Here’s How to Paint Your Composite Shutters
This small upgrade can give your shutters a whole new look with minimal investment to your time and finances. However, it is important that you follow the correct steps, so you don’t end up with a mess on your hands.
Read MoreVinyl 101
When choosing a material for your home’s shutters, you need to understand the pros and cons of every option. Which leads us to an important question: what is vinyl, anyway?
Read MoreLouvered Exterior Shutters
One of the more popular choices for windows, a louver series shutter is simply a shutter constructed with overlapping uniform slats set into a frame.
Inspired by early shutter design, the horizontal slats were angled to admit light and air, but to keep out rain and direct sunshine. Louver shutters create a detailed design and add a more defined look to your home.
Product Spotlight: Flat Panel Shutters
Choosing your shutter style can often feel like an overwhelming decision. While it can be a challenge to know what will look right on your home before you purchase, the more you know about your choices, the more confident you’ll be when making a decision. That’s why today, we’re spotlighting one particular style: flat panel shutters.
Read MoreOne Surefire Way to Increase Your Home’s Value
Even if you aren’t planning on selling your home any time soon, you still want to make thoughtful decisions that add value to your investment — and that’s exactly what adding or upgrading shutters will do.
Here are the top two reasons why new shutters are a great choice for increasing your home’s value:
Why Composite is Better Than Wood
More often than not, the main argument used against composite is that it’s not real wood. Well…yeah. That’s true. But you know what’s also true? Composite is better than wood.
Why? We’re so glad you asked.
How to Pick Out Your Shutter Color
Choosing the right shutter color is important to ensure your new shutters blend seamlessly with your home. Of course, beyond the right color, you also need to ensure that the paint on your shutters is made to last and withstand the elements. Luckily, with PPG Break-Through! paint, you won’t have to worry about durability — and you’ll have several great paint options to choose from.
Read MoreHow Do You Know Which Shutter Style is Right For You?
If you’ve never picked out shutters before, the style choices can be overwhelming. It can be especially challenging to visualize which style will go best with your home. Since purchasing a full set of shutters is a big commitment, you want to make the right choice — so how do you know which style is right for you?
Read MoreWhat Color Shutters Should You Add to a Brick House?
Brick homes are stately and beautiful, but the varied color of brick makes choosing a shutter color anything but straightforward. While it’s most important to honor your own tastes and go with what you think looks good, here are a few shutter colors we recommend for red brick homes.
Read More3 Reasons to Add Shutters to Your Home
For many people, the exterior of their home is an afterthought. We get it — you spend most of your time enjoying the inside, so it makes sense to prioritize those living spaces. But that doesn’t mean you should forget the exterior altogether.
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