All shutter brands sold at Blind and Shutter Expo meet our quality standards with respect to the following features:

1. All are made with the preferred “elliptical” louver shape (not flat)
2. All are backed by a solid manufacturer’s warranty
3. All have consistent quality controls and lead times
4. All offer 2½”, 3½”, 4½” louvers
5. All are available as standard tilt-rod, or “clearview” (hidden tilt  rod at rear of louvers)
6. All have available specialty shapes, including door lever “cut-outs” and arches.
7. All offer several hinge colors to match existing home hardware.

Our measuring and installation service provides a “SureFit” guarantee.

(Shutter brands are listed alphabetically)

Living Traditions Shutters:

• Domestic brand, made in Texas
• Client-specified paints to match trim (major name brands)
• Custom stain and paint matches available
• Quick turnaround, typically 3-4 weeks
• Innovative door cut-out design
• Tailored top rails on arched panels
• Custom mill-exotic wood species available
• Responsive service and repair
• High-degree of customization

Normandy Shutters:

• Imported, made in China
• Lustrous, beautiful finishes (6 layers of paint alternating with extensive hand-sanding)
• Prescription Wood Conditioning-wood is kiln-dried to match ambient humidity level at final installation location. This results in straighter louvers, which don’t take in or let off moisture (resulting in warping)
• Engineered stiles-side frames of shutters are engineered for straightness
• Quarter Sawn Louvers-lumber is quartered before louver milling; reduces yield but results in straighter louvers
• Custom Paints available
• Hidden magnets
• Exceptional “finish” quality
• Hardwood used results in outstanding grain patterns on stains
• 7 to 9 weeks in production

Sunland Shutters:

• Imported, made in China
• Most cost effective shutter available
• Finger-jointed basswood (Lexwood “Plus”)
• Lexwood Premium Stain shutters made from virgin basswood
• 20 painted and 20 stained choices-great selection
• Satin finish only
• 7 to 9 weeks in production

Sussex Shutters:

• Imported, made in China
• Lustrous, beautiful finishes (6 layers of paint alternating with extensive hand-sanding)
• Prescription Wood Conditioning-wood is kiln-dried to match ambient humidity level at final installation location. This results in straighter louvers.
• Quarter Sawn Louvers-lumber is quartered before louver milling; reduces yield but results in straighter louvers
• Engineered stiles-side frames of shutters are engineered for straightness
• Hidden magnets
• 50 paint and stain colors
• Unparalleled “finish” quality
• Hand-carved rail engravings available (wheat, vine, star, etc.)
• 7 to 9 weeks in production

For questions please call the Blind and Shutter Expo, (512) 266-0002