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Plaswood Blinds vs. Basswood Blinds – which to go with?

Often people are faced with the dilemma of whether to choose basswood or plaswood blinds for their windows, since both are remarkably similar in function and appearance. This is why it is important to understand the key differences between the two blind types in order to make an informed decision on what will work best […]

The Different Types of Blinds

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Not sure about the different styles of window blinds available? Or confused about what type of blind would be better suited to a particular room of your home? Follow this essential guide which provides you with all the advice you need to help make your decision easier. The two overall types of window blinds are […]

New Basswood and Plaswood range added

    Things can only get better! New Plaswood blinds and new Wooden blinds now added to BlindsDirect.co.za. The Lime Wash in the Basswood looks great and sure will be a favourite for our interior décor specialists. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries.

25mm Basswood and Plaswood discontinued

Unfortunately we have been advised to our suppliers will no longer be supplying 25mm Basswood and Faux wood blinds. We still however honour any our factory warranty for the 25mm Basswood blinds and Plaswood blinds. If your looking for an alternative I would recommend the 50mm Plaswood, 50mm Basswood or 25mm Aluminium and 25mm Aluwood. Feel […]

Plaswood compared

Here at Blinds Direct we get inundated with queries about the difference between our wooden blinds (basswood) and Faux Wood blinds. Basswood is one of the straightest hardwood that can be stained and sanded to a smooth furnish. Its strength and lightweight making it the ideal wood for blinds. Basswood’s most common draw back include warpage and fading. […]

Putting our Plaswood mark on Wikipedia.org

We love all things internet and why stop there. Surfing as we do on the internet we where suprised to notice that Plaswood (Composite of Plastic and Wood) was recongnised outside of South Africa as faux Wood – We took it upon ourselves to set the record straight and add our touch. Wikipedia now includes […]

Can you spot the differance between Basswood and Plaswood?

Not that easy to tell the difference is it. Plaswood Blinds are becoming very popular with clients wanting something that will last! Plaswood is however cheaper, will not warp or fade as easily as Basswood Blinds. If you where not aware Plaswood is slightly cheaper than Basswood.