Frequently Asked Questions

Wood blinds/shutters are the perfect choice for many rooms and styles. Here's why: High quality basswood is durable and gorgeous. These classic blinds are a superb choice to give your room a sophisticated look at half the cost of having a professional do it!

100% Hardwood and nothing less. To be more specific we use basswood and poplar witch has been the industry standard for many many years. Since basswood shutters are lighter in weight, larger wider panels can be made with less hinge fatigue. Windows look better with wider panels that allow more light and view. Basswood grows in the eastern and central North America. The basswood name derives from the inner bark or bast that is used as a source for making rope, basket weave and mats.

We wouldn't install cheap products in our homes, so we don't use anything but the best materials and top craftsmanship to build our shutters.

To prevent warping and sagging, we recommend each shutter panels max width be 36”. This is more of a guidline than a hard rule so if your measurements are close we can accomidate. This does not mean that windows wider than 36” cannot have shutters it means we will need to split that windows shutters up into multiple panels. For example, a 48” wide window will have 2 seperate 24” shutter panels.

Our DIY Shutter Kits will come to you primed white and ready for any color of paint you choose.

Z-Frame and L-Frame are both made from the same basic building block and both fit on the INSIDE of your window opening. The difference is the L-Frame only fits inside your window opening and is ideal for windows that already have trim moulding around them, or if the shutter needs to be pushed back into a deep window opening. The Z-Frame has window moulding attached and will give your windows a nice trimmed out look if your windows have bare drywall corners without and additional trim work. Z-Frame also covers an gaps up to 1” wide incase you have a window opening that is severly out of square.

You have two options:
Arched shutters are extremely custom and take a lot of precise measurements, we have a partnership with a company called O'Hair.com out of Texas who can make the pre-built panels for you and even painted or stained. For a pre-assembled, stained, or arched quote, please call. 801-949-0700. Other option is many customers that will simply put shutters in the lower section of their windows and leave the arch open for daylight, which is also a great look.

Yes, our DIY Shutter kits come with everything you will need to assemble and install your shutters into your window openings. All you will need is a screwdriver or power drill with a Philips attachment. Please type in notes if you prefer to install your frames with your own nail gun and how many sides you need on your frame 3 or 4 sided.

Along with a number of instructional videos found here on the website, each DIY Shutter Kit order will be emailed with easy step-by-step instructions to show you just how easy it is to assemble and install your very own plantation shutters in your home and save yourself thousands of dollars along the way. If you want instructions before ordering, please email chris@diyshutters.co with your "Name & Assembly Instructions" as the Subject line. :) Once your order is complete and Shipped, you will get an automatic email sent SUBJECT: Your DIYshutters order is now Complete, Assembly Instruction here

We offer a great selection of louver sizes. Our louvers vary in size from 2 ½ inches to 4 ½ inches and anywhere in between. The most popular blade is the 4 ½ inches with 3 ½ inches being a close second. We leave the choice up to the customer since each person has individual tastes and decorating styles.

Referring to the image below:
A) Shutter-the shutter is the entire window covering entity installed into the opening. It consists of all the parts, panels, and frame and can be quite large. Our example picture is only one shutter and two panels. B) Panel-the panel consists of one set of stiles, rails, and a section of louvers. Our example picture consists of two panels and only one shutter. The panels swing open on hinges much like your doors. C) Rail-the pieces at the top and bottom of the panel that provide structure to the shutter. A divider rail can also be placed in the panel to separate the top and the bottom louvers. Every shutter panel has at least a top and bottom rail. D) Louvers-the louvers are the blades that rotate open and closed. They vary in size from 1.25" to 5.5" and are all operated uniformly by the tilt rod. E)Tilt Rod-the tilt rod is the bar in the center of the panel that operates and rotates all the louver blades at once. F) Stiles-stiles are the vertical supports that the louver blades connect into. The top and bottom rails also join with the stiles to form the structural support for the louvers. All shutters have stiles. G) Frame or Mount-the frame surrounds all the panels in a particular panel set. The frame is usually attached to the inside of the window jamb, the wall, or a door. There are numerous frames and different applications require different frame mounts, but most shutters have some sort of frame.

No. Any type of wood shutter is not waterproof no matter what type of finish is applied or how well it is sealed. That’s why exterior decks have to be refinished every few years. There is an alternative in watered areas, however. All vinyl shutters are waterproof but will yellow over time. We don't recommend them over a shower or bathtub that gets steam often.

You have two options a center tilt rod or a Hidden Tilt rod. When shutters do not have a rod in the center of the panel it is placed on the back side of the panel. This is called the hidden or sometimes the clear view design. The center tilt rods do wear out over years of use.

Yes. This has been a popular option in the last few years. You can provide your full window measurements and we will build your shutter to ½ the height provided. Typically these café style shutters will only include a left and right frame piece. The cross bar top frame is available upon request.

Yes. This is a common request we get from our customers. It is nice to be able to close the bottom section of you shutters for privacy but leave the top portion tilted open for lighting. This can be accomplished in two ways: Option One: by installing a fixed mid-rail in the center of the shutter panel which will separate your shutter into a clear upper and lower section. Option Two: Or our more popular option is to simply cut your tilt rod at the place where you would like the upper and lower sections to divide and now your shutter will have 2 separate removable sections without the fixed mid-rail bar always blocking the middle of your window. This option also allows for you to choose where you want the separation between the upper and lower sections to occur, For instance you can have the lower ⅔ close with the upper ⅓ stay open for light. If you wish for us to accommodate you by cutting the metal hidden tilt rods for you, please indicate that in the note section of the shopping cart during checkout next to your name.

