Shutter Art London: hand-painted shop shutters
Your shutter is your shopfront for half the day. Most of them are grey, tagged, or both.
We hand-paint shutters for shops, cafés, bars and businesses across London. Every design is drawn for the specific shutter and the specific business, painted on site by working graffiti artists, and finished to survive weather and daily use.
Recent work: Morells, Brockley Cross
Morells at Brockley Cross, a few doors from Brorritos: a portrait and Morells lettering, painted in a day by two artists working side by side. The film of it going from tagged grey roller to finished piece, and the finished shutter.
★★★★★
“We recently had graffiti work done on our shopfront and it completely transformed the space. The artist captured exactly what we wanted: bold, clean, and full of personality. They were professional, easy to communicate with, and finished on time. We’ve had so many compliments since it went up, and it really makes the storefront stand out.”
Recent work: Brorritos, Brockley Cross
Brorritos at Brockley Cross: their orange bag with hands reaching in from the sides, painted on a black shutter. Watch it being painted.
Recent work: The Jerk Shac
The Jerk Shac: two kids in front of the Jamaican flag, painted by Master Skosh from our artist network. The reveal post has passed 15,000 views on Instagram. Watch it being painted.
25 shutters on Deptford High Street
We worked with Shapes Lewisham and Lewisham Council to transform 25 shutters along Deptford High Street, one for each business taking part. Iva Decheva redesigned the Shapes graphics and Zomby London painted a guest piece.
It's the largest shutter project of its kind in South East London, and it changed how the street looks after 6pm. See the project in our portfolio →
Why businesses paint their shutters
It stops the tagging. A painted shutter gets tagged far less than a blank one. Writers respect finished work, and what does land is easier to touch up.
It works when you're closed. Your shutter is visible every evening, every Sunday, every bank holiday. A blank one says nothing.
It gets photographed. Painted shutters end up on Instagram, in local press and on people's feeds.
It's cheaper than signage. A hand-painted shutter costs less than most illuminated signs and lasts years.
How it works
1. We look at the shutter. Size, condition, material, whether it's roller or solid. We can quote from photos if that's easier.
2. We draw something. You get a design mockup on a photo of your actual shutter before anyone picks up a can. Changes are included.
3. We paint it. Most single shutters are done in a day, painted overnight or on a closed day so your trading isn't affected.
4. It's sealed. We finish with an anti-graffiti and weather-resistant coat, so it can be cleaned without damaging the artwork.
What it costs
Single shutters start from £500. The price depends on the size of the shutter and the detail in the design, from bold lettering and graphics up to photorealistic portraits at around £1,500.
| Shutter | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Single shutter with lettering, logos or graphics | From £500 |
| Illustrated and character designs | Priced on detail |
| Photorealistic portraits and detailed artwork | Up to around £1,500 |
| Perforated or punched shutters | Extra prep, priced on request |
| Several shutters or a whole street | Cheaper per shutter |
Tell us the width of your shutter and roughly what you have in mind, and we'll come back with a figure. For a full breakdown of what affects the price, see our shutter art price guide.
Where we work
We're based at 389 New Cross Road, London SE14 6LA, and paint shutters across London — Deptford, Peckham, Lewisham, Greenwich, Camberwell, Brixton, Hackney, Shoreditch and beyond. We also take on work outside London for larger projects.
Common questions
How much does a painted shutter cost?
From £500 for a single shutter, up to around £1,500 for photorealistic work. Perforated shutters need extra prep and cost a little more.
How long does a shutter take?
Most single shutters take a day. Larger or more detailed work can take two.
Will it get tagged?
Far less than a blank shutter. Painted work is generally left alone, and the anti-graffiti coat means anything that does appear can be cleaned off.
Do you need to close the shop?
No. We usually paint outside trading hours or on a day you're closed.
Can you match our branding?
Yes. We work from your logo, colours and any brand guidelines you have, and turn them into something that reads as artwork rather than an advert.
Do I need permission?
For your own shutter on your own unit, usually not. If you're in a conservation area or listed building, or the landlord owns the shopfront, we'll talk you through it. More in our guide: do you need permission to paint a mural in London?
Can a whole street do it together?
Yes, and it works out cheaper per shutter. That's how the Deptford project ran. Read the Deptford story.
Get your shutter painted
Send us the width of your shutter and a photo, and we'll come back with a design idea and a price.