Roller Blinds South Africa -- Blockout, Made to Measure
Custom Blinds supplies made-to-measure blockout roller blinds for homes and offices across South Africa. Every blind is built to your exact window dimensions. Production takes 5–7 working days, excluding transit times and outside peak seasons. Free nationwide delivery is via The Courier Guy. Blockout roller blinds are the go-to choice for bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms, and any space where maximum room darkening and privacy are essential. The fabric itself blocks light; some light may enter around the edges depending on mount and fit. Custom Blinds supplies roller blinds from established manufacturers including Somfy, Hunter Douglas SA, and Coulisse. Prices start from R610 per blind.
Who Blockout Roller Blinds Are For
Blockout roller blinds are ideal for anyone who needs strong control over light and privacy. They are the top choice for bedrooms where streetlights or early morning sun disrupt sleep, for nurseries where daytime naps benefit from a darkened room, and for home theatres or media rooms where screen glare needs to be reduced. Shift workers, light-sensitive sleepers, and parents of young children consistently rate blockout rollers as their most valued home improvement. They also suit offices, boardrooms, and consulting rooms where presentations or patient privacy benefit from a darker room. Renters benefit too, because every blockout roller blind from Custom Blinds can be fitted with either a standard bracket or a no-drill tension clip, making them fully rental friendly.
How They Work
A blockout roller blind consists of a single piece of blockout coated polyester fabric wound around an aluminium tube at the top of the window. You operate the blind using a beaded chain, pulling it down to cover the window or rolling it up to let light in. The blockout coating on the back of the fabric strongly reduces light through the blind itself and helps reflect heat. Some light can still enter around the sides, top, or bottom depending on the mount and fit. The fabric rolls neatly around the tube when retracted, keeping the window uncluttered. The aluminium headrail mounts inside or outside the window recess using either standard screw-in brackets or the optional no-drill tension clip for renters.
What Makes Custom Blinds Different
Custom Blinds has completed over 8,000 installations since 2010 and has built a reputation for precision and reliability. Unlike big-box retailers, every order is verified by an expert before production begins. This verification step catches common measuring mistakes and ensures your blind fits perfectly. Custom Blinds also offers a Custom Fit Guarantee: if your blind arrives too big, they will trim it for free; if it arrives too small, they offer a remake at a reduced price. A blind damaged in transit may qualify for a free replacement or remake. Custom Blinds supplies roller blinds sourced from Somfy, Hunter Douglas, and Coulisse -- three of the most respected names in the global window covering industry. Our Custom Lifestyle Shutters range is manufactured in Cape Town. Custom Blinds partners with international brands for roller blind mechanisms and fabrics, giving you access to premium engineering without the premium markup.
Pricing and Ordering
Blockout roller blinds start from R610 per blind. Pricing depends on the width and drop of your window, and you can get an instant quote using the online configurator at shop.customblinds.co.za/roller-blockout. There is no need to wait for email quotes or schedule a sales visit. Enter your measurements, choose your colour, and the system calculates your price immediately. Free nationwide delivery is included on every order. Production takes 5–7 working days, excluding transit times and outside peak seasons.
Fabric and Colour Range
Custom Blinds blockout roller blinds are made from blockout coated polyester fabric. The coating is applied to the reverse side of the fabric to strongly reduce light through the blind itself, while the front face displays a clean, contemporary textile finish. The finished blind does not seal every edge of the window, so some light can remain around the sides, top, or bottom depending on the mount and fit. The range includes neutral tones such as white, ivory, pearl, ash, champagne, and linen, as well as deeper shades like charcoal, anthracite, and cocoa. Popular collections include the Bedford range and the Riviera range, each available in multiple colourways. The fabric is easy to maintain -- a light wipe with a damp cloth removes dust and keeps the surface fresh.
Comparing Blockout Roller Blinds to Other Options
Compared to sheer roller blinds, blockout rollers block significantly more light rather than simply filtering it. The fabric itself blocks light; for the most light-controlled room, consider a snug inside fit or optional side channel profiles. If you want soft diffused light during the day, a sheer roller is better suited. For the best of both worlds, consider a duo roller system that pairs a sheer and a blockout roller on a single headrail. Honeycomb blockout blinds offer similar room darkening but add thermal insulation, making them ideal for extremely hot or cold climates. Vertical blockout blinds suit very wide openings like sliding doors. If you rent your home and cannot drill, the no-drill blockout roller blind uses a tension clip and costs from R610.
Installation
Blockout roller blinds install with either a standard screw-in bracket or a no-drill tension clip. Standard bracket installation requires a drill and takes about 10 minutes per blind. The no-drill tension clip grips inside the window frame without any holes, making it perfect for renters, students, and heritage properties. Both methods hold the blind securely and allow removal without damage. A printable measuring guide is available on the website, and the Custom Blinds team reviews every order before production to catch any measurement errors. Online orders are self-install and ship nationwide. If you are on the Garden Route (Knysna, George, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Mossel Bay, or Wilderness) and require professional installation, email sales@customblinds.co.za before ordering to confirm availability.
About Custom Blinds
Custom Blinds was founded in 2010 by Duncan Kane and is based in Knysna on the Garden Route. The company has grown from a local installation service to a nationwide online retailer with over 8,000 completed installations. Our Custom Lifestyle Shutters range is manufactured in Cape Town. Custom Blinds supplies roller blinds, venetian blinds, and honeycomb blinds from leading international brands. The business serves homeowners, interior designers, property developers, and commercial clients throughout South Africa.
Ready to order? Configure your blockout roller blind and get an instant quote at shop.customblinds.co.za/roller-blockout. For help with measurements or colour selection, contact Jane on WhatsApp at 076 022 8410 or email rfq@customblinds.co.za.