The shutters on my own home are painted, although not well.
I think the consideration becomes is when the cost of painting them approaches about 70% the cost of new. Shutters aren't terrible expens ... read more
I don't recall where I saw it, but there is a product (similar to door & window flash, but wider) that goes on the plywood, along with a primer. You would need to start the application down at the ... read more