Cut boards to length.
Board and batten shutters diy.
Lay out all your boards on saw horses and apply the primer with a roller.
Round the edges of the boards.
Download the cut list for the shutters and cut out templates.
How to make board and batten shutters overview for how to make board and batten shutters.
Nails wood glue miter saw or get them cut at your local home improvement store decorative plastic hinges.
4 4 inch wide cross boards for each shutter pair.
I really liked the idea of using pvc boards for my shutters for durability.
Diy board and batten window shutters wood cedar or pine work fine 1 x 6 boards.
Each window will require two shutter assemblies and each shutter assembly consists of.
Make sure you cover all.
Board and batten shutters measurements 6 4 inch wide cedar boards cut to the height of your window for each pair of shutters.
My windows are 44 inches high and 48 inches wide actually double 24 inch windows.
Design and plan your shutters.
Create a jig for consistent results.
We measured just the glass area.
For working shutters to find the width of each one measure between the window s side casings divide by 2.