Window Covering

How to refresh burgundy window shutters that are faded: paint or use renewal chemicals? My window shutters are burgundy vinyl & are faded. The color permeates the shutters. There is a 2 step renewal product to refresh the color. I could also paint them. Also, someone told me that satin polyurethane varnish works. Is this possible? Which process gives the best result? Which process is easiest?

Why do you have to put the window shutters up when taking-off and landing on an airplane? The captain and airhostes insist on all window shutters to be up.

How to remove internal window shutters? My house had installed wooden window shutters that appear to be attached with small tacks and glue. How can I remove these myself?

where do i find out about old internal window shutters made of timber? window shutters from the 19 th century i am trying to find details on how to replace them drawings and details

What is the origin of the tradition of window shutters being painted green regardless of the building color? In Italy and on the French Riviera, the houses are often yellow, pale orange, light green or ivory, and the window shutters are almost always green. New England also appears to have the tradition of green window shutters - often with a white or cream colored house. The French Quarter in New Orleans is full of buildings of various colors with green window shutters.

Arts & Craft project for old wooden window shutters? I picked up these old wooden window shutters, though they don't fit any of my windows I still want to transform them for other decorative use. Can anyone offer any suggestions and technics on how to transform these shutters?

Wood window shutters stick when I open/close them? I have indoor wood window shutters. Some of the slats stick and won't move, or move with difficulty. Any ideas? Also, sone of the little metal piece that attaches the slat to the stick are broken off. How can I repair this?

Why when your landing or taking off do you have to keep your shutters on your window open?? You ever notice when your flying on an airliner that stewardess always asks you to keep your window shutter open during take off an landing??? Does any1 know why this is i was thinking maybe for balance or pressure wiyhing the aircraft

How do I operate window blinds (or shutters or whatever you call em)? I know this is a stupid question but I cant do it, I have those old fashioned plastic window shutters (The ones where you spin the little thing and they spin too, making it dark) but then my mom pulled em up with a string and ur supposed to somehow tug the string to pull em back down but I CANT FIGURE IT OUT!!! Help please!

How do I build Wooden Interior Window Shutters? I just need a website or something that has a visual step by step process on how to build shutters.

How stupid are they in US and they dont put window shutters ? I mean anyone can see inside or break the window with just a rock, here in Southern EU we all protect our houses with window shutters , expensive from aluminium and stuff and apart from that the neighbor does not see what we do in our house ! dont you think its such a dumb thing to have the window unportected? what kind of culture is this ?? Hahaha Sir Duke you are the man ~!

how much do you figure old wooden window shutters would be worth in good shape say 60x16? someone is looking to buy them , but i want to see how much u should sell them for per shutter.

Why must window shutters on airplanes always be open during take-off and landing? The flight attendants always say it's for "security reasons", but I've never heard any further explanation, but have admittedly not asked them, either!

How to tighten loose exterior window shutters? Our one exterior shutter keeps coming loose, how do we fix it?

Where could I find all I need to know about choosing/installing window shutters? I am talking about external, non-functioning types. I want to know how to measure my windows, how to choose among the different styles and materials, how to install, how to maintain. I am looking to be pointed to on-line references, hopefully one basic tutorial.

Why we have to open up window shutters when the plane is going to take off and landing?

Why do you have to have your window shutters up on take of and landing of a plane? I always wondered this, why do they always tell you to open them? Does it really matter?

I'm looking for exterior window shutters that attach to the window & they open like old jollicy type windows? I think they are made of vinyl and they are covering the window at all times. You can close them for a storm or open during day for sunlite

why do you have to close the window shutters when taking off and landing during flying?

why do you have to open the window shutters on an aeroplane when it is landing?

Why are window shutters on a plane open when take off and landing? And why do they also kill the lights?

What's they key reason in having the window shutters opened during take off/landing ?

What is a good way to advertise for a window shutters company? Any ideas besides direct mailers/website?

Why do we have to close window shutters of an aeroplane while landing? and keep them open while takeoff?

need idea on what to do with old window shutters? I am remodeling a lakefront cabin, I need ideas on what to do with old wooden shudders that I will not be reusing on windows. I also need a unique theme for my screened in porch. Any ideas?

During night time take off regulations, why is it necessary to have the window shutters open ?

where can I find custom designed window boxes and exterior shutters? I am looking for good quality window boxes and shutters that can be custom designed. "Easy to take care of" is a must. It is the time of the season and I would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks

Why window shutters are opened during landing and lights dimmed at night?

