Greystone Shutters · Tipton, West Midlands
Waterproof Shutters for Bathrooms & Kitchens Across the West Midlands
Composite plantation shutters that won't warp, peel, or discolour. Measured, made and fitted by Brad, Andy and Jack, the team behind Greystone Shutters.
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Waterproof shutters are a small specification change that makes a big difference in bathrooms, kitchens and any room where steam, splashes and humidity are part of daily life. Standard timber or MDF shutters look beautiful in a living room, but in a bathroom they'll absorb moisture, warp, and start to discolour over time. We're Greystone Shutters, Brad, Andy and Jack, based in Tipton, and we fit our waterproof range across the West Midlands every week. The material is a high-grade composite that simply doesn't care about water. Browse our full range of styles for context, or read on for why this is the one to specify in any wet area.
Why bathrooms and kitchens need specialist waterproof shutters
Standard plantation shutters are usually made from solid hardwood (basswood or paulownia) or a painted MDF. Both are stunning materials in dry rooms, but bathrooms, en suites, shower rooms and even kitchens near a busy hob put them under constant moisture stress.
Steam swells the timber slightly each shower, condensation sits in the louvres overnight, and over the course of a year or two you start to see warping at the panel edges, paint peeling on MDF surfaces, and tannin bleed-through on darker stains. Our waterproof range solves this completely.
Benefits of waterproof shutters in a bathroom
The panels and louvres are made from an ABS polymer composite, a dense, dimensionally stable material that doesn't absorb water, won't warp from temperature change, and won't peel or yellow. Visually identical to a painted timber shutter once it's up.
- No warping or swelling. Panels stay flat and louvres keep tracking smoothly years down the line.
- Properly wipe-clean. A damp cloth or mild bathroom cleaner is all you need, nothing to scrub between the slats.
- Adjustable privacy that beats frosted glass. Frosted gives you privacy 24/7; shutters let you choose.
- Much healthier than a fabric blind. Roller and roman blinds in a bathroom turn into mould magnets. Composite shutters have no fabric to grow on.
- Good insulation on a small, cold window. A solid shutter pulled tight at night noticeably reduces cold draughts and condensation.
Style options for waterproof shutters
Waterproof shutters come in the same styles as the rest of our range. Full height is by far the most popular choice in bathrooms, a single clean panel from sill to head, with louvres adjusted to suit the time of day.
For lower bathroom windows where the cill sits at chest height, cafe style covers just the bottom half, keeping the room bright at eye level while giving privacy where you need it.
Tier-on-tier is a good option if your bathroom overlooks a close neighbour, letting you open the top half for ventilation while keeping the bottom firmly closed. The only style not available in the waterproof material is our Shutter & Shade integrated blind.
What to expect from your free home survey to fit
Every job starts with a free home survey. Brad, Andy or Jack will pop round at a time that suits you (usually evenings or weekends) to look at your windows, talk through styles, materials and finishes, and measure every opening to the millimetre. We don't ask homeowners to self-measure, and we don't sub-contract surveys to a national franchise.
Once you've approved the design, your shutters are built to those exact dimensions in our partner workshop. Typical lead time is around 10 to 12 weeks (3 to 4 on some ranges). You can read the full timeline breakdown if you want the detail.
Fitting is usually a single day, two of us on site, dust sheets down, hoover out at the end. And every shutter we fit is backed by our 5-year guarantee on materials and workmanship.
Waterproof shutters across the West Midlands
A lot of our work goes into bigger en suite bathrooms in modern new builds around Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, where homeowners want shutters to match the rest of the house without worrying about steam.
Just as often we're fitting small frosted bathroom windows in Victorian terraces in Wolverhampton, Walsall and Birmingham, where the original glass is staying put but the owners want something better than the old roller blind. The composite is forgiving on awkward sizes and angles, so older properties with quirky bathroom layouts are no problem at all.
Common questions about waterproof shutters
Quick answers to what homeowners across the West Midlands ask us most.
Specify the right material for your wet rooms
Book a free home survey and we'll walk every window in your home, advise where waterproof makes sense, and leave you with a fixed, no-obligation quote, no call centres, no pressure.
Trusted by Homeowners Across the West Midlands
Our reputation is everything. We are proud that most of our business comes from happy customers recommending us to their neighbours and friends. See what homeowners in your area are saying about our personal service and premium craftsmanship, or read more Greystone Shutters reviews.
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These lads are brilliant, can't fault them.
These lads are brilliant, had some shutters installed and the lads were top notch, explained everything thoroughly and the end result was great. Price was fair and availability was fast. Can't fault them.
