Plantation Shutters In Olathe
Plantation Shutters in Olathe, KS
We're proud to be Kansas City's leading Plantation Shutter expert, having installed thousands of shutters, and Olathe homes are full of the windows they suit best. Our Plantation Shutters add privacy, improve energy efficiency, and are built to any shape or size.
Where It Fits In Olathe
Where Plantation Shutters fit in Olathe
Shutters are considered a built in feature of a home, which is why they suit the houses Olathe families plan to stay in for years.
- Arched transoms and odd shapesArches, angles, octagons and eyebrow arches are measured, templated and built to the opening, so the odd shaped window over the entry finally gets covered.
- Front windows facing the streetSplit tilt lets you close the lower louvers for privacy from the sidewalk and leave the upper louvers open for light.
- Bathrooms and laundry roomsComposite and poly shutters with the waterproof option handle the steam and humidity that would warp real wood.
- Stained trim and custom colorsReal wood shutters take a stain or a custom paint, and we can match Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams colors.
Worth Knowing
Louvers, materials, and the 8 to 10 week build
Specialty shaped windows have to be measured correctly, templated, built to that template and then installed perfectly. Our Product Specialists plan every one, and our Install Techs make sure the final install is done to your satisfaction, and we guarantee it! Each shutter is built into the opening with hang strips, or an outside mounted frame when there isn't enough depth, and nothing about our shutters is stock or ready made. Where a crank handle or a lock sits in the way, the louvers get a buildout so they don't rub.
We build louvers in five sizes for Olathe homes: 1 7/8, 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 inch. A 2 1/2 inch louver reads tight and traditional, and 4 1/2 inch gives you the biggest view out, which suits the tall glass in Cedar Creek and the newer west Olathe homes. Tilt options are standard, offset, Invisible Tilt and split tilt. Real wood is the lightest build and takes stain or paint, with panels up to 42 inches wide. Composite and poly come in painted finishes, run up to 36 inches per panel, are less likely to warp, and offer a waterproof option.
Shutters tilt rather than lift, so if you want a window fully clear on a nice day, a shade is the better fit for that room. They take 8 to 10 weeks from order to install because every panel is built to your measurements, and we hang free paper temporary shades on every window you order for while you wait. Shutters in the same room are ordered at the same height so the louvers line up from one window to the next. Your Design Specialist writes an exact itemized quote on the spot that holds for 180 days.
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 Olathe
- Free ConsultationWe bring our shop to your Olathe 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 Olathe
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 Olathe homeowners
Shutters are considered a built in feature of a home, so they stay with the house and can lead to a higher property value when it's time to sell. From the street they add real curb appeal, and our Carefree Guarantee transfers to the next owner.
Yes. Arches are one of the shapes we build most, along with angle tops, octagons, circles and eyebrow arches. Your Design Specialist measures and templates the opening at the consultation, and the shutter is built to that template so the louvers still tilt.
Yes, with the right build. Real wood can warp in a steamy bathroom, so for bathrooms and laundry rooms we use composite or poly with the waterproof option. That build is easy to clean and doesn't mind the humidity.
They do. Wood and composite shutters both have a high insulation value, and closed tight they block a lot of light, so they help a room hold its temperature against a cold window in January and the afternoon sun in July.
Yes. Shutters run 8 to 10 weeks from order to install, against 4 to 6 weeks for most interior products, because every panel is built to the measurements we take in your home. Free paper temporary shades go up right away and come down on install day, and most projects are installed in less than a day.
No. Dust the louvers with a soft cloth, and for a deeper clean use a little mild soap in water on a soft cloth, skipping abrasive cleaners. Composite and poly builds wipe down the easiest, which suits an Olathe bathroom or kitchen. If a louver or a hinge ever works loose, the Carefree Guarantee covers the fix.
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We serve all of Olathe, KS, including Original Town, Cedar Creek, Arbor Creek, Havencroft, Persimmon Hill, Forest View, Prairie Farms and Stonebridge. ZIP codes 66061, 66062.
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