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Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

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Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Designed with long-term performance in mind, the Premium Wood Plantation Shutters start with select basswood and other hardwoods. Each shutter is then crafted by hand and given a smooth finish � producing brilliant surfaces that emphasize soft central shades. The compact wood grain provides for long lasting durability and the lighter wood allows for flexibility in panel sizes. This Premium Shutter, which is fine-furniture for your window, is available in inside (L-Frame or Z-frame; see gallery for image of Z-Frame) or outside mount, 1-1/4", 2-1/2" or 3-1/2" louvers. The frame inserts allow the installation screws to be easily hidden, and the panels operate on one of the strongest structural joints in the industry. The panels also install easily, with no �on site� miter cuts or installation of extra parts. Touch-up paint or stain is also included for do-it-yourself paint repair for minor scratches. Impressive quality with a Lifetime Warranty. Overall benefits: Lifetime Limited Warranty. Treated with Prescription Wood Conditioning to reduce post-installation swelling and shrinking. Employs mortise and tenon joinery that resists shear and racking forces endured by shutters to ensure prolonged quality and durability. Custom-made and delivered to your house in 6 to 7 weeks.No oversize shipping charge! Easy installation with the pre-installed magnets and hinges, as well as pre-mitered frames and slotted keyholes. A labor-intensive hand finishing process that involves multiple sandings and coatings with fine layers of stain or paint. Color shown in picture is Spring Rose ND231. We've made ordering window shutters as easy as can be. Everything you need to know about shutters and ordering them online is right here on this page. So read below, then when you're ready, press the "Customize & Purchase" button. How to OrderNeed Help?  Choose color: Paints: Pure White, Silk White, Pearl or Bisque; normally it's best to match the trim or sill color.Stains: Light Pine, Pecan, Chestnut, Red Oak, Cherry, or Old Teak.Choose louver size: 1 1/4", 2 1/2" or 3 1/2" The 2 1/2" size (most popular) is more traditional, and better-suited for Colonial and Victorian styled homes. The 3 1/2" size is more contemporary, but is perfectly fine in traditional homes. The larger the window, the more likely the 3 1/2" size is scaled better. But it is usually best NOT to mix sizes within your home. The 1 1/4" size (20% surcharge) is reminiscent of old-world charm.    Determine the configuration: Determine if your window sill protrudes:For each of your windows see if you have a window sill that protrudes out into the room. This will determine how your shutter's frame is designed.Determine your window depth & mount:   Window DepthMeasure from the front edge of your drywall or front edge of trim surrounding your window opening back to the first obstruction. This could be a handcrank, security device, ledge, or the window itself. Note whether this distance is 1½" or more. If so, you can select an Inside Mount. MountDecide whether you want the shutter to mount recessed within your window opening, known as an "Inside Mount", OR outside the window opening on the trim (if any) or directly on the wall, known as an "Outside Mount". We usually recommend an Outside Mount, because windows are not normally perfectly square, and Outside Mount shutters are more forgiving. Also keep in mind that if you have less than 1½" of depth in the previous step it must be an Outside Mount. Measure your windows (width & height): Available for rectangular and square windows only(specialty shapes such as arch/angle tops not available). Cafe shutters, sometimes called "half shutters" can also be made for you. They normally cover the bottom half of your window, but can be made at any height. Please specify the height of the cafe shutter, NOT the window height. Determine if you need/want a divider rail: Divider rails add strength to your shutters, and allow you to operate the top louvers independently from the bottom louvers. Note: Center line location of divider rails may vary up or down by a maximum of 1" (for 2 1/2" louver) and by 1 1/2" (on 3 1/2" louver).

Average Customer Rating: 4.75 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
15 of 16 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
August 20, 2009
By Beggar
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"The install was a piece of cake. The one thing that could have made it perfect is a pre drill of screw holes in the light bars. But I'm splittin' hairs. I'm a pertty happy camper."

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Review 2 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
blinds, June 19, 2009
By dutt
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"There were no instructions included with the blinds. The video tape that is provided does not pertain to the supplies that I received. They were very difficult to install. I also was promised a power screw driver with my purchase that I never received. I would not recommend this product."

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Review 3 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
December 28, 2008
By kdrn
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"There was not an inventory list in the package. There were no written instructions in the package. The on-line video was helpful, but we did not have the same supplies as the video. We had to get screws form the hardware store to install the blinds."

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Review 4 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
very happy, December 12, 2008
By retired
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"So far I have covered 4 windows. One with wood blinds and three with wood shutters. There were no instructions for the shutters and the online instructions did not apply but I was able to figure it out without much problem. Now that I see how great they look I am ready to order more."

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Review 5 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
right place to shop, November 22, 2008
By sabrina
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"After comparing Homedepot prices and selection, I found Blinds.com to be a pleasure to work with. Their selection and staff made the purchase very easy and fast."

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Review 6 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Perfect, April 22, 2008
By zxcasd from San Diego, CA
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

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"Order arrived one week earlier than expected. Installation was the easiest thing I've ever done, took about 30 minutes including unpacking. The shutters look great and function perfectly. I have three windows in this room, and only bought one so that I could try it out - I'm about to buy the two others."

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Review 7 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very Hard Wood and Great Looking Too!, April 15, 2008
By InternetShopper from East Bay, CA
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

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"I ordered 3 shutters, Z frame, for my bedroom and one for the sitting area, L frame. I can really appreciate the pre-labeling and delivery of the order by room. With an entire pallet of boxes delivered at my door step this was relatively easy to organize and determine if my order was shipped correctly. My builder helped me install the blinds and he was amazed at how nice they looked and the price that I paid for them. It took us about an hour to install 4 shutters."

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Review 8 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality and Value!, April 1, 2008
By HGTVgal from Atlanta, GA
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Purchased these on line because plantation shutters are very expensive and we had some that our boys played with and damaged. What a relief that they were high quality, esp. for the great price! Just a little difficult to install, but maybe not for a more experienced pro."

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Review 9 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Shutter, March 31, 2008
By Anonymous
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"We purchased the white, real wood plantation shutter that has since been discountinued. I hear a replacement is very similar. The shutters black out our bedroom and is a great insulator. They have held up well, look nice and were easy to install."

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Review 10 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent quality product, February 14, 2008
By Oldhouse
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Very happy with the recent purchase of the premium wood plantation shutter. Have renovated a 100+ year old home with lots of english brown oak trim. Shutters match very well with the color and look great. The quality is excellent. Blinds.com was easy to work with. Instructions for ordering made the purchase process simple. I would highly recommend."

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Review 11 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
The best quality I have seen, January 12, 2007
By lrego from las vegas, nv
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have friends who have ordered from other stores, and when I told them I was ordering mine online they thought I was crazy. Now I am the one laughing, because not only where they simple to install and did not require the expensive installtion, they are much nicer quality and half the price. I plan to order more for house I am remodeling."

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Review 12 for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Everything but the installation!, November 27, 2006
By Teri from Yorba Linda, CA
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"The blinds look great. I started the installation and my husband finished the job. It would have been easy, except I couldn't get the screws in because of metal flashing around the windows - even the electric screwdriver was groaning! Measurements were perfect, product quality was excellent, certainly well worth the frustration during installation."

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Premium Wood Plantation Shutter Based on the average of (4) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.75 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  4 out of 4
Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Installation 3.75 out of 5 3.8 out of 5
Appearance 4.75 out of 5 4.8 out of 5