No Drill Blinds — Made to Measure in South Africa
Custom Blinds supplies made-to-measure no drill blinds — the most popular product in the entire Custom Blinds range. No drill blinds use a tension-mount clip system that grips securely inside your window frame without any drilling, screws, or tools. They are the ultimate solution for renters, apartment dwellers, students, and anyone who cannot or prefers not to make permanent modifications to their walls or window frames. Available in both blockout and translucent fabric options, no drill blinds cover every room in your home. Every blind is manufactured to your exact measurements, with 7 to 10 working days production and free nationwide delivery. Custom Blinds sources roller blind components from Somfy, Hunter Douglas, and Coulisse. Prices start from R987 per blind.
Who No Drill Blinds Are For
No drill blinds are designed for anyone who needs window coverings without damage. Renters are the primary audience — the tension clip system installs in seconds and removes without leaving a single mark, protecting your deposit. But they are equally popular with homeowners who want a non-permanent option, parents who want to add blinds to a nursery quickly, office tenants fitting out leased commercial space, and residents of heritage properties where drilling is restricted. Students in university accommodation and young professionals in shared housing love them because the blinds travel with you to your next home. Choose blockout fabric for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms where you need complete darkness, or translucent fabric for living areas, kitchens, and home offices where soft filtered light and daytime privacy are the priority.
How They Work
The no drill tension clip uses spring-loaded pressure to grip the inside of your window frame — no screws, no adhesive, no damage. The clip requires a minimum frame depth of 40mm. Once the clips are seated, the roller blind headrail clicks into place and operates identically to a standard roller blind. Blockout fabric rolls down to block 100 percent of light, while translucent fabric filters sunlight into a soft glow and reduces visibility from outside. A beaded chain controls the blind, and the fabric retracts neatly around the aluminium headrail tube when not in use. Installation takes under 60 seconds per blind, and removal is just as quick — unclip and go.
What Makes Custom Blinds Different
Custom Blinds has completed over 8,000 installations since 2010 and no drill blinds have been the best-selling product for several years running. Every order is reviewed by an expert before production to verify measurements and confirm the tension clips will suit your window frame. The Custom Fit Guarantee provides extra confidence: if your blind arrives too big, Custom Blinds will trim it for free; if it arrives too small, you receive 5 percent off a replacement. Custom Blinds supplies roller blinds from Somfy, Hunter Douglas, and Coulisse — three of the most respected manufacturers in the global window covering industry. The company manufactures shutters and awnings in-house but partners with these international brands for roller blind mechanisms and fabrics, delivering premium quality at competitive South African pricing.
Pricing and Ordering
No drill blinds start from R987 per blind. The price includes the no-drill tension clip system, your chosen fabric (blockout or translucent), and free nationwide delivery. Get an instant quote using the online configurator at shop.customblinds.co.za/no-drill-blinds — enter your window measurements, choose blockout or translucent, pick your colour, and see the price immediately. No email back-and-forth, no sales pressure, no hidden costs.
Fabric and Colour Range
No drill blinds are available in two fabric types. The blockout option is a coated polyester that blocks 100 percent of light, perfect for bedrooms and nurseries. The translucent option is a mesh polyester that filters harsh sunlight into gentle diffused light while providing daytime privacy. Both fabrics are available in a wide range of colours including whites, ivories, greys, linens, charcoals, and deeper tones. The fabrics are UV-resistant and easy to maintain — a wipe with a damp cloth keeps them looking fresh. Collections include the Bedford and Riviera ranges.
Comparing No Drill Blinds to Other Options
Standard roller blinds with screw-in brackets start from R737 and are the most affordable option if you own your home and can drill. No-drill blockout roller blinds and no-drill sheer roller blinds are specific variants within the no drill range if you already know which fabric type you need. For day-and-night flexibility without drilling, you could pair a no-drill blockout in the bedroom with a no-drill translucent in the living room. If you want both fabrics on a single window, a duo roller system combines sheer and blockout on one headrail but requires bracket installation. Honeycomb blinds offer superior thermal insulation but also require brackets.
Installation
No tools required. No drill required. No screws required. The tension clip snaps onto the inside of your window frame using spring pressure. Your frame must have a minimum depth of 40mm. The roller blind headrail then clicks into the clips. Total installation time is under 60 seconds per blind. When you move out, unclip the blinds, pack them in the original packaging, and reinstall at your new address. A printable measuring guide is available on the website, and the Custom Blinds team verifies every order before it enters production. Garden Route customers in Knysna, George, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Mossel Bay, and Wilderness can book professional installation with Duncan Kane, founder of Custom Blinds.
About Custom Blinds
Custom Blinds was founded in 2010 by Duncan Kane and is headquartered in Knysna on South Africa's Garden Route. With over 8,000 installations nationwide, the company is trusted by renters, homeowners, interior designers, and commercial clients. Custom Blinds manufactures shutters and awnings in-house and supplies roller blinds, venetian blinds, and honeycomb blinds from leading international manufacturers. No drill blinds are the company's signature product and account for the largest share of online orders.
Ready to order? Get your instant no drill blind quote at shop.customblinds.co.za/no-drill-blinds. For help choosing between blockout and translucent, or for measurement advice, contact Jane on WhatsApp at 076 022 8410 or email rfq@customblinds.co.za.