Custom Made & Installed Outdoor Blinds Gold Coast.
Enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle year-round with custom-made outdoor blinds that transform your patio, deck or balcony into a comfortable, stylish, all-weather living space. Block the sun, shut out the rain, keep the bugs out and the privacy in — manual or fully automated. Free in-home measure & quote, Australian made, professionally installed in 2–3 weeks.
Turn your patio into a year-round, all-weather living space.
A patio or deck without blinds is a fair-weather space. Add custom outdoor blinds and the same area becomes an all-season entertainment room — one that handles the worst of the summer sun, the autumn afternoon wind, and the unexpected southerly shower without anyone having to head inside.
Properly installed outdoor blinds raise the comfort, privacy and usability of your outdoor area dramatically — and tend to increase property value when it comes time to sell. See real Gold Coast installs on our projects page.
Blocking summer sun & heat
Four outdoor blind types. Each built for a different job.
Different spaces need different solutions. Automatic blinds for set-and-forget convenience, retractable awnings for flexible shade, Ziptrak® for full-seal protection, and patio & shade blinds for view-with-privacy. Tap a type below to learn more.
Pick by the problem you're solving
Convenience — automatic with smart-home integration. Flexible shade — retractable awning that disappears when the sun's down. Total weather seal — Ziptrak® for wind, rain, bugs and afternoon storms. View + privacy — patio & shade blinds for the everyday balcony or deck.
Fabrics & finishes for every space
Outdoor blinds aren't just about the operation — the fabric matters too. Choose sunscreen mesh for view-through with UV reduction, clear PVC for full weather seal with full visibility, or blockout for cinema-style afternoon shade. See the full outdoor fabric range.
Not sure which type suits your space?
Get expert advice →Local since 1996. Australian made. Installed in 2–3 weeks.
Almost 30 years of measuring, manufacturing and installing custom outdoor blinds across the Gold Coast. Local production, local install team, locally-backed 5-year warranty — not a 1800 number, not an offshore call centre. About us.
Proudly Australian Made
Every outdoor blind is Australian made — superior quality control, components designed for our coastal climate, support for local jobs, and a fast 2–3 week turnaround from order to installed.
Free, No-Obligation Measure
Our experts come to your home, take precise laser measurements, talk through the right blind type for each opening, and leave you with a clear written quote — no cost, no obligation, no pressure to buy.
Expert Design & Online Consult
Prefer to plan from the couch? Book an online consultation — share photos and measurements, get expert design guidance on fabric, operation and motorisation from home.
A Legacy of Quality
Founded on the Gold Coast in 1996 — nearly 30 years of measuring, manufacturing and installing custom blinds. Locally owned, locally backed, locally serviced. The team that fits your blinds is the team that comes back if anything ever needs attention.
Outdoor blinds across the Gold Coast — installed locally.
We measure, manufacture and install across the full Gold Coast and into northern NSW — Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach and Byron Bay. Premium materials, local craftsmanship and expert installation, built to handle our coastal sun, salt and storms.
Three steps. Three weeks. Done.
From first call to fitted blinds in around three weeks — without the upselling, the pressure, or the surprises.
Consultation & Free Quote
Book your free measure online or by phone. Our consultant comes to you with the full sample range, talks through automatic vs manual, fabric options, motorisation and smart-home integration, then leaves you with a fixed written quote.
Custom Manufacturing
Your order goes straight to our local Australian production. Custom-made to your exact opening size, fabric, colour and motorisation specs — built for our coastal climate, ready in around 2–3 weeks.
Professional Installation
Our own install team arrives on the confirmed date, fits your outdoor blinds neatly, tests every motor and track, and walks you through operation, app set-up and smart-home pairing. Old blinds removed on request.
Don't just take our word for it.
"Ziptrak blinds on the alfresco — they handle the worst of the afternoon westerly, keep the mozzies out at dusk, and we use the space year-round now. Wired up to HomeKit so they drop themselves at sunset. Honestly life-changing."
"Retractable awning over the deck so we can grab sun when we want and roll it away when we don't. Wind sensor brings it in automatically. The team measured and installed in under 4 weeks total. Best outdoor upgrade we've done."
"Automatic outdoor blinds on the upstairs balcony — they drop at noon to keep the lounge from cooking, then go back up at sunset for the view. The local team came back twice to dial in the timing. That's service."
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Technical info, warranty & care.
Everything you need to know about specs, our 5-year warranty, and looking after your outdoor blinds.
Australian made for the Gold Coast climate.
Every outdoor blind is custom made to your exact opening size in Australia, using hardware and fabric engineered for our coastal sun, wind, salt and storms. UV-stable face fabrics, marine-grade powdercoat finishes on hardware, stainless-steel fasteners and weather-sealed motors.
