The principle of manufacturing and installing shutters on wooden windows

Shutters are a very practical and useful thing. They perfectly protect window glass from damage. Whether it is a strong hurricane wind, snow or rain, they will not damage the windows if they are protected by shutters. If necessary, shutters can prevent thieves from breaking into the house, which is especially important for dachas that the owners leave unattended for the winter.

Recently, with the advent of blinds, curtains and grilles, which perform the same functions as shutters, they have lost somewhat in popularity, but have acquired a new significant function. Shutters have become an excellent element of both exterior and interior decor. Yes, that’s right, because shutters can be placed both outside and inside the house. So, what types of shutters are there? How to make window shutters with your own hands? What materials are suitable for this? We will talk about this below.

What are the types of shutters?

First of all, let's look at the types of shutters depending on the material from which they are made. After all, it depends on where and how the shutters will be used. For example, wooden shutters are best suited for country windows, because any boards, even old ones, for example, left over from an old fence, are suitable as a material for manufacturing. If finances allow you to desire more, then you can always install metal shutters. They are much stronger and more reliable than wooden products and can successfully protect a house not only from weather conditions, but also from intruders who may want to enter non-residential premises.

Wooden
You can choose:

• wooden shutters;
• metal shutters;
• plastic shutters;
• paper shutters (internal, similar to blinds).

Metal

And, as already noted, shutters can be:

• external;
• internal.

The placement options for shutters depend on the material from which they are made. For example, external shutters are most often made of wood or metal, less often of plastic. Products can withstand significant loads, and the stronger the material from which they are made, the longer and more successfully they will serve. Internal shutters, as a rule, have a more fragile design and perform a decorative function, protecting the house from sunlight, therefore they are made of decorative wood, plastic or paper.

Domestic

There is another category by which shutters are distinguished - this is their shape. Shutters are:

• arched;
• panel;
• louvered;
• sliding;
• monolithic;
• frame;
• mounted;
• rectangular, etc.

Wooden blinds

Having considered all the varieties of materials and shapes, let's find out how to make shutters yourself.

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Instructions on how to make wooden blinds with your own hands. 17 photos

Window openings in residential premises are rarely left without equipment that regulates the level of room illumination and visibility from outside. One of such devices is blinds - a stylish, functional accessory and therefore in demand. But products of the simplest design, attractive due to their low cost, are usually not durable. And expensive devices are not available to everyone or they scare away consumers with the risk of purchasing an accessory of inappropriate quality for the price.

Samples of blinds of various colors

Since the basic design of a horizontal device is not complicated, there is a way out of the situation. Let's look at how to make wooden blinds - an accessory from the most environmentally friendly natural material.

Manufacturing and installation

The most common, frequently used and cost-effective are wooden shutters. They are easy to make and do not require special skills or expensive materials. You can use boards that have already been in use, you just have to “deprive them of traces of the past”, for example, go over them with a plane (if you have one, then with an electric plane) and rub them with sandpaper. Such shutters will look natural and beautiful. The tree was relevant several hundred years ago, but has not lost its popularity today. And this is not without reason, since this material has many advantages.

Here are some of them:

1. Good strength. Strength is one of the most important characteristics that any material should have. Wood is a natural material whose fibers are tubular in shape and directed along the trunk. That is why materials made from wood have sufficient elasticity and strength.
2. Low density. Coniferous wood has low density. For example, pine has a density of 500–550 kg/m3, and spruce – 400–450 kg/m3. Thanks to this, the material is lightweight and easy to work with.
3. Durability. Due to their properties, wooden shutters will have a long service life. Once you've made them, you don't have to worry about having to change them in a year or two. Moreover, today the material can be treated with special compounds that will protect it from natural influences, rotting, the formation of mold and mildew, moisture penetration and fire. All this will ensure that your shutters will maintain their appearance and quality for many years.
4. Ecological cleanliness. Wood is a material created by nature itself. Therefore, products made from it are attractive and have a positive effect on human health. They do not emit harmful substances and do not cause allergies.
5. Ease of operation. Working with wood is a pleasure. The material lends itself well to processing, it is easy to saw, plane and give it the desired shape. Moreover, you can buy it at a low price, and the material itself is quite affordable and widespread.
6. Natural beauty and decorativeness. Thanks to their color, wood structure and general appearance, the shutters will look very beautiful and noble; there is no need to decorate or supplement them with anything, which will reduce costs.

