Simply Shutters Articles: Louvre Doors

Louvre doors are more popular than ever and with good reason.  The louvre door is enjoying a rebirth and is once again considered the height of fashion. Not only are these doors lightweight and durable they are also practical and good looking. Whilst mostly used on wardrobes or cupboards,... Read More

So, you’ve decided to paint your open louvre doors. Louvre doors can be tricky to paint because of the open louvres, so here’s our step by step guide to assist you in the process; You will need: 1x paint brush (we recommend no bigger than 1”) Apron Gloves Face mask Paint (Primer-if r... Read More

Interior louvre doors are becoming more popular and are a great asset to any home. The open louvres in the doors encourages air flow so when used on cupboards or airing rooms it prevents any ‘musty’ smells building up. To ensure you get the best out of your door and to preserve quality... Read More

We are delighted to announce that we now stock all sizes of white painted louvre doors on an exclusive basis. These special sizes of louvre door are only available at Simply Shutters. Because of their versatility, louvre doors have enjoyed increasing popularity in recent years. Whilst ther... Read More

Updated: Oct 2023 If you have ever been in a situation where you need an interior louvre door but cannot find the size anywhere, it can be very frustrating. One option is to have a door specially made for you but the high costs of specialist carpentry can make this option unaffordable. Sim... Read More

Your current louvre doors are looking a little tired and worn. You’ve ordered in some new ones to replace them. What do you do with the old ones? Instead of throwing them away why not turn them into something else you can use. Here are five ideas we came up with: 1. Make a decorative [&h... Read More

We are delighted to announce that we’ve expanded our range of louvre doors and now stock more sizes than ever before, in both white primed and pine finishes. The popularity of louvre doors has increased in recent years and more and more people are now incorporating them into their homes.... Read More

Louvre doors are in a revival period. No longer thought of as a discarded icon associated with the 70s and 80s, they are once again in vogue and fashionable. Louvre doors might all look the same, but there are often differences between the products available in the market place. What is a ... Read More

With summer on its way people are going to be spending more time outside. To highlight this ITV’s ‘This Morning’ have been featuring ways to increase the kerb appeal of your home. Beginning with the exterior of the home, Friday’s show featured Interior design expert Laurence Llewel... Read More

Acclimatisation It is essential to leave any louvre door to be installed in the location or a room with similar humidity for at least 48 hours prior to installation if potential problems such as shrinkage and expansion are to be avoided. Storing any door in a cold damp garage for months an... Read More