The Best Water Resistant Window Treatments
You know the saying, “April showers, bring May Flowers” and while that may not be true for us here in Scottsdale, it did have us thinking about water, showers, and moisture – and the toll that can take on your window coverings, especially in the more humid parts of your home! So, without further preamble, let’s get into it, let’s talk about the best water resistant window treatments for your home!
Not all parts of your home are as exposed to moisture as the rest, especially not here in the dry Southwest! But some rooms such as the bathrooms or kitchens, basically rooms with a sink, shower, tub, dishwasher or washing machine. Those all can kick out some humidity and if they’re close to windows, well you’ll need to be prepared!
Here are some of the best choices for these more humid rooms!
Faux Wood Blinds and Shutters
Blinds and shutters are a popular choice for window treatments throughout a home, but when it comes to those windows in high humidity rooms, go with faux wood! Faux wood provides all the perks of the real deal but without the possibility of warping due to moisture! You can have real wood blinds throughout the rest of your home and have them transition to faux wood in the bathrooms and kitchen and no one will be able to tell the difference thanks to the thousands of different options out there!
The one thing to consider with these is the maintenance and care needed. Damper rooms can foster mold and mildew growth so you need to stay on top of cleaning your blinds to prevent that. Thankfully, it’s simple. Just use a mild cleaner, soap, or polish and a soft rag – steer clear of abrasive cleaners that might damage the finish and/or paint. After wiping each slat down make sure you dry it with a clean cloth.
Roller And Solar Shades
Believe it or not, roller and solar shades are also moisture resistant making them a decent option if faux wood isn’t for you. Roller shades can be made from materials like vinyl or PVC, both of which don’t hold on to moisture like traditional fabric shades, decreasing the risk of mold, mildew, or stains.
And of course, roller shades come in a huge variety of styles, textures, patterns, prints, and colors making it a no brainer for versatility!
Those are the Big Two water restaurant window treatments to consider and while you might find that other coverings and treatments can work for you, there are some that you should absolutely avoid. Let’s lay those out while we’re here.
Window Treatments to Avoid
Avoid Real Woods
Real wood shutters should absolutely not be in any rooms with moisture. Keep them away from your bathrooms, your sinks, or wherever else you expect to have high humidity. Wood is an incredible material, but it also absorbs moisture – leading to warping and cracking slats, as well as allowing mold, mildew, and bacteria to find a surface to grow. Once that wood warps that’s the end of the line for it so keep clear of them – this applies to woven wood shades and bamboo as well!
Avoid Fabrics
Fabric curtains and drapes should be a non-starter as well! Whether they’re cotton, silk, or polyester, those fabrics will soak up the moisture like a sponge, and they won’t dry, not completely. Fabrics will also hold on to smells and foster bacteria growth as well, and curtains are rarely as easy to clean as we’d like.
No, avoid fabrics, avoid the real woods, and stick with faux wood or metal blinds and shutters and roller or solar shades made from vinyls and PVCs. Those are the best water resistant window treatments out there!
Ready to find out which window solution is right for you? Give us a call and the Linnemeyers will be with you in no time to give you a free in home estimate and consultation. Together you can decide the best way to treat your windows for your home!
