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Covington Cypress Shutter Revival

Weather-beaten and peeling, these cypress shutters had lost all their charm. A full refinishing job restored their natural wood grain and protected them for years to come.

St. Tammany Trace area, Covington, LAHistoric Covington residential district
6 days
2025

Before

Before: Covington Cypress Shutter Revival

After

After: Covington Cypress Shutter Revival
Project Details

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.

Our Process
1

Careful shutter removal

2

Environmentally safe paint removal process

3

Individual slat inspection and damage assessment

4

Repair of damaged slats and hardware reinforcement

5

Progressive sanding to achieve smooth surface

6

Premium exterior paint application

7

Installation with cleaned and painted hardware

Challenges Overcome
Decades of paint buildup
Moisture damage to lower slats
Corroded hardware
Weather-damaged mounting points
"Our 70-year-old shutters look better than they ever have. The cypress grain is absolutely stunning!"
— Satisfied Customer
Project Investment & Value

Investment Details

Investment Range:$400-$800
Timeline:6 days
Complexity:moderate

Return on Investment

75-100% value return in home equity
Prevents costly door replacement
7-10 year lasting protection
Immediate curb appeal enhancement
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COMPLETED
Project Information
Wood Type
Louisiana Cypress
Size
Four full-size shutters
Timeline
6 days
Completed
2025
Techniques Used
Paint hand sanding
Slat repair
Progressive sanding
Marine marine-grade spar urethane finish
Premium Materials
Eco-safe paint sanding equipment
Stainless steel hardware
latex paint
sherwin williams

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