Cord vs. Wand Tilt Control

What the Heck! Another decision? What difference does tilt control type make anyway?
Calm down and consider it for just a moment. The tilting devise for wood and faux wood blinds will be of a cord type or a wand type. The cord is often suggested, however wand tilting is by far the most popular. Wands are color coordinated to the blind slats in white and stained choices. Wands do eliminate the extra cords and can be seen as a more sleak addition over the cords. Wands are easy to reach and twist left or right for tilting the blind slats. Wands are the only tilting mechanism available on most 1" blinds. Wands are easily removable and the control itself can be replaced in a matter of seconds where as the cord tilter is also replaceble, but can take a bit longer due to the routing of the cords and the reinstallation of the cord tassels.

Cord tilting is still a great option. Cords are color coordinated as well and can balance out the blind left and right. The cord tilt like the wand can be positioned on the same side as the cord lift control or opposite in most sized applications.

Cord or wand, my advice is consider what is around the window. Will the position for the tilt control be better on the right or left side? Do you have any obsticle in the way of the window? Do you need to reach the tilting from a seated position? Is the blind being installed in stairwell or high area which makes reaching the controls difficult? High mounted blinds will need the cord control for both tilt and lift and can special ordered at an extra length to allow access.

Hope you had a wonderful Good Friday and enjoy the weekend.

Wood Blind Night Before Christmas

Twas, the night before Christmas and all man kinds…
having visions of cell shades and even wood blinds!

Having been scared to measure… they were in a pip…..
Oh my God! they thought….. what IF they don’t fit?

But the husbands were smart so they measured with care…
not cheating the rule and leaving room to spare.

Soon blinds arrived …and woven woods too!
All shades of wood to make the house look brand new!

The families had doubted the skills that they needed…
but soon found the store whose advice they heeded.

Once all installed ….the men confessed…..
I did not know what to do ……so I called WBS!

Excuse our feeble wood blind humor, But you won't have to excuse the quality of the products we offer. Our blinds and shades are just what you've been looking for at the price you wanted to pay.

Seasons Greetings from WBSFACTORY.com

Happy Holidays!

Every year one my friends says they know Halloween is near when the stores begin advertising Christmas sales. We'll that does seem to be the schedule these days and it really can throw us into a hurried tail spin to prepare for all the Holidays at one time. While not a huge supporter of Halloween, I do believe Thanksgiving is a wonderful Hoilday and opportunity to reflect upon all that the we (especially in the United States) have to be thankful for. As Turkey Day is fast closing we naturally turn thoughts to Christmas. Christmas or Christ Mass as once termed is a wonderful time to remember our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who chose to lay down his life for the sins of the world....a sacrefice for all men so that who ever would believe in Him would have eternal life in the Kingdom of God. Though not born on the December date celebrated Jesus is the reason for the season. As a company we to take this time of year to remind all that the Christmas season is drawing near and ordering should be done in advance to allow time for construction of your custom blinds and or shades in time for delivery before the Christmas Holidays. Production and delivery can take 10 - 15 days for the custom products and of course nation wide delivery is slowed this time of year due to the increased shipping volumes. So, whatever you need...be it wood blinds, faux wood, woven shades or the ever increasing popular cellular shades......Please visit the site and order samples today that you might make an informed purchase in time for the familiy gatherings to come this years end.

A last thought about the Thanksgiving meal.....Turkey Coma....that much anticipated but dreaded feeling to encompass one after hours of the aroma and preparation prior to the maybe twenty minute process of devouring the massive meal. Beware! becareful! pace yourselves and remember the eyes are always bigger than the stomach.

Blessings to you this week. Safe passage and may all enjoy this time of celebration.

