Screws are primarily used to attach outdoor shutters to wood and other soft siding. Spikes are designed to secure shutters to masonry, brick, stucco, hardboard or other hard surfaces.
Vinyl Shutter Spikes or Screws.
| Siding | Spikes* | Screws |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Best | Requires Wall Anchors |
| Stone | Best | Requires Wall Anchors |
Are shutter spikes or screws better?
Vinyl shutter spikes are designed to secure shutters to most surfaces. Screws are usually better for installing to wood. Scales, or ridges, of the shutter spike hold the apparatus in position. They are color coordinated to match the shutters.
What screws to use to hang shutters?
Using metal screws with painted heads is an alternate method to install exterior shutters on all types of siding, stucco and masonry. Use a drill with a multi-purpose 11/64-inch bit to pre-drill holes through the shutter for the screws at each reference mark.
Should I paint before installing shutters?
It’s likely that the inside of your window frames is painted in your old color, and you’ll want to make sure they are painted in the new colors before you install the shutters. Otherwise, you’ll have to carefully paint inside and around the new shutters, or take them off, paint, then reinstall them.
Can I reuse shutter spikes?
No. But they are semi-permanent. Imagine pushing an umbrella through a hole; it will go in one way but will not pull back out. As these are a semi-permanent fixing they cannot be pulled out of the wall.
Where do you drill holes in shutters?
To help ensure proper alignment mark and predrill holes using a ?” drill bit into the shutter before attaching it to the wall. With the shutter in location against the wall, drill through the shutter into the wall 2?” deep. Make sure you drill holes deep enough so the shutter fastener doesn’t bottom out.
How should shutters be hung?
When open, shutters should be located tight to the window covering all or part of the window casing and projecting outward at the window edge. Architecturally, it is not necessary for a feature to actually be functional; however, it must always appear functional.
How do you hang shutters on stucco?
How to Install Vinyl Shutters on Stucco
- Measure and drill 1/4-inch holes in your shutter for your shutter locks or screws.
- Hold the shutter up next to the window in the location you desire.
- Drill through the stucco using a 1/4-inch masonry carbide drill bit.
- Hold the shutter over your holes.
How do you paint plantation shutters?
Painting Plantation Shutters: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1: Remove the shutters from the window.
- Step 2: Remove all hardware.
- Step 3: Give the shutters a thorough clean.
- Step 4: Apply a primer.
- Step 5: Paint the shutters.
- Step 6: Replace all hardware.
- Step 7: Re-hang the shutters.
Should I paint before installing blinds?
Paint prior installation
Home renovations for blinds can seem to take so long that we wish we could skip a step or two. However, if you want your blinds to be fitted into your new home the surface needs to be painted before hand. Having the surface ready to be worked on will save you a lot of hassle in the future.
Can you use the same holes when replacing shutters?
The holes drilled on the replacement shutter must be aligned to the holes already on the wall. Using the old screws that were originally taken out, screw them back in place.Perform the same procedure on all the shutters that needs replacement.
Should I remove my shutters?
If the window arrangement looks too crowded and there is little to no resting space between shutters when they are open, you should probably avoid shutters. If you have different sized windows in close proximity, you should consider those aesthetics as well.
Can you paint shutters without removing them?
Can you paint shutters without taking them down? Yes, you can if you are careful and properly mask off the surrounding areas with painters tape and plastic. Or if you prefer to paint your shutters with a brush.
How much does Lowes charge to install shutters?
Basic installation is $99 for up to nine window treatments. The cost of your window treatment installation project depends on the type, size and number of window treatments you want installed in your home.
What size drill bit do I need to install shutters?
Required for Installation:
Electric drill, ?” (6mm) drill bit, 3?8″ (10mm) drill bit, hammer, and shutter fasteners. (?” (6mm) carbide drill bit is required for stucco, hardboard, fibre cement, brick or masonry.) For shutters up to 55″, (1397mm) use four shutter fasteners per shutter.
Do you close shutters up or down?
Tilting the shutters all the way down is a good position to leave your shutters in if you’d prefer not to adjust them with the light.But if you want to maximise the light coming into the room without opening the louvres completely, tilt the shutters downwards to bring as much light into the room as possible.
Which way should plantation shutters close?
Our shutters are designed as most shutters on the market, with the slats (also called louvers) closing fully flat in the upwards direction. While you can rotate the slats to point downward, the fully flat closure will occur by pushing the slats closed in the upwards direction.
What do you do if your windows are too close for shutters?
The way to attach shutters when windows are too close.
Shutters for Other Types of Windows and Spaces
- Attach a large (double size) shutter, the size of the window on each end.
- Mount double shutters at each end.
- Mount four shutters in the manner you would normally if the window were not Ganged.
Can you attach shutters to stucco?
Shutters add a decorative touch to your home’s exterior. Shutters mount easily to vinyl siding, but stucco requires a slightly different technique. Portland cement, water and sand mixed together form stucco. Secure shutters to stucco siding with wall anchors and screws.
Can you paint shutters on the house?
Can you paint vinyl shutters on the house? Yes, you can. You will need to use brush paints. You will also need to tape and cover the area around the shutter so that paint won’t get on your siding or brickwork.
Can you remove shutters from a house?
Use a drill or screwdriver and attempt to remove one of the fasteners. Remove all the screws and lower the shutters to the ground to remove them from the house. Pull the edge of the shutter away from the wall so you can see where the fastener enters the wall if your shutters are not fastened with standard screws.
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