armper

The secret to a handsome and durable shutter finish really isn't a
secret at all. It takes multiple sequences of sanding with progressively
finer sandpaper to open the pores of the wood for coating and
smoothing the surfaces. Each layer is finely coated with high-quality
stain or paint. This labor-intensive process is the only way to achieve
the translucent, deep finish of a shutter.

Some manufacturers rely on semi-custom, pre-painted components.
They may have a "cut-down" or "stock" program to reduce delivery
times. These shutters may be partially pre-fabricated, many times from
outsourced components, and fit together prior to installation.
Consequently, short cuts are used, resulting in compromised shutter
quality.

Other manufacturers endeavor to make a custom shutter, yet fall short
of our quality because they use insufficient coating or fail to sand their
shutters adequately. Every shutter is sanded and painted or stained
numerous times, assuring a silken and lustrous finish