What can I make out of old shutters?

What can I make out of old shutters?

10 Things to Make with Old Window Shutters

1. Plant-tation Shutters. Turn shutters with open slats into a succulent planter.
2. Shutter Pendant Lantern.
3. Marble Top Shutter Island.
4. Build a Shutter Side Table.
5. Garden Anywhere.
6. Make a Shutter Garden Cabinet.
7. DIY Photo Display.
8. Shutter Shelves.

Can you repurpose shutters?

If you’d like to repurpose a window shutter into a photo display piece, you can just clean it and stain it or, if you want to preserve its character, leave it as it is. Put it on a wall or lean it up against an entryway table or mantel, and attach your photos with your mini clothespins. That’s it!

How do you use shutters as decorations?

Old shutters can be used for wall decor – it’s an interesting way to add texture to the space. You can cover a whole wall with various shutters to bring farmhouse charm and a vintage feel to the space at once. You may also hang shutters over a bed or a sofa – whitewash or paint them in some way to fit your space.

How do you paint rustic shutters?

1. Step 1 – Using your brush, clean away all loose dust, cobwebs etc. I just use the brush from my dustpan and brush set.
2. Step 2 – Once dry, rub your beeswax stick over the areas you would like to distress.
3. Step 3 – Grab your paint and start painting with your brush.
4. Step 4 – Wax the entire shutters.

What can you do with old accordion shutters?

If you are environmentally conscious you can opt to recycle or scrap your old metal or aluminum hurricane shutters. The materials will ultimately be used to produce new products instead of just sitting in a landfill.

What kind of wood do you use for painting shutters?

Cedar is the most common material for construction of exterior shutters because of its resistance to both insects and decay. It is a straight wood that finishes very well and can withstand harsh outdoor conditions well.

What kind of paint do you use on shutters?

acrylic latex exterior paint
You will want to be sure to use the right kind of paint so that your shutters don’t peel. I recommend using a high quality, 100% acrylic latex exterior paint in a satin finish. Using a primer, or a paint that is a primer and paint in one, will give better adhesion and help the paint last longer.

What do you do with old metal hurricane shutters?

How do you remove hurricane accordion shutters?

Here is some helpful tips for how to remove and junk storm shutters:

1. Determine how the system is installed.
2. Remove the panels from the F-track.
3. Detach the F-track from the exterior.
4. Fill the holes in the exterior wall.
5. Properly dispose of the storm shutter system.