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Both types of wood are equally good in terms of quality so please dont think one is better than the other. Its ultimately down to which wood type you prefer the look of, when choosing a stain. For painted finish shutters, the vast majority of our customers prefer poplar over elm as they have a smoother, cleaner lined appearance.
