Faux Wood Blinds, Faux Wood Shutters and Vinyl Roller Shades are our top ticks for bathrooms. They're resistant to moisture damage and are easy to clean in case of mildew build up. Read on to hear about more top bathroom blinds styles and why we like them.
For this reason, coverings made from moisture-resistant materials, such as faux wood shutters and vinyl mini blinds, are ideal to combat mold and mildew and to facilitate easier cleaning and maintenance.
Do bathroom blinds go mouldy if they're made of polyester or polycotton? Yes, because these aren't waterproof fabrics. Eventually mould is going to be an issue that any fabric/porous roller blind will succumb to.
In rooms with high humidity such as wet rooms and small bathrooms it's best to use window treatment ideas that are water resistant, such as polyvinyl shutters or Venetian blinds, or synthetic roller blinds, as these will not be damaged when in contact with water plus are easy to wipe clean.
Yes, if there's any likelihood that they're going to get wet, and/or the bathroom gets humid when in use. This accounts for the majority of bathrooms in the UK, and so we recommend choosing waterproof blinds for most bathrooms as the default.
Consider breathable fabrics such as voile blinds which have a slightly more open weave. Avoid PVC blackout fabrics. If condensation is a problem in your home, buy a Venetian blind. This will allow air to flow more easily through the slats.
Make sure to pick Aluminium or Ecowood material as Basswood (natural wood) can warp and is susceptible to mould. Roller blinds are another great option for your bathroom because they are simple, versatile and cost-effective.
Light weight fabrics such as cotton or polyester will dry out far quicker and be less likely to develop mildew than heavy brocade or velvet, so bear this in mind when shopping for new bathroom curtains too. Wooden blinds are also prone to developing mildew so are best avoided in the bathroom.
Install bathroom window curtains.
Many retailers sell waterproof bathroom window curtains made of polyester, vinyl, or other modern blends that can withstand the humidity of a bathroom setting. Another option is a shower curtain cut down to size.
The reason why vinyl or faux wood blinds are an excellent option for wet areas is because they are waterproof. Unlike wood blinds, vinyl blinds are moisture-resistant window coverings. As such, vinyl blinds are not susceptible to rotting, which is a problem that's common with window blinds made from wood in wet areas.
Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent mold growth in this area. One effective method is to regularly clean and maintain your windows to keep them dry and well-ventilated. This includes wiping down the frames and sills, as well as using a dehumidifier or fan to reduce excess moisture.
The cold weather means that condensation is more likely to form on your windows, and eventually onto items like curtains and blinds, which ultimately creates the perfect damp conditions for mould to thrive.
This means that your top choices are Venetian blinds, faux-wood, and real wood blinds, and also vertical blinds, all of which have tiltable or rotatable slats or louvres. These enable you to maintain airflow, while still controlling the level of privacy and the amount of sun filtering through that you get.
Best choices for bathroom windows
Along with privacy, consider window treatments that can withstand humidity and moisture. Faux wood, vinyl mini blinds and roller shades are most popular for bathrooms since they are durable, withstand moisture and less prone to warping, chipping or cracking.
If you still choose to add a shower window, after reading through warranty information about exposure to high-moisture environments, fiberglass windows are best suited for moisture-prone environments. Pella's fiberglass is designed to provide outstanding resistance to water — in fact, it will never rot or corrode.
For the majority of homeowners, frosted glass is an absolute must for parts of the home where privacy is essential – typically, the bathroom. It is a translucent type of glass (made by acid etching or sandblasting sheets of glass) that blurs images on the other side, thus stopping people from seeing into your home.
The most popular/bestselling bathroom blinds are white. Neutral-coloured blinds in lighter shades are also very popular, such as off-white, cream, and stone, and after this comes grey, another popular colour for bathroom blinds.
Aluminium venetian blinds are a great fit for bathrooms, as they are mould and mildew resistant, as well as being capable of handling humidity.
If your bathroom has opaque or frosted glass, you may not need blinds, shades or shutters for privacy reasons, however – they can still serve an important energy efficiency purpose. Bathroom windows are no different from other windows in your home in that you can lose up to 50% of your home's heat through them.
Modern waterproof blinds are made of either PVC or vinyl soft fabrics in the case of fabric waterproof blinds like waterproof rollers and vertical blinds, or waterproof materials like rigid PVC or enamel coated aluminium, in the case of blinds made of hard material.
Reduce Humidity in the Space
Open your blinds regularly to allow air to flow, especially in tricky windows like corner or bay windows. Using a dehumidifier can remove moisture from the air too.
Plantation shutters can help reduce condensation effectively. As shutters have moveable slats, allowing for the windows to be open with privacy maintained to keep ventilation and reduce condensation.