Faux wood blinds have cut outs. These are where a portion of a faux wood blinds is cut more narrow on the sides than the rest. This might be needed where there is tile or molding that narrows a portion of a window opening. This is typically used at the side bottom of the shades such as kitchen and bath tub windows. They are also called PVC shades. They are a very popular alternative bass shades. These Faux wood blinds are made of a man-made material that gives the appearance of wooden at a lower cost. They will not warp, crack, or peel and are especially well suited for extreme climates and humid areas. Faux wood blinds are heavy.