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Plantation Shutters
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2" Faux Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is one of the the most common blind sizes and is a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$49.78/ blind
Number of colors available Number of standard colors available. Blinds typically cannot be painted, so the more standard colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	7
Material	PVC
Manufacturer	House brand

2 1/2" Faux Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is the most common blind size. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$62.96/ blind
Number of colors available Number of standard colors available. Blinds typically cannot be painted, so the more standard colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	7
Material	PVC
Manufacturer	House brand

2" Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is the most common blind size. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$76.37/ blind
Number of solid colors available Number of standard colors available. Blinds typically cannot be painted, so the more standard colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	7* 7-Shades of white
Material Type of wood from which blinds are constructed	Basswood
Manufacturer	House brand

2" Stained Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is the most common blind size. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$81.30/ blind
Number of stain colors available Number of stained wood colors available. Blinds typically cannot be custom stained, so the more standard stain colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	14
Material Type of wood from which blinds are constructed	Basswood
Manufacturer	House brand

2 1/2" Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is the most common blind size. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$87.71/ blind
Number of solid colors available Number of standard colors available. Blinds typically cannot be painted, so the more standard colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	4
Material Type of wood from which blinds are constructed	Basswood
Manufacturer	House brand

2 1/2" Stained Wood Blinds

31" X 61" price Blinds are usually priced based on the width and height of the window. This is the price for a blind to cover a window that is 31" wide and 61" tall. This is the most common blind size. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for most new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing this type of blind in your home.	$93.39/ blind
Number of stain colors available Number of stained wood colors available. Blinds typically cannot be custom stained, so the more standard stain colors available, the more likely you are to find the color best suited to your preferences	6
Material Type of wood from which blinds are constructed	Basswood
Manufacturer	House brand

Pricing Includes

Includes in-home measurement Indicates whether the pricing listed includes in-home measurement. Typically, this also means that if a measurement mistake is made and the plantation shutters are built to the incorrect specifications, the plantation shutter retailer will bear the cost of replacing shutters with those built to the correct measurements. If no, the customer is expected to provide measurements and bears responsibility for incorrect measurements.	Included
Shipping & delivery Indicates whether the pricing listed also includes delivery and installation of the plantation shutters.	Included
Installation	dependent

Blinds Details

Custom made Indicates whether the blinds are custom made to the dimensions of each window rather than being cut down from standard sizes, e.g. 'readymades.'
Valance returns The valance is the decorative cover to the metal box at the top of the blinds knows as the headrail. Generally, blinds of higher quality have a valance that covers both the front of the headrail as well as valance returns that conceal the ends of the headrail that protrudes beyond the window.
Blinds installed within Time required for blinds to be installed, starting on the day the order is placed.	7-10 business days
Blinds warranty Indicates term and coverage of the warranty, if any, covering the blinds.	Lifetime* except abuse or unforseen occurances.
Made in the USA
Manufacture location Indicates the location of the facility where the plantation shutters are assembled.	DallasTX

Upgrades

Tape Decorative tape is an upgrade option for blinds. Decorative tape replaces the nylon cord ladders from which blind slats are suspended.	dependent
Tape colors available Number of standard tape colors available.	6
Routless Refers to an alternative means of suspending the slats of a blind. Instead of holes, there are small notches on either side of each blind slat. This provides tighter closure to seal out light. This creates darker rooms for increased privacy and security. Slats can also be easily removed for cleaning.	dependent

Brands Offered

House brand
Hunter Douglas
Comfortex
Bali
Graeber
Timber

Quotes

In-home estimate cost	Free
Written, itemized quote Indicates whether quote is both written and broken down by room
Email quotes Indicates whether window treatments retailer can email quotes

Showroom

Business Details

Service area	Dallas / Ft Worth
Saturday appointments
Sunday appointments
Minimum job size	None
Deposit required Indicates the deposit required to commence with your window coverings order
Employees vs. contractors Indicates whether the installers servicing your house are employees of or contractors hired by the granite retailer.	All contractors
Current business license Indicates whether the service provider has a current business license.
Current general liability insurance The service providers you hire should carry both general liability & workers compensation insurance. If the service provider damages your property or harms you or someone else, their liability insurance should cover the cost of these damages. This insurance can be expensive and some service providers may be tempted to avoid the expense by letting insurance lapse. Since insurance can expire or be cancelled, you should always verify this information yourself.
Current worker comp. insurance The service providers you hire should carry both general liability & workers compensation insurance, which provides for workers medical bills and lost wages if they happen to be injured on the job. This insurance can be quite expensive, particularly for high-risk occupations. Some businesses may be tempted to avoid the expense by letting insurance lapse. For this reason, you should always verify that the service provider has a current insurance policy.

