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New · Designed on the Gold Coast

Outdoor blindsmade for the Gold Coast.

ZipGlide® is the side-channel outdoor blind we engineer, manufacture and install ourselves — built to take on Gold Coast sun, salt and southerlies. Spans up to 5.5m, no zips on view, smart-home ready, backed by a 5-year warranty.

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5 Year warranty · Australian made · Coastal rated
5-year warranty
on the ZipGlide system
Up to 5.5m × 3.5m
single-span coverage
Coastal & UV rated
tested for our climate
Smart-home ready
Wi-Fi, app & voice control
Australian Made
Why ZipGlide

An outdoor room you can actually use all year.

ZipGlide turns a verandah, alfresco or balcony into a sealed, useable room — without renovation. The fabric tracks inside concealed side channels, so there are no zips, cords or pulleys cluttering the view, and no rattling when the southerly comes through.

Sealed against the elements

Hidden side channels grip the fabric edge so wind, rain, dust, glare and insects can't get through. Your alfresco stays cool in summer and warm in winter — without leaning on the air-con.

A clean, modern view

No exposed zips, ropes, cords or pulleys — just a sleek bottom rail and a colour-matched cassette overhead. The rail is engineered to resist bowing, even at full 5.5m span.

Built here, fitted by us

Designed, developed and manufactured on the Gold Coast — and installed by our own team. One number to call, one workshop behind it, and a 5-year warranty on every system.

Protection

Six things ZipGlide quietly takes off your hands.

Real outdoor protection — engineered for the climate we actually live in.

UV filter
Wind shield
Rain shield
Insect barrier
Glare control
Coastal rated
Drive options

Spring, solar or 240V
— your call.

Spring

Effortless one-hand operation. Glide it up or down, and it stays where you leave it — perfectly tensioned by an internal spring.

  • Ideal width around 4m, max 4.9m
  • No cords, ropes or pulleys
  • Stops at any height
  • Perfect for verandahs and small alfrescos
Spring-balanced

Solar Motorised

The motor sits inside the cassette and runs off battery power, kept topped up by a slimline solar panel mounted externally. No mains wiring, no power bills, no electrician.

  • Motor concealed in the cassette
  • Slimline external solar panel keeps it charged
  • No mains wiring — perfect for retrofits
  • Remote, app & voice control via Alexa & Google
Self-charging

240V Motorised

The motor sits inside the cassette, hardwired to 240V mains. Maximum torque, uninterrupted reliability — the right call for new builds and the largest drops.

  • Motor concealed in the cassette
  • Hardwired 240V — always-on, no battery to manage
  • Highest torque for the largest blinds
  • Remote, app & voice control via Alexa & Google
Mains-powered
Smart-home control

Tap a button. Say a word.
Or set it and forget it.

Pair your motorised ZipGlide with a Wi-Fi bridge and run it from your phone, your voice or a schedule. Drop the blinds before the afternoon sun hits the lounge, or close everything down with a single "goodnight".

Google Home
Amazon Alexa
App on iOS & Android
Sun & wind sensors
Specs & finishes

The technical bit, briefly.

Maximum size
5.5m wide × 3.5m drop (single span)
Spring balanced
Ideal ~4m, max 4.9m wide
Operating systems
Spring balanced, solar motorisation, 240V motorisation
Smart-home control
Wi-Fi bridge for Alexa & Google Home
Side channels
Concealed — no exposed zips, ropes or pulleys
Bottom rail
Engineered against bowing & deflection
Cassette
Slimline, colour-matched, fabric & hardware enclosed
Climate rating
Built for Gold Coast UV, salt, humidity & coastal exposure
Warranty
5 years on the ZipGlide system
Made in
Currumbin Waters, Gold Coast — by Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters

Hardware colours

Three standard finishes are included. Nine additional powder coat finishes are available — small upgrade, around one week extra lead time.

