# Faux Wood Plantation Shutters > If you can hang a blind, you can install our fauxwood plantation shutters. Designed for the DIYer, they look like real wood shutters but are far more durable and much easier to install. Our shutters are hand-crafted and manufactured to your specifications in about two weeks. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/faux-wood-shutters - Category: Shutters - SKU: BLN-PFWS-CB - Price: $172.60 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 483 reviews - Made to order: ships in 4–6 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/shutters - Suggested rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Dining room, Media room, Bathroom, Entry way, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 10" to 96" - Height: 18" to 90" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Window Molding If your window has wood trim or molding around the opening, it can affect what mount options are available. - No Molding: Flat wall and no molding around the edge of the window. - Has Molding: Molding that is mounted on the wall around the edges of the window. ### Protruding Sill If your window has a protruding sill, it can affect what mount options are available. - No Protruding Sill: The bottom frame is flush within the window opening and does not protrude out into the room. - Yes Protruding Sill: The bottom part of the window frame protrudes out away from the opening. ### Window Opening Depth The measurement of the inside of your window frame. There are different depth requirements for each shutter mount/frame. A value from 1/8" to 3", or greater than 3". ### Mount Type and Frame Style There are three shutter mount and frame style options which are determined by the specifications of your window. - Inside Mount - Z frame: Mounted inside the window opening onto the edges of the window. - Inside Mount - L Frame: Mounted inside the window opening and flush with the wall. - Outside Mount - L Frame: Mounted outside the window opening onto the trim, the wall, or a door. ### Louver Size The larger the louver size, the more light will shine through and the better your view will be. - 2 1/2" Louvers: The 2 1/2" louver is the traditional style. - 3 1/2" Louvers: The 3 1/2" louver is the more modern style. ### Panel Type The number of sections the shutter has and how it is configured. Most of the time, the panel type is determined by the width of the shutter, but some widths will allow you to have the option between mutliple types. In most cases, we recommend ordering the least number of panels possible as fewer panels will give you a more open view. - Single Panel - Hinge Left: One panel with the hinges attached to the left-hand side. - Single Panel - Hinge Right: One panel with a choice of Right hinges. - Double Panel: Two panels that open away from the center. The left panel will have hinges on the left and the right panel will have hinges on the right. - Four Panel: Two hinged panels on the left and two hinged panels on the right that open in the center. ### Divider Rail A divider rail divides the shutter panel equally into two sections that open and close independently providing more flexibility in both light control and privacy. - No Divider Rail: All louvers operate together throughout the height of the panel. - Center Divider Rail: A divider rail is placed as close to the center as possible within the panels and adds stability for tall windows. This feature also allows for more privacy and light control by dividing the louvers into top and bottom sections that operate independently. ### Mount Location A small difference in height measurements in windows next to or near other windows in the same room may change the number of louvers on the shutter, in which case the shutter would not match the other shutters. - Stand Alone: This shutter is independent and not next to any other shutter in the room. - Next to other shutters: If this shutter is next to another shutter in the same room, we will make every effort to match the number of louvers per panel and the height of the dividing rail ( if needed) as near as possible. ### Tilt Bar Type A tilt bar is what you use to open and close the shutter louvers. - Front Tilt Bar (standard): Provides the traditional shutter look, but will slightly obstruct view. - Gear Tilt: A hidden shutter tilt system that uses an internal gear mechanism to operate the louvers. It allows for smooth, one-touch control and eliminates the need for external tilt bars, offering a clean and modern look. ## Restrictions - Our shutters are designed for square and rectangular windows only. We do not offer shutters for arched, curved, or specialty size windows. - Divider rail required on all single and double panel shutters over 60" in height and four panel shutters over 50" in height - Tilt in windows must have shutters installed as an Outside Mount ## Colors 3 colors. ### $ - Essential - Cotton - Pearl - Vanilla ## Highlights - Easy To Self-Install - 2 1/2" or 3 1/2" Louver Size - Hidden Tilt Option - Water Resistant - Child & Pet Safety - Easy to Clean - Privacy - Eco-Friendly ## Specifications - Min flat space For Outside Mount L-Frame: 1 3/8 inches - Insulating/Energy Efficient: Insulating/Energy Efficient - Min Depth For Inside Mount Z-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: 1 1/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount Z-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 1 1/4 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount Z-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: 1 5/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount Z-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 1 3/4 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: 2 1/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 2 1/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: 2 5/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 2 3/8 inches - Min Depth For Outside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: 0 inches - Min Depth For Outside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 1/8 inch - Min Depth For Outside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Front Tilt: ½ inch - Min Depth For Outside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers, Gear Tilt: 3/8 inch - Inside Mount Width/Height Deduction: Approximately 1/8 - ¼ inch depending on frame style ## Description If you can hang a blind, you can install our Faux Wood Plantation Shutters. Designed for the DIYer, they deliver the look of real wood with greater durability and easier installation. Each unit is hand-crafted to your specifications and typically ships in about two weeks. Traditional wood versions often take 8 to 12 weeks to produce. Because our faux wood shutters resist moisture, warping, and fading, they hold up especially well in kitchens, bathrooms, and other high-humidity rooms where real wood shutters can struggle over time. Combined with straightforward DIY installation, they are a practical upgrade for any room in the home, not