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Our Process

How Ordering Plantation Shutters Works

From your first call to the final walkthrough, here's exactly what to expect when you work with Shutter Crafts.

1

Schedule Your Free Estimate

Call, text, or request a free in-home or virtual estimate. We measure your windows, discuss materials and finishes, and give you a firm price with no obligation to move forward.

2

We Measure Every Window Precisely

You don't have to figure out sizing yourself. We send a technician to measure every window precisely, so each shutter is built to fit your exact openings rather than a generic standard size.

3

You Choose Your Materials, Finish & Preferences

During your estimate, our estimator brings physical material and finish samples — painted basswood, stained basswood, poly (vinyl), and knotty alder — so you can see and feel the real product in your own home's lighting before committing to anything. Below includes every decision you will make along the way.

Customer Decision Checklist
#
Component Category
Key Decision Points
1
Material
Basswood, Alder, or Poly
2
Mount & Frame
Inside vs. Outside Mount; Z-Frame vs. L-Frame vs. Deco Frame
3
Layout Style
Full Height, Café, or Tier-on-Tier; Bi-fold, Single, or Sliding Track
4
Frame Structure
Stile width/profile, Divider Rail (height position & split controls)
5
Louvers
2.5", 3.5", 4.5" or 5.5" width; Elliptical or Flat profile
6
Tilt Mechanism
Center Visible Rod, Offset Rod, or Hidden Gear (ClearView)
7
Hardware & Color
Paint/Stain selection, Hinge finish (Nickel, Bronze, Black, White)
4

We Build Your Shutters

Every shutter is custom-designed and manufactured for your windows, not pulled from a factory-standard size. Most custom orders are ready to install within 4 to 6 weeks of your final measurement.

5

Professional Installation

Our licensed and insured crews install every shutter so it opens, closes, and tilts the way it should from day one — with clean work areas and careful handling, leaving your home as clean as we found it.

6

Final Walkthrough & Lifetime Warranty

We do a final walkthrough before calling the job done. Every shutter we build and install carries a lifetime warranty, giving you long-term confidence in your investment.

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