Aluminium blinds are rolled metal slats in a tilting headrail, at 16 mm or 25 mm width. They are the material of choice wherever moisture, heat or salt air would destroy timber — kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and every coastal suburb on the Cape Peninsula. Free measure and quote — call 081 411 8471.
Why Aluminium Rather Than Timber
Aluminium does not swell, warp, rot or grow mould. It shrugs off steam and cooking grease, wipes clean with a damp cloth, and reflects rather than absorbs solar heat. Timber does none of those things. In a bathroom or a west-facing kitchen the material decision is made for you.
| Aluminium | Real basswood | Faux-wood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slat widths | 16 & 25 mm | 50 & 63 mm | 50 & 63 mm |
| Moisture tolerance | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Weight per m² | Lightest | Light | Heaviest |
| Heat behaviour | Reflects | Absorbs | Absorbs |
| Max practical width | ~2,400 mm | ~2,700 mm | ~2,100 mm |
| Typical life | 10–15 years | 8–12 years | 10–15 years |
Slat Width: 16mm or 25mm
25 mm is the standard and suits almost every window. 16 mm is the narrow option for small openings, shallow reveals and bathroom windows where a 25 mm stack would eat too much glass. The full comparison across every width sits in the slat widths guide.
Coastal Cape Town: Specify the Hardware
The slats are the easy part. What fails first near the sea is the hardware — brackets, tilt rods and chain mechanisms in untreated steel corrode within a few seasons in Bloubergstrand, Table View or Sea Point. We fit rust-resistant fittings as standard on coastal installations, which is the difference between a blind that lasts a decade and one that seizes in three years.
Finishes
- Matt — the default. Hides fingerprints and dust, no glare off the slat face.
- Gloss — brighter and more reflective, better in dark rooms, shows marks sooner.
- Perforated — micro-punched slats that keep some daylight and outward view when closed.
- Wood-effect — printed grain on aluminium, for a timber look in a room timber cannot survive.
Aluminium Blind Prices in Cape Town
Aluminium is generally the most affordable made-to-measure option, typically running well below a timber venetian of the same size. Indicative figures for every type are on the blinds prices page, and a free on-site measure gives you an exact per-window quote.
Where We Fit Them Most
Kitchens and bathrooms first — see kitchen blinds and bathroom blinds. Then offices, where a 25 mm slat tilted upward kills screen glare without blacking out the room. Window Blinds Cape Town supplies, installs and repairs them right across the metro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are aluminium blinds the same as venetian blinds?
No, not quite. Venetian describes the mechanism — tilting horizontal slats on a cord ladder. Aluminium describes the material. Most aluminium blinds are venetians, but you can also get timber and faux-wood venetians, which is why we treat them as two separate choices. See venetian blinds for the mechanism.
Do aluminium blinds rust near the sea?
No, the slats do not — aluminium does not rust. The risk is the steel hardware, which is why coastal installations get rust-resistant brackets and mechanisms as standard.
Do aluminium blinds bend easily?
Yes, an individual slat can be bent by force, and that is the material’s one real weakness. A bent slat can usually be replaced on its own without a new blind — see blind repairs.
Get a Free Measure & Quote in Cape Town
Window Blinds Cape Town supplies, installs and repairs made-to-measure blinds right across the metro. Call 081 411 8471 for a free on-site measure and quote, or see what blinds cost in Cape Town.