Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.
How do you build plantation awnings.
There are large varieties available in the market.
Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.
Since you are planning to install the blinds all by yourself select the kind of blind you want.
How to build farmhouse plantation shutters diy.
Step 2 cut two pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the length determined in step 1 with a pair of pvc cutters.
I decided to use full 2 long paint stir sticks 5 gallon ones for the sides and cut other two other for the top and bottom portion of the frame.
Plantation shutters vary in size shape and functionality.
They might be of wood woven ones or even of faux wood.
Measure the length of the window or door where you want to install an awning.
Let s build the frame of your shutters.
Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.
Https ibuildit ca projects wooden window shutters this is an older project from 2015 that recently got hit with a copyright claim.
Width of my shutters is predicted by the length of those smaller sticks that i will install inside.
Once you purchase them these can be used with few other materials to make lovely plantation blinds.
Plantation shutters are simple indoor shutters that block sunlight and provide a decorative touch to windows.
Composed of several horizontal slats or louvers a central tilt bar that controls the movement of the louvers two vertical stiles and two horizontal rails.