How to Make Louvered Doors & Window Shutters

The final step of these free woodworking plans is to apply the finish of your choice to the louvered assembly. While you may choose to brush on your finish, I find it easier to spray the finish.

If you choose to paint the louvers, be sure to give it a couple of thorough coats of primer before adding a couple of coats of the final color.

Should you choose to stain the louvers, you'll likely need to apply the stain with a brush, but you can spray on a few coats of polyurethane or lacquer as a final finish.