How to install outdoor roller blinds

Start by determining which way you want the mounting to face. This is entirely your choice – it just depends on how you want your roller blinds to look.

Next, measure the length of the pelmet. Use a pencil to mark the spots for the brackets on the pelmet for later, making sure it’s level.

Tip: It’s important to allow 50mm clearance for when you attach the pelmet.

You will also need to ensure that the brackets will be spread evenly, with enough space in between to provide strong support and weight distribution. This will help prevent the blinds from falling down.

Drill the brackets into the spots you marked. You will be installing one bracket in the middle and one on both the ends.

If you are installing a top mount, position the tabs pointing forward. For a face mount, position them downward so you can easily fit and remove the shade. If you are securing it into masonry, drill a 5mm hole and insert wall plugs.

Install the pelmet. Find the tabs on the bracket and click them into place.

Install the tie downs. Thread the cord through the bottom rail end capping, and then back again through itself to make a head knot. This is an important step: the tie downs are used to hold the shade in place and prevent it from getting damaged in mild to moderate wind.

The receiver ensures the shade is tight and that there’s no slack in the down position. Install the receiver approximately 130mm below the bottom of where the shade stops. This will allow for enough tension of the tie down to prevent it from moving around.

Make sure the blinds raise and lower correctly. To do this, grab the handle and hook it through the eyelet, which is on the right-hand side of the pelmet.

For more renovation inspiration, watch Episode 8: Living room, Kids bedroom and Hallway renovation in our Make It Happen: The House Project series.