How to Install Inside Mount Plantation Shutters
Inside-mount installation involves assembling the shutter frame square inside the recess, fixing it securely and then hanging and adjusting the panels.
Preparation and tools
Unpack the components carefully and keep hardware grouped by window. Confirm the opening and shutter labels before drilling.
- Drill/driver and suitable drill bits.
- Spirit level.
- Tape measure.
- Pencil.
- Appropriate screws and packers for the substrate.
1. Assemble the frame
Join the frame pieces on a clean surface according to their labels. Keep corners fully seated and avoid twisting the frame.
2. Position the frame
Place the frame into the recess and use temporary fixing points or packers to hold it. Check level, plumb and diagonal squareness before fully tightening.
3. Fix the frame
Secure the frame progressively, checking that it remains square. Use fixings appropriate to timber, plaster, masonry or the actual substrate.
4. Hang the panels
Fit the hinge pins or panel hardware in the labelled positions. Open and close each panel gently to check clearance.
5. Fine-tune alignment
Adjust packing and fixings so panel gaps are even and the doors stay where located. Do not force a panel that is rubbing.
6. Finish the installation
Fit any cover strips or caps, clean away drilling dust and test every louvre, panel and underlying window operation.
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