Adam Jay Davies
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Outstanding quality & customer service.
I requested several companies to advise and quote for shutters for the bay window, Greystone Shutters really did stand out from the rest.
Pete Smith
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Greystone did a fantastic job fitting our blackout blinds.
I have to wake my son up for school now else he’ll sleep in till 9. The chaps were very friendly and professional, I’d definitely recommend them. Thanks !
Faye Hanson
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Cannot recommend greystone shutters enough!
From start to finish they have been amazing - keeping me updated on delivery and installation times. They have just been fitted and you can't tell they have been! Zero mess. They are such a lovely and friendly team and I am so happy with the quality and build and can't believe how bigger and tidier my living room and home office now are! Thank you!!!!
Debi “Debi KH” Keyte-Hartland
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Excellent customer service, highly recommended.
We had a great experience with Brad from Greystone Shutters. He was friendly, professional, very thorough and carried out blind measurements for our new build property with care and precision. He explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy and stress-free.
Puneet Kaur
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I was very happy with my blind.
Andrew the fitter very professional and polite. Would recommend this company.
Wendy Green
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Great company. would recommend to anyone.
Shutters were installed quickly and were the perfect addition to my home nail studio. Will definitely be using Greystone Shutters again!
Sophie Bentley
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Can't recommend the blind screens enough.
I've been really struggling to sleep and this was recommended to myself. It has changed my routine completely :)
William Ryden
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Had bathroon window done very pleased.
the two young men that came left everythink tidy would recomend to eny one good price
Barbara Clarke
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I had some venetian blinds fitted by greystone shutters and i'm so pleased with the final product.
Everything was handled really well by Andrew from the first visit where he came with loads of knowledge and product samples, through to the installation. He wasn't pushy at all which was great and he answered all of our questions and helped turn our ideas into a fitted final product. I'd happily recommend anyone who's after venetians give these guys a call
John Bretherton
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We’re honestly so glad we went with greystone shutters.
From the first visit, everything felt really straightforward and genuine. They weren’t pushy and just gave helpful advice on what they thought would work for our home. The shutters themselves look fantastic, but what really stood out for us is the integrated blackout blind. It makes such a difference to our sleep, the room is completely dark even on those bright mornings. They took a lot of care with the fitting, and made sure we were happy with the install and they left the place clean and tidy afterward. We are really pleased we went ahead with it. We would happily recommend Greystone to anyone considering getting shutters or blackout blinds. Cannot recommend them enough! Thank you!
Lauren
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Just had some black out shutters fitted for the our little boys room and our main bedroom.
The whole process was great from the initial quote when Jack initially came
Leo Thornton Jones
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Really pleased with our new blinds.
Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us pick the perfect style and colours to match our decor. The whole process was straightforward from start to finish and I love the end result, the blinds look brilliant. Would definitely recommend Greystone if you are in the Coseley area.
Josh Earlston
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I honestly couldn’t be happier.
Just had shutters fitted in my living room by Andrew & Bradley at Greystone Shutters and I honestly couldn’t be happier. From the first measuring visit to installation, the whole process was perfect. They were both so knowledgeable and
James Routledge
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I had an amazing experience with greystone nothing but professional service from start to finish.
highly recommend these lads top draw 😊🤘
Matt BRG Stanford
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Would recommend, quick and easy to order.
Just ordered some shutters with Greystone, Andrew was really helpful and talked me through all of the options I could have! I had some guidance with what he thinks would fit best for my home style and even the small details.
Olivia Fletcher Harper
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I couldn't of asked for better service.
I had my shutters installed by Greystone and I couldn't of asked for better service. They were extremely prompt in responding to any questions I had and when they visited my home. The installation was quick and left no mess for me to clean up after. I would highly recommend.
Jess Cotter
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He’s honestly one of the most trustworthy and detail-oriented people i know.
I’ve known Bradley for years, and when I heard he started his own shutter company I wasn’t surprised at all, he’s honestly one of the most trustworthy and detail-oriented people I know. He’s the kind of guy who will measure twice (or three
Aaron Fraser
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His attention to detail is honestly unmatched.
As a family friend, I’ve watched Andy grow his skills over the years and his attention to detail is honestly unmatched. He just launched his shutter company and I have zero doubt he’s going to treat every customer like family. If you want someone reliable, fair, and who will go the extra mile, give Andrew a call!
Joshua Branford-Jones
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Very knowledgeable; i will definitely be using bradley and greystone soon.
I spoke to Bradley today to get some advice on shutters. Very knowledgeable; I will definitely be using Bradley and Greystone soon. Thanks again!
Ben Wall
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