Ordering for the Holidays

Remember, the holidays are coming! Thanksgiving is almost upon us and Christmas won't be far behind. Manufacturing of your custom made wood and faux wood products can run five to seven days and shipping via ground service will add a few more days. Ten to fifteen business days in normal anywhere in the continental United States. Keep in mind that Woven Woods can run an extra one or two days. Custom products are not shelf ready for same day shipping and therefore when ordering for the Holidays it is best to remember the time frame you are allowing. Another consideration is the increase in shipping times during these high traffic Holidays. Many freight service companies will experience extremely high volumes which can delay shipments or at least stretch the number of days for delivery to the maximum. Our suggestion is just like the dinner, guest arrangements and all the other functions to deal with at the Holiday time....Be certain to order in advance!

Have a great day!

Wood Blind Valance

Hey Ya'll

Just an update on why wood blinds are a focal point. Aside from the the wood grain and rich stain look, or even that they are lighter and easier operated than faux wood. A more recent developement makes them more appealing. The return of the hidden valance clip. Yes, once available with hidden clips of plastic which eventually resulted in an exposed plastic clip, the HIDDEN ATTACHMENT is back! This time with a magnetic attachment! Better than both the older systems. The magnetic system is easy to install and or remove for cleaning etc. New system available in all wood blind products. 1", 2" and 2 1/2". You will love the simplicity and sleeker look.


God Bless, Have a GREAT WEEK!

1" Blinds

A customer asked me the why 1" blinds are still available when they do not seem so popular. Well, first of all they are still fairly popular as an inexpensive vinyl product. Secondly the 1" wood can be an alternative when a customer does not have the normal three inches needed to totally recess a two inch blind. 1" blinds are not readily available in faux and will be found mainly as a 1" wood blind. Another reason 1" wood blinds are still useful is for application to doors. Doors in almost every a situation require an outside mount and the 1" wood blind will protrude from the surface only about 2 1/4" in most cases (manufacturer sizes may vary). We are not interior decorators and do not desire to impose our opinions on the customer, yet I can tell you many designers and clients of designers have ordered the 1" wood blind for doors and the 2" blinds for windows. The contrast of 2" and 1" seems to be an acceptable combination for most consumers. The one inch wood is available in most the same whites and stains and is the same bass wood material thus far. While two inch is still by far the most popular item, the one inch will have it's advantages for doors, boats, motor homes etc. Please keep in mind lift cord and tilt wand position when ordering for a door. You may find it is better to have the lift cord and or wand on the hinged side of the door. This can keep them out of the way when the door is opened and closed quickly. Also hold down brackets for the bottom of the door blind will keep the blind stable.

School is starting back again so please take deep a breath and remember the doctor visits, dentist, school supply and clothes shopping will all be over soon. Things will slow down and you can regain a normal life.

Hope your having a great week so far!

Wood vs. Faux Wood

Hey there, hope everyone had a great 4th of July. What the heck are they putting in the fireworks today? The kids on my street had some ridiculously loud blast! the show was outstnding, but I don't recall such a boom before. We are certainly fortunate to live in such a blessed nation with freedom.



Our topic today is wood blinds vs. faux wood blinds. If you are looking for a real wood look, then naturally a real wood blind is going to be the choice. Nothing will be as real as the real thing. Stains just pop out once applied the natural wood. Faux wood finishes have come a long way and can be a great 2nd choice especially if your looking at a white painted finish. One reference point is the weight difference. Wood is lighter than faux wood. This weight difference can mean the operation of the blind is smoother. Tilting and lifting will generally be with less effort due to less weight and this fact becomes more evident the larger the blind. Not to say a faux wood will not operate as designed, not all. The faux wood blind will tilt and lift as as any other only the pressure on the control mechanisms is greater and takes a little more effort on the operators part. Faux woods have it over the real thing (wood) when placed in areas of high humidity like bathrooms, over sinks, any area that might be subjected to extreme steam or moisture. If the blind is located many feet from the sorce of steam and you have good ventilation (exhaust fan etc.) this may not be an issue for you. Wood can warp. Please take into consideration when ordering, the application of the blind. Faux can take more abuse than a wood blind. Having small children who are always going to be active or if you have pets that might be inclined to claw a view outside, then faux wood (though it can be scratched) will hold up better than the wood product when subjected to abuse.

God Bless America, Enjoy your week.