Custom Shutter Blinds: How To Make Sure Your Shutters Really Are Custom!

While there many companies claiming to sell custom shutter blinds, what they may actually be offering are pre-sized individual shutter panels which, upon receiving an order, they will cut and hinge to match. And the result is just not the same as having shutters designed to be proportional to your specific windows, made from panels cut only once.

This process may apply not only to wooden shutters, but to synthetic ones as well. A “custom-fit” synthetic shutter may actually be assembled from prefabricated rails, stiles, and louvers which are then cut to match your order–again leaving the possibility that you’ll end up with a poorly proportioned fir.

Another marketing ploy is from companies who promise that your custom shutters will be made from scratch, with each shutter designed for a particular window. While the idea is very appealing, the results, once again, are usually disappointing. Why?

Custom shutters are made using the same stiles and rails for every window in your home. This process saves money and time for the manufacturer, but does nothing to ensure that each of your windows will have a perfect shutter. And poorly-fitting shutters blinds can truly detract from your home’s appearance.

Your best bet, when purchasing shutters, is to avoid anyone offering custom shutters. Take the time, before you shop, to measure each of your windows. Then you’ll be ready to buy.

With your measurements in hand, you’ll be able to spend less time wondering which shutters will be a good fit, and more time finding those that will be the best match for your exterior or interior décor. And in the end, you’ll have custom shutter blinds that not only fit properly, but give your windows the perfect finishing touch!

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