What’s better for shutters: a smooth finish or wood-grain finish?

Smooth finish shutters tend to look more fashionable and suave, whereas textured finish shutters look a bit more historic. However the perks to both types of plantation shutter finish are a little deeper, and in the end come down to your own personal preference.

Perks of shutters with a smooth finish – A smooth finish to your shutters offer a solid, chic, sophisticated look. A smooth finish may be what you want if your home doesn’t have much in the way of wood textured surfaces or furniture. A smooth finish makes dust easier to see, in comparison with a textured finish. We usually recommend a smooth finish for faux wood shutters like Polywood.

Perks of a wood grain finish for shutters – A textured finish on your shutters gives you a more natural, rustic look to your shutters. That’s perfect if your goal is to bring the look of nature inside, especially if you want to complement the look of your hardwood flooring. A wood grain on your shutter louvers will also make dust harder to see, which means you won’t need to wipe them down as often as you would if they had a smooth finish. A wood-grain finish looks especially great on real wood shutters in Sacramento.