Plantation shutters are attached either to the wall outside of the window, the trim around the window or inside of the window trim close to the window. Removal of plantation shutters is the reverse process of installation. Remove each shutter before removing the hinges attached to the window trim or supports. This will prevent the screws from pulling out of the wood too quickly and creating a larger hole to be patched.
Locate the pin on the hinge of the plantation shutter. Insert a small finishing nail into the bottom of the hinge. Push the pin up and out of the hinge by tapping the finishing nail with a small hammer. Gently lift the shutter out of position by pulling them out of the hinge plates attached to the wooden supports. Remove the hinge plates from the wooden supports with a screwdriver by turning the screws in a counterclockwise direction.
Plantation shutters are often mounted on a wooden support or spacer that was attached to the wall or trim with screws or nails. Remove the wooden supports by turning the screws in a counterclockwise direction. If nails were used to install the supports, insert a flat pry bar between the supports and window. Gently pry the supports out of position. As the support lifts out of place, slide the flat pry bar further under the wooden support at the location of each nail and apply a little more force.
Repair the Screw or Nail Holes
The remaining screw or nail holes can be filled with wood putty so the wall or trim can be painted or stained to match the surrounding wall or trim. Fill the screw holes with wood putty by placing a little wood putty on your finger and pushing the putty into the hole. Allow the wood putty to dry overnight. Sand the wood putty in the screw holes with 220-grit sandpaper until it is flush with the window trim and paint or stain the area to match the rest of the trim around the window.
source: EHow
