Plantation Shutters for Doors | Stylish, Private & Practical

🏠 Why Choose Plantation Shutters for Doors?

Plantation shutters are a smart, stylish solution for doors and wide glazed openings.
Whether you’re looking to add privacy, light control, or a cleaner visual finish to your space, shutters provide a practical and durable option that works beautifully with both modern and traditional interiors.

From kitchen doors leading to the garden, to wide patio openings and glazed hallway doors, our shutters are designed to be made-to-measure, easy to use, and built to last.

Unlike curtains or fabric blinds, shutters don’t flap in the breeze or take up extra space — and they look just as good open as they do closed.

Plantation Shutters for Doors – Key Features at a Glance

Full Height Shutters as Standard – All door shutters are built full height for strength, privacy, and clean lines
✅ Tracked Shutters for Folding Doors – Perfect for bifold configurations where panels need to open fully
✅ Bypass Shutters for Sliding Doors – Ideal for patio doors where panels slide past each other
✅ Solid Panel Shutters for Period Properties – Adds draught control and heritage charm in older homes
✅ MDF Shutters for Durability – Hard-wearing and impact-resistant — great for homes with young children or pets
✅ Lightweight Hardwood for Insulation – Excellent thermal performance, but slightly softer
✅ Mid-Rails for Strength – Included in all full height door shutters to improve rigidity and long-term performance
✅ 10-Year Guarantee on All Door Shutters – Backed by robust construction and in-house fitting

🚪 Best Applications for Plantation Shutters on Doors

All of our shutters for doors are designed as full height panels, built for strength, practicality, and long-term use. Whether you choose adjustable louvres or solid panels, the height of the doorway means structural stability is essential — and all of our door shutters are made accordingly.

✅ Kitchen & Utility Doors

• Full height shutters provide privacy without clutter
• Splash-resistant and waterproof materials available
• Perfect for side entrances or rear kitchen access doors

✅ Solid Panel Shutters for Older Homes

In period properties — or anywhere draught control and authenticity are important — solid panel shutters are an excellent choice:
• Block light and air more effectively than louvres
• Better at keeping out winter draughts
• Often used to complement or replace original internal shutters in heritage homes

✅ Patio & Glazed Openings (Full Height Only)

Whether you’re covering a fixed glass pane or a sliding/pivoting door setup, we always recommend full height shutters with a mid-rail for:
• Added structural strength
• Consistent alignment with glazing or door handle breaks
• Smooth, functional daily use

🚪 Folding Doors? → Tracked Shutters

If your door opens using a bifold or concertina system, tracked shutters are usually the right fit.
• Panels fold along a guided track, opening wide without swing space
• Always fitted as full height panels with mid-rails
• Slats must be closed before folding to avoid damage

🚉 Sliding Doors? → Bypass Shutters

For sliding patio doors where panels move past each other, bypass shutters offer a neat, functional solution.
• Shutter panels glide on a parallel rail system
• No folding or hinging — perfect for tighter interiors
• Maintains a clean face with minimal projection into the room

🧱 Materials & Style Options for Door Shutters

When choosing shutters for doors, it’s important to balance durability, insulation, and visual appeal. Door shutters are often used more frequently than window shutters, so selecting the right material can make a big difference in how they perform long-term.

Here’s how the main options compare:

✅ MDF Shutters – Tough and Impact-Resistant

• Very hard-wearing and durable — ideal in homes with young children or pets
• Able to withstand daily knocks (e.g. from toys or bags) better than softer wood
• Finished with a smooth coating for easy cleaning and a clean appearance
• Slightly heavier than other options — suited best for shorter or medium-span shutters

✅ Lightweight Hardwood Shutters – Thermally Efficient

• Naturally lighter in weight, making it easier to operate larger panels
• Provides excellent thermal insulation thanks to the air gaps in the timber’s structure
• Best suited for quieter households or where heat retention is more important than impact resistance
• May be more susceptible to marking in busy doorways or with heavy handling

✅ Waterproof Shutters (Herm or Wisley Range)

• Fully waterproof options available — perfect for kitchen doors, utility rooms, or humid environments
• Herm range: ABS-coated for full water resistance
• Wisley range: UK-made, waterproof, eco-friendly, and available in 9 finishes
• Also suitable for high-traffic areas that require easy cleaning

✅ Solid Panel Shutters – Period Charm & Draught Protection

• Excellent for older properties or customers looking for a more traditional style
• Help block out draughts more effectively than louvred panels
• Often chosen to match original internal shutters in heritage homes
• Available in a variety of colour finishes to suit the room’s design

Choosing the right shutter material isn’t just about appearance — it’s about how the space is used.
During your consultation, we’ll help you find the best option based on durability, insulation, moisture levels, and the design you’re aiming for.

