Frequently Asked Questions

What types of blinds do you sell?
Our styles includes: roller and double roller blinds with night and day fabrics, Thermacell also called honeycomb blinds, pleated blinds, Vertical Louvre blinds also known as Verticals, Venetians blinds in aluminium, timber or composite plastic.
Our product pages provide information and photographs to help you determine the type of blinds to best suit your style and requirements. For more information visit our blinds page: https://capitalshutters.co.nz/blinds/

Can shutters be installed on any interior window?
Yes, shutters can be installed on virtually any window, French door or sliding doors. They can also be used as room dividers which slide using fitted tracks. We consult and review your windows, doors, and frames to ensure shutters will work, or can offer you alternative window treatments.

Do you have interior shutters for bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes, we supply waterproof PVC shutters and Contemporary Waterproof Woodlore Plus shutters which are hard-wearing, water-resistant composite shutter is manufactured in an ABS. Both PVC and Waterproof Woodlore Plus shutters are ideally suited for ‘wet’ areas such bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

Do you have outdoor aluminium shutters and screens?
Yes, we supply custom-manufactured aluminium shutters and screens to create exterior spaces and protection from wind and sun.

Can we have Venetian blinds in a humid bathroom?
For bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms requiring a moisture-resistant or waterproof blind, we recommend Venetian blinds with composite plastic (PVC) slats. These blinds won’t warp or rot when exposed to prolonged moisture. Find out more about these products: https://capitalshutters.co.nz/interior-venetian-blinds-custom-manufactured/

Can you provide a quote from building plans?
Yes, absolutely. We have extensive experience in the building/construction industry and are happy to provide quotes based on plans, for budget purposes. Once construction has been completed, we would measure the windows and doors to ensure accurate sizing and the best possible fit. We would then review the quote and update if necessary.

Do you do commercial properties?
Yes, we do blinds of all descriptions, sail shades, aluminium shutters and screens for businesses, cafés, developments, schools and kindergartens to name a few.

Do you charge to measure and quote?
We offer a free consultation, measure, and no-obligation quote service to our customers.

What area do you cover?
We service the greater Wellington region, Hutt Valley, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa.

Should I remove curtains and/or blinds before you arrive?
If you are repainting or repairing a window or door frame, then ideally yes. It’s a good idea to get frame painting done before we come in to install, so that you won’t need to work around your new window treatments. If you are repairing a window, let us know in advance of ordering, as we may need to remeasure it to check that the measurements haven’t changed too much.

Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, our suppliers offer product warranties, which vary depending on the product and manufacturers. We can advise you regarding warranties at the time of consultation.

Why buy custom made blinds when I can buy readymade blinds?
Readymade blinds are usually manufactured in a limited range of sizes and are then cut down if necessary,
to fit your window. Some readymade blinds can be of an inferior quality and can break under normal usage conditions. In some instances, readymade blinds can colour fade and warp as the materials used are not as
a high quality as custom made blinds.
Custom manufactured blinds are made specifically to meet your precise window/door measurements and requirements to ensure that you get the best possible fit and full functionality benefits. We carefully install all our products to give you a stunning result.