plantation shutters  

Product Overview

Plantation shutters combine beauty, easy maintenance and excellent light control to bring a classic look and warmth to any setting. Plantation shutters are made from a variety of materials including natural wood, and synthetic materials such as poly-wood and vinyl. Louver sizes range from 1” to 5” to create the look that’s right for you.

What are the benefits of this product type?

  • Light control is easy with the tilt of the louvers
  • Louver sizes include 1” classic style, 1 7/8”, 2 ½” or 2 3/8”, 3 ½” (the most commonly used) or 3 3/8”, 4 ½” and 5 ½”. The wider the louver, the fewer louvers are required, freeing up your view to the outside.
  • Shutters are an investment and can add significantly to the resale value of your home
  • Tilt control is available with either a visible tilt bar or a hidden tilt system that operates by tilting one of the louvers
  • Shutters are versatile and can be designed as a standard hinged, bi-folding, or bi-passing track system to fit any situation. Fan top arches, quarter arches and eyebrows, circles, sundials, hexagon and octagon shapes are also available from most manufacturers

Finish Types:

  • Painted Finish - The wood is painted with a lacquer or water based paint in many colors.
  • Stained Finish - There are several stains to chose from depending on the manufacturer
  • Sandblasted Finish - This refers to the texture of the wood. The wood is treated or otherwise handled so that the grain of the wood shows.
  • Piano Finish - A high gloss finish on a stain creates a very elegant look.

Recommended Rooms for use:

  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Game Room