Having window shutters in your home is a great furnishing option. One of the bigger problems people have with their shutters is that the white shutters (for shutters made of Polyurethane), is that they are too boring. They would like them to be painted a different color to better represent their personal preferences, or the matching color scheme of their home. Shutters can come painted before they are installed into a home, but If not, it is up to the homeowner to hire a professional or to do it themselves. For those who choose to do it themselves, a common question that they try to answer is whether their shutters need to be primed before the real paint goes on, but this depends on the types of shutters.
Polyurethane Window Shutters
Polyurethane shutters are made from composite materials that are not commonly found in nature. In a general sense, they are very similar to some types of plastic. If someone is considering painting their shutter blinds, Trinity residents should know that using a primer is not needed. If someone felt more comfortable having primer on their shutter blinds first, they should look for a water-based primer, as these usually have the best results.
Painting Hardwood Shutters
If someone does not have polyurethane shutter blinds, Trinity residents will most likely have some type of hardwood shutters. If they are natural hardwood materials and not faux imitations, then using a primer before painting is going to be necessary. Also, try to figure out if you would be more comfortable with the wood grain showing through, or if you want to remove it all together with a nice paint color. If you are looking for a more translucent color approach, maybe It would be best to skip the primer to have more of the grain show through. If you are someone who feels uncomfortable painting your shutter blinds, there are professionals that have services related to painting.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
