A Guide to PVC Shutters
2:21PM 27 August 2025
What are PVC Shutters?
Fitting window shutters in your home is the perfect way to add style, luxury, durability, and practicality to any space. There are a range of different types of shutters to choose from, including water resistant PVC shutters.
PVC shutters are crafted from polyvinyl chloride. This is a highly durable plastic material that is known for being a flexible and cost-effective material to manufacture from.
Unlike more traditional hardwood shutters, PVC shutters have water resistant properties that make them the perfect choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and wet rooms.
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Why choose polyvinyl shutters for windows?
Polyvinyl window shutters offer the same classic appearance as traditional wooden shutters, but are the ideal solution for rooms where moisture can build up and potentially damage the material of your window coverings.
PVC shutters are a popular choice due to their easy maintenance, water resistant properties and functionality.
When compared with blinds or curtains, polyvinyl window shutters are a more practical solution for bathroom and kitchen windows.
Benefits of PVC Shutters
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Water resistant – Shutters crafted from PVC plastic material will not warp or crack over time as a result of moisture building up in your rooms.
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Easy maintenance – PVC shutters are very easy to clean should any marks or stains occur. Simply wipe in between the shutter slats with a damp cloth.
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Highly durable – Polyvinyl chloride is a very durable plastic that works brilliantly for window coverings and guarantees a long-lasting product.
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UK-made for faster delivery – Our plastic shutters are made right here in the UK. This means you’re supporting local manufacturing and can benefit from faster delivery times!
- Seamless transition – Our PVC shutters are finished with neutral colours to ensure they blend perfectly with any interior design choices you have made.
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What styles do PVC shutters come in?
Similarly, to hardwood shutters, PVC window shutters are available in a flexible range of styles to suit your design needs and tastes.
The most popular choice for PVC shutters is full height shutters. These shutters cover the full length of your windows and operate as a single panel. They provide ultimate light control whilst maintaining privacy.
Café style shutters are an excellent alternative to full height PVC shutters. This style covers just the bottom section of your window, meaning you get lots of natural light flooding into your room. This option is popular for bathroom windows where opaque windows have been fitted.
Tier on tier shutters are something of a blend between full height and café style shutters. They cover the full length of the window but operate as two separate panels. This means you can leave the bottom section closed, whilst opening the top panels to let more light in.
Can I get any free PVC shutter samples?
At The Shutter Store, we want our customers to be 100% confident in the quality of our shutter materials, functionality, and finishes. That’s why you can order free samples of our shutters in any material.
Simply select the type of shutters you want (so PVC/faux wood shutters if you want the waterproof option) and select up to four colour choices.
We will then promptly send the samples out to you via Royal Mail free of charge!
Are PVC shutters easy to DIY install?
DIY shutters are what we’re all about at The Shutter Store. We have created helpful measuring and installation guides for all our shutters, including our PVC shutter range.
PVC shutters can be installed by following just a few steps. You will also need the following materials to ensure a seamless installation:
Take the next step to stylish PVC shutters
Now you know everything about PVC shutters, check out our shutter styles page today and get the window dressings you’ve always wanted!
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