Your measure, design consultation and quote can take anywhere from half an hour to an hour depending on the size of your outdoor area and the level of advice you require.

Café Blinds, Alfresco blinds and Bistro Blinds are all just names which refer to blinds that can be used outside.  Traditionally outdoor café blinds have been associated with PVC blinds, but outdoor café blinds, alfresco blinds or bistro blinds can be made from PVC, mesh or canvas and may also be known as patio blinds, veranda blinds or outdoor blinds.

Our friendly consultants will give you professional advice on how to select the blind best suited to your outdoor area.  They will listen to your needs and ask questions to understand what you are trying to achieve (e.g. shade protection, privacy etc.).  They will then, talk you through the different fabric options and its benefits, show you samples and discuss the different control options available so you can make an informed choice.

PVC blinds are ideal when you want to provide a completely weatherproof seal to your outdoor area.   They create a physical barrier to wind, rain and insects and can help keep the warmth in on cooler evenings.  PVC blinds can be clear or tinted for added privacy.

Mesh blinds are a great outdoor solution as they provide amazing protection from the wind, rain and insects, but also let the airflow so you can enjoy a cooling breeze.  Mesh blinds come in a huge range of colours to compliment your exterior, and you can select from different types of weave with varying degrees of privacy.  The tighter the weave of the fabric the higher the shade protection and privacy level. 

Our mesh fabrics are some of the most advanced technical fabrics around; they are built from a high tensile polymer to withstand the harsh Australian climate and give high abrasion resistance and durability.

Open’N’Shut offers a range of control options.  The most popular is our manual blind which is spring loaded for easy operation.  Simply pull the blind to operate it and it will lock into place, it’s quick and easy, and requires very little force or strength.  

For the ultimate in luxury, we also offer a choice of remote control operations.  Remote controls can be battery operated or hard-wired to the mains.

Yes, as we use the slidetrack system, you can have your blinds open, closed or anywhere in between to create the perfect environment.

Yes, outdoor blinds are frequently used on balconies to prevent the harsh glare of the afternoon sun and make the balcony area more comfortable. 

It’s surprising how many outdoor areas are not 100% square.  Your blinds will always be fitted 100% straight, and any gaps at the top can be covered by flashing.  Any gaps at the bottom are often masked with the use of a weather seal on the base rail.

Open’N’Shut only installs track guided outdoor blinds for a quality and durable finish.  This system has no unsightly ropes or pulleys to give a neat finish with clean lines.  We recommend having your blind installed in a housing which is a metal case which fully covers and houses the blind when rolled up.  This creates a neat finish and offers superior year-round protection when the blind is not in use.

Our highly versatile outdoor blinds can span up to 6 meters in width to suit even the largest of entertaining areas.  Where your outdoor area exceeds these widths, we can quickly and easily construct additional high strength pillars/posts to divide the area up into suitable sections to house your outdoor blinds.

Yes, all our mesh and PVC outdoor blinds are fully enclosed by a vertical track on both sides.  This allows for a high-quality installation, provides a seal against the wind and insects and prevents the blinds from flapping in the wind.

Yes, all our blinds come with a five year warranty covering parts and labour.

There is no need to make any preparations; we take care of everything from the initial measure right through to the installation, all we ask is for clear access to the area.

We can install your outdoor blinds within two weeks of your free measure and quote or within 2 weeks of you accepting our quotation.

Installation times will vary depending on how many outdoor blinds are being fitted and the type of operation eg. manual or mains connected.  However, as a rule of thumb, it takes between 1 ½ to 2 hours to install each blind.

Provided we have access to your outdoor area you will not need to be home for us to install your outdoor blinds.  We always give you an installation time and our installers can call you about half an hour before they arrive if required.