Stained shutters are a viable choice for windows in Reno and Lake Tahoe. White shutters, either vinyl or wood, have had a lion’s share of the market for years, but you should consider using a stained shutter. When you use a wood shutter, one of the things you are paying for is the material itself. Why hide that beautiful wood grain under paint? A good stain job will bring out the beauty of the wood and create a rich and luxurious look.

Stained shutters will usually cost a little more than painted shutters and here’s why. When you paint a shutter, you can use a lower grade of wood, since the paint will cover any flaws in the perfection of the wood. A stained shutter will bring out the character of the wood and so the best grades of lumber must be used. Also, it can take longer to build a stained shutter, since the craftsman must be sure not to damage the panels or frames during the assembly process. Again, with a painted shutter, if he dings or scratches it, he can just fill and re-paint the damaged section.

Just about the only caveat to stained shutters has to do with Home Owners Association CC & R’s. Some of them require white or off-white on the windows that face to the street, but I’ve NEVER seen a HOA come down on a resident for putting in custom, furniture grade stained wood shutters.

Take a look at the photos to see some of the stained shutters we have installed in the last few weeks.

Wood Shutters With Hang Strip

Close up of stained shutter

Victorian Style Shutters

Angle Top Stained Wood Shutters