Professional Plantation shutter installer Sydney

We offer a ton of different choices on our website. Our customers mostly choose Faux Wood Shutters and Painted Wood Shutters.

You can choose the color and type according to your home's interior decor. Looking at them, no one can guess they aren't made from real wood. Once you've decided on the style of shutters, we can help you further customize them in various ways.

Getting shutters that are the right size for your window is the most crucial part of installing plantation shutters in DIY installation. Getting precise measurements is essential for a shutter frame.

Inside-mount shutters require three height measurements: one on the recessed area's right, center, and left side (between the window trim). You can measure these three points from the exterior of the window trim (where it meets the wall) for outside mount shutters.

Then, take measurements of the width at the bottom, the middle, and the top. Once more, the distance between the inside and outside window trims will determine whether the shutters will be mounted inside or outside the window.

Buy plantation shutters in a standard size or hire professional from SYD blinds and shutters to fit your window exactly using the smallest of the three length and width measurements.

Louver

Once you've decided on a style and material for your shutters, you can choose the size and material of the louvres (or slats). In order to accommodate a 3-inch pane, your window will need to be at least 2 3/4 inches deep, while a 4-inch pane will require a depth of at least 3 1/4 inches. Solid wood louvers are thicker if you want to upgrade and provide more stability AND excellent insulation.

Shutter Panels

The panel layout that comes next is a matter of taste. Choose the 1 left, 1 right option on the left-hand side of the window for smaller windows. We offer A 2 L x 2 R configuration option for larger window. Magnets secure frame and the panels in place, making this configuration extremely stable.

When deciding, consider the space in front of the window; if there isn't much room, you should go with four shutter panels instead of two for a larger window.

Shutter Frame sides

You may go with the 4-sided, 3-sided or 2-sided shutter frame for a secure shutter panel. If your window has a crank or other obstruction at the bottom, you may want to choose three-sided blinds, while cafe-style windows may only work with two-sided blinds.

Inside vs. outside shutter frame

You can't choose a frame without knowing what kind of windows you have. The L frame is the best option if you want to reuse an existing window opening (this is what we chose).

Choose the Trim Z Frame if you don't already have a window frame; it will cut down on the amount of light coming in around the corners and give your frameless windows the appearance of being framed. You can't go wrong with a designer frame for exterior mounting.

Dividing Roll

If your window is particularly large, or you simply prefer to only let in partial light at a time, a dividing rail is a useful addition to your shutters or venetian blinds.

Hinge screws Colour

Hinge colour options are also available... The "paint to match" option is ideal for hidden, seamless hinges.

Plantation shutters purchased from us will arrive safely packaged. Please specify which room you want each set of shutters for when placing your order, as we will affix a label to each shutter panel.

Each set of blinds also comes with all of the necessary hardware attached (hinge pins, hinge screws, pre drilled holes and screw caps) . Make sure to remove it first and set it aside!

So, the process for installing plantation shutters may sound complicated, but it really isn't. Simply put some screws into the wall, and you're done!

Most of the smaller sets of frame shutters you ordered will be pre-assembled. You can skip this step if the outside frame of your plantation shutter is already attached to the shutter panels.

If you bought a plantation shutter separately from the frame (which should be a lengthier package), you'd need to put the frame together and then attaching the shutter to the hinges. Spread out your frame parts on a level area and pop the pieces into each other.

Two screw holes will be found at the top of the frame, and two will be found at the bottom after everything is in place. Use the smaller screws from your hardware kit in these four holes for the best results.

After ensuring the "top" label is at the top" and the "left" label is on the left, you can stand the frame up. Before installing the frame in the window, you should also go ahead and screw it into the pre-drilled holes.

In the four holes on the frame's left and right sides, use the longer screws included in the hardware pack. Put them in just far enough to keep the frame in place while you install the window.

After that, you need only screw the longer screws into your existing window frame. Place the front of the shutter frame flush with the front of the window frame.

Again, use the hole you drilled as a guide to ensure a straight installation of these. It's not a big deal if they don't go in perfectly straight.

Your shutter panels will conceal them for the most part. However, this method guarantees that your shutters will fit snugly within their current frame.

The panels for larger windows are sold separately from the frame. Doing so is essential at this time. To remove the hinge pins, simply pop off the plastic end cap, pull out the pin from each panel (there should be three per panel), and set them aside.

Align the hinges, then secure the panels shut with the help of the magnets. Make sure they stay together by reinserting the pin. Simple as pie.

Button catches should be installed on the window frame's ledge, about 6 mm from the stile. Screwing the catch into the framework is the final step.

Close the panel when you've got the striker where you want it. So that you can verify its proper placement, please do as I have shown. Dot the appropriate spot on the panel with a pencil. When you have the right placement, install the button about 6mm away from the stile.