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How to Pay for Faux Wood Window Blinds

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How to Pay for Faux Wood Window Blinds

Upgrade your home with new cordless blinds by timing the sales and using a plan to pay over 15 months.

VoAtlas editorial Updated · 3 min read
Typical cost $600 before anything else
Across the 0% window $40.00/mo 15 months, no interest

How we got that: $600 spread evenly across the 15-month introductory window on the Discover it® Cash Back. Checked · at the bank Carry a balance past the window and the standard APR applies to what is left.

New blinds change how a room feels immediately. You get better light control and a cleaner look without those messy cords hanging down. It takes about an afternoon to swap them out if you have a drill and a level.

The best time to buy is January when custom window treatments go on sale. We recommend getting quotes from at least two different retailers before you commit. You can use the Discover it® Cash Back to spread the cost out while you enjoy the new view.

This 15-month window is a deadline, not free money. If you still have a balance when the time is up, the standard interest rate will apply to whatever is left on the card.

The steps

  1. 01

    Measure every window twice

    Don't guess the width or height because custom orders usually cannot be returned. Measure at the top, middle, and bottom of the frame and use the narrowest number.

  2. 02

    Wait for the January sales

    Most big-box stores and blind specialists drop prices at the start of the year. You can often find 30% to 40% off during these events.

  3. 03

    Get at least two quotes

    Show your measurements to a local shop and an online retailer. Prices for faux wood vary based on the brand and the warranty they offer.

  4. 04

    Set up your payment plan

    The Discover it® Cash Back offers 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers. If your blinds cost $600, paying $40 a month clears the debt before the standard rate starts.

  5. 05

    Install them yourself

    Hiring a pro to hang blinds is an unnecessary expense. Most brackets just need two screws each and the blinds snap right into place.

  6. 06

    Check the card terms before you commit

    Every figure we publish for the Discover it® Cash Back carries the date a person verified it against Discover and a link to where they checked. Intro windows and APRs change without notice, so confirm the current terms before applying.

    See Discover it® Cash Back terms →

Common questions

Why faux wood instead of real wood?

Faux wood handles moisture better and won't warp in bathrooms or kitchens. It also costs less and looks almost identical from a distance.

Do I really need cordless blinds?

Cordless is safer for kids and pets and looks much cleaner. You just lift or pull the bottom rail to move them.

How do I clean them?

Use a microfiber cloth or a vacuum attachment once a month. Faux wood is durable enough to handle a damp cloth if they get sticky.

What if my windows are weird sizes?

Custom blinds are cut to your exact fractions of an inch. This is why measuring three times is better than measuring once.