AVALON FAUX WOOD

Avalon Faux Wood blinds is a revolutionary product that has the appearance of real wood, but at a fraction of the cost. Flat slats, sculptured bottomrail and decorative valance are extruded entirely from space age PVC foam. Some of the unique features for Image blinds are: the slats being treated with an antistatic formula to help prevent dust buildup, being moisture heat and fade resistant; and the slats colored all the way through. No other product compares with Avalon Faux Wood blinds for the elegance of a wood look at a significant value.

Features

•Durable 2” x 2” steel headrail
•“State of the art” heavy-duty snap-in component system
•Product is made entirely from extruded space age
•PVC foam
•Slats are colored all the way through
•Slats are treated with an antistatic formula to help prevent dust buildup
•The elegance of a wood look at a fraction of the cost

Product Specifications

1.Signature Series/Avalon Faux Wood headrail is “U” shaped configuration: dimensions are 2”h. x 2 1/4”d. with rolled edges at the top. Fabricated steel is 0.024” thick (before paint) and iron phosphate treated. Headrail is acrylic primed with a finish coat of baked polyester enamel. 
a. Headrail steel end stiffeners with adjustable tabs for reinforcement.
2. Operating hardware is snap-in design. Tape roll and tape roll support are made of acetyl low friction thermoplastic, which is self lubricating and maintenance free for smooth operation and diminished wear on lift cord and ladder.
3. Crash-proof cord lock is a snap in design with a nylon roller over which the cord smoothly passes over. A secured steel roller onto a hinged lock facilitates “Crash-proof” feature. “Crash-proof” safety feature locks the blind automatically whenever the cord is released.
4. Image Faux Wood is available with either wand or optional cord tilter. Wand tilter is a precise self-lubricating, thermoplastic worm and gear mechanism, with a fully enclosed plastic housing. Optional cord tilter utilizes a corrosion resistant steel worm and gear system, enclosed in a metal alloy body. The cords operate smoothly by an incorporated pulley and cord guide.
5. Tilt rod is square in shape, composed of solid steel and implements an instant tiling action. Diameter is 1/4”.
6. Slats, valance and bottomrail are manufactured from PVC foam and re treated with an antistatic formula to help eliminate static build up.  Slat material is nominally 2” wide and is extruded to a thickness of .122 (+- .0005).
7. Braided ladder and cloth tapes: Braided ladder is constructed of polyester yarn with a double crossed inter-braided design for maximum slat support. Ladder spacing between the slats is 44mm. Cloth tapes are constructed of a high strength rayon cotton blend. Spacing is 1 3/8”; width dimensions are 1 11/16”.
8. Lift cords are constructed of a braided polyester jacket with a rayon center core. Diameter of cord is 1.8mm.
9. Bottomrail is extruded PVC foam, with a sculptured in design to aesthetically blend with slats.  Dimensions are 2” wide by 5/8” high.
10. Steel installation brackets are designed with a hinged cover. Brackets are inside coated with a wash coat of polyester enamel. Then finished coated with baked polyester enamel to color coordinate with headrail. Intermediate support brackets are furnished for blinds over 48” wide.