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Manufactures of shutters and blinds do not sell direct to consumers, but some internet re-sellers do. The home owner is then responsible to measure and install. If they make a mistake, oh well! A blinds and shutter contractor does well to get with the manufacture and get the proper training to insure they will be installed right. This is supported by a letter of "certification" from them and the consumers warranty in the future will not be an issue. Posted by: Larry S. Feenstra owner of Gator Blinds & Shutters 352-789-3834

Try ww.blinds.com. This will give you pricing information. I have used them a number of times for my Gardenia. Very satisfied with pricing and service. It takes less than 30 minutes to install each window by yourself. Skills level required is minimal.

Just had Gator Blinds installed a few weeks ago, big variety to choose from. Unlike other places I called this place at least answers the phone.
Had vertical blinds of various sizes installed with lifetime warranty. Had many styles to choose from ($ - $$$) for any budget. Had 4 sliders and a large window done for approx. $1000. for fabric lined verticals. Great choices, textures and colors.

Rick at 48 hour blinds who advertises on here has an excellent product and stands behind his work. I absolutely think he does a great GREAT job.
His number is listed on this page and I can't find his card ...and I just left a message to do some more work for us yesterday..........

I really think his crew is top notch.

48 hour Blinds...Rick is his name and his add for blinds is located right on the top of this: "the talk of the villages" page. Excellent quality plantation blinds. Be careful what you buy from others he will guarantee his blinds and show you the difference.

my advice is to do your own research on shutters. look up the manufacturers online and make your own informed decision. many things people tell you are to get you to buy from them and not always the exact truth.
i think the 3 most common brands you will come across in the villages are sunland shutters, norman international, and hunter douglas. all three have websites.

Rick went above and beyond what a person might expect. His crew helped Sweetie lift a heavy mirror into place on our wall. He even told my new neighbors I was a nice person. And told me they were nice. He gets a lot of business in our new village but I think he deserves it.

There are several companies now advertising on Talk of the Villages providing this type of product and service, so in all fairness feel free to shop and compare all of them!

so you didn't even buy anything from rick? just curious as to why you post so much about him when you yourself haven't bought from him?

:wave:Well you see I did buy blinds from him. Our new house came with blinds but I changed some out.

I was really impressed with watching him do my friend Swimdawgs whole house with Plantation shutters. I am old enough to be impressed with good work and good materials...plus as anyone who has met him will tell you he is a talker and usually that doesn't impress me. But I could see by what he said, not about himself but about things in general that he is a decent person who works hard. Working hard is probably my most valued character attribute.

You asked.:024:

thanks for clearing that up gracie. not trying to be confrontational i was just wondering why you posted so much for 48hr.

We used 48 Hour Blinds and were very satisfied with the quality, price, and install process. Rick and his staff treated our job as if they were doing it for their home..:coolsmiley:

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We used Blinds plus Shutters too and are happy with our shutters!

Is there a difference between plantation blinds and plantation shutters? And if so, is there a difference between the blinds the builder provides in a spec house and plantation blinds?

I like my blinds, but I need something else to spiff them up. Looks too industrial.

We got manufactured wood floors from Floormasters. Found they had the best price, were very neat. We did the kitchen one year, the living room and dining room the next year, and just did the bedrooms. The match was perfect and also the installation. I get lots of compliments on our floors.

Get at least 2 quotes. Love the shutters, hate the cost.

Interested in these as,well.,what is the difference between these and Norman