Diy Board And Batten Exterior Shutters

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Diy board and batten exterior shutters. Yesterday i shared the lowe s exterior makeover reveal with you and today i wanted to show you how we made the board and batten shutters. Thinking about putting shutters on your home. We measured just the glass area. Wood screws we used 1 1 4 to assemble the shutters.

I used a valspar exterior paint and had it custom mixed from a sherwin williams paint color called black fox. Create a jig for consistent results. Miter saw or get them cut at your local home improvement store decorative plastic hinges. Step 1 overview for how to make board and batten shutters illustration by gregory nemec.

Board and batten shutters measurements 6 4 inch wide cedar boards cut to the height of your window for each pair of shutters. Each window will require two shutter assemblies and each shutter assembly consists of. Cut list for board and batten shutters. With diy skills and a f.

I really liked the idea of using pvc boards for my shutters for durability. Eight 40 inches. 4 4 inch wide cross boards for each shutter pair. Cut boards to length.

About 550 for a pair of 14 by 36 inch shutters including cutout. Open your board and batten shutters all the way and locate the shutter dog below the shutter so that it will prevent the shutter from closing when in the vertical position. Round the edges of the boards. Diy board and batten shutters.

We had the most amazing team of lowe s volunteers to help with the makeover. Install the screws that hold it into place. On stucco buildings it is usually a leg bolt used for installation rather than a few wood screws. My windows are 44 inches high and 48 inches wide actually double 24 inch windows.

How to make board and batten shutters step 1. My husband pre drilled holes before he secured the shutters to the brick. First cut 6 boards three for each panel the length of the window mine was 60 inches. You will need 1 x 6 cedar board deck screws liquid construction adhesive and a few more supplies.

Diy board and batten window shutters. Make sure they are nice and straight. Bring some rustic and farmhouse decor to your home with these diy board and batten shutters. They are not just easy to make but also require minimal tools and materials.

Make sure you cover all. Lay out all your boards on saw horses and apply the primer with a roller. How to build board and batten shutters yay i m excited to share this diy with you. Wood cedar or pine work fine 1 x 6 boards.