Hinged PVC Shutters
Hinged panels swing open like doors and suit most windows. Tilt the blades for light and privacy, or open the panels fully. Shaped windows can be made to follow the frame.
Ask About Hinged PanelsMade to measure for bathrooms, laundries and every room in between.
PVC plantation shutters are made from a solid polymer, a tough plastic compound, rather than timber. They do not absorb water, so they suit bathrooms, laundries and kitchens where timber would swell. Our poly shutters are made to measure for each window, and they handle the wet rooms other materials do not.
Book a free measure and quote, with no pressure to buy on the day.
Yes, PVC shutters suit bathrooms: they are waterproof, so steam and splashes will not swell or rot them. PVC is the usual choice for bathroom shutters because the material does not take on water.
In a bathroom or ensuite, tilt the louvres (the horizontal blades) upward and you keep privacy while daylight comes in. Open them fully for light and air after a shower, then wipe off any moisture. Wiping plantation shutters in a bathroom stops condensation sitting on the blades, where mould could start.
Laundries and kitchens bring splashes, grease and constant cleaning. PVC wipes clean with a damp cloth, so a splash near the sink or a steamy dryer is not a problem. Shutters work alongside your exhaust fan, not instead of it: a bathroom still needs its ventilation.
PVC shutters are made from a solid polymer that does not take on water. Polymer plantation shutters are sometimes called polymer shutters or poly; they all refer to the same kind of material.
Like all fitted shutters, PVC shutters add a layer between the glass and the room, which helps with heat and cold.
Choose PVC for wet rooms and value, timber for a natural or stained finish in dry rooms, and aluminium for balconies and patios. The table compares our three ranges.
| PVC (poly) | Timber | Aluminium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water and steam | Does not absorb water, so it suits wet areas | Absorbs moisture, so keep it to dry rooms | Does not absorb water |
| Finish | Painted colours | Paint or stain, with a natural grain | Powder coat colours |
| Panel weight | Heavier than timber | Lighter than PVC | Your consultant advises at the measure |
| Where it goes | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor, plus balconies and patios |
| Read more | This page | See the timber card below | See the aluminium card below |
If you are weighing up PVC vs timber shutters, timber is the better call for very wide windows and for a stained finish. See our timber plantation shutters for dry living areas, and our aluminium plantation shutters for openings that face the weather.
PVC panels cannot be as wide as timber panels, because solid polymer is heavier. Your consultant measures each opening and confirms the maximum panel width for your window before you order.
| PVC | Timber | |
|---|---|---|
| Why it differs | Solid polymer is heavier, so very wide panels can sag on their hinges over time | Timber is lighter for the same size |
| What we recommend for wide openings | More panels, or a sliding or bi-fold track | Wider panels where the look matters |
We will tell you plainly when a timber panel or a track will serve a wide opening better.
Our PVC shutters come as hinged panels or on a track, and where PVC is not the right material we say so.
Hinged panels swing open like doors and suit most windows. Tilt the blades for light and privacy, or open the panels fully. Shaped windows can be made to follow the frame.
Ask About Hinged Panels
Panels on a track suit wide windows and sliding doors. Sliding panels stack to one side, while bi-fold panels fold back in pairs. Because PVC is heavier, wide openings usually need more panels, as the panel width guide above explains.
Ask About Sliding or Bi-Fold
For dry rooms where a stained or natural finish matters, and for wide windows, because timber panels are lighter. Timber is the choice when the look of real grain matters more than water resistance.
See Timber Plantation Shutters
For balconies, patios and exposed openings where the weather reaches the shutter. Powder-coated aluminium handles sun and rain in spaces PVC is not made for.
See Aluminium Plantation ShuttersPVC shutters handle water, clean in a minute and keep privacy while letting light in.
The material does not take on water, so daily showers and splashes do not swell or rot it. Your written warranty sets out what it covers.
Dust the blades, then wipe them with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent if needed. There is no fabric to wash.
