Design and plan your shutters.
Board and batten shutters diy.
Each window will require two shutter assemblies and each shutter assembly consists of.
Cut boards to length.
Create a jig for consistent results.
4 4 inch wide cross boards for each shutter pair.
Lay out all your boards on saw horses and apply the primer with a roller.
Make sure you cover all.
How to make board and batten shutters step 1.
I really liked the idea of using pvc boards for my shutters for durability.
Nails wood glue miter saw or get them cut at your local home improvement store decorative plastic hinges.
We measured just the glass area.
Wood screws we used 1 1 4 to assemble the shutters.
Board and batten shutters measurements 6 4 inch wide cedar boards cut to the height of your window for each pair of shutters.
How to make board and batten shutters overview for how to make board and batten shutters.
Download the cut list for the shutters and cut out templates.
For working shutters to find the width of each one measure between the window s side casings divide by 2.
Make sure they are nice and straight.