real wood blinds, a huge number of homeowners opt for painted wood blinds. This option combines the look and feel of traditional wood blinds with the color options available in other window treatments. Painted wood blinds let you tailor your blinds to the exact color requirements of your room décor, giving you the warmth and aesthetics of real wood, but blending it with your own personal style.