Faux Wood Plantation Shutters Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
Customer Reviews (483)Customer Questions
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We have a handle to turn the window outside on the frame inside., plantation blinds, will they work or can they be made to work with those handles.
Asked by Ruth L ·
Hello Ruth, thank you for reaching out! A lot of times the cranks on these types of windows will have to be removed and replaced with a butterfly handle in order for the plantation shutter to be installed. Please give us a call at 888-256-8672, option "1" for Sales and we can discuss further details.
Answered by Blindster ·
What is the width of the inside mount z frame faux wood plantation shutter that hangs over the edge of the window? I'm asking what is the width of the part that looks like trim frame around the window. I have several windows close together so I am hoping the z mount option would fit.
Asked by Abby G ·
Hello Abby, thank you for your question! The width of the frame is 1 1/8".
Answered by Blindster ·
Hello, Is an outside mount compatible with a protruding window sill?
Asked by Pat ·
Hello Pat, thank you for your question! Yes, an outside mount L-Frame will be compatible with a protruding window sill. On our Customize and Buy page you will be able to specify whether or not your window has a protruding sill. On an outside mount, the bottom frame will rest on the top of the sill.
Answered by Blindster ·
We purchased your shutters and blinds from Blindster for our home about a year or so ago. We have a shutter panel that has loosened and would like to know how to repair it. We set it in position and it falls open shortly after. Thank you in advance for your help. Jack Falcon
Asked by Joaquin F ·
Hello Jack, thank you for reaching out and I am so sorry to hear about this issue you are having with one of your shutters. It sounds like we may need to get tension rods sent out to get that taken care of. Please give us a call at 888-256-8672 so that we can locate the exact shutter and get a few more details so we can get this corrected for you.
Answered by Blindster ·
I just installed one of my small windows. It's a little tight on left bottom corner. Can and how do I adjust the shutter? Thank you.
Asked by James ·
Hi James, thank you for reaching out! It is possible that one or more of the screws on the frame needs to be loosened up on that end. Please feel free to give us a call at 888-256-8672 and we'd be happy to take a deeper look into this for you if that does not solve the issue.
Answered by Blindster ·
HOW DO YOU INSTALL THE L Frame Cover Strip? Does it go all around the frame? the strips i received only accommodate the side frames and not the top and bottom frames. The only instructions were that you "glue" the strips to the frame; however, I received many small plastic type plugs with washers that i have no idea what they are for.
Asked by Joe s ·
Hello Joe, thank you for reaching out. The gap strips would be used on all 4 sides so that it looks uniform, however, you would only want to use the strips if the gaps around the window opening are greater than 3/8". They are more of a "last resort" part as they are glued to the face of the frame, as you mentioned, and have to be cut and mitered. Caulk should be the first choice for gaps as it will blend in better and not be noticeable. The small plugs you received are button plugs to cover up the screw holes. Please give us a call at 888-256-8672, option "2" for Customer Service if you have any further questions. We're happy to get you taken care of. Our phone hours are 8 AM - 7 PM CST Monday - Thursday & 8 AM - 5 PM CST on Fridays.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can the Fauxwood Plantation Shutters be installed with 3/4" depth to the window frame? We have Anderson windows and do not have a deeper window frame as shown in your video, Hw to Measure".
Asked by Dave M ·
Hi Dave, thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, with 3/4" of depth we would not be able to install as an inside mount. The shutters would have to be installed as an outside mount.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do you make shutters for an arched window?
Asked by Lauren A ·
Hello Lauren, thank you for your question. I'm sorry, we do not offer arches for our shutters.
Answered by Blindster ·
So in watching the install video for inside mount... there was no window trim. I have window trim - is there a way to install these shutters to existing trim like normal blinds are?
Asked by NewHouseGal ·
Hi New House Gal, thank you for your question! If your window already has trim around it, you will want to order the outside mount, L-frame style. This frame style is mounted outside the window opening onto existing molding or trim, a wall, or a door. These frames require 1 3/8" of flat space around the window for mounting. I have pasted a link to a pdf file below that shows how to install this frame style. It is on page 4. https://www.blindster.com/documents/Faux-Wood-Plantation-Shutters.pdf
Answered by Blindster ·
I was wondering if we could install these shutters to the bottom half of the windows?
Asked by Candice ·
Hi Candice, thank you for reaching out! I'm sorry, we do not offer this style of shutter.
Answered by Blindster ·