Outdoor blinds on the Gold Coast
We make and install outdoor blinds for Gold Coast patios, alfrescos and balconies: zip track blinds, straight drop and channel blinds, auto guide blinds and clear PVC cafe blinds, manual or motorised. Every blind is measured by our team for the opening and its exposure to wind, with a free written quote.
Types of outdoor blinds we install.
The right outdoor blind depends on how exposed the alfresco is and how you use it. Five types cover most Gold Coast homes, each made to measure and fitted by our own team.
Most requested
Zip track blinds
Fabric held in side channels by a zip edge, so it stays tight in the wind and seals out insects at the sides.
Alfresco
Wind
Motorised
Zip track outdoor blinds
Straight drop and channel
Blinds that drop straight down to the floor or a rail, guided by channels or cables. A simple, lower-cost option for sheltered areas.
Channel guide
Cable guide
Ask about straight drop blinds
Auto guide blinds
Spring-loaded arms that hold the blind out from the wall, so it can sit partway down and still let the breeze in.
Balconies
Partway down
Ask about auto guide blinds
Clear PVC cafe blinds
Clear or tinted PVC that keeps the wind and rain off while you keep the view, for decks used in winter.
Clear
Tinted
Winter
Ask about PVC blinds
Motorised outdoor blinds
Any of these blinds on a motor, run from a remote, a switch or a timer. Wind sensors can raise them for you.
Remote
Wind sensor
Ask about motorised blinds
Free measure
Not sure which blind?
Send us a photo of the alfresco and tell us which way it faces, or book a free measure. We will tell you which blind suits it, what it costs and how long it takes.
Choose your fabric.
Sunscreen mesh
Clear PVC
Tinted PVC
Blockout canvas
Sunscreen mesh
Shade that still lets you see out.
Sunscreen mesh is a woven PVC-coated fabric that blocks much of the sun and glare while you can still see the garden. Air moves through it, so the alfresco stays cooler than behind a solid blind. It is the fabric most families choose for west-facing patios.
Clear PVC
Keep the view, lose the wind.
Clear PVC keeps out wind and rain completely while you look straight through it, which turns a deck into a room you can use on cool winter evenings. It does not breathe, so in summer you roll it up and let the breeze back in.
Tinted PVC
A softer view with less glare.
Tinted PVC works like clear PVC but cuts some of the glare, which helps on balconies that look over water or face the afternoon sun. You still see out, and passers-by see a little less of the deck during the day.
Blockout canvas
Full shade and full privacy.
A solid outdoor fabric that blocks the sun and the view completely. It suits the side of a patio that faces a neighbour or a road, and spare rooms under the house. Most homes use it on one or two sides and sunscreen mesh on the rest.
Spring-assisted manual
A handle or crank lowers the blind and a spring in the tube helps it back up. Simple, reliable and the lowest cost.
Zip track blindsBattery motor
A rechargeable motor in the tube with a remote. No electrician needed, so it suits blinds added to an existing alfresco.
Ask about battery motorsHardwired motor
A motor wired to a wall switch or home automation by a licensed electrician, best planned before the ceiling is lined.
Ask about hardwired motorsPair it with a screen
Many alfrescos open off a sliding door. A sliding security door lets you leave it open behind the blinds.
Sliding security doorsMade for Gold Coast weather.
An outdoor blind on the Gold Coast deals with three things most days: wind off the water or the paddocks, the low western sun and salt in the air. We measure for all three.
Zip track blinds in Gold Coast windWind
Held in the channels
Zip track fabric is locked into its side channels, so it holds firm in a stiff breeze where a loose blind would flap. Each system has a wind rating set by its width and drop, and every blind should be raised when a storm warning is issued.
Sun
Matched to the aspect
West-facing alfrescos take the hottest sun of the day. We suggest a tighter sunscreen weave for those, and a more open weave for sheltered east and south sides where the view matters more.
Salt
Coated and rinsed
Headboxes and channels are powder-coated aluminium with stainless fixings. Near the water, a fresh-water rinse every month or two and letting the fabric dry before rolling it up keeps the blind running smoothly.
Headboxes, channels and colours.
The headbox at the top and the channels at each side are powder coated to match your frames or gutters, so the blinds look part of the house when they are up.
A headbox protects the rolled fabric from sun and rain and hides the motor. Bottom rails lock at the floor or the balustrade so the blind stays put, and we fit each channel square to the opening so the zip runs smoothly for years.
