My advice for people who are looking for plantation shutters is first of all decid which material you want – hardwood and uPVC. If it’s hardwood, they can be painted or stained. uPVC can only be painted. If you’ve having plantation shutters in a bathroom or any high wetroom, then you should opt for uPVC. But if they’re painted, they look much the same (as hardwood). We (Lafayette Shutters) can show you these and you can make your own mind up as to which material you prefer.