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Shutters
Overview
Wood Comparison
Types of fit
Price*
DIY ready-to-coat kit:
$170 psm
DIY fully painted ready to assemble:
$225 psm
Fully assembled
$254 psm
Full Fit Out
$294 psm
* conditions may apply
Price my House
Shutters
Overview
Wood Comparison
Types of fit
Price*
DIY ready-
$170 psm
DIY fully painted ready to assemble:
$225 psm
Fully assembled
$254 psm
Full Fit Out
$294 psm
* conditions may apply
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Phone: 07 3137 1170 · Sales:
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1, 14 Babdoyle St, Loganholme
Phone: 07 3137 1170 · Sales:
chris@idealblinds.com.au ·
www.idealshutters.com.au . www.idealblinds.com.au
•3/4 hour to paint
•30 min to assemble
•30 min to assemble
Or DIY
1300 325 463
Basics of Shutters - Part 3
Fixing - what methods are available to secure shutters to my openings?
This of course varies with the type of mounting selected; Face, Reveal or Extended ( (previously called ‘Half Revel’) Fit. (see previous section)
Fixed shutters are often chosen as a feature divider between areas in a house or office. Its the least expensive option.
However for most openings, access to the windows is required for cleaning, so the shutter must be able to be moved.
To do this, Shutters can be hinged, fixed, or can slide on a track (door). Doors tracks can be the dual type where panels slide past one-another or a single track combined with a hinging system to create a ‘bi-fold.’.
Hinges can be the standard type (Hirline - folds into itself) or Pivot Hinge ( twp types - Face or Reveal fit)
The most common method for fixing recommended by Idealblinds is to use a Pivot Hinge. The reason for this is that it provides the most elegant finish one with a minimalist look (I.e. is the least obtrusive) and is low in cost. This type of mount also makes it easier to compensate for any opening ‘out of true -ness’ - it’s more forgiving and is easier to manipulate and you would not know the opening had a small problem.
Usually a shutter can be mounted direct to the reveal or architrave.
Some companies offer shutters always mounted to a more bulky frame. This is because a frame requires less attention to detail - namely in the measuring - and is an easy ‘out’ for the supplier. The down side to a frame is the extra cost and the less elegant appearance of the finished product. The frame is a duplication of what you already have- namely the architrave- and sits over the top of it. It may or may not be the same width as your architrave and therefore look odd.
However, a frame may be needed if there is no suitable fixing point(s), there is no window depth ( a pivot hinge can still be used), the window opening is badly out of true or the customer simply prefers that look. The frame is similar to a picture frame and is mounted over the architrave or wall, not inside the reveal. If a frame is supplied, Idealshutters usually offers (others - on application) the type that sits behind the shutter panels themselves as this minimises the more ‘bulky’ look that occurs when shutters are mounted onto or into a frame. However, the shutters will sit out an additional 3 cm from the wall or
Fixed shutters are often chosen as a feature divider between areas in a house or office. Its the least expensive option.
However for most openings, access to the windows is required for cleaning, so the shutter must be able to be moved.
To do this, Shutters can be hinged, fixed, or can slide on a track (door). Doors tracks can be the dual type where panels slide past one-
Hinges can be the standard type (Hirline -
The most common method for fixing recommended by Idealblinds is to use a Pivot Hinge. The reason for this is that it provides the most elegant finish one with a minimalist look (I.e. is the least obtrusive) and is low in cost. This type of mount also makes it easier to compensate for any opening ‘out of true -
Usually a shutter can be mounted direct to the reveal or architrave.
Some companies offer shutters always mounted to a more bulky frame. This is because a frame requires less attention to detail -
However, a frame may be needed if there is no suitable fixing point(s), there is no window depth ( a pivot hinge can still be used), the window opening is badly out of true or the customer simply prefers that look. The frame is similar to a picture frame and is mounted over the architrave or wall, not inside the reveal. If a frame is supplied, Idealshutters usually offers (others -
All shutter mount systems have gaps around the edge. This is usually 2 to 3 mm. Usually whether mounted to a frame or not, light entry through this gap is negligible and must be kept in perspective with the fact that light will filter through other parts of the shutter blind in any case, for example between louvres. To block light at the sides and top for a reveal fit, simply nail a small unseen trim (e.g. 12x12) to the reveal behind the panel.
What about Gaps around the sides?
Shutter Louvre size - which should I choose?
There is no right and wrong, it’s a personal decision. However, as a guide, a smaller louvre width (e.g. 65 mm) will look better in a smaller opening. Smaller Louvres ( or slats) tend to give a finer finish. Most of the photos on this site are with 65 mm louvres. However, fashion in a certain region may make a certain size more popular, for example, 90 mm louvres are more popular than 65 mm in Sydney. Whereas the traditional size in New Orleans has been 45 mm! This may in part be due to suppliers promoting this product as the manufacturing cost ( less louvres) is a little less.
Idealblinds offers 65 and 90 mm louvres in aerofoil shape profile only
Idealblinds offers 65 and 90 mm louvres in aerofoil shape profile only
