Venetian blinds
Venetian blinds for Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan homes
Tilt for light, tilt for privacy, lift them out of the way. Aluminium for the steamy rooms, timber-look for the rest. Measured and fitted by us.
Free measure and quote.
Venetian blinds are horizontal slats you tilt to control light and privacy, then lift to clear the window. Factory Fit measures, supplies and installs aluminium and timber-look Venetians across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Logan. Aluminium suits kitchens, bathrooms and laundries; the timber-look version gives living rooms and bedrooms the warmth of timber without the weight or the worry about moisture.
Why choose Venetian blinds
Light and privacy in the same move
Tilt the slats up and the room is bright but nobody can see in. Tilt them down and you cut afternoon sun without closing the blind.
Right for hard-working rooms
Aluminium slats shrug off steam, splashes and a wipe with a damp cloth, which is why they end up in so many kitchens and bathrooms.
A look that suits older and newer homes
Slim slats read modern; wider timber-look slats sit comfortably in a Queenslander or a rendered new build alike.
Aluminium or timber-look
Light, slim and unbothered by moisture. The pick for bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and any window that gets condensation. Available in a range of colours, including tones that match black or white screen frames.
A composite slat that looks like painted or stained timber but is water resistant and UV stabilised, so it will not warp or fade the way real timber can in a humid Queensland room. Made in 50mm and 63mm slats.
Venetian blind details
Details
- Materials
- Aluminium; timber-look composite; real timber
- Slat widths, timber-look
- 50mm, 63mm
- Moisture
- Timber-look slats water resistant and UV stabilised; aluminium suitable for wet areas
- Control
- Cord lift and tilt wand; cord tilt
- Mounting
- Face fit or reveal fit
- Child safety
- Fitted to the Competition and Consumer (Corded Internal Window Coverings) Safety Standard 2014
- Warranty
- Fabric and slats 2 years, tube, tracks and mechanisms 3 years
Available upgrades for Venetian blinds
Venetians are simpler than rollers to upgrade, but a few choices change how they feel.
Wider slats
Optional63mm timber-look slats give a more open view when tilted and a chunkier, shutter-like look. 50mm is the everyday size.
Wand instead of cord
OptionalA tilt wand removes one cord from the window, which is tidier and easier around children.
Mounting options
OptionalInside the reveal for a flush look, or face-fitted over the architrave when the reveal is shallow.
Child-safe cord fittings
IncludedCords and lift chains anchored so they cannot form a loop within reach. Standard on every install.
Venetian versus shutter versus roller
Venetian, shutter and roller compared
Venetian
- Light control while closed
- yes (tilt)
- Wet areas
- aluminium yes
- Cleaning
- slats need dusting
- Look
- slim and classic
Plantation shutter
- Light control while closed
- yes (louvres)
- Wet areas
- fauxwood yes
- Cleaning
- easy wipe
- Look
- permanent, architectural
Roller blind
- Light control while closed
- no (fabric is either down or up)
- Wet areas
- fabric dependent
- Cleaning
- easy wipe
- Look
- flat and minimal
Pairing with fly screens? Compare mesh types
Colours and finishes
Aluminium Venetians come in solid colours; timber-look slats in painted whites and stained timber tones. We bring the sample slats to the measure so you can hold a 50mm and a 63mm against the window before choosing.
Warranty summary
Blinds carry 2 years on fabric and slats and 3 years on tubes, tracks and mechanisms. Full terms on the warranty page.
Download the brochure
Slat sizes, colours and care in one PDF.
Venetian blinds questions
Should I choose aluminium or timber-look Venetians for a bathroom?
Either will cope, but aluminium is the safer choice where there is steam every day. Timber-look slats are water resistant and UV stabilised, so they suit kitchens and laundries and most bathrooms, but a small ensuite with poor ventilation is aluminium territory. Real timber is the one to keep out of wet rooms.
Do Venetian blinds block out light?
Not completely. When the slats are closed a Venetian cuts most of the light, but a little always leaks between and around the slats. For a bedroom that needs to be genuinely dark, a blockout roller blind is the better choice, or pair a Venetian with a roller for the best of both.
Can Venetian blinds be motorised?
Motorised tilt is available on some Venetians, which lets you angle the slats from a remote or app. It is most useful on high windows and for anyone who finds a wand awkward. Whether it is offered on the slats you choose depends on the supplier's range, so ask us at the measure.
Are Venetian blinds safe with young children?
Yes, when fitted correctly. Corded internal window coverings in Australia must be installed to a mandatory safety standard, and we anchor every cord and chain so it cannot form a loop within a child's reach. A tilt wand instead of a tilt cord removes one cord from the window altogether.
What is the difference between 50mm and 63mm slats?
Wider slats mean fewer slats, a more open view when tilted and a chunkier, shutter-like look. 63mm suits larger windows and rooms with a more traditional or coastal feel; 50mm is the everyday size and looks tidier on smaller windows. We bring both to the measure so you can hold them against the frame.
Are Venetians hard to keep clean?
Aluminium and timber-look slats wipe down with a damp cloth or a duster, and closing the slats flat makes it quicker. They do collect dust more than a flat roller blind, so if you want minimal upkeep, keep Venetians for the rooms where their light control justifies it. Our care and cleaning page has the short version.
Do you still do real timber Venetians?
Aluminium and timber-look Venetians are the two we are confident quoting today. If real timber matters to you, tell us and we will confirm before the measure.
Will Venetians suit my older home?
Usually very well. Timber-look slats in a painted white sit naturally in a Queenslander or a post-war brick home, and slim aluminium slats suit a 70s or 80s build being modernised. Because each blind is made to your window, awkward sizes and casement windows are not a problem.
Pairs well with
Slats tilted open, breeze coming through, no insects.
The permanent version of the same idea.
For the rooms where you want it simpler.
Get an estimate for Venetian blinds
Tell us the rooms and whether they are wet or dry, and we will suggest aluminium or timber-look and send a guide figure.
Book a free measure
We measure every window, bring sample slats and leave a written quote. Open Mon to Thu 6:30am to 3:00pm · Fri 6:30am to 12:30pm.