Outdoor Blinds
Turn your patio, deck or verandah into a relaxed coastal retreat with custom Outdoor Blinds from Ocean Beach Blinds — perfect for adding comfort, shade and year-round livability to your outdoor space.
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Outdoor Blinds, Cafe Blinds, Patio & Alfresco Blinds
Our motorised blinds make it easy to keep your home comfortable all year round — trapping warmth in during winter and blocking out the harsh summer sun. With smart automation, you can set them to close on schedule for added privacy and peace of mind, even when you’re not at home.
Outdoor Blinds
Here are 6 Great reasons to get a no-obligation Free in-home measure and product consultation.
01. High-quality, long-lasting parts.
Crafted with rust-resistant stainless steel, zinc-plated tubes and heavy-duty components, our outdoor blinds are designed to handle the elements and keep performing year after year.
02. The best-looking blinds on the market.
With clean lines and a choice of colours to match your home, our outdoor blinds add a polished, modern look that turns heads. Create that effortless ‘wow’ factor with Blindmotion outdoor blinds, proudly installed across Sydney.
03. Buy direct and save $$.
Made right here in our Sydney workshop, our outdoor blinds are built for style, comfort and long-lasting quality. If you’re after value and craftsmanship you can count on, you’ve come to the right place.
04. Shade and privacy in one package.
Our smartly designed screens offer the best of both worlds — blocking harsh sunlight and giving you added privacy, all while keeping those beautiful outdoor views in sight.
05. Retain your view while enjoying privacy.
Whether you’re after zip sides, cable-guided tracks or simple bottom straps, we’ve got a setup to suit your space and your lifestyle.
06. Smart home ready.
Add motorisation and link your blinds to Google Home or Amazon Alexa — just say the word: “Hey Google, close the outdoor blinds,” and watch it happen.
Are you ready to find out more about
beautiful, practical and long lasting
outdoor blinds for your home?
Here are 5 great reasons to get a FREE in-home measure and product consultation from Ocean Beach Blinds Outdoor Blinds Sydney:
With years of hands-on experience, we’ll help you choose outdoor blinds in the latest colours and styles that not only look great but genuinely work for your space and lifestyle.
See the difference for yourself — custom-made blinds crafted to fit your space perfectly, with the kind of durable quality that’s built to last.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are outside blinds?
They are fundamentally a heavy duty and weather proof version of an indoor roller blind. They have heavy duty mesh fabric, rust proof metal parts and a gearbox or a motor to raise and lower the blind. They are built using larger tubes (the tube is the part the fabric rolls on) with indoor blinds having tubes around 44mm in diameter and outdoor blinds 78mm.
Blinds made for outdoor areas almost always have some way of preventing the blind from moving during light wind.
What are the different types of blinds
There are 4 types of blinds for your outdoors:
- Straight drop or standard ‘Blinds’ designed for outside weather conditions: These are blinds that have a set of brackets, a tube, some way of raising and lowering and optionally a system to tie the blind to the ground to prevent movement like straps or clips. They’re an effective low cost option.
- Cable guide (or ‘wire guide’): As the name suggests, these blinds are guided by a stainless steel cable that runs from the top of the blind to the bottom of the blind’s travel. The advantage of the wire guide is that it allows the blind to be stopped at any position with the cables preventing the blind from blowing about in the wind.
- Side Retention System: These blinds are also known by product names such as ZipScreen® and Ziptrak® . The fabric of the blind has a flexible zip welded or sewn into the sides. The zip runs in a channel at each edge of the blind. Side retained blinds have a number of benefits: flat looking fabric, exclusion of dust and insects, enclosure of outdoor areas and total privacy.
- Deep channel: These look like a zip sided blind but don’t have a zip. Instead they run in channels at the edge of the blind. They’re a lower cost option, however they don’t exclude insects and can be blown out of the channel in light winds.
How much do outdoor blinds cost?
All prices below assume a basic sunscreen, privacy or PVC fabric.
- For a basic rope operated straight drop 1200mm X 1200mm approx $620 fitted.
- For a basic cable guide without a headbox (cassette), gearbox operated 3000mm X 2600mm approx $1600 fitted.
- Add a headbox to the above blind for approx $235.
- For a channel guide blind without a headbox 3000mm X 2600 with a gearbox approx $1710 fitted.
- For a top of the range Zip sided blind 3000mm X 2600mm with a fully enclosed headbox, gearbox control and crank handle professionally fitted, approx $2460.
- Motorise an outdoor blind for approximately $330 plus electrician costs of about $140 per connection.
Can outdoor blinds be used on windy days?
No. Outdoor blinds should be retracted when unattended or during big gusty winds.
What is a cafe blind?
A cafe blind is a term used to describe clear PVC blinds used in outdoor areas in restaurants and cafes. They provide a barrier to breezes and make outdoor heating more effective.
How wide can outdoor blinds be made?
Most outdoor blind systems will span to 5000mm. Past that point tubes and other components tend to increase in size bringing greater cost. 6000mm is the largest most systems will go to.
How do you clean outdoor blinds?
For basic cleaning, soapy water and a soft bristle broom can be used. Once clean, the blind can be hosed off and allowed to dry before retracting. If an outdoor blind gets mouldy, solution dyed fabrics can be hit with mild bleach – check with the manufacturer before using bleach.
What are the best outdoor blinds?
This a subjective question! As a disclaimer, Blindmotion sells, manufactures and installs the Hunter Douglas Alpha product which we have found to be excellent. Other noteworthy brands are, in no particular order: Acmeda Zipscreen, ZipTrack, Uniline and Helioscreen.
Are outdoor blinds waterproof?
Generally no unless they are total blockout or clear PVC. Screen blinds certainly reduce the amount of rain getting into outdoor spaces but they are not chosen soley for this purpose.
Can outdoor blinds be motorised with remote control?
Yes absolutely. Outdoor blinds can be motorised with remote control or connected to a home automation system.
What is a headbox?
A headbox (or pelmet) is a covering over the top of the blind that encapsulated the tube, brackets and most of the control mechanism. A pelmet protects the blind fabric from sun and dust and prolongs the life of the blind.
Configurations
The ultimate outdoor blind
Ideal for closing off spaces between pillars, our outdoor blinds help create a cosy, private alfresco zone you’ll love spending time in.
Our popular outdoor blind
Our cable systems can be installed on nearly any surface, and you can add an optional headbox for extra protection and a neater finish.
Great ‘Go To’ outdoor blind
Tough, budget-friendly blinds that can go just about anywhere — with the option to add a headbox for extra shielding and a clean look.
Fabric options
Fabric options
95% range. The following fabrics block 95% of light and allow 5% to pass through.
99% range. The following fabrics block 99% of light and allow 1% to pass through.
Stripes. Something a little bit different.
Hard Colours
Hard Colours
Our headboxes, side channels and bottom rails are available standard in the following colours.