Shutter drawing

So, the sequence of manufacturing wooden shutters for windows is as follows:

1. It is recommended to treat the boards that will be used with special products that will extend the life of the finished products. After you have leveled and trimmed them with a plane, it is worth soaking the boards with antiseptics and water-repellent substances, for example, drying oil.
2. Having measured the frame of the window where the shutters will be installed, we adjust the boards to the desired size and treat the edges with the same solution as the base.
3. We connect the prepared boards together. The boards should fit together as closely as possible so that there are no gaps left and air flows and sunlight do not pass between them.
4. Knocked down shutters should be treated with sandpaper, preparing them for processing. To avoid rotting and drying out of shutters, they should be painted with paint for external use or varnished to preserve the wood texture.
5. We install a locking mechanism on the doors. This can be a hook or a lock, depending on your goals or your desire. After all, it is with the help of this mechanism that windows can be securely closed. If you install shutters on country windows, then it is better to make the lock more secure so that “good” neighbors or intruders do not invade your property.
6. We screw the awnings onto the knocked down boards. You can screw them on the side, in which case the shutters will open to the sides, but if you screw them on top, the shutters will open upward, that is, they will be liftable.
7. We attach the shutters to the frame using self-tapping screws and level them to ensure precise alignment of the shutters using a level.
8. Decorating the shutters is the final stage. You can paint them in different colors, giving free rein to your imagination. Various patterns, designs and carvings will all make your shutters unique.

Photo instructions

You can use old boards

Trying on loops

Renewing boards with a plane

Making a frame for shutters

Install and paint

Step-by-step instruction

We will make horizontal blinds 1.5 m wide, 2.0 m high, from 50 mm wide slats. We count the number of slats: 2000: 50 = 40 pieces, 1.5 m long.

How to make slats

We select the slats, carefully inspect them so that there is no resin and the plank does not move like a helicopter. Cut to size. We measure the middle of the width, draw a line along the entire strip with a simple pencil, then:

• find the center, put a mark;
• measure each edge 30-50 mm, mark.

We make holes with a 2.5 mm drill, this will be a template. We apply the rest of the slats to it, be sure to trim it so that all the edges match, mark and drill holes. We take abrasive No. 60, first grind the flat surfaces of the slats, then the edges, slightly rounding them.

We paint the slats with stain first on one side, when they are dry, we turn them over and process the other side. Next we prime it and let it dry thoroughly. Make sure that the compound does not fill the holes made; if necessary, take a toothpick and clean them.

We grind the dried primed parts with abrasive No. 320 to remove smudges and the smallest blemishes from the surface. Carefully remove any dust that has formed from the planks. We coat the lamellas with varnish for 1 layer, after drying with abrasive No. 800, knock down the lint if it appears, and apply 2 more layers of varnish.

In the same way we prepare the bars for the cornice and the bottom strip.

You can paint wooden slats in any color, not only with stain, but also with colored paints, and even draw ornaments, flowers on them, as well as do decoupage, or apply a design with special stamps

Assembling homemade wooden blinds

Place the cornice on a flat surface and screw in the rings according to the marks. Next, we lay all the slats and trim them. The canvas is completed by a plank-bar. We tie the cord on the left ring, treat the edge with fire so that it does not fluff, and thread it through the left row of holes, and be sure to glue the PVA and insert a small sliver for a strong fixation. When the cord is inserted into the very bottom beam, we put a plastic clamp on the end. Using this algorithm, we thread the cord on the right side.

We make the central cord 2.5 times longer than the height of the canvas. We thread it through the middle ring on the cornice, connect the edges and pull it up, thus finding the middle, without tying a knot. We insert one end into the central holes, do not glue it, simply insert the other end from the back side of the canvas. We connect the ends from below and put on a clamp, this will be a lifting mechanism. We check the operation of the blinds: pull up the end of the rear cord - the curtain is assembled, lower it - it opens.

Hanging blinds

We place the finished blinds in place and outline where we will attach the brackets. We drill holes, insert dowels if necessary and screw the brackets onto the screws. We check the geometry with a level; if the holders are level, we attach the cornice to them.

