How To Make Arched Window Shutters

For a price estimate we simply require the width at the base of the arch or rake and the height from the base to the highest point of the curve or shape.

How to make arched window shutters.

Recorded on september 27 2010 using a flip video camcorder. Here is the list of tools and supplies you will be needing to make these window shutters. Exterior window shutters come in four basic types. They are available in a variety of materials including mdf medium density fiber vinyl synthetic foam faux wood and wood.

The most popular choice is a fully framed arched plantation shutter like you can see in the first half of our video explaining arched shutters fully framed arches make a room pop and are a great conversation piece. Give your house a much desired look by opting for diy shutters instead. Custom shutters for arched windows duration. When covering arched windows with shutters there are two options.

Click image for link to full case study how do you measure for arched or raked window shutters. Resize the pattern with a photocopier if necessary. How to make arched wooden plantation shutters step 1. For instance if you have approximately a 24 tall opening for the louvers you ll want to make the opening 24 1 4 and insert 24 angled slats at one inch intervals.

Unlike other window treatments including shades drapes curtains and blinds that will either cover up the arch of your window or won t quite fit the curve of the arch an arched plantation shutter accentuates this specialty shaped window finishing the. Saw drill pocket jig sander hammer drill screws safety gear and masonry bits. Dry assemble the shutter facedown on a table using 16d nails to maintain the gaps between boards. Paneled louvered board and batton sometimes called bnb and bermuda.

Click image for link to full. Custom shutter options for arched windows. Additionally each seat will be inserted into a 1 4 deep groove in the stiles so the slats must be formed as 1 2 longer than the width of the opening. Make the cutout illustration by gregory nemec.

How to make plantation shutters wooden shutters duration. Basswood is the most popular wood for shutters. Place a piece of cardboard over the top of the window large enough to cover the arched area. Build your own simple shutters.

Arched window shutters from sunburst are custom made in the usa to fit the unique shape of your arched window with precision. This project is extremely simple and pretty easy to ace. Our boston premium range can be used to make any shape we need.