Wood Shutters - Finding the Right Finish

Finishes for wood shutters can be chosen to match existing interior wall coverings and furnishings. Custom order traditional or plantation shutters to your specifications. However, remember that perfectly matched colors may not be possible and the finished products could vary from expectations.

Factors that affect the look of a wood shutter include the surrounding light and the characteristics of the wood. There are also different color batches and the effect of time, dirt, or smoke do make a difference to the final product.

Sending a sample piece allows for better matching. Stain grade shutters must be carefully selected and prepared in order to get a beautiful result in natural, medium or dark shades.

Textured sandbrushed or sandblasted finishing permits the wood grain to show through. Sandblasting occurs when the wooden surface is eroded to create a windswept appearance. Smooth hand sanded shutters are painted or stained with a multicoat finish and sealant.

Furniture quality durable finishes on premium kiln dried hardwoods produce stable and long lasting wood window shutters. Begin with a good primer and top coat and ensure that a sealer is added to the panels to protect them against moisture. The part of wood shutters most vulnerable to water damage is the top - make sure it has been coated with polyurethane or add a copper cap.

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