We recommend measure the Width in 3 places (Top, Middle, Bottom) as well as the Height in 3 places (Left, Middle, Right) in case you window or drywall is a little out of square (most are) and give us the smallest of those 3 measurements to make sure your shutter kits fit properly.

Then send us only the smallest measurement of Width first x Height next You can send a pic of a drawing as well if you wish.

No. We will take ⅛” off each side to allow for variation in your window opening in case your window is not perfectly square or if you drywall is wavy in parts. This will ensure the shutter kits will not arrive too large to fit inside your window opening. If you ordered a Z-Frame any small gap will be covered up by the frame. If you ordered an inside L-Frame this small gap can easily be hidden with a quick bead of paintable caulk.

For window openings that are out of square we recommend using shims behind the Z frame option to square it out. That way your reveal around the panels will be even and have a more pleasing look to the eye.

We do not have a minimum order. We understand that window coverings are expensive, even at our amazing pricing here. We also understand that assembling your own shutters is a new idea and may seem a bit daunting do some. So we have removed our minimum order and invite you to order just 1 or 2 shutters to start if you are not feeling confident enough, or if your current budget will not allow you to order them all at the same time. We are confident that once you see how easy the kits really are you will be ready to order the rest of your windows.

We ship to all 48 contiguous states in the USA. Hawaii and Alaska are possible but we will need to go over our shipping options with you before you order. If you are LOCAL, please call us before ordering to notify us if you want to do a pickup instead of delivery.

Not yet. We have not found a freight shipping provider that can get us reasonable pricing to anywhere outside the USA at this time.

Our production time is typically 3-4 weeks depending on how busy we are at the time we receive the payment on your order and FedEx shipping varies upon location. We do everything we can to get orders out as soon as possible.

No, unfortunately 100% hardwood shutters are a large and heavy product and we are not able to offer free shipping and keep our pricing as low as we currently do.

We ship to all 48 contiguous states in the USA. Hawaii and Alaska are possible but we will need to go over our shipping options with you before you order.

Yes. You can send us an order update be emailing us at chris@diyshutters.co and we will get back to you with the current status of your order. Please keep in mind, Our production time is typically 3-4 weeks depending on how busy we are at the time when we received the payment on your order. We will ship you the frames first for you to square out, then email us back with the exact dimensions of each window after.

Name of Window: Width X Height.

The mount refers to the way you will mount your shutters, either inside or outside the window opening. Inside mounts are mounted inside the window opening that is recessed from the wall. An inside mount provides a clean look and is probably the most common way to hang shutters today. Both Z-Frame and L-Frame can be used for an inside mount. The minimum window sill depth for an inside mount varies depending on the louver size selection. The depth required for each product can be found here. Outside mounts are installed outside the window opening and are mounted either on the wood frame or drywall surface of the room. Outside mounts are great for windows with obstructions (such as security-system hardware), or for windows with a very shallow window sill depth that would make an inside mount impossible. An outside mount can also be used to make a window appear larger, or to hide an unattractive window.

YES we can, add instruction to do this in the notes, and we'll cut the rod for you before shipping

No, we don't pre-drill the holes to attach to the wall, that way you can adjust the hinges to where you need them and use a framing nail which has a smaller hole and is easier to paint and cover.

Yes all hinges are in white, you can special order other colors if needed, add to instructions in the notes.

Using our INSTANT PRICING calculator you can see pricing on your new DIY Shutter Kits and you can also add them to your cart here on the website and checkout online. Once payment is received we will start production on your order.

We accept all major credit & debit cards.

By keeping our operation in our warehouse and shipping the product to you directly we are able to cut down on the expensive overhead of vehicles and install crews and stick to what we do best, build quality shutters. And we love passing those savings on to you. We do not cut costs by using sub-par materials of components. Our DIY Shutter kits are only made from 100% hardwood and top quality components.

We ship our DIY Shutter Kits exclusively with FedEx to ensure they arrive quickly and safely at your doorstep. Each order is different depending on how large your windows are, how many we are shipping at a time, and how far away from our Utah location you are. The most accurate way to get a shipping quote is to add your shutters into the cart from our Instant Pricing page it's about 13% of the total order. you can start the checkout process to see precise shipping costs in checkout.

When comparing apples to apples DIY Shutters is the lowest cost around. Typically coming in at close to ½ the price of a traditional shutter company using 100% hardwood and top quality components.

Your DIY Shutter kit will include all your custom cut and drilled wood componets for your shutters including the frame. It will also include all hardware items you will need including hinges and magnet catches. This includes the screws needed to mount your shutters to the walls. Also included will be detailed assembly and installation instructions will be emailed to you.

Plantation Shutters help in two ways. They increase the curb-appeal on any home and likely increase the number of people who will consider purchasing. It's also been estimated that they will increase your homes appraisal value by several percentage points.

Step-by-step installation instructions for each product are included in the box. If you are unable to locate the instructions in the box, you can find them on our website here, or you can watch one of our instructional install videos here, You also may call our Production Manager for assistance at 801-949-0700

You can call, text or email our production manager at chris@diyshutters.co 801-949-0700

We do not currently have a showroom, and our warehouse is a bit dusty, but if you are in the neighborhood we would we love to schedule a time with you to show your around and answer any questions you might have in person. If you are nearby Price, Utah. Call us to schedule a visit. 801-949-0700

Our DIY Shutter kits are proudly made in our hometown of Huntington, Utah, USA.

Although we might be able to save a few bucks outsourcing the production of our shutters there is no way for us to ensure the quality and fast production times of our shutters unless we make them our selves 100% here in the USA.