🏗️ Build Quality & Structural Strength

Shutters fitted across doors are usually taller and wider than those fitted to windows — and as a result, they’re subject to more frequent movement and more physical stress.

To ensure they last, every one of our door shutters is built using robust construction methods that are designed to stay straight, stable, and secure for years to come.

✅ Engineered Stiles for Frame Stability

• Each shutter panel is constructed using engineered stiles, made by laminating layers of timber
• This creates a stronger, straighter frame that’s resistant to twisting, bowing, or movement over time
• Particularly important on taller door shutters, where panel strength directly affects alignment and durability

✅ Mortise and Tenon Joinery for Long-Term Strength

• All of our shutters use traditional mortise and tenon joints, rather than relying on dowels or glue blocks
• This method locks the rails and stiles together for maximum structural integrity
• It’s especially beneficial for heavily-used areas, such as back doors, patio exits, or utility spaces

✅ Guaranteed for a Reason

We can only offer a 10-year guarantee on our shutters because of the way they’re made.
The combination of carefully chosen materials and joinery means your shutters will look good and function well, even with daily use.

🧼 Cleaning and Maintenance of Door Shutters

Door shutters are designed to be hard-wearing, but as they tend to be full-height and used more frequently, a little regular care helps maintain their finish and performance over time.

✅ Dusting and Day-to-Day Care

• Use a microfibre cloth, feather duster, or vacuum with a brush attachment to gently remove dust
• For solid panel shutters, wipe down with a dry or lightly damp cloth, avoiding moisture build-up along joins or edges
• Focus on slat edges, tilt rods, and lower sections, which tend to gather the most dust due to regular contact

✅ Cleaning by Material Type

• Waterproof shutters (like Herm or Wisley) can be cleaned using a mild detergent and warm water — ideal for kitchen or utility doors
• MDF shutters should be wiped with a dry or lightly damp cloth — avoid excessive moisture or soaking
• Hardwood shutters (like Sark) benefit from a dry dusting routine to avoid surface marking

✅ Hinges and Handling

• As these shutters are full height, panels may be opened more often than window shutters
• Avoid slamming panels or forcing them open from awkward angles
• If fitted with holdbacks or magnets, check these occasionally to ensure they remain secure

Regular maintenance doesn’t just help with hygiene — it ensures the shutters stay aligned, close snugly, and continue to provide privacy, insulation, and visual appeal for years to come.

🇬🇧 UK-Made Shutters – The Wisley Range

Our Wisley range of UK-manufactured shutters offers a combination of style, speed, and sustainability — without compromising on quality.
• ✅ Made in the UK – great for local support and reliability
• ✅ Fast lead time – delivery and installation in as little as 5 weeks
• ✅ Eco-friendly – significantly lower carbon footprint than imported alternatives
• ✅ Waterproof – suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, and humid environments
• ✅ Wide colour choice – available in nine stunning colours

UK-made shutters are an ideal solution for customers who need their shutters quickly, want to minimise their environmental impact, or simply prefer to buy British.

📍 Interested in faster delivery or sustainable options?

🆓 Free Temporary Blinds While You Wait

When you order plantation shutters from us, we offer complimentary temporary blinds to cover your windows during the manufacturing period — so you’re never left without privacy or control over light.

These temporary blinds are:

• Free With A Shutter Purchase
• Easy to fit
• Neutral in colour and discreet in appearance
• Ideal for maintaining privacy and comfort while your shutters are being made

📍 Just one more way we aim to make your experience smooth and stress-free.

🤝 Our Service Commitment

At Surrey Blinds and Shutters, we combine quality craftsmanship with trusted service, ensuring every customer receives a smooth, professional experience from start to finish.

✅ Our Own In-House Fitting Team

All of our shutters are installed by our own experienced fitters — we never subcontract. You’ll deal with the same trusted team throughout your journey.

✅ Post-Installation Checklist

Once your shutters are fitted, we carry out a detailed checklist to make sure everything is perfect and you’re completely happy before we leave.

✅ 10-Year Shutter Guarantee

We stand by the quality of our products. That’s why all our shutters come with a full 10-year guarantee for your peace of mind.

✅ UK-Made Shutters in as Little as 5 Weeks

Need shutters sooner? Our UK-made range can be manufactured and installed in as little as five weeks – ideal if you’re working to a deadline.

✅ Established in 2009

We’ve been proudly trading since 2009, bringing years of hands-on experience to every consultation, installation, and customer we work with.

✅ Free Temporary Blinds While You Wait

Waiting for shutters to be made? We offer complimentary temporary blinds so you’re never without privacy or light control during the lead time.

Whether you’re fitting out a single bay or updating your whole home, we’re here to help from start to finish – with a team that genuinely cares.

How to Get Started

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