Affiliations

Better Business Burea member

Prices

Price Plantation shutters are typically priced based on the overall area the plantation shutters will cover. Measure the width and the height of the area covered in inches, multiply them together and divide by 144 to get the square footage of a shutter for a window. Average sized windows in a new home usually cover from 10 to 20 sq. ft. each. Prices for non-rectangular and specialty windows, e.g. arches, eyebrows, lever cutouts on doors, etc. may be extra.	dependent
Typical window price (33" X 62") This is the price of window covered by a shutters measuring 33" wide X 62" tall. Thiis a common size for window covered by a framed shutter. It is also a good size to use to get a rough estimate of the average cost per window for new homes. Multiply this figure by the number of windows you have to get an approximate cost for installing shutters in your home.	$275.63
Round up measurements This indicates whether the shutter company rounds up the square footage of each window before multiplying by the price per square foot to calculate the shutter price. For example, some companies will measure a 33"x62" window like the one priced above which is 14.44 sq. ft. and round up to 15 sq. ft. to calculate the price. Note that companies who round up have an effective price that is a bit higher than the price per sq. ft. they list.
In-home professional measurement	Free
Shipping & delivery	Free
Installation	Free

Shutter Specs

Shutters installed within This is the amount of time that elapses between when an order is placed and when the shutters are installed in your home.	5-7 weeks
Custom made Indicates whether the shutters are custom made to the dimensions of each window rather than being cut down from stock sizes.
Shutter material	Basswood + poplar
Stile width The stiles are the two vertical post within each shutter panel that the hold the shutters' slats (or louvers) in place. The width of the stile is often a good indicator of the construction quality of the shutter panels. Budget panels typically have stiles of 1 1/2" or less. While panels of higher quality have stiles as wide or wider than 1 3/4"	2"
Shutter warranty Indicates term and coverage of the warranty, if any, covering the plantation shutters.	Lifetime* except against abuse and unforeseen occurrences
Made in the USA
Manufacture location Indicates the location of the facility where the plantation shutters are assembled.	Dallas TX
Frame mounting Frames are the most popular method of mounting plantation shutters and consist of a shallow box that wraps around shutter panels like a picture frame. Shutter panels are mounted directly to the frame with hinges. Frames are usually 2" deep and 1" wide. They are mounted flat against your window trim. Advantages: Because the frame mounts directly to the trim, the overall appearance is more finished. With an accurate color match, each framed shutter should look like part of the window. Disadvantages: Frames protrude from windows 1/2-1" more than shutters on hanging strips.
Hanging strip mounting Plantation shutter panels are typically not attached directly to a window with hinges but are instead attached to either hanging strips or frames. Both provide a surface for the shutter panels to mount to and both block light gaps, preventing direct sunlight from escaping around the edges of panels. Hanging strips are narrow strips of wood, 1"x1" is a common size, attached to the right and left jamb of the window. Panels are attached to the hanging strip with 'L' shaped, wrap-around hinges that suspends the shutter panel in front of the strips. When the panels are closed, the hanging strips are hardly visible.	* depending on style of window

Shutter Finish

Number of standard paint colors Shutters are usually painted to match the color of your home's trim. The more standard colors a shutter company offers, the more likely one will closely match your trim color. However, if your trim color is not common, i.e. a shade of white or cream, custom color matching may be necessary.	4-4000* Custom color matching
Coats of finish Number of coats of paint used to finish the plantation shutters. This includes the coats of primer and top coat paint used to finish the shutters.	3-4
Finish warranty This indicates whether the warranty for the plantation shutters, if offered, covers the paint/finish applied to the shutters in the event of a defect in the finish that may include: peeling, cracking, and discoloration. Warranties covering the finish of plantation shutters often offer shorter terms than the warranty covering the product.	dependent
Custom color matching Shutters are usually painted to match the color of your home's trim. If the color of you trim is unusual, i.e. neither white nor a creamy color, custom color matching may be required to ensure an accurate match.	Free
Water-based acrylic paint
Oil-based paint
Lacquer paint
Latex paint
Other paint type

