# Premium Faux Wood Plantation Shutters > Shutters are an investment in your home – so why not invest in the best? Our Premium Faux Wood Shutters are built to last a lifetime. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/premium-faux-wood-plantation-shutters - Category: Shutters - SKU: BLN-PFWSN - Price: $385.08 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.88 out of 5 from 60 reviews - Made to order: ships in 26–28 business days, then delivery typically takes 7 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: 6" to 98" - Height: 10" to 96" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Does your window have molding? If your window has wood trim or molding around the opening, it can affect what mount options are available. - No: Flat wall and no molding around the edges of the window. - Yes Has Molding: Molding that is mounted on the wall around the edges of the window. ### Does Your Window Have A 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 with the window opening and does not protrude into the room. - Yes Protruding Sill: The bottom part of the window frame protrudes away from the window opening. ### What is the 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 Bullnose Z-Frame: Mounted inside the window opening onto the edges of the window. - Inside Mount 2" Bel Air 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 the hinges attached to the right-hand side. - 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. Both sets of panels fold together and outward when opened. ### 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. If this shutter will be mounted next to other shutters in the same room, please order all the shutters with the same height measurement. - 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. - Concealed Tilt Bar: An embedded gear and pinion system that enables seamless louver tilting without a tilt rod for a more streamlined and modern appearance. ## Restrictions - Center divider rail option only, no custom placement available - Screws/Nails will not be included with Outside Mount applications, additionally, the frames will not come pre-drilled ## Colors 4 colors. ### $ - Essential - White - Antique White - Cream - Gray ## Highlights - Water Resistant - Child & Pet Safety - Easy to Clean - Privacy - Eco-Friendly ## Specifications - Min flat space for Outside Mount L-Frame: 1 ½ inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount for 2" Z-Frames, 2 1/2" Louvers: 1 3/8 inches - Min Depth For Inside Mount for 2" Z-Frames, 3 1/2" Louvers: 1 7/8 inches - Min Depth for Inside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers: 1 ¾ inches - Min Depth for Inside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers: 2 ¼ inch - Min Depth for Outside Mount L-Frame, 2 1/2" Louvers: 1/8 inch - Min Depth for Outside Mount L-Frame, 3 1/2" Louvers: ½ inch - Inside Mount Width/Height Deduction: approximately 1/8" ## Description Our Premium Faux Wood Plantation Shutters check all the boxes: beauty, durability, and affordable pricing! Their gorgeous exterior is actually a polypropylene coating that's more durable than paint and is environmentally friendly, meeting even the most stringent safety standards. Underneath is a solid-core wood composite interior that is specially constructed to provide maximum durability against sagging and warping. Add in our exceptional pricing plus the savings from measuring and installing yourself and you have an amazing custom window treatment! Our easy-to-order process helps you find the correct configuration for your plantation faux wood shutters, with a choice of design options, including frame styles, louver size and even an optional integrated tilt system. A closer look at this elegant faux wood solution: - Solid composite wood core with durable polypropylene coating - Custom design and made-to-order sizing - Multiple frame styles to accommodate different window depths and configurations - Traditional 2 1/2" louvers or modern 3 1/2" louvers Reasons customers love this timeless look: - Get the beauty of a painted wood shutter with the durability and stain resistance of an engineered finish - UV inhibitors keep your shutters looking great for years to come - Shutter frames feature composite wood construction for greater strength and stability - Eco-friendly process uses sustainable, rapid-growth trees and manufacturing methods with barely any wood waste - Elegant frame options for upscale design and long-lasting beauty - Optional concealed tilt features an internal gear system that precisely rotates shutters and provides tight closure – no need for traditional tilt bars that can loosen and break over time How to order: - Start configuring by entering the size of your window opening, per our measuring instructions below - Answer a few questions about your window (whether you have existing trim or a protruding sill, and your window depth) - Continue making selections – your choice for each step will update available selections for the next step - We'll show you which options are compatible with your window – just pick the styles that work best for you! ## 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 sill plate that rests on top of the sill for support. - Depth requirements: - 2 ½" Louvers: 1 3/8" of depth - 3 ½" Louvers: 1 7/8" of depth - 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: 1 ¾" of depth - 3 ½" Louvers: 2 ¼" of depth 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 ½" 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 ½" wide. - L-Frame: Mounted outside the window opening onto an existing wall, door, molding, or trim. - Depth requirements: - 2 ½" Louvers: 1/8" of depth - 3 ½" Louvers: ½" of depth 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. Subtract 3" from the largest measurement (the one you circled). 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. 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. Subtract 1 ½" from the tallest measurement (the one you circled). 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. 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. 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. Subtract 3" from the tallest measurement (the one you circled). If rounding is necessary, round up to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering height. Note: The factory will ADD 1 ½" for each frame side so that the entire width of the L frame is outside of the window opening. (Unless there is a bottom existing window sill, in which case they would not add the 1 ½" at the bottom.) 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/Norman%20Z-L%20Frame-blindster.pdf ## Questions & Answers 14 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/premium-faux-wood-plantation-shutters/questions ## Reviews 4.88 out of 5 from 60 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shutters/premium-faux-wood-plantation-shutters/reviews - 5/5, Jim, 2026-09-30: "The wood faux plantation shutters were a replacement for my original shutters. They are made slightly different than the first shutters. They are made to the exact measurements that I gave to the 1/8”. My original had some minor gap at the perimeter. The new shutters were made to the exact measurement so some tweaking was needed, but they look beautiful. Just what I wanted. Thank you Blindster!!" - 5/5, Paul, 2026-08-23: "Very happy with our first order placed through Blindster. Quality is very good (we selected Premium). The blinds assembled easily and had a nice fit and finish. Take note regarding plantation shutters....At first I was a bit disapointed and was ready to call customer service, as the shutters were very loose and wouldn't stay fully closed due to their weight. I was surpised there was no documentation to address this, but after researching a generic planaton shutter manufacturer online, I found out you can tighten the shutter tension using a screwdriver inserted into a hole on the side of the shutters. Once we did this it solved the problem - but there was no mention of this anywhere on the instructions. I was very impressed with the packaging. They were of course boxed securely, but each component of the blinds were individually packaged in an industrial-grade bubble wrap...Not the traditional bubble wrap that one pops with their fingers. This was very heavy-duty, thick plastic, long air-filled tubes resembling a thin air matress that were extremely strong and protective. You couldn't pop these with your hands. I had to use a box cutter to pop and collapse them when I was ready to discard it. We will definitly use Blindster when we are ready to order the next set of blinds. Note that I followed the measuring guide carefully and double-checked my measurements before placing the order. Don't take one meaurement - follow the instructions." - 5/5, Chris, 2026-07-22: "WONDERFUL!!! So glad I go them! Blindster products are the best!!!!" - 5/5, Donna, 2026-07-01: "My shutters are beautiful.so streamlined. Everyone who enters my home they are the first thing they notice. Always say how nice they look. Awesome product soul buy again. I purchased 3 pairs of the Plantainion shutters. Great customer service right to the end. Thank you" - 5/5, Lena, 2026-06-30: "Everything we expected Perfect fit."