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How to replace a broken shutter louvre blade or pin - control rod and staple
In his video you will learn how to replace a louvre blade or broken pin in a plantation shutter by technical expert Sam Dunster of opennshut.
If you can't replace the blade and you need a new set of shutters, checkout our website - www.opennshut.co.uk/diy/
Take a pair of pliers and carefully pull out the staple in louvre blade. You might need to twist it a little to help you get out
Use a filler knife or something similar, to cut through the narrow part of the plastic pivot and remove the louvre blade, you can see the pivots are just pushed in to the end.
Unpack your spare louvres, these come with pre-punched staple holes in the centre of the blade and pre-drilled holes in the ends for the pivots.
In the repair kit, you will find some long and short pivots and long and short staples.
The small pivot is sprung loaded, this allows you to fit the louvre back into the shutter.
Insert the small pivot into the stile of the shutter and the long pivot into the other end of the louvre,
Fit the louvre back into the shutter, push the tip of pivot in and move the louvre around slightly so you can find the centre of the hole, the pivot will spring out into the hole and secure the louvre in place.
There are two sizes of staples, the large one fits into the louvre and the small one into the control rod.
Hold the staple in your pliers and dab some super glue on the end of the staple, hold the louvre blade straight and carefully insert the staple.
Use the end of the pliers to push the staple in carefully, the staple in the louvre blade goes through the staple in the control rod, so if your changing both, fit the control rod staple first.
If you have painted shutters you can use the touch up paint supplied to re-colour the staple.
And thats how easy it is to replace a louvre blade.
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Installing window shutters - inside mount - kitchen window
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  • @yuhan1068
    @yuhan1068 4 дні тому

    Great video! Are these black out? Thank you!

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut День тому

      Thanks, no they are not blackout, you can can fit a blackout blind behind the shutters if you wanted blackout.

  • @nimaliperera1382
    @nimaliperera1382 2 місяці тому

    I checked on many videos, and he explained it on point. Thank you!

  • @annep1984
    @annep1984 2 місяці тому

    where can I get these shutters from please?

  • @davidharvey2862
    @davidharvey2862 2 місяці тому

    Would you not put a bead of silicon around the frame for a better finish?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 місяці тому

      Hi David, I've always used the shadow gap as I am not a fan of caulk or silicon, but I know a lot companies do, so it would be down to personal choice and how you like to fit, regards Sam.

  • @paulandrews3304
    @paulandrews3304 3 місяці тому

    Wouldn’t actually call it quick and easy Be easy if they came already made up

  • @opheliaansere-sarpong2200
    @opheliaansere-sarpong2200 3 місяці тому

    How do I order

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 місяці тому

      You can order online here - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/diy-shutters/

  • @water0000
    @water0000 3 місяці тому

    Is there a place to purchase the individual slant itself, the wood broke on a friend of mine and need to replace the entire single slant

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 місяці тому

      Yes, you can order slats here - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/replacement-louvres/ depending on the make of your shutters.

  • @Michaeldsj
    @Michaeldsj 4 місяці тому

    Where do you get the staples?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 4 місяці тому

      Sorry for the delay, you can get them here - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/louvre-control-rod-staples/

  • @ciscowebex2134
    @ciscowebex2134 4 місяці тому

    Where do buy this?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 4 місяці тому

      www.opennshut.co.uk/product/diy-shutters/

  • @lakcunha7654
    @lakcunha7654 7 місяців тому

    What brand is this how do I order

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 7 місяців тому

      These are scraft shutters, you can order online here www.opennshut.co.uk/product/diy-shutters/

  • @user-sj3xn8vc8d
    @user-sj3xn8vc8d 7 місяців тому

    I wish you were my neighbor

  • @debbiewindsor6834
    @debbiewindsor6834 8 місяців тому

    Very informative many thanks 🙏

  • @jonesymedia2524
    @jonesymedia2524 Рік тому

    Great way of explaining it all. Very helpful. Thank you

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      Thanks, glad you found it helpful

  • @123-wxyz
    @123-wxyz Рік тому

    Question about the material. For more soundproofing quality, do you recommend polywood or real wood shutters? Thank you!

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      Wood over polywood would be slightly better.

  • @guest491
    @guest491 Рік тому

    If I had 1 complaint with the video it would be that when you mentioned the 89 style it was shown almost closed where as the 79 & 69's were wide open. Other than that it was a very informative video.