Methods of attaching brackets for hanging blinds on a vertical or horizontal surface

Making a turning mechanism

When the blinds hang, the slats will stand with their edge to the plane of the window, with the flat part parallel to the window sill. We take the decorative braid, throw it through the center of the canvas, one end should be located on the front side, the other on the back. And carefully glue the braid to the edges of the lamella; you can fix it with tiny decorative nails. We install the lock at the bottom and the rotating mechanism is ready. Now you can not only raise or lower the blinds, but also rotate the slats around their long axis.

The cornice for blinds can be made from a figured wooden plinth

The video below shows in detail how horizontal wooden blinds are made in production. To save money, you can purchase all the necessary components at a hardware store and assemble the blinds yourself.

Made of metal

Metal shutters differ from shutters made from other materials in that they are heavy, durable, and not easily damaged. Most often they are placed on country windows to protect housing. To purchase such shutters, you will have to spend money, but they have better reliability and durability, which will save your home from unexpected guests.

If these shutters are needed only for use in a specific season, then they can be made removable. Metal shutters are divided into several types:

• louvered;
• deaf.

Metal blinds

The louvered type of shutters is great for protecting residents from sunlight. The blind type of shutters is great for protecting your home from intruders.

There are also metal shutters:

• single-leaf;
• bivalve;
• multi-leaf.

Installation of metal shutters in the opening

In order for metal products to serve for a long time, before installation they must be treated with a special anti-corrosion agent that will prevent metal corrosion. This is very important, since without treatment the material will deteriorate.

How to install metal shutters yourself is shown in the following two videos:

What is better for a summer house or a country house?

For a summer residence, it is best to use removable metal shields, which will provide additional protection from thieves in the autumn-winter period. For greater security against burglary, the internal lock on the shutters for the dacha should resemble a safe. It is noteworthy that in addition to an increased level of security, using such a lock can prevent accidental slamming of window sashes - this is important if they are used permanently rather than seasonally. Almost all metal protective structures are installed directly on the surface of the walls or are enclosed in a special frame.

Decorative processing

Since shutters also play the role of decorating the interior and exterior, their appearance must be appropriate. In order to decorate the shutters, you can use paint or varnish. When choosing a paint color for shutters, you should focus on the color of the window frames. You can also make the edging of the shutter frame white or another bright color - this will significantly attract attention to them. Painting will additionally protect the shutters from getting wet and drying out.

Thus, you can make shutters on your windows that will serve you for a long time and perform a protective and decorative function. The remarkable thing is that you can do all the work yourself, without the help of specialists.

Shutters, how to make it yourself

Shutters are decorative slats designed for internal placement in the window space. Due to the ease of installation, such models have become an integral attribute of modern room design.

Internal shutters, similar to external ones, reliably protect and decorate any room in the home, from the basement to the attic. There are also frequent cases of installing similar structures instead of doors and partitions on attic floors and in arched openings.

The shutters are based on a simple but extremely durable design.

In most cases, the frame is made in the form of a plastic or wooden frame with horizontally arranged slats.

Changing the angle of inclination is carried out manually or automatically.

Such devices are installed by analogy with sliding wardrobes, the doors of which move in a horizontal plane along the height of the window opening. If necessary, the movable canvas is easy to open, close and completely remove.

When placed on panoramic windows, it is more advisable to choose massive shutters with reinforced fastening fittings corresponding to the weight of the product.

Among the varieties of shutters found are:

• roller blinds;
• models sliding into horizontal planes;
• folding types.

Features of choice

For interior decoration, wooden or plastic products are most often chosen. The choice in favor of the first devices should be made when arranging a rich interior.

Meanwhile, a spectacular appearance will cost the owner a pretty penny. In addition, unlike wood, plastic is not susceptible to the harmful effects of moisture, the excess of which can cause the formation of fungus and mold on the surface of the shutters.

DIY making

Features of making shutters yourself include the need to take accurate measurements and draw up a drawing.

If you have the desire and due patience, you can make such a design based on the diagrams available on the Internet.

Having mastered the general principle of creation and adjusted the dimensions, you can easily draw up a regulatory document, on the basis of which you can build shutters for each window.

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