When it comes to window treatments, most people think of curtains, valances, blinds or shades. They use these not only to decorate their windows but they also like to use these to keep out the heat and to give them privacy from prying eyes. It is not often that they think of window shutters. The main reason for that is they associate shutters with the outside of the house.

Shutters can be used inside the home not just for privacy but to add some elegance to the room. There are a vast variety of shutters that can be used and it all depends upon what you are looking for and how you want the window shutters to accent your windows and the room they are in.

If your decision is a positive on installing interior shutters, listed below are a few things that you might need as well as some simple guidelines for you to follow when installing shutters inside your home.

You may not need all of these items and on the other hand you might need more, it all depends on the type of window shutters you decide to install. On the average you will need, a saw, screwdriver, tape measure, shutter hardware that comes with the shutters, paint, polyurethane, or stain.

The first thing that you are going to want to do before you begin to install the shutters for your windows, is decide upon which way that you want them mounted. Shutters can be mounted on the inside of the window frame or they can be hung on the outside of the frame. Since it is more difficult to hang them on the inside, the instructions on how to install them on the outside of the frame is indicated below.

The outside mount not only is easier, it is also a time saver. A nice thing about doing the outside mount is that you can choose whether the shutters are mounted going vertical or mounted going horizontally.

Take the hanging strips that should have come with your shutters and mount them along the sides of the window. The shutter panels are the next thing you will take care of. What you want to do is take face mount hinges and attach the panels together. It is important that you put a spacer between each shutter panel to make opening and closing them easier.

The next step is to take the hinges that came with the shutters and attach them to your window shutters. Make sure that you follow the directions that came from the manufacturer, these usually vary with every set of shutters. Now you will make sure that you mark holes on each hanging strip. This will indicate where the hinges need to be hung. Now take a drill and drill holes for the hinge screws.

After you have done this, it is time to hang the actual shutters, securely attaching them to the hanging strips.

One last thing, if you decided to purchase unfinished window shutters, it is a good idea that you paint them or stain them before you hang them. Also if you happen to have bought louvered ones, it will be easier if you spray the paint or stain on.

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Privacy in your home from prying eyes on the outside has always been important to people. There are a variety of different types of window treatments that people use to keep that privacy. They use curtains, drapes, blinds and shades. These are great to keep out the sun on hot days as well as give your home privacy when wanted. Probably one of the least used type would be window shutters for the inside of the house. Most people think of the outside of the house when it comes to shutters.

There is no reason that you can not use window shutters to add privacy. Not only do they provide great privacy but they also add a unique elegance to the room as well. Depending upon what style you get, they can add a lot more to your window treatment than other types, especially blinds.

If you come to the decision that you might like to try to add shutters to the inside of your windows, below you will find easy steps that will make your job of installing your shutters a lot easier.

There are a variety of different types of things that you will need in order for you to complete this project. You will need the shutters of course, the hardware that comes with your shutters, a saw, screwdriver, paint or stain, polyurethane, paint brush, tape measure. Depending upon what kind of shutters you get will determine the materials that you will need to be able to complete the project. The ones mentioned here are the most commonly required items.

Before you begin you need to decide whether or not you want the window shutters to be installed on the inside of the window or if you would rather have them as outside mounts. Since the window frames are rarely perfectly square, probably the easier route would be to use an outside mount.

We will go with the outside mount here for easier installation, this will take less time and gives you more flexibility with regards to how you hang the shutters. With outside mounts you can hang shutters vertically or horizontally.

The first thing that you will do is mount your hanging strips along each side of the frame of the window. Now you will take the shutter panels and hinge them together with face mount hinges that are supplied by the company that made the shutters. Make sure you have a spacer between each of the shutter panels so that you will be able to close the shutters easily.

Now you will take the hinges and connect them to the shutters, make sure to follow the shutters manufacturers instructions on how to place the hinges on the shutters. You will now want to make sure to mark holes on the hanging strips so that you will know where to connect the hinges at. Once you have done that, you can go ahead and drill holes for the screws for the hinges.

The final installation step is to actually attach the shutters to the hanging strips.

Final note: If you decide to buy unfinished shutters, it is advisable that you paint or stain them before you install them. And if you have louvered shutters it will be a lot less time consuming and easier to use spray paint for these types of shutters.

Whether you are looking for some privacy or a way to spruce up your windows, we offer a wide selection of blinds, draperies, and shutters Toronto to match your household comfort needs. Since 1981, we are dedicated to delivering excellent service and affordable products. Our customers deserve the best.

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