Exterior Vinyl Shutters by Mid-America

Installation Guidelines and Recommendations

Panel & Louvered Shutters

• Using Shutter Locks or Screws
• Using Shutter Clips

Board and Batten Shutters

• Using Shutter Locks or Screws

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Shutter-Loks are for use on any surface including wood, vinyl, stucco, shake, brick, masonry or fiber cement. Shutter-Loks cut installation time and hold tight in any material.

• Place shutter next to window and mark desired location. Also mark location for Shutter-Loks on shutter. When installing on brick, locate holes for Shutter-Loks over mortar lines. Note: Shutter-Loks are designed as a decorative addition to shutters when properly installed. The best look is obtained when they are placed in consistent locations on your shutters.
• For smaller sizes, use four Shutter-Loks per shutter. For larger sizes, 55" and over, use six Shutter-Loks per shutter.
• For easier installation, mark or pre-drill holes into shutter before attaching to the wall. Use a 1/4" drill bit.
• With the shutter in location against the wall, insert 1/4" drill bit through holes in shutter and drill into the wall surface 3-1/4" deep. Note: For brick or masonry use a 1/4" carbide drill bit. Make sure you drill holes deep enough - so shutter-Lock doesn't bottom out. No anchors are necessary.
• Grasp Shutter-Lok supporting shank and push through shutter hole and into wall surface. Note: Shutter-Loks will hold in vinyl siding alone without regard to structural surface although it is necessary to drill hole deep enough to accommodate length. Note: Shutter-Loks will hold in vinyl siding alone without regard to structural surface although it is necessary to drill hole deep enough to accommodate length.
• Tap Shutter-Lok gently to snug shutter against siding. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this will cause the shutter to dimple. Shutter-Loks are designed to hold tight and NOT loosen when installed as directed yet still allow for expansion and contraction.
• To remove shutters, do not attempt to pull out Shutter-Loks. Simple use a pair of snips or a hacksaw blade to slide behind the shutter and cut the Shutter-Lok off at the shank. * Note: Shutter-Loks are designed as a decorative addition to shutters when properly installed. The best look is obtained when they are placed in consistent locations on your shutters.