Shutters are available in a range of materials to suit your budget, design and layout.
Sam has selected what he believes to be the best materials to make and supply shutters based on his experience in Cabinet Making, furniture design and manufacture.
Some benefits from the shutters supplied include:
- 25.4mm thick shutters for extra strength.
- Mortise and Tenon Joints
- Warp resistant Profiled louvre blade design
- High strength stainless steel staples
- 6 layer spray paint system with UV protection
- Outer frame system for a neat finish
- Powerful built in magnets for a tight closure
- Built in light stop to aid blackout
- Hidden fixing insert, for a neat finish
- Blackout and remote options
- Grade A select material.
Opennshut offer 6 main shutter types to choose from.
Each style has it’s own benefits and options, for example the ABS waterproof shutter is designed for the bathroom. The Elite plus provides stains and shape options and the Standard shutters suit simple white designs.
A brief description can be found on the shutter types below. These can also be called Plantation shutters, for more details and advice please visit the main shutters pages.
Elite Plus interior shutters are a very popular choice. They are top of the range and are available in a large range of colours, stains and options such as remote control, solid base and solid shutters, sandblasted and a wide selection of frames to customise the style of fitting required. Made from White Teak, they are strong, stable and have a good looking grain. Opennshut supply Grade A White Teak that offers a better resistance to warping with high strength that will last and not deteriorate in the sun. Choose this shutter for the quality, the wide range of options and upgrades and all round being the best of the best.
The Elite shutter is a very durable hardwood shutter. Made of Larchwood it is very stable, strong and warp resistant. It is suitable for shaped windows, patio and French doors, sliding sash and UPVC double glazed windows. The Elite shutter is available in a wide range of colours and stains and has modern simple design. Cut outs, custom colours, and side fix frame options are all options in the Elite range. Chose this shutter for the simple style design, stain and shape options
Standard Plus Proving to be a very popular choice at the moment. The standard plus offers a great looking shutter suitable for most windows. It has a limited colour choice, and shapes or custom colours are not an option. It too is made from Basswood with 28.6mm thick stiles it’s light, strong and has a simple design. Choose this shutter if you are looking for a modern, good quality standard white shutter. Upgrade to Elite when mixing shutter types if shapes, stains or custom colours are required. These two shutters have the same simple stile design.
The Standard shutter is made from MDF with a plastic coating providing a durable finish. This makes it suitable for kitchens, bedrooms or playrooms. If you are on a tight budget, many customers will choose MDF for upstairs windows and wood for downstairs. The standard has size and colour limitations, and is not recommend for large door openings. They fit and operate just like the wooden shutter, so for the price they offer a fantastic window covering. Choose this shutter if you have small to medium windows and require a cost effective standard white shutter. Upgrade to Elite Plus if want to mix and match shutter types, both these shutters have beaded stile designs.
Cedar Shutters A stunning shutter made of solid cedar (not engineered). Boasting a beautiful grain and colour, available in a lacquered or oiled finish. A great choice for customers wanting a wooden shutter to blend in with wooden floors or furniture. Very light weight, cedar can be fitted on any window, shaped or rectangular. Ideal for fitted interior shutters on wide openings, Patio and French doors. Choose this shutter for its natural appearance or lightness when considering conservatory roofs.
ABS (waterproof) A waterproof shutter, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. These have a wooden core with a laminated and durable matt pvc hardwearing finish. The plastic can be easily wiped clean. Perfect for playrooms or where regular cleaning may be necessary. The ABS shutter comes fitted with stainless steel hinges as standard. Choose this shutter for the bathroom, it’s waterproof!
www.opennshut.co.uk supply s:craft shutters as Sam believes they are the best shutters in the market place.