just formal living spaces. Product highlights: - Made from lead-free molded polyresin, which is extremely durable, waterproof, and scratch-resistant, with UV inhibitors to prevent fading - Powder-coated stainless steel hinges that resist rust and scratches for long-term performance - Superior insulation with a higher insulating value than typical blinds or shades - Greenguard® Certified to support better indoor air quality - Integrated panel locks provide a clean, secure closure without the risk of loosening like visible magnets - Lightweight design makes installation easy for one person, unlike heavier wood alternatives ## How to measure ### How to Measure: Inside Mount Please Note: Our shutters are designed for square and rectangular windows only. We do not offer shutters for arched, curved, or specialty size windows. Let's make sure you have what you need! - A metal tape measure - Pen and paper to record all measurements - Determine whether you will mount as an inside mount Z-Frame or an inside mount L-Frame based on the depth requirements and your window configuration. - Z-Frame: Mounted inside the front edges of the window opening with a trim-cased window frame. - Can be installed in windows with up to a ½" variance between your 3 width and 3 height measurements (see below). - Have a protruding sill? This frame will have a flat bottom that rest on top of the sill for support. - Depth requirements: - 2 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: 1 1/8" - 2 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: 1 5/8" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: 1 5/8" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: 2" - L-Frame: Mounted inside the window opening, is fully recessed and flush with the wall. - *Window frames that do not have equal measurements may create gaps between the shutter frame and the window opening. Caulk can be used to fill the gap. - If the variance between your 3 width and/or height measurements is more than ½", we recommend an outside mount L-Frame. - Depth requirements: - 2 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: 2 1/8" - 2 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: 2 5/8" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: 2 5/8" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: 3" How to Measure: Let's start with the Width: - Inside of the window opening/frame measure from left to right at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8”. That is your ordering width. Now, let's do the Height: - Inside of the window opening/frame measure from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the smallest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering height. Note: You are ordering the exact window opening size, not the size of the shutter to the nearest 1/8". The factory will make a deduction to your Width or Height to ensure your shutter will fit your opening. ### How to Measure: Outside Mount Please Note: Our shutters are designed for square and rectangular windows only. We do not offer shutters for arched, curved, or specialty size windows. Let's make sure you have what you need! - A metal tape measure - Pen and paper to record all measurements - Check if you have sufficient flat space and depth: This outside mount L-Frame requires 1 3/8" of flat space around the window. If you plan to mount this frame onto existing molding or trim, that space must also be at least 1 3/8" wide. - L-Frame: Mounted outside the window opening onto an existing wall, door, molding, or trim. - Depth requirements: - 2 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: 0" - 2 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: ½" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Front Tilt: ½" - 3 ½" Louvers with a Hidden Tilt: 1" How to Measure: Let's start with the Width: - If you are mounting the frames onto existing molding or trim, measure from the outside edges of the molding left to right at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the largest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8”. That is your ordering width. - If you are not mounting on existing molding or trim, measure from left to right at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the largest. Add at least 3" to the largest width measurement (the one you circled). That is your ordering width. Now, let's do the Height: - Follow the instructions for the configuration that applies to you: - YES to molding/trim, YES to a protruding windowsill: - Measure from the top of the sill to the outside edge of the trim above the window opening on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height. - NO to molding/trim, YES to a protruding windowsill: - Measure from the top of the sill to the top of the window opening on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. Add at least 1 ½" to your tallest measurement (the one you circled). That is your ordering height. - NO to molding/trim, NO to a protruding windowsill: - Measure the height of the window opening on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. Add at least 3" to your tallest measurement (the one you circled). If rounding is necessary, round up to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering height. - YES to molding/trim, NO to a protruding windowsill: - Measure the height of the window frame including trim, from outside edge to outside edge on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. If rounding is necessary, round up to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering height. Note: The factory will make the exact sizes you specify, including the frames from outside edge to outside edge. They will not make any deductions to your Width or Height. ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/shutters/faux-wood-shutters/documents/CBG%20SHUTTER%20INSTALLATION-design-20232-03-23.pdf ## Questions & Answers 364 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/faux-wood-shutters/questions ## Reviews 4.9 out of 5 from 483 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/faux-wood-shutters/reviews - 5/5, Mary, 2026-10-22: "Shutters came well packed" - 5/5, Gerry, 2026-10-03: "I ordered 8 blinds.I caused the only delay because I modified my order just before they were made. Received them the n excellent condition, no defects. All fit wonderfully (I checked each dimension at least 4 times, with the aid of Blindster web videos)), and they were so easy to install (less than 2 hrs). I'll be ordering more!" - 5/5, Holli, 2026-10-03: "I am so happy with our purchase. I only bought 2 sets for our spare room to try them out. Very happy with the quality and very easy to install. Can’t wait to buy more for the rest of the house!" - 5/5, Kristine, 2026-09-30: "Purchased Shutter while remodeling my master bath. Love the look and privacy of the shutter over the soaking tub. The shutter design is sleek and modern which matches the finishes used in the remodel." - 5/5, Raymond, 2026-08-28: "The shutters were easy to install and look beautiful"