Vinyl vs. Wood Shutters

As you compare interior shutters, before you make your final decisions, possibly you should check out both vinyl and wood shutters. They both have advantages and disadvantages.

Look at shutters and as in everything, quality matters. Whether vinyl or wood, when you invest in a product that is inferior you will definitely get what you pay for. Choose better craftsmanship with the product and when you pay a professional to install them you will be insured of the lasting quality.
With that said, let’s look at the vinyl shutters first. Vinyl shutters are easier to clean than wood.

Humidity will not damage the vinyl shutters so you will be able to install them in areas like the kitchen or bathroom. They will not crack, peel, fade or deteriorate. They are also available in fire retardant materials, and insulate better than wood. The quality vinyl shutters are manufactured in half the time as wood, and they cost less.

So we’ve almost convinced you on the vinyl shutters? The one thing that you may not like is the color. They come in various shades of white, period. If those colors suit your purpose, great.

However if you want added color, or even a natural wood grain shutter, you will have to settle on wood shutters. Wood does deteriorate, and often has to be repainted or refinished even in the interior of your home. Wood is not suitable for high humidity areas like the kitchen or bathroom where steam can cause damage.

All right, so why would you want wood shutters? It comes down to choice. If you prefer to have natural wood shutters in the colors of your choice, and if you want a warm, authentic traditional look; you could make no better choice than wood shutters.

If the vinyl shutters seem bland and you want a product that commands high quality and top of the line characteristics, wood shutters should be your choice. However if you want something that you only have to dust, never have to paint, and they will last as long if not longer than wood, then why would you want wood?

Neither vinyl nor wood shutters will offer the same thing to everyone. They are both fine products, so compare, shop around, prices will vary, and so will quality. Because the shutters will last a long time, select cautiously and make sure they fit your rooms and your pocket book.

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