Faux Plantation Shutters

Why Chose Faux Plantation Shutters?

Faux plantation shutters are decorative window treatments that can give you the look of expensive solid wood at a fraction of the price.  Where vinyl louvers are hollow and capped thus making an inferior product today's faux shutters are made from a wood and plastic composite.  These louvers look and act like solid wood, but at a fraction of the cost to buy.  In some cases the shutters can be custom built to your window size and delivered to you in less then two weeks.  They wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge, and because the color is all the way through the product you do not have to worry about peeling or fading on the color. If you select carefully you can even find modern faux wood versions that will take oil based paint, allowing you to customize them to your color scheme and decor.

These faux wood or poly vinyl discount shutters have some pluses to them.  Yes, they are cheaper then basswood blinds. This is not the only advantage however. The better companies can make these custom to your windows, just like their more expensive wooden counterparts. Unlike wood, these easy care shutters can stand up to hot desert sun and varying moisture levels like one might find in a bathroom or shower without cracking, splitting or warping. They can be painted if you get white ones. They can be installed inside or outside the window frame. Typically they come with all the hardware needed.  Of course if you have standard sized windows these shutters can be gotten in stock sizes which are even cheaper then custom made ones.

More then one company makes wholesale custom faux wood shutters. You should find that these are cheap Stock items that ship within a short time when you order standard sizes. The faux plantation shutters louver typically range up to three and an half inches wide, making them very compatible to wooden interior plantation shutters.  Like wood the can be great additional insulation on your windows. Often these come with warranties, so before you settle on a brand check to see which has the best deal backing the product. These can range from a limited one year deal to a full lifetime one.  Remember to check this feature before deciding on a brand to purchase.

Plantation shutters help control energy bills, raise the value of your home by acting like “furniture for your windows”, add classic style and last far longer then trendy drapes which can age your home as the styles change.  It is clearly a good investment to get plantation shutters.  If you can afford wooden ones those are perfect for northern exposure, family rooms, and other locations were moisture is not an issue.  But for high humidity, intense sun exposure, children's rooms, bath rooms, and kitchens consider the more capable faux wood option. Even these are inexpensive when compared to all wood, you can still find quality versions that will be just about indistinguishable from the more expensive versions.

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