Plantation shutter FAQ

Plantation shutters are interior window coverings with wide louvers you tilt to control light, privacy and airflow. They mount inside the window frame, open like doors for cleaning or a full view, and give a clean, built-in look.

How plantation shutters work

Every shutter is priced by the size of the window and the style you choose, and installation is always included. For an instant estimate for every window in your home, including sales tax, use our Build Your Shutter tool. For an exact quote, book a free in-home consultation and we'll measure every window.

We build shutters in two materials. 100% basswood is a lightweight, strong hardwood that takes paint or stain beautifully, which makes it our most popular choice for living areas and bedrooms. Premium poly comes in three whites (Extra White, Pure White and Off White) and is moisture-resistant, so it's the right pick for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. We'll help you choose the best material for each room.

Measure inside the window opening: side to side for the width and top to bottom for the height, in three places each. Write down the largest and round up to the next whole inch. That's enough for an estimate; we take exact measurements at the final measure.

How to measure for shutters

Most orders are built and installed 2–4 weeks after the final measure, when we confirm every window down to the eighth of an inch. Our shutters are crafted locally in Houston, so there are no overseas shipping delays.

Yes. Professional installation is included at no extra cost with every new shutter order.

Yes. We come to your home anywhere in our service area, measure every window, bring basswood and poly samples, and give you a quote. The visit is free, and you can book it online or by calling (281) 866-4660.

We serve Houston and the surrounding communities: The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Tomball, Magnolia, Cypress, Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Bellaire, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake, Alvin, Pasadena and Baytown.

Yes. We build arched shutters whose panels follow the curve of the window, along with shutters for bay windows, French doors, tall windows and other specialty shapes. Every shutter is custom-made to your measurements.

Arched window shutters

Clearview shutters hide the tilt mechanism on the back of the panel for an unbroken view through the louvers, and they can be split so the top and bottom tilt separately. Traditional shutters have a visible rod down the center of each panel that moves the louvers together.

We offer 2½, 3½ and 4½ inch louvers. Smaller louvers give more privacy; larger louvers let in more light and view. The 3½ inch louver is the most popular.

A parts warranty. We replace defective shutter parts at no charge for as long as the original purchaser owns the shutters. Labor, installation and trip charges are not included, and the warranty does not transfer if the home or shutters are sold.

Read the full warranty terms

Yes. We fix broken or chewed louvers, replace pins and staples, repair tilt rods and refinish paint, with parts matched to your shutters. Repairing costs less than replacing. Loose pins and broken staples are usually fixed in a single visit; replacement louvers are made to match, which takes about 4–5 business days.

How shutter repair works

We can, for a small fee per window. Most customers take them down before installation day.

Yes. Plantation shutters fit inside the window frame and close snugly, adding a layer of insulation and still air between the glass and your room. In Houston summers that blocks much of the heat coming through the window, so your air conditioning works less; in winter it helps hold warm air in. Closing the louvers on sun-facing windows in the afternoon makes the biggest difference and can lower your energy bills.

Plantation shutters are one of the few window treatments considered a permanent upgrade: they're custom-fit and mounted to the window frame, so they stay with the house when you sell. Buyers notice them in showings and listing photos, and they replace the builder-grade blinds most homes come with. Real estate agents often list them as a feature of the home.

Yes. We supply and install custom plantation shutters for custom and production home builders, remodelers, interior designers and model homes across Greater Houston. We measure on site, coordinate installation with your build schedule, and offer shutter repair service to your buyers after move-in. Call (281) 866-4660 or visit our builders page to ask about builder pricing.

Shutters for builders and contractors

Dust them with a dry microfiber cloth or a vacuum brush attachment, and wipe marks with a barely damp cloth. Unlike curtains, they don't need to come down for washing.

How to clean plantation shutters