  • @nidiyare
    @nidiyare Рік тому

    🎉thank you

  • @REXcreativesTV
    @REXcreativesTV Рік тому

    How to change and a shutter window

  • @Lola-qz8nf
    @Lola-qz8nf Рік тому

    Kindly explain what you meant by “split fitting” 4.0 min on wards. I like this feature so do l have to ask the fitter to consider it when l order shutters or it’s the normal setting for any full length shutter?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      HI Lola, yes you need to request this when you order the shutters it can't be added later, it allows the louvres to be opened independently above and below the split,

    • @Lola-qz8nf
      @Lola-qz8nf Рік тому

      @@opennshut Many thanks

  • @stevensmithjr1646
    @stevensmithjr1646 Рік тому

    Where do you have the sheets for measuring?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      Hi Steven, You can find the measuring PDF's here - www.opennshut.co.uk/trade-shutters/tech-hub/#measure

  • @jungbechtospk40
    @jungbechtospk40 Рік тому

    I really like the Woodglut plans.

  • @r3jk8
    @r3jk8 Рік тому

    really great presentation!!! awesome job explaining the options!!!

  • @jimmytai1915
    @jimmytai1915 Рік тому

    Useful information 👍🏻

  • @port525
    @port525 Рік тому

    where or how can I buy the shutter in the video ?

    • @whitewatersam1
      @whitewatersam1 Рік тому

      Hi Peter, you can buy them online here - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/trade-shutters/

  • @a.d.greenwood1411
    @a.d.greenwood1411 Рік тому

    The name of this video should be, "HOW TO INSTALL PLANTATION SHUTTERS" not how to fix them.

  • @Kazzy01
    @Kazzy01 Рік тому

    Great video, lots of good advice and answered all my queries 👍

  • @josephpcirrilla8795
    @josephpcirrilla8795 Рік тому

    Can you get privacy rollers installed after shutters are installed or are they generally set pieces that are installed as one unit?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      Hi Joseph, if you have a deep enough recess, you can fit a separate blind behind your shutters, you will get some light bleed, but it will be a cheaper option. Check handle protrusion so the blind does not catch. You will get a tighter fitting blind and less light bleed with a pre-fitted blackout shutter option. Most built-in options use pleated blinds, there is a lower-cost roller blind option about to become available. Regards Sam.

  • @deeoa6135
    @deeoa6135 Рік тому

    Hi do you go out to people’s houses to give advice on style and size?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut Рік тому

      We do locally in West Sussex, if you're out of area, email some photos to us - info@opennshut.co.uk and we can provide some advice, generally, the best design would be full height, 76mm or 89mm louvres, pure white with shutter panels matching your window sections. Regards Sam.

    • @deeoa6135
      @deeoa6135 Рік тому

      @@opennshut I’m not local to you but this is very helpful, thank you x

  • @kiethfolck1830
    @kiethfolck1830 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @mymatemartin
    @mymatemartin 2 роки тому

    Excellent clear advice. Thanks.

  • @wise_guy_reviews
    @wise_guy_reviews 2 роки тому

    I can't find a solution anywhere. What about when the handle base is the same thickness as the window frame facing edge. The perfect fit frame hits the handle base.

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      I am not exactly what you mean, but these extra low profile handles might help - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/extra-low-profile-handles/

  • @villaman2261
    @villaman2261 2 роки тому

    Where is the best place to buy shutters from

  • @thegreatkris24
    @thegreatkris24 2 роки тому

    I have a dark wood three panel room divider with slats that go up and down by a rod in the midsole of the slats, one is broke and I am having a devil of a time finding what to replace it with, any suggestions please?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      Ideally, you will need to know the manufacture or contact the company they were ordered from to order a replacement, you could swap the damaged louvre to the very bottom or top of the panel so is not so visible and try and repair it.

    • @thegreatkris24
      @thegreatkris24 2 роки тому

      @@opennshut that’s the thing, it’s really nice solid dark wood but has no name on it and I can’t match it by picture online so far, I was able to get the slat back on the peg and stain the chipped off part so it’s ok for now, thanks for the info

  • @georgedupont4808
    @georgedupont4808 2 роки тому

    Where do you buy replacement louvre blades?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      We can supply 'scraft' louvre blades here - www.opennshut.co.uk/product/replacement-louvres/

  • @chazshier
    @chazshier 2 роки тому

    Straightforward for a frame like that. I have a half bay, so have two sets of shutters with a c40 degree angle between the two. Should the two frames touch at the angle point? Or do I need some sort of central spacer post?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      You can order a custom angled corner post like this www.opennshut.co.uk/info-hub/bay-posts/ and order one frame, or you can order two frames and butt them together, they can be screwed at the point they touch to stop the light coming through. With the bay post option you can still use the easyfix system, you would normally only need the D1 fixings at the top and bottom of the bay, not at the sides.