Product types
- Automatic / motorised outdoor blinds — battery or wired, smart-home compatible
- Retractable awnings — folding-arm and pivot-arm options
- Ziptrak® blinds — track-guided system, full-seal against wind/rain/bugs
- Patio & shade blinds — cable-guided and wire-guided options
Fabric options
- Sunscreen mesh — see-through with UV reduction
- Clear PVC — full weather seal with full visibility
- Blockout PVC — cinema-style afternoon shade and total privacy
- Outdoor canvas — classic awning fabric, marine-grade
Control & smart-home options
- Battery motor (rechargeable, remote + app)
- Wired 240V motor
- Smart-home integration: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit
- Sun & wind sensors for automatic raise/lower
- Manual operation (crank, cord, or strap) on awnings & Ziptrak®
Turn a fair-weather patio into a year-round room.
The Gold Coast is built for outdoor living — until the westerly hits at 3pm, or a summer storm rolls in, or the mozzies come out at dusk. Outdoor blinds solve all three. Done right, your alfresco area becomes the most-used room in the house.
Best for
- Alfresco & outdoor entertaining — Ziptrak® for full weather seal year-round
- Upstairs balconies — automatic with wind sensor for safety in gusty conditions
- West-facing decks — blockout PVC for cinema-style afternoon shade
- Poolside & spa zones — sunscreen mesh for UV reduction without losing the view
- Privacy from neighbours — blockout or sunscreen fabric closes off sight-lines
- Cafes & commercial alfresco — Ziptrak® cafe blinds for any-weather trading
Download the outdoor blinds brochure.
Full product range across automatic, awning, Ziptrak® and patio & shade options — with fabric samples, control comparisons, motorisation pricing guide and care instructions. Ideal to share with the household before booking a measure.
What’s in it
- All four product types with real Gold Coast install photography
- Fabric range: sunscreen mesh, clear PVC, blockout, outdoor canvas
- Motorisation & smart-home pricing guide
- Sun & wind sensor options
- Care & maintenance instructions
- 5-year warranty terms
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Australian Made Quality. 5-Year Backed.
At Gold Coast Blinds and Shutters we’re so confident in our 100% Australian made products that we offer an industry-leading 5-year extended warranty on every outdoor blind. It’s a combination of our production processes, marine-grade hardware and weather-sealed motors that helps extend the life of your blinds.
Whether commercial or domestic, we pride ourselves on a cost-effective quality product. Full warranty terms are defined by product group — comply with these for the warranty claim to be honoured.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure, and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Gold Coast Blinds and Shutters will choose the appropriate remedy:
- Replacement of the blinds/shutters
- Repair of the blinds/shutters
- Refunding the cost of the blinds/shutters
- Payment of the reasonable costs of having the blinds/shutters repaired
Commencement of Warranty
The warranty period commences from the date of installation. Replacement of a blind or component under this warranty does not change the warranty commencement date — the original date continues to apply.
How to Make a Warranty Claim
Warranty claims can be made at point of sale, or by emailing a claim to the manufacturer within one (1) month of a defect appearing. Claims must include: date of purchase, proof of purchase, date of installation, and contact details.
Easy care. Long life. Designed for the coast.
Outdoor blinds on the Gold Coast face sun, salt, humidity and the occasional southerly. Designed for it — but a quick clean a couple of times a year extends the life significantly and keeps everything running smoothly.
Regular care
- Hose the fabric down twice a year to clear salt and dust — a low-pressure rinse is plenty
- Wipe the tracks, brackets and bottom rail with a damp microfibre cloth
- Operate motorised blinds occasionally even when not in use, to keep the motor lubricated
- Check tracks (Ziptrak®) for debris — leaves and twigs can cause snags if left long-term
Spot cleaning
- Use lukewarm water and a small amount of mild detergent
- Sponge gently — do not rub, scrub, or use solvents
- Rinse with clean water and allow to fully dry before retracting
- For clear PVC: a soft microfibre cloth only — never abrasive pads
What to avoid
- Harsh chemicals, bleach, ammonia or solvent-based cleaners
- High-pressure washing — can force water into motor housings
- Retracting the blind while it is still wet (especially with clear PVC)
- Operating during high winds without sensors — can damage fabric and track
Get your free quote today.
Free in-home measure, expert advice across all four outdoor blind types, fixed-price written quote on the spot — handled by the same skilled local installers who'll fit your blinds. Australian made, 5-year warranty, fitted in around 2–3 weeks. Or call us and our friendly team will guide you through every option.
