Are DIY Plantation Shutters A Smart Idea For Your Dover Home?

DIY plantation shutters for your Dover residence is potentially a smart idea at first. You get the shutters, and you follow instructions that come with the products.

But the biggest problem is that, unlike other home improvement projects, there are more than a hundred ways to end up with vital errors when installing plantation shutters. You could take the measurements the window improperly or destroy something while setting up the shutters. The shutters will then be ruined or become inoperable. And you end up having to purchase all the pieces again.

If you don’t have the experience, the finishing touches, and the tools, you’re more likely to make a mistake. When it comes to DIY plantation shutters, the cost of a mistake is not worth it. Read on for 5 more reasons why DIY plantation shutters are not a smart plan for your Dover home.

1. The Right Shutter Product

The retailer you order shutters from is doubtful to have the selection you’re interested in. Also, they may not aid you in determining which shutters are the best fit for a specific room. Interior shutters that work in the bedroom may not be suitable for the bathroom where they’d be exposed to high humidity. And keep in mind that not all interior shutters fit all windows.

Our professionals help you pick the right shutter products with the right options and the right frame so they last a lifetime. We proudly present you with these top rated plantation shutters: Polywood® shutters (the best-selling plantation shutters in America) and Ovation® shutters (five star rated wood shutters).

2. Different Window Shapes

Not all your windows are the same size. And they may even be special shapes, like circle, octagon, triangle, and arched.

Most vendors and online stores only carry plantation shutters for rectangular windows. They don’t carry specialty shaped shutters because there’s a great chance for flaws in measurement. If they do have them and your measurements aren’t correct, the shutters will be too big for the window. This is where it’s easy to make mistakes with DIY plantation shutters.

And even worse, DIY plantation shutters for an odd shaped window may result in shutters that you cannot open and close properly. You could also install the shutter in a way that doesn’t give the louvers space to be adjusted easily.

Our professionals take the measurements of your window - and every angle in between. This makes sure that your odd shaped plantation shutters fit seamlessly. Then, using computer software and relying on more than 40 of experience with window shutters, we fashion your indoor shutters to complement your uniquely shaped windows flawlessly.

3. Challenging Window Types

Some windows slide or tilt in. Others have a crank. If you don’t leave enough clearance between the window and the shutter panels when installing your DIY plantation shutters, you’ll be stuck with a window that can neither be tilted in or cranked open.

Our professionals have seen every type of window. They’ve set up plantation shutters on double hung windows, windows with cranks, French doors, sliding glass doors, bay windows - and more! We’ll make sure to install the interior shutters you need in the louver size you need to effectively operate your shutters.

4. Attention To Detail

Every piece, every one eighth inch, every piece is essential when mounting plantation shutters yourself. This means taking every detail into consideration. If the panel is not level and the louvers bind, you are stuck with window shutters that have big gaps, tightness all over, and limited functionality. These problem points can lead to abnormal depreciation of the shutters. And there’s a chance that the shutter panels won’t function properly.

If DIY plantation shutters are not mounted squarely, there’s a possibility that too much pressure can build up from the weight and the usage. And this may lead to the shutters breaking.

Reduce the stress involved in this home improvement project by hiring a team of specialists to install your plantation shutters in . A few local stores, like Sunburst Shutters Delaware, have a white glove service. We’ve been setting up plantation shutters for decades. Our experts are aware of every detail of the installation process to make sure that your interior shutters look perfectly finished every time - and function readily. Don’t worry. You won’t have to even tell us to wear protective booties over our shoes (or watch for that expensive vase). That’s because we treat your house with the same care we bring to your windows.

5. Overall Cost

The main cost of DIY plantation initially seems to be the shutter product only. However, the costs of the tools needed, additional shutter parts, and materials to apply the finishing touches add up faster than you think. And that’s without mentioning the physical demands and stress of this project. Are you ready for the actual cost of DIY plantation shutters?

Hire A Plantation Shutters Expert In Today

When it comes to DIY plantation shutters in Dover, it’s a job for the experts at Sunburst Shutters Delaware. We’ll visit your residence and walk you through the process of choosing the plantation shutters that complement your color scheme. And we’ll note the measurements of your windows accurately so we can build your plantation shutters to look stunning and open and close beautifully. Why don’t you let us stress over the installation details?. You’ll love how elegant your plantation shutters look when we leave! (And you barely had to lift a finger.)

Call us at 301-835-1611 or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home consultation today!