When a shutter cannot sit comfortably inside the window recess, a face-fit installation can provide the space needed for smooth operation. The frame is mounted around the front of the opening rather than deep inside the reveal.
Face fit describes the position of the shutter installation. The shutter frame is fixed around the front of the opening, usually to the wall or suitable architrave.
This is different from a recess fit, where the shutter sits within the window reveal.
Face fitting may be recommended when:
We measure the complete opening, identify suitable fixing points and confirm how far the frame will project.
Your shutters are then custom-made, fitted and adjusted so the panels and louvres operate without contacting the window hardware or nearby surfaces.
Face fit means the shutter frame is installed around the front of the window opening instead of sitting inside the reveal.
They may be required when the recess is too shallow, the window has obstructing handles or there is not enough space for the louvres and panels to operate.
They can cover part or all of the architrave, depending on the frame size and fixing position. This is confirmed during the in-home measure.
They project further into the room than most recess-fit shutters. The amount of projection depends on the frame and window hardware.
Yes. Face-fit plantation shutters can be custom-made in either PVC or timber, subject to the opening dimensions and panel configuration.
No. Our plantation shutters are available in PVC and timber only. We do not provide aluminium shutters.
Not sure whether you need a face fit, Z frame or L frame? Book a free in-home measure and our team will recommend the most suitable configuration.
