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A Guide to Installing Plantation Shutters for your Client

August 22, 2017 by naomi

Plantation shutters are a great way to add value to a property on the real estate market.

They allow for maximum light to enter a room while maintaining a high level of privacy.

Plantation shutters can be a costly investment for clients who are looking to put their property on the market.

Luckily, installing plantation shutters is more simple than you may have imagined.

DIYing plantation shutters means that you are only spending a fraction of the price it costs to have the shutters professionally installed.

Today I am bringing you my go-to guide for installing plantation shutters for your home staging client!

At DIYBlinds the USP for PolyLux Shutters have 20 years of manufacturing warranty and a lifetime guarantee to never bleach, blister or peel!

The blinds are ready within 2 weeks of ordering and can be shipped Australia wide with shipping prices depending on postcode.

Tools:

  • Stepladder
  • Pencil
  • Cordless drill with a 3mm drill bit and a Phillips head drill bit

Step 1: Constructing The Frame

  1. Start with a clean surface. This will help you to avoid scratching any frames or panels
  2. Your frame will come in 3 or 4 pieces depending on your selection. Each section will be labeled so you don’t get any of the sections mixed up.
  3. Lay all of the frames on the floor. Clip each corner together with a hockman key provided in the pack.
  4. Screw the corners together in the predrilled holes

Always construct the frame as close to the window as possible so you don’t have to move the frame too much!

Step 2: Mounting The Frames

Depending on the type of fit your client is after, there is different ways to you will be required to mount your frames.

Recess Fit –

A recess fit frame is when the frame fits inside the window panels.

When installing a recess fit frame, there are a few steps you must do.

  1. Predrill a hole between each hinge on left and right.
  2. Lift frame into place.
  3. Screw shutter frames into window frame. It is important to remember that not every window is square, so you may need to adjust the size of the frame.

Face Fit –

A face fit frame is when the frame is when the frame fits outside the window frame.

When installing a face fit frame, there are a few steps you must do.

  1. Predrill a hole in the back of the frame.
  2. Lift frame into place.
  3. Screw shutter frames into window frame. It is important to remember that not every window is square, so you may need to adjust the size of the frame.

Step 3: Mounting The Panels

  1. Once your frame is secure, attach panels to the frame. Everything should line up correctly, however, if the hinges don’t line up, you may be using the wrong panel or the panel may be upside down.
  2. Make sure the shutters open and close with ease.
  3. Gap around the edges. If the gap is bigger, go over it twice. It is important to test this in direct sunlight.

Offering to install plantation shutters for your clients at a fraction of the price a professional charges is a great value add for your business!

Always use DIYBlinds custom Check Measure Service and a DIY guide to installing the blinds yourself!

It is always important to emphasise to the client that you are not a professional in blind installation and therefore do not offer any warranty for the blinds.

Always consult the instructions of the package to ensure you achieve the best possible blind installation for your client.

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