Hardwood Shutters
Made-to-measure Hardwood shutters are real wood shutters for living rooms, bedrooms, studies and other dry rooms.
Their lighter panel weight can suit larger windows, while Hardwood is also the only material available for solid panels and custom-colour specifications.
Product Overview
Hardwood
Choose Hardwood when real timber construction, lower panel weight, a custom colour or solid panels matter. Its protective coating gives a smooth finish, but the material is not waterproof.
Best for
Dry rooms and larger panels
Price
From £260/sqm, including VAT and fitting
Custom colour
Hardwood only
Guarantee
5 years manufacturer
Product Overview
When are Hardwood shutters the right choice?
Hardwood is real timber beneath a smooth protective coating. Choose it for lighter panels, custom colours and solid-panel shutters in dry rooms. Choose Polycomposite where waterproofing or stronger thermal and noise insulation matters.
Real timber with a protective finish
Hardwood shutters are made from real timber beneath a smooth protective coating. The coating covers the natural grain but does not make the material waterproof.
Lighter panels for larger openings
Hardwood has a lower panel weight than Polycomposite. That can help when the measured design needs larger panels in a living room, bedroom, study or conservatory. Closed Hardwood shutters still add insulation at the window.
White or a custom-colour finish
The protective coating gives Hardwood a smooth painted surface. White remains our main recommendation, while custom colour matching is available only on Hardwood and is confirmed in the specification.
Louvred and solid-panel styles
Hardwood is available in full height, tier on tier, cafe, bifold and tracked louvred styles. It is also the only material available for solid panel shutters. Shaped work is confirmed from the measured opening.
For dry rooms
Use Hardwood in living rooms, bedrooms, studies, dining rooms and conservatories. Its coating is protective but not waterproof, so bathrooms and spaces with regular steam, splashes or condensation need Polycomposite.
Price, lead time and guarantee
Hardwood has a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. British-made Express costs £380/sqm with a 2-3 week lead time. Plan & Save costs £260/sqm with an 8-9 week lead time. Both include VAT, the home survey, supply and fitting.
Specifications
Full Specifications
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- Material
- Hardwood
- Panel weight
- Lighter wood, useful for larger panels in dry rooms
- Finish
- Smooth protective coating over real timber; the natural grain is not visible, and custom colours are available only on Hardwood
- Louvre sizes
- 47mm, 63mm, 76mm, 89mm
- Tilt system
- Hidden tilt and bar tilt available
- Styles
- Full height, tier on tier, cafe, bifold and tracked; solid panel is Hardwood only, while shaped work is confirmed at survey
- Warranty
- 5 years manufacturer (defects only)
- Express range
- £380/sqm including VAT, home survey, supply and fitting; British-made with a 2-3 week lead time
- Plan & Save range
- £260/sqm including VAT, home survey, supply and fitting; made overseas to the same specification with an 8-9 week lead time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Compare real wood, protective finishes, room suitability, panel weight, prices and guarantees.
Yes. Wood shutters and wooden shutters are common search terms for our Hardwood range. They are made from real timber rather than waterproof Polycomposite, and they are intended for dry rooms.
Hardwood suits living rooms, bedrooms, studies, dining rooms and conservatories. For bathrooms, wet rooms or spaces with regular steam and condensation, choose waterproof Polycomposite instead.
Yes. Custom colour matching is available on Hardwood only. White remains our main recommendation because it works with changing walls, furniture and finishes, while the survey and written specification confirm any custom colour request.
They can be. Hardwood has a lighter panel weight than Polycomposite, which can be useful when a dry-room design needs larger panels. The survey still confirms panel widths, hinges, frame support and the final opening arrangement.
Hardwood is available in full height, tier on tier, cafe, bifold and tracked louvred styles. It is also the only material available for solid panel shutters. Shaped shutters are confirmed from the measured opening.
Plan & Save Hardwood shutters cost £260 per square metre with an 8-9 week lead time. British-made Express Hardwood costs £380 per square metre with a 2-3 week lead time. Both prices include VAT, the home survey, supply and fitting. The pricing guide explains how measured area and style affect the estimate.
Hardwood shutters have a 5-year manufacturer guarantee against defects. The written warranty and aftercare terms supplied with the order confirm the detailed cover and conditions.
Closed Hardwood shutters add another fitted layer at the window, but Polycomposite provides much better thermal and noise insulation because it has metal insertions inside the louvres and frame. The material comparison explains the room, price and performance differences.
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