How to Make Shutters That Stand Out!

BracingI measure the final width with the spacers in and cut the brace pieces. I found middle and attached that with glue and nails. For the top and bottom pieces, I decided on a 3” space.

Clavos markingWe are adding decorative clavos on these and using them to help cover screw heads.

Countersink drillingWe predrilled the clavos holes so they would be easy to see after staining and drilled the countersink spots for the screws.

Aging the shuttersWith a few tools, I added some rusticification😂 Probably not a word, yet.

Stain party!I mixed a few colors to get our desired color and got to staining. My least favorite part.

Water SealingI bought a small weed sprayer tank to apply Thompson’s water seal. The stain had dried for 24 hours. I sprayed both sides and used a brush to get the hard to reach spots. After a few hours, I wiped off the excess with shop towels.

Hammer TimeNow for the finishing touch. 1” clavos. I didn’t know they were called clavos until this project 🤷🏻‍♂️😝

Hammer drill and screwAfter pre drilling our spots with a hammer drill, we put the tapcons into the mortar.

PluggingI had plugs stained and ready so we could plug after screwing then tap in a clavier right over top of that. You can see the offset hole to the right.

Buddy SystemIt’s important to have two ladders and a helper for this. One can hold the shutter and the other can drill. You’ve also noticed the house changed colors!!! This is a project I’m working on with my designer friends at Harpeth Design Group and they just happened to have it white when we showed up with shutters. Looks so good together!!!

Dang. 🤯😍The transformation is crazy!!! Easy way to add value and the look so good.