Standard included
White
Monument
Black
Powder coat + powder coat fee & ~1 week lead time
Surfmist
Silver
Primrose
Paper Bark
Dune
Jasper
Woodland Grey
Deep Ocean
Ironstone

Custom powder-coat colour matches also available on request. Swatches are indicative — we'll bring real samples to your in-home visit.

How ZipGlide compares

Same category. Made closer.

ZipGlide sits in the same category as ZipScreen and Ziptrak — quality side-channel outdoor blinds. Here's the honest version of how the systems line up, and what makes ZipGlide the right call on the Gold Coast.

  ZipGlide® Ziptrak® Zipscreen®
Designed & made for the Gold Coast climate National brand National brand
Maximum single-span width 5.5m × 3.5m Up to 6m × 3.5m Up to 5.8m × 4m
Spring, solar & 240V drives
Smart-home (Alexa / Google)
System warranty 5 years Varies by component 5 years
Made & serviced by your installer Dealer network Dealer network
One number for sales, install & warranty Through dealer Through retailer

Specifications for Ziptrak® and Zipscreen® reflect publicly published information from their websites and may vary by configuration. Ziptrak® and Zipscreen® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Currently exclusively distributed by

Currently only available
through Gold Coast
Blinds & Shutters.

ZipGlide® is the in-house product of Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters — we engineer, manufacture, install and service every system from our workshop in Currumbin Waters. There's no dealer network, no resellers and no middlemen. The team you talk to today is the team that builds your blinds tomorrow.

Gold Coast Blinds & Shutters Designer · Maker · Installer
5 yrs
Warranty on system
2 wks
Build to install
12
Hardware colours
100%
Made & serviced locally
Frequently asked

Everything else you'll probably ask us.

Where can I use ZipGlide?
Verandahs, alfrescos, balconies, pergolas, patios — anywhere you'd like to close off an outdoor area without renovating. ZipGlide is also a great alternative to outdoor shutters in front of windows: it stops the sun ever hitting the glass, which keeps the inside of the home noticeably cooler.
How big can a single ZipGlide blind go?
Up to 5.5m wide and 3.5m tall in a single span. Spring-driven blinds are ideally around 4m wide (max 4.9m). For larger openings we'll run multiple blinds with a divider post — we measure and design this for you on the in-home visit.
Can I leave ZipGlide down in strong wind?
Like all outdoor blinds, ZipGlide is engineered for moderate winds — not storms or cyclonic conditions. We recommend rolling blinds up before storms or extreme winds, and avoid leaving them part-way down in heavy gusts. Our installers will walk you through the storm protocol on the day.
How does the side-channel system work?
Each fabric edge has a fastener welded onto it that locks into the side rail and glides up and down with the blind. That's what gives you a sealed, rattle-free finish with no exposed zips, cords or ropes — and what stops wind, rain, dust and insects getting through the edges.
How do I clean and maintain it?
A quick hose-down at normal tap pressure and a soft brush is usually all it takes. Aluminium can be wiped with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Don't use solvents (turps, kero, paint thinners) or oil-based sprays — they'll damage the powder coat and void the warranty. Use ZipGlide regularly: blinds left up for long periods can show pressure marks until the fabric resettles.
What about the warranty?
The ZipGlide system is backed by a 5-year warranty. Standard outdoor blinds we install are covered for 2 years. Warranty doesn't cover damage from misuse, lack of maintenance, incorrect installation or extreme weather — but in practice, every warranty call goes straight to our workshop, not a 1300 number.
Can I add a motor to a ZipGlide later?
Best to decide up-front, because the cassette, drive shaft and wiring path differ between drive types. If you're not sure, talk to us — we'll often suggest spec'ing for motorisation now even if you wire it later, so you keep your options open.
How much does it cost?
It depends on size, drive type, fabric and hardware finish — and there's no point quoting blind without measuring. We'll come out, measure, bring fabric and colour samples to compare in your light, and email you a fixed quote within a couple of days.
Free in-home visit

Let's measure your outdoor room.

We come at a time that suits you, measure carefully, and bring real fabric and colour samples so you can compare them in your own light. No pressure, no obligation.

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