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Where to begin when considering interior shutters? Recent Posts. DeVenco Authentic Wood Blinds. Handmade walnut screen doors. Using the Hidden Tilt Rod. November 1 1 post March 1 1 post July 1 1 post November 2 2 posts October 1 1 post May 2 2 posts. Search By Tags. Installing DIY shutters for your patio door is just as easy and straightforward as installing any window shutter with our easy-to-follow measuring and installation guides.

Essentially, you are following the same measure and install steps as for any window shutter, just working on a larger scale to cover your patio door opening. For French Doors, you can install full height shutters even if there are handles and locks in the way, as we offer custom cut-outs to work around that. Here are a few things to keep in mind and point you in the right direction when designing custom patio door shutters.

Wooden shutters for patio doors Outside Mount is Easiest For any patio door, whether it is a sliding glass door or a French door, an outside mount frame will give you the added depth needed for the shutter slats to fully rotate open and closed without hitting the glass, door handle, lock or any obstruction behind the shutter.

We offer outside mount frames in a variety of styles and depths so you will be sure to find one that accommodates your desired slat size and helps you avoid any obstructions that would prevent the slats from operating properly.

Printing the frame templates from our outside mount measuring guide will help you visualize the installation and take the most accurate measurements to ensure a perfect fit. Some patio doors are recessed into the drywall allowing for an inside mount. If you prefer an inside mount, be sure to refer to the recess depth requirements listed in the measuring guide to ensure the recess is deep enough for an inside mount with your selected slat size.

You can always email a picture of the doorway to our shutter experts for help in selecting inside or outside mount and choosing the best frame type.

We always recommend a 4-sided frame for French doors. We also recommend using our frame templates to ensure that the shutter frame fits around the glass, without hitting a doorknob, handle, or lock. Be sure to account for any projecting trim that surrounds the glass, and place the frame templates outside of that trim, so that the shutter frame does not overlap the trim. Regarding shutters that require a cut-out, our shutter experts will review this with you during the order confirmation call and send a template for you to fill in the custom height and depth of the cut-out needed.

Patio Door Shutters for a Sliding Glass Door For a glass door that slides back and forth to access the patio, you will likely want to keep the bottom clear so as not to block access or pose a risk of tripping over a bottom frame piece as you step outside. Generally, patio door shutters will have between panels with the panels folding out from the center towards each side.