Plantation Shutters In East Peoria
Plantation Shutters in East Peoria, IL
Close to a quarter of the homes in East Peoria, Illinois were built before 1950, and older homes have their share of windows that are out of square. Our Solar Shield Blinds Plantation Shutters are built to the exact measurements we take at each opening, so they fit the window you actually have.
Where It Fits In East Peoria
Where Plantation Shutters Make Sense In East Peoria
Shutters are considered a built in feature of the house, and they go on older front windows, narrow sidelights, and just about any shape a house has.
- Out Of Square WindowsA consistent fit depends on how square the window is, so we measure every opening on site and choose the frame that suits it best, from a hang strip to an L, Deco or Z frame.
- Crank Windows And LocksCranks and window locks need clearance behind the louvers. We check every one before ordering and add a buildout where it's needed, so nothing rubs.
- Sliding Glass DoorsShutters go on doors as bi-fold panels, sliding panels, or a French door cutout, and a wide slider takes sliding panels.
- Bathrooms And Wet RoomsReal wood can warp in a steamy bathroom. Composite or poly with the waterproof option is built for bathrooms, laundry rooms and garages.
Planning Your Shutters
Built to the opening, and planned so every louver lines up
Good shutters start with good planning. Every panel is built to the measurements we take in your home, and every shutter in a room is ordered to the same height, within a quarter inch, which keeps the louver lines level across all of the windows. Tall panels, over 78 inches, are built with a divider rail across the middle, so you can close the lower louvers for privacy and leave the upper ones open for light.
You'll choose from real wood, composite and poly. Real wood is the lightest, runs up to 42 inches per panel, and it's the one to pick when you want a stain. Composite and poly run up to 36 inches per panel, come in painted finishes, and are less likely to warp. Louvers come in five sizes, from 1 7/8 inch up to 4 1/2 inch.
Plan on 8 to 10 weeks from your order to install day. In the meantime, paper temporary shades go up free on every window you've ordered for, so you're never left with bare glass. And because our Carefree Guarantee is transferable, the coverage stays with the house if you ever sell.
What Comes As Standard
- Any shapeArches, angles, octagons, eyebrows
- WoodComposite and poly builds
- Invisible tiltHidden linkage inside the stile
- ResaleStays with the house when you sell
- Carefree GuaranteeA lifetime product warranty that transfers if you sell, plus our five year service guarantee
- Free Temporary ShadesOn every window you order for, installed while your custom order is made
Our Process
Planned, measured, and installed by our team in East Peoria
- Free ConsultationWe bring our shop to your East Peoria home or office. We'll listen to what you're wanting to accomplish with your windows, take a good look at every opening, and explain the options that will actually work for them.
- On the spot quoteWe take the time to make sure you know exactly what you're getting, and you'll have a complete and exact quote before we leave, so there are no surprises on install day.
- Installed by our teamEverything we install is custom built to the exact measurements of your windows, and when ready, professionally installed by our full time installers. Most projects are installed in less than a day.
Tilt Options
Four ways to tilt Plantation Shutters in East Peoria
Shutters tilt rather than lift. Your Design Specialist brings a sample of each tilt style so you can work it at your own window.
Standard tilt
A center rod down the panel. The traditional look.
Offset tilt
Rod moved to the side so it does not divide the view.
Invisible tilt
Linkage hidden inside the stile. The cleanest option.
Split tilt
Top and bottom halves operate independently.
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Straight Answers
Plantation Shutters questions from East Peoria homeowners
Yes. We measure every opening on site rather than working from a number over the phone, and on an out of square window we'll pick the mount and frame that give you the cleanest fit. A direct mount shows it the most, so your Design Specialist will point out any window where that matters.
Very little. Clear the sills and keep the windows reachable, and leave the old blinds up, because our Install Techs take them down and haul them away with the packaging. Every opening was measured at your consultation, so there's nothing for you to measure.
They are. Open louvers give you a view out with full privacy from the street, which is why shutters are our first pick for a front facing window, and from outside they add real curb appeal.
Yes. Our Invisible Tilt uses a gear driven system inside the side of the panel, so there's no tilt rod at all. You can also choose a standard tilt rod, an offset rod that moves to the side, or a split tilt that lets the top and bottom move separately.
No. Closed tight they dim a room well, but a little light comes through between the louvers, and that's normal. If a bedroom needs to be truly dark, your Design Specialist will show you a room darkening or blackout shade for that window.
Yes. Wipe the louvers with a soft, damp cloth, and if you use a little mild soap, go over them again with a clean cloth so no residue is left. Skip abrasive cleaners, and in a bathroom or laundry room, composite and poly with the waterproof option are the easiest to care for.
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Plantation Shutters around East Peoria
We serve all of East Peoria, IL, including Robein, Fondulac Heights, Fondulac Woods, Highland Hills, Highview Acres, Stoney Brook and Pinecrest. ZIP code 61611.
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