Covington Cypress Shutter Revival

Cypress Shutter Revival in Covington

Decades of Gulf weather took their toll on these historic cypress shutters—flaking paint, gray wood, and a few tired lower slats. Classic Covington: sun in the morning, thunder in the afternoon.

What we did (all on-site)

Prep right: Pulled and masked as needed, then thorough sanding to remove failed paint and get back to clean cypress.

Fixes: Repaired three damaged slats and tightened up the mounting hardware so everything swings and shuts like it should.

Finish built for Louisiana: Premium exterior Sherwin-Williams system, leveled smooth between coats for durability in heat, humidity, and sideways rain.

Hardware refresh: Cleaned, painted, and reinstalled for long life and clean operation.

The result

The shutters kept their original character, now with a crisp finish and solid mechanics. They look like they belong on a 1950s Covington cottage—only tougher, ready for daily humidity and those sudden Trace-area downpours.