What are Shuttermart Polyclad shutters?
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Polyclad shutters are Shuttermart’s premier interior shutter, also sold as plantation shutters. Each one has a hardwood core of hand-picked poplar and European Baltic birch covered in a rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) surface.[1] Shuttermart says the surface will not scratch, dent, fade, peel or discolor, never needs paint, and is covered by a lifetime limited warranty.[1][2]
How is a Polyclad shutter built?
- Core: solid hardwood, specifically hand-picked poplar and European Baltic birch. Shuttermart says it does not use MDF, sawdust or other composites in its panels.[1]
- Surface: a rigid polyvinyl (PVC) resin clad over the wood.[1]
- Joinery: rails and stiles joined with three two-inch hardwood dowels.[1]
- Tilt: patented TwistLock T-hooks instead of staples, and a hidden rear tilt option.[1][2]
- Louvers: an air core, with aluminum reinforcement on large windows.[1]
More in shutter construction.
What benefits does Shuttermart claim for Polyclad?
According to Shuttermart, Polyclad shutters:
- do not scratch, dent, fade, peel or discolor, and never need repainting;[1][3]
- resist humidity, splintering, snapping, cracking and warping;[2]
- insulate better and block out heat and cold;[2]
- are hypoallergenic and made from environmentally safe materials;[4]
- are “California Fire Marshall rated.”[2]
The site does not name the test standard behind the fire rating or publish insulation figures. Ask Shuttermart for documentation if those matter to you.
When was Polyclad introduced?
Shuttermart says it has led the industry with its patented Polyclad Hardwood Shutter since 1991. It also says the Window Covering Manufacturers Association gave the product a “Product Innovation Award of the Year.”[3]
Where does Polyclad work best?
Shuttermart’s door shutter page says the poly surface suits humid rooms such as bathrooms.[5] Because the hardwood core is strong, the company says it can build large, door-like panels that are both wide and tall.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is Polyclad real wood?
It has a solid hardwood core (poplar and Baltic birch) covered by a rigid PVC surface.
Does Polyclad need painting?
No. Shuttermart says the surface is completely paint-free and will never need to be replaced.
What warranty comes with Polyclad?
Shuttermart’s Polyclad page says each shutter comes with a lifetime limited warranty. The full terms are not published online.
See also
References
Online sources accessed October 21, 2026. See all sources.
- “Services: Beauty of Interior Shutters”. Shuttermart (buyshuttermart.com). accessed October 21, 2026.
- “Polyclad Shutters”. Shuttermart (buyshuttermart.com). accessed October 21, 2026.
- “Interior Wood Shutters”. Shuttermart (buyshuttermart.com). accessed October 21, 2026.
- “FAQs: Questions and Answers about Shutters”. Shuttermart (buyshuttermart.com). accessed October 21, 2026.
- “Door Shutters”. Shuttermart (buyshuttermart.com). accessed October 21, 2026.