Louver Sizes

1 7/8" available Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. They are usually available in a variety of widths. Smaller louvers are more traditional, while wider louvers are more contemporary.
2 1/2" available Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. They are usually available in a variety of widths. Smaller louvers are more traditional, while wider louvers are more contemporary.
3 1/2" available Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. They are usually available in a variety of widths. Smaller louvers are more traditional, while wider louvers are more contemporary.
4 1/2" available Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. They are usually available in a variety of widths. Smaller louvers are more traditional, while wider louvers are more contemporary.
Other louver sizes available
Louver profile: Flat Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. A flat louver is rounded on the front and back edge and flat on the bottom and top.	* Special request
Louver profile: Elliptical Louvers are the tiltable slats that run horizontally across each plantation shutters panel. An elliptical louver has a profile with a shape similar to that of a football, except that the curves are not as pronounced.

Faux Wood Shutters

Faux wood shutters price This is the price to cover rectangular shaped windows with faux wood/synthetic/PVC shutters. Prices for specialty windows, e.g. arches, eyebrows, lever cutouts on doors, etc. may be extra.	$15.25/ sq. ft.
Number of faux wood colors Number of standard colors offered for faux wood shutters.	4

Stained Shutters

Stained shutters price This is the price to cover rectangular shaped windows with stained wood shutters. Prices for specialty windows, e.g. arches, eyebrows, lever cutouts on doors, etc. may be extra.	$20.50/ sq. ft.
Number of standard stain colors Number of standard colors offered for stained shutters.	5-20* custom stain available
Stained shutter material Indicates the material from which the plantation shutters are constructed.	Basswood* Knotty Alder wood available
Custom stain color matching Indicates whether the color of the stained shutters can be custom matched to another stain color.	No charge

Extra Charges

Framed shutter charge	No charge
Cafe height shutters Cafe height shutters cover only the lower portion of a window.	No charge
Ladder charge Windows with a bottom more than several feet from the floor may require the installer use a ladder to install the shutter. Plantation shutter companies often assess a fee for the added difficulty of installing a shutter in a hard-to-reach location.	No charge
Double hung Double hung shutters have panels that are stacked one on top of another. The upper panel(s) can be opened and folded back against the wall while the lower panel(s) stays in place, or vice versa. Typically, double hung construction requires an upcharge.	dependent
Lever cutouts for doors Some doors have levers, rather than knobs, that may overlap the area to be covered with a plantation shutter. In this case, the lever can be switched for a knob. Or, if you prefer to keep the lever, a section of the shutter panel can be cut out to make room for the lever.	dependent

Quotes

In-home estimate cost	Free
Written, itemized quote Indicates whether quote is both written and broken down by room
Email quotes Indicates whether window treatments retailer can email quotes

Showroom

Business Details

Service area	Dallas / Ft Worth
Saturday appointments
Sunday appointments
Minimum job size	None
Deposit required Indicates the deposit required to commence with your window coverings order
Employees vs. contractors Indicates whether the installers servicing your house are employees of or contractors hired by the granite retailer.	All contractors
Current business license Indicates whether the service provider has a current business license.
Current general liability insurance The service providers you hire should carry both general liability & workers compensation insurance. If the service provider damages your property or harms you or someone else, their liability insurance should cover the cost of these damages. This insurance can be expensive and some service providers may be tempted to avoid the expense by letting insurance lapse. Since insurance can expire or be cancelled, you should always verify this information yourself.
Current worker comp. insurance The service providers you hire should carry both general liability & workers compensation insurance, which provides for workers medical bills and lost wages if they happen to be injured on the job. This insurance can be quite expensive, particularly for high-risk occupations. Some businesses may be tempted to avoid the expense by letting insurance lapse. For this reason, you should always verify that the service provider has a current insurance policy.

Affiliations

Better Business Burea member

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