Tilt the louvres upward in a bathroom or street-facing room. Daylight comes in, and nobody can see in.
Here is what customers have said after choosing PVC shutters for bathrooms, laundries and family rooms, from the finish and fit to how the quote was handled.
Every set includes a free measure and quote, shutters made to your measurements, installation and a written warranty.
The shutters are opened by hand, with no cords or chains.
Your PVC shutters come with a written plantation shutter warranty, and your consultant confirms the term and what it covers with your quote. Ask how it treats warping, cracking, paint and hinges. The warranty document sets out what is excluded and how to make a claim, so you can read it before you commit. It sits alongside the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
PVC plantation shutters cost depends on the size of each window, the number of panels, the frame, the configuration and the colour. Hinged panels on a small bathroom window cost less than a sliding track across a wide door. Every quote is measured to your windows and written, so you know the price before you commit.
Your consultant brings the PVC colour range and blade samples to your measure, so you can see them against your walls. Ask to see the whites and other colours. Blade widths commonly run from 63mm, with finer lines, to 114mm, with the widest view; your consultant confirms which widths come in PVC. For the full blade size guide, see plantation shutters Sydney.
A consultant measures every window and checks the recess. Your shutters are made to those measurements, and our installer fits them, with the lead time confirmed in your quote.
One consultant can plan PVC shutters for wet rooms alongside timber in living areas across your plantation shutters Sydney project. Where shutters do not suit a window, we can plan custom curtains or blinds instead.
Yes, in everyday use. Poly, polymer and PVC are not different products, just different names for shutters made from a solid plastic compound rather than timber. You may also see polyresin shutters or polyvinyl shutters. Your consultant can show you how this range is built.
Yes. PVC does not absorb water, so these waterproof shutters will not swell or rot in a bathroom or laundry. The hinges and fixings matter too, so your consultant confirms the right hardware for wet areas at your measure.
It depends on your shower layout. Your consultant looks at where the spray reaches and advises at the measure whether a shutter can sit inside the recess or should stay outside the direct spray zone.
Durability is set by your warranty, not by a promise that PVC never warps. Your written warranty states what it covers against warping and discolouration. Ask whether the paint is UV stable, meaning it is made to resist yellowing in strong sun.
The price depends on the size of each window, the number of panels, the frame, the configuration and the colour. Two similar windows can cost different amounts for those reasons. Your free measured quote gives the exact price, in writing, before you commit.
Your written quote can price PVC and timber side by side, so you see the difference for your own windows. Size, panels and configuration affect the price as much as material. Compare the options on our timber plantation shutters page first.
Your consultant shows you the PVC colour range at the measure and confirms whether custom colour matching is possible for your shutters. Bring a paint sample or a photo of the room, and they can suggest the closest match.
Not quite. Faux wood is a name often used for composite or PVC shutters made to look like painted timber, so faux wood shutters are not real timber. Ask your consultant to show you the finish on this range at your measure.
Dust with a microfibre cloth, then wipe with a damp cloth and a mild detergent if needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners and scourers, which can scratch the finish. In a bathroom, a quick wipe also clears condensation after showers.
Your consultant confirms the lead time for PVC shutters, from measure to installation, with your written quote. It depends on the size of the order and the configuration, so you get a timeframe for your own windows before you commit.
Tell us which rooms you are thinking about, bathrooms and laundries included, and we will book a time to measure. Bring your questions about colours and panel sizes; there is no pressure to buy on the day. To ask a question before you book, contact us using the form below.
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Unlike our competitors, we do not advertise periodic sales. ‘Sales’ are designed to pressure customers to buy within a certain time period.
We at Blind Inspiration offer competitive pricing all year round that on average will be 20-30% cheaper than our competitors on ‘like for like’ products. Competitors sales pricing will normally put them on par with our 24/7 pricing.
If you are looking for an obligation free measure and quote for quality advice on quality products without feeling pressured and subsequently backed up by quality workmanship and installation, you need look no further than the team at Blind Inspiration.
