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Blinds that survive turnover without replacing every twelve months, consistent across units, low cost per window.
ConsistencyPrivacy and light control without risking the deposit, and blinds that leave with them when the lease ends.
PortableBlackout for late nights and early lectures, no drilling into residence walls, a shared budget.
Blockout, no-drillGuest-ready blinds that photograph well, clean easily and survive strangers using them every week without a manual.
Wipe-clean“We have supplied blinds for student residences where the management will not allow a single screw in the wall. Tension-mount rollers solved it completely. The students install them in five minutes, take them when they leave, and the walls stay untouched. It is the simplest rental solution we have.”Duncan Kane Founder, Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings
Tension mount, not adhesive. The difference matters in South African heat.
Tension
What Custom Blinds uses
Adhesive
Not supplied
Rollers for almost everything. Venetians for wet rooms.
| Performance | Blockout roller | Light-filtering roller | Aluminium venetian | Honeycomb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No-drill option | Tension mount, chain | Tension mount, chain | Tension mount, 25mm, cord | Screw mount |
| Durability | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Easy to clean | Damp cloth | Damp cloth | Wipe slats | Dust or vacuum |
| Moisture | Good | Good | Excellent | Fair |
| Best rooms | Bedrooms, media rooms | Living, kitchen, office | Bathroom, kitchen | Bedroom, living |
Dots show suitability for a rental. Top picks: the two rollers. Venetians for wet rooms, honeycomb for premium lets.
04 Airbnb and holiday lets
Blockout rollers in neutral tones photograph well for the listing and give guests the darkness they expect, with a pull-and-release mechanism that needs no explaining. Light-filtering rollers in living areas make the warm, diffused light that earns repeat bookings. Between guests, a roller wipes down with a damp cloth in seconds. On the Garden Route coast, roller fabric resists salt air and humidity that ruin curtains within a season or two.
Sectional titleBody corporate rules often forbid changes to the building. Tension-mount blinds sit inside the frame and touch nothing.
One supplier, one size list, one price.
The inside width and drop of the recess in millimetres, and check the frame is at least 40mm deep. How to measure
Blockout or sheer fabric, no-drill tension mount, your sizes. Instant price.
Free delivery anywhere in South Africa, made to measure in about 5 to 7 working days plus courier transit. Fit in under ten minutes, no tools.
No-drill roller blinds on tension-mount brackets: blockout for bedrooms, light-filtering for living areas. No holes, no adhesive, and they leave with the tenant. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings ships them nationwide from R987 with free delivery.
Yes. Tension-mount brackets grip inside the window frame with spring pressure. No screws, no adhesive, no wall damage, and no tools.
Blockout rollers on tension-mount brackets. Full darkness for sleep and study, fitted in minutes without tools, and they move with the student between residences.
Rollers, for most rooms: simpler to operate, easier to clean, harder to damage, and available with no-drill mounting. Aluminium venetians are better in bathrooms and kitchens where moisture resistance comes first.
Yes. The tension-mount system grips with mechanical spring pressure, not adhesive, and holds through daily use. It needs a frame at least 40mm deep, and works on the standard aluminium, uPVC and timber frames found in South African homes.
Yes. Release the brackets, lift the blind out and refit it in your next home. The previous property is left with no holes, no marks and no deposit deductions.
Fit a no-drill blockout roller. It sits inside the recess on a tension bracket, blocks the light you need for sleep, and lifts out cleanly when you move.
Content reviewed by the Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team. Visit the online shop for current pricing.
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