Blackout blinds — also called blockout blinds in South Africa — shut out 100% of the light through the fabric for a dark, cool, private room, and Window Blinds Cape Town supplies and installs them for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms across Cape Town. Free measure and quote — call 081 411 8471.
Blackout or Blockout — the Same Blind
“Blackout blinds” and “blockout blinds” are two names for the same thing — a blind whose fabric or lining stops light passing through. South Africans use both spellings (you’ll also see “block out” and “dark out” blinds), so whichever you searched for, this is the right page. Below we cover your blackout options, how to get a genuine 100% blackout at the edges too, and Cape Town prices.
Blackout Blind Options
- Blockout roller blinds — the neatest, most affordable blackout; pair with a pelmet or side channels to kill the light gap at the edges.
- Blockout Roman blinds — a softer, more decorative look with a blockout lining.
- Double / day-night roller blinds — a sunscreen and a blockout blind on one bracket, so you switch from view to full dark in seconds.
Getting a True Blackout
The fabric blocks the light, but the edges leak it. For a genuine blackout — important for shift workers, babies’ rooms and projectors — we fit the blind inside a pelmet or add aluminium side channels so no light creeps down the sides. We will advise the right build at the measure.
Keeping Rooms Cooler
A blockout blind on a west-facing Cape Town bedroom also cuts heat gain in summer, so the room is easier to cool. For even better heat control we can motorise it to close automatically in the afternoon — see motorised blinds.
Blackout Blind Prices in Cape Town
As a guide only, supplied and installed blockout roller blinds start from about R550–R1,000 per m². Side channels or a pelmet for a true blackout are an extra per window. We quote on your exact sizes after a free measure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is blackout the same as blockout?
Yes. Blackout and blockout are two spellings for the same blind — one whose fabric stops light coming through. In South Africa both terms are used interchangeably, so you’ll see both on our site.
Do blockout blinds block all the light?
The fabric blocks 100% of light, but a little can leak around the edges. For a true blackout in bedrooms or nurseries we fit the blind inside a pelmet or add side channels.
Are blockout blinds good for babies’ rooms?
Yes, they are one of the most popular choices for nurseries because they darken the room for daytime naps and help keep it cooler. We recommend cordless or motorised operation for child safety.
How much do blockout blinds cost in Cape Town?
As a guide, supplied and installed blockout roller blinds start from about R550 to R1,000 per square metre, with side channels or a pelmet extra for a full blackout.
Get a Free Measure & Quote in Cape Town
Every window is different, so we quote on exact sizes. Book a free on-site measure and quote anywhere in greater Cape Town — call or WhatsApp 081 411 8471 or email [email protected]. We serve the Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.