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Number 164 | January 30, 2004
© 2004 Designer Blinds

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Here's What's New In 
Our Neck Of The Woods!

Country Woods® blinds are branching out in new directions! With more unique features, more fashion colors, new design options it's easy to see why Country Woods blinds are the finest quality in wood blinds and the best selling brand of wood blinds anywhere.  An all new collection of Country Woods blinds is being released this week, be sure to take some go through the new sample kit.  It isn't just an update, in many ways the new Country Woods Collection redefines wood blinds.  Here's quick look at what you'll find in the new Country Woods Collection.
The Exclusive New TopShield™ Finish 
Clearly Improves Country Woods Blinds

 

A clear topcoat called TopShield is now applied to every wood component in Country Woods: Slat, Valance, Bottom rail.  This topcoat provides the ultimate protection for wood blinds. It is over 5 times more durable than the average standard wood blind finish.

TopShield is also harder and resists scratches and damage from common household cleaning solvents. It keeps the blind's surfaces smooth and easy to clean, without the risk of damaging the appearance of the wood or the finish

Provides consistent gloss and color to the wood. The natural beauty of the wood grain shines through.
TopShield finish is your assurance that your Country Woods blinds will retain their beautiful appearance for years to come.

 
The New Classics™ 1-3/8 inch Slat Size: 
Just Right For Doors & Shallow Windows


Perfect for doors and windows with shallow recesses
This new 1-3/8 inch slat size provides a new dimension for wood blinds.

Available in 14 Classics™ colors – 7 paints and 7 stains
1” x 1.5” hardware system – same as 1” wood blinds
Cord tilt standard.  Traditional routed is standard; 
the de-Light™ is available as an option.

The 1-3/8 inch vane size allows for more view between slats when compared to 1-inch slat blinds.  And there are fewer slats means there will be a smaller stack height when compared to 1-inch slat blinds.  
New  Select™ 2-inch Slat Size 
Provides Distinctive Finishes

The new Select™ 2-inch Slat Size incorporates unique multi-step finishing technology to create distinctive wood blind fashions with fine furniture finishes. The Select collection includes multi- color stains that highlight natural grain characteristics; Print finishes over paint and stain bases that add texture and high grade Eastern Pine creates a rustic ambiance


SelectSemi-Gloss

Country Woods Exposé™ colors: Merlot, Black, Cabernet and Amaretto now available in 2-inch slat size.
A new Select color, Burnt Sienna, now available.  The semi-gloss finish highlights grain

SelectDistressed

Printed distressed pattern enhances wood texture and is available in three colors.

 

SelectKnotty Pines

Created from high grade Eastern Pine wood. Rustic features such as knots and grain patterns are enhanced
Consistency in grain among slats enhances consistency in appearance among blinds.  Available in clear and two unique stain colors

Genuine Woods Show That There's
Nothing Like The Real Thing
The Genuine Woods collection is a unique 
new category of authentic wood blinds for discriminating consumers. Wood species available are:
  • Ash (2 finishes)
  • Brazilian Cherry (1 finish)
  • Cherry (1 finish)
  • Oak (3 finishes)

2-5/8 inch Weathered Collection

A great well-worn look is now available in the 2-5/8 inch slat Weathered Collection which features two unique two-tone finishes-Biscayne and Driftwood and two painted colors –White & Linen

Plus More Decorative Tapes Than Ever!



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