DIY plantation shutters, delivered Australia-wide, ready-made to your measurements. ShutterKits ships custom shutter kits nationwide that have step by step installation guides if needed.
If you’re a homeowner who recently received a quote for plantation shutters and winced at the installation inclusion, you probably assume it’s a technical necessity. That gap between "professionally fitted" and "figure it out yourself" is exactly where we, ShutterKits can help.
Get DIY plantation shutters delivered to your home Australia-wide, custom made to your exact measurements and delivered fully assembled, so the only tools you require on-site are basic tools after a good cuppa.
How the Measuring Process Works
A ShutterKits order starts with measuring the window or door opening. Recording width, height, and depth of the reveal. Taking measurements at three points per window e.g. for the width: across the top section, the middle and across the bottom. The same applies for the height. Don’t always rely on a house plan if your home is newly built, it’s best to double check with a tape measure or laser measurer. Older Australian homes sometimes don’t have perfectly square reveals either. Those three measurements per window catch any tapering or out of square frameworks.
Once they are established, things like colour, the best blade louvre size and fitting options can be recommended. The shutter panels are manufactured to suit your window your windows profiles. The packaging boxes can be labelled accordingly by room, to make it easy to identify. So, your order arrives with clearly marked boxes, not a hair pulling pile to sort out. It’s the little things that help make a difference.
Why Good Measurements Matter
A shutter panel that's five millimetres too wide won't fit, and one that's five millimetres too narrow is going to look so wrong. Custom made DIY plantation shutters solve this before installation starts, rather than leaving you with a frustrating problem. If a window is out of square please ensure to mention it as shutters made to the wider window measurement are not going to fit. E.g. the top width is 5mm wider that the bottom width. Situations such as these can be rectified by using the appropriate specially designed fitting frame.
The three-point measurement step catches that taper at the order stage instead of on install day, which is the difference between a positive experience or a negative one.
What's in the Delivery Box?
Every ShutterKits order ships with the same core components:
- shutter panels, made to your measurements
- A frame kit if required
- Hardware items for each panel e.g. hinges etc
- Previously emailed installation guide and care instructions to follow
Tools for a Standard Window
A single standard window takes most first-time installers 20 to 30 minutes once all items required are identified and are on hand. Usually no tools beyond what a handy household toolbox has. Larger bay, bifold or sliding configurations understandably will take a bit longer but the sequence and process is fundamentally the same.
Where the Savings Come From
Installer labour will add to the shutter cost itself. Sometimes with fees all built in – just like when you have a car serviced. Ordering custom plantation shutters Australia-wide for self-installation removes those possible extras that an installer could otherwise charge for.
Ready to fit your own shutters without the installer markup? Order DIY plantation shutters Australia-wide direct from ShutterKits and get custom made plantation shutters shipped to you.
FAQs
Q: How long does a ShutterKits order take to arrive?
A: Standard delivery timeframes depend on shipping and are outlined in the order process. Manufacture begins on confirmation of your order placement. It’s necessary to ensure all aspects of your order are correct at its placement as any modifications in respect to colour, sizes or fitting options will incur extra fees and charges and a longer turn around time due to any changes.
Q: Do I need trade experience to install plantation shutters myself?
A: No trade licence is required for internal plantation shutters or external shutters. The installation guide will cover frame fitting, hinges and tensioning for a standard window.
Q: What if my measurements are slightly wrong?
A: If we feel something isn’t quite right we will flag inconsistencies prior to manufacture as best as possible.
Q: Can ShutterKits deliver to regional or remote addresses?
A: Yes, all kits are shipped Australia-wide, including Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, using freight companies that service these areas with collection from their depot/warehouse in certain circumstances.
Q: What material options are available for custom plantation shutters?
A: ShutterKits offers for inside - Internal Aluminium, PVC and timber suited to different budgets and tastes. External Aluminium for outside situations.