  • @waitersluvhjy66
    @waitersluvhjy66 2 роки тому

    My husband uses these plans from Stodoys and is very happy with them. However. I love yours!

  • @johnlee4095
    @johnlee4095 2 роки тому

    Very good information for choosing right type of plantation shutters to cover odd shape of windows.

  • @paulsutton5896
    @paulsutton5896 2 роки тому

    Is it possible to buy solid shutters, rather than panels with louvres? Or could a competent carpenter take out the louvre panels and replace them with a solid panel, made by himself?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      Hi Paul, yes we can supply solid shutters, they fit in the same frames as the louvred shutters, same frame designs and colours etc. Two designs, shaker and raised, email us at info@opennshut.co.uk for more info as I've not added the solid designs onto the website. Regards Sam.

  • @tinawoodell1957
    @tinawoodell1957 2 роки тому

    I just painted some yesterday. What can I use to get them to go up and down because they are stuck by the paint. Help!!

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      Not sure I can help with that one! Shutters are normally sprayed as the paint is much thinner, if you have painted it could have run into the pivot holes or gaps. If the louvres are open, I would suggest laying the panel flat on the floor on something soft and try and move all the louvers together to try and free them, or carefully one at a time giving them a wiggle to crack any paint. Check visually to see if you can see a built up of paint anywhere.

    • @tinawoodell1957
      @tinawoodell1957 2 роки тому

      @@opennshut I found a solution. Spray them with furniture polish several times and it will work loose. Thanks for your reply 💙

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 2 роки тому

      @@tinawoodell1957 Ah great! nice one :)

  • @user-qk5jw9ie9p
    @user-qk5jw9ie9p 3 роки тому

    4:0 Да тут можно азбуку Морзе применять :) Yes, here you can use Morse code

  • @efferington
    @efferington 3 роки тому

    This is perfect. Now I know exactly the layout I want with shutters for this room :)

  • @apocreg11
    @apocreg11 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks

  • @shazza11124
    @shazza11124 3 роки тому

    I also love this informative, no nonsense You Tube video.

  • @jindalrohit07
    @jindalrohit07 3 роки тому

    great shutters...loved the installation video

  • @mrdemocracy7106
    @mrdemocracy7106 3 роки тому

    An enclosed prison reducing light into the room Not for me.

    • @marissakeynes2532
      @marissakeynes2532 2 роки тому

      @Benjamin2893 He's right. It's odd not to have clear view of the windows. Curtains can be pulled right back & won't obstruct one's view; but each to their own.

  • @lilyhernandez8677
    @lilyhernandez8677 3 роки тому

    I am ordering shutters, do you recommend 3 1/2 louvre over the 4 1/2? I’m torn, my house is not huge but does have some big windows

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 роки тому

      Without seeing the windows it's hard to say for sure, but 3 1/2 would normally be what I would recommend.

  • @markbaines225
    @markbaines225 3 роки тому

    where can i buy these shutters ?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 роки тому

      Hi Mark, you can order them on our website www.opennshut.co.uk/diy/ Regards Sam.

  • @mrscat57
    @mrscat57 3 роки тому

    I need something like this for my french doors on conservatory.. can find low profile handles for it anywhere .. they stick out into the blinds

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 роки тому

      They don't seem to make low profile handles for doors as they are heavier and generally need locks.

  • @SweetPeaG
    @SweetPeaG 3 роки тому

    Which way should l arrange my shutter for privacy but let light in?

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 роки тому

      Hi Pauline, downstairs I would tilt the louvres upwards, upstairs I would tilt the louvres downwards. For max light tilt the louvres downwards just a little so you get light reflecting off the louvre blades.

    • @SweetPeaG
      @SweetPeaG 3 роки тому

      Thank you for getting back to me, it’s always difficult to tell, l live on a hill also

    • @opennshut
      @opennshut 3 роки тому

      @@SweetPeaG No problem, if you're on a hill and the window is downstairs and higher than the pavement, then treat the shutters like an upstairs windows and tilt them down, then you get light and privacy.

    • @SweetPeaG
      @SweetPeaG 3 роки тому

      Ok will try that, many thanks

  • @Lucy-ql7tt
    @Lucy-ql7tt 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much I've been binge watching on your videos you're amazing!

  • @MGbaile
    @MGbaile 3 роки тому

    thank you for your simple clear directions! I love your voice and clarity.