How I saved ££££'s fitting my own window shutters

In this video , find out how you can save thousands by fitting window shutters into a UK new build house yourself.The video has a step by step guide and includes tips that are not included in the instructions.
You can see how this window and others turned out on instagram @newbuildtohome
This was my first attempt at fitting window shutters and it was very easy with each shutter taking around one hour to install. You only need a drill, screwdriver and a silicone gun.
By fitting them yourself you can save around £300 per window so the savings add up really quickly.
We ordered these shutters from a company that imports them from China and I must say that I was very surprised at how easy they were to fit.

[@alisonancell6047]

Really well explained tutorial. Thank you.

[@newbuildtohome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martynj-c4965]

Good informative video 🎉 a few good tips there 👍🏻

[@newbuildtohome]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@1234j]

Lovely job. Thank you.

[@newbuildtohome]

Thank you

[@keithlander7514]

Thanks for explaining so well

[@newbuildtohome]

Thank you

[@ZimZimmer22]

Hi. Love the video, great explanation and looks easy enough to do!!
Which version of the shutters are in the video there? Faux wood or Natural Hardwood?

[@newbuildtohome]

I'm pretty sure that they are MDF coated.

[@walygi]

Great video
What size wall plugs did you use?

[@newbuildtohome]

I used 6mm Fischer duo power rawl plugs into the plasterboard.

[@danielhodgson5391]

Are the shutters PVC or MDF? what’s the colour and size you went for? I also have 1 odd window at the end which require a T bar so it doesn’t look odd when finished, do you know anything about that at all?

[@Rory857]

Would love to to fit me shutters fur my place mate

[@newbuildtohome]

They are very easy to fit, you should have a go.

[@matthewjones7011]

Is there a general distance to go into the recess? Fitting mine in the kitchen/utility

[@newbuildtohome]

You just need to make sure that the shutter doesn’t hit the window handles.

[@matthewjones7011]

@@newbuildtohome thank you! Much appreciated I'll do the same. 50mm or so from the window frame 👍

[@ashleyking193]

Use a level, you must of been very lucky and had a square window recesses and seal. Not many windows are.

[@wungabunga]

How would the level have helped? I'm assuming either way you would need to use packers, and they were added anyway.

[@newbuildtohome]

The house was very new and virtually every window was perfectly level and square, maybe I just got lucky?

[@malina5268]

Did you buy that shutter only for one bedroom window for 2000£?

[@newbuildtohome]

No, £2000 was for 4 x windows and a set of french doors. Each window was around £350 depending on the size.

[@Rory857]

Are the black out

[@newbuildtohome]

No they are not total blackout. They let quite a lot of light through.

[@ashgan84]

£2000 and a lot of light comes through?? That's not good.