Why it is mandatory to keep the window shutters open while take-off and landing of an aircraft.? air pressure is out of question b'coz aircrafts are air tight compartments.

How can I dress up a window with shutters? My entire house has shutters and it looks plain. I can't put a long curtain because I would not be able to open the shutters. Help!!

Brass Horse and Carriage Plaque for window shutters. Where to purchase? I have seen brass ornamental images of horse and carriage, horses head, old cars and an assortment of brass plaques to place of window shutters. I can't locate and outlet from which to purchase these items.

why must the cabin lights be off and the window shutters open when a plane lands at night?

Has anybody got information or web addresses to import interior window shutters from the US.? I hear it is far cheaper to do it this way then to buy them in here Ireland.I read an article recently about someone who did this but have lost the article--Thank you.

How can one make automatic/remote exterior window shutters?

Anybody know of any company in the US for interior wooden window shutters to import to Ireland? I read an article recently but lost it of someone who did this from the US and even with shipping costs it was far cheaper to do it this way.

will it protect my wooden window shutters if I silicon polish over the paint? I have just painted all of them and I would rather not do it again for a few years! Around here the shutter paint is damaged more by the strong sun than cold weather. thanks g.o.d. I had noticed that some colour cars do not rust as much as others, in particular brown or yellow Minis. Your comment about different pigments explains it.

Can I use window candles with plantation shutters? I recently ordered plantation shutters for my new home. Is it possible to contine to use holiday candles in my window sills? The space seems too narrow as I have an inside mount. I have heard that low-profile window candles exist however I haven't had any luck finding them. Any advice and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I will really miss my window candles at Christmas time if I can't use ...

Should window treatments match? If one bedroom has shutters should the other match? Can there be shutters on one window and roiman shadees on the other?

how much does it cost to have internal solid shutters for my living room window? I want to install internal solid shutters on my living room window.How much do they cost and how much to install? I have a normal standard terrace house window.

What should I expect to pay for window shutters?

Inside Window Shutters: - What's Better Faux Wood or Real Wood? We are trying to decide which are better for our house. We live in a high humidity part of the country and are worried about the effects of the humidity on real wood.

why on a plane do they ask you to open the window shutters before landing?

Why we need to open the window shutters during take off & landing of plane?

why are aircraft window shutters kept open during takeoff or landing?

how can i take off window shutters? i have vinyl colonial shutters that are faded and i want to repaint them, but i can't figure out how to get them off.

why should the window shutters be kept open when the flight takes off and lands?

Home window tinting and window shutters ??? I have shutters on my windows right now but it always seems to be really hot in my house in the summer and really cold in the winter. Do you know if home window tint will help out more or are the shutters doing most of the work already and will tinting be a waste of money ???

Anyone know where i can find the 80's sunglasses that the Lenses look like window shutters? back in the 80's there were sunglasses that the lenses were like window shutters that you could flip up but the flipped up each little piece seperatly please help me find them...

Can you suggest a window treatment for large windows in a formal dinining room that have plantation shutters? The shutters come out pretty far when they are open so the window treatment needs to accomodate them.

Does anyone know where can I find the materials to build window shutters in orange/riverside county?

Is it difficult to move plantation shutters from one window to another? I don't want to destroy them? I want to move my shutters from one set of windows to another, I believe the windows are the same size (I will be measuring) Is there any severe danger of me re-installing my shutters? Thanks

where i can find dealers of window roll shutters in philippines?

What should I know about window shutters?

An anime where a character opens window shutters?

Why do they ask us to keep the window shutter open when the flight is going to take off or land? Every time they announce a landing or take off they ask us to keep the window shutters open. And everytime i wonder why.

Which window shutter color is best? We have a brick colonial style house and black tiling on the roof. The door is red and we have a porch with a balcony walk-out that white. Our window shutters are currently blue, and we're trying to decide if changing it to white is a good idea? Or should we go with black instead?

Does anyone know of a good company for window shutters in southern california? Affordable one please.?

why should one keep the window shutters open during landing and takeoff in an aircraft?

Why passengers are instructed to shut down the window shutters /blinds in commercial aircraft during landing ?

Which is the best resource for security window shutters?

From which Italian town did a certain type of window-shutters get its name? Venice Florence Milan Genoa

why do window shutters of airplanes have to be down while crossing time zones?

What color window trim and shutters would look best with white steel sided house with dark brown gutter/fascia?

Can plantation shutters be installed on a window without window molding? Will it look out of place?