Headbox
Powder-coated aluminium
Side channels
Zip-locked, square to the opening
Bottom rail
Locks at the floor or rail
Fixings
Stainless steel
Popular frame colours
Satin black
Satin black
Most popular
Charcoal
Charcoal
New builds
Slate grey
Slate grey
Modern facades
Bronze
Bronze
Timber decks
Stone
Stone
Brick homes
Primrose
Primrose
Queenslanders
Off-white
Off-white
Rendered homes
Gloss white
Gloss white
White trims
Colours on screen are a guide. We bring the frame colour chart and fabric samples to your measure so you can see them against the house.
Warranty
A warranty you can read.
Every outdoor blind comes with a written schedule that says what is covered and for how long. Frames carry 10 years, and we hand the schedule over on the day we install, with care notes for homes near the water.
Headbox and channels
10 years
Powder coat
10 years
Hardware and springs
5 years
Motors
2 years
Workmanship
2 years
The warranty covers faults in materials and workmanship. It does not cover damage from blinds left down in storm winds, impact, or harsh cleaning products on the fabric or PVC.
Read the full warrantyPrice
What affects the price.
Every outdoor blind is made to measure, so the price comes from your alfresco rather than a catalogue. A zip track outdoor blind typically sits between $1,400 and $3,200 installed, per blind. Four things move it most.
01
Width and drop
Wider and taller openings need a larger tube and headbox.
02
Fabric
Clear PVC and blockout canvas cost more than standard sunscreen mesh.
03
Manual or motor
Motors, remotes and wind sensors add the most.
04
Fixing surface
Brick, timber and steel beams each need different brackets.
Recent outdoor blind projects.
A few of the alfrescos we have fitted lately across the northern Gold Coast, with what the owners told us afterwards.
See all projectsAn alfresco the family uses all year
“We finally use the back deck in the afternoon. The zip track blinds handle the wind off the paddocks.”
Priya R. · Google review
A west-facing alfresco, finally usable
“The afternoon sun used to drive us inside by three. Now we eat out there most nights.”
Steve O. · Google review
A waterfront deck for winter evenings
“Clear blinds on the water side and we still see the boats. The wind off the canal used to send us inside.”
Julie C. · Google review
Where we install outdoor blinds.
Based in Coomera, we fit outdoor blinds from Ormeau to Southport and across the Logan southern fringe. The measure and quote are free in every suburb we cover.
All service areasQuestions about outdoor blinds.
Still weighing it up? Send us a photo of the alfresco and tell us which way it faces, and we will suggest a blind and a fabric.
See all questionsHow do zip track blinds handle Gold Coast wind?
The zip edge locks the fabric into the side channels, so the blind stays tight in a stiff breeze instead of flapping. Every system has a wind rating that depends on its width and drop, and we give you that in writing. Raise the blinds when a storm warning is issued.
Should I leave outdoor blinds down in a storm?
No. Raise them when strong winds or a storm are forecast. A lowered blind acts like a sail in gusts, and storm damage from blinds left down is not covered by warranty. A motor with a wind sensor can raise them for you.
Sunscreen mesh or clear PVC?
Sunscreen mesh cuts sun and glare and lets air through, so it suits summer and west-facing alfrescos. Clear PVC blocks wind and rain completely, so it suits decks you want to use in winter. Many homes use sunscreen on the sunny side and PVC on the windy side.
Do zip track blinds keep insects out?
They help a lot. The zip edge seals the sides, and the bottom rail sits on the floor or a rail, so there are few gaps. For a fully insect-proof alfresco, ask us about insect mesh fabric.
Can outdoor blinds be motorised later?
Some can be fitted with a battery motor later, but it is simpler and often cheaper to order the blind motorised. If you want hardwired motors, plan them before the alfresco ceiling is lined so the electrician can run cable.
Do I need council or body corporate approval?
Outdoor blinds on a house do not usually need council approval. In a townhouse or unit, the body corporate often has rules on colour and fabric for balconies. We can supply product details and colour information for your application.
How do I clean outdoor blinds?
Hose the fabric with fresh water and wash with mild soapy water and a soft brush. Wipe PVC with a soft cloth only. Let the blind dry before rolling it up so it does not mark or mould, and rinse the channels near the coast.
How long do outdoor blinds take to install?
Most blinds are made two to three weeks after you accept the quote, and motorised blinds can take a little longer. A typical alfresco with three or four blinds is fitted in a day.
Use the alfresco all year.
Book a free measure and we will check the aspect and the wind, bring fabric samples and frame colours, then send a written quote within two business days.
Book a free measureNo obligation · Most blinds installed within two to three weeks