If shutters are mounted within the recess of the window opening this is known as an inside mount.
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Sometimes you have a choice of outside mount shutters vs inside.
Most shutter companies make several type frames made specifically for inside the window opening.
In most cases inside mounts are preferred because it provides a customized tailored look and leaves decorative molding and window sills exposed.
Shutter frames create a perfect surround for your plantation shutters especially useful if you live in an older house with uneven walls or if your windows aren t entirely level.
It will make for a cleaner more finished look.
The depth of your window casing.
For a double hung casement or slider window an inside mount does not achieve a shutter projection flush with drywall.
Your style of window.
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When mounted outside the window opening on top of the trim if any or directly on the face of the wall this is an outside mount.
Both mounting options look great.
Inside mount is a popular choice if your window is deep enough.
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Inside mounted shutters sit inside the window recess and are usually fitted flush against the wall.
This mount style has built in molding that will give your window a finished look.
This is sometimes called an l frame.
First the frame is mounted on your wall or window then your shutter panels are mounted inside the frame for a beautiful professional finish.
If you do not have decorative molding around your window we recommend that you choose an outside mount.
In contrast outside mounted shutters are fitted onto the wall around the window.
They are durable and for those with young children they offer an option that.
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Ask any installer and they will tell you the best installation is inside mount.
Even if you are not on a budget our shutters offer an easy to care for alternative.
Inside mount shutters fit inside the window opening and can be pushed back toward the glass for very deep windows or they can be pulled forward to be flush with the wall.
With an inside mount shutters will attach directly to the window frame with hinges or to a small wooden shutter frame.
They can even be pulled out slightly past the wall to give you a little extra depth if needed.
Some prefer inside mounting because the shutters don t extend into the room.
Our faux wood interior shutters offer an affordable our faux wood interior shutters offer an affordable and stylish alternative to real wood or other window treatment options a less expensive way to get that tropical shutter look.
This mount allows the shutter frame to be mounted to the inside of the window frame at the top or the sides.
When to use outside mount plantation shutters.
