I've been there—primer can be a finicky beast, especially hybrids. When I did mine, I actually gave it a bit more drying time than the label suggested (mostly because I got distracted by lunch and forgot about it, haha). But honestly, farmhouse shutters can be tricky with all those grooves and edges. Maybe try sanding lightly between coats next time? Don't beat yourself up though... we've all rushed paint jobs at some point and paid the price later.
"farmhouse shutters can be tricky with all those grooves and edges."
Yeah, shutters are a pain... but honestly, primer drying times aren't usually the main culprit. More often it's surface prep or humidity messing things up. Next time, try sanding lightly beforehand—it makes a noticeable difference.
"More often it's surface prep or humidity messing things up."
You're definitely onto something with humidity, but honestly, shutters themselves might be part of the issue. A couple years back, I spent ages sanding and priming these beautiful farmhouse shutters—thought I'd nailed it. But after one humid summer, they warped just enough to drive me nuts every time I walked past them. Eventually, I swapped them out for some simple, energy-efficient windows with clean lines and no grooves... best decision ever. Not only did it cut down on maintenance headaches, but my energy bills noticeably dropped too. Sometimes the farmhouse charm can come from simpler touches like window trim or flower boxes instead of complicated shutters. Just something to consider if you're tired of fighting with those grooves and edges...
Humidity's definitely a killer, but material choice can make a huge difference too. I switched to composite shutters a while back—zero warping issues since then. Still get the farmhouse vibe without the headache of sanding and repainting every summer...
"Humidity's definitely a killer, but material choice can make a huge difference too."
Couldn't agree more—humidity had me repainting my wooden shutters every single year. Switching to composites was a game changer for me too, but I'd also add that window trim matters a lot. PVC trim boards have been amazing; easy to install, no rot, and they hold paint way longer. Pairing composite shutters with PVC trim gave me that crisp farmhouse look without the yearly maintenance headache... highly recommend it if you're tackling windows next.