- Double Roller Blinds Cape Town: two separate roller blinds on one bracket, each with its own control.
- Usually a screen fabric for daytime and a blockout fabric for night.
- Describe your windows once and compare quotes from double roller blind suppliers.
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Get Blinds QuotesWhat a Double Roller Includes
- Dual bracket. Holds two tubes, one in front of the other.
- Two fabrics. Commonly screen in front and blockout behind, or the other way round.
- Two controls. Separate chains, or a motor for one or both.
Double Roller vs Zebra Blinds
| Double roller | Zebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrics | Two separate fabrics | One banded fabric |
| Night | Blockout layer makes the room dark | Rarely full blockout |
| Day | Screen layer keeps a view | Sheer bands let light through |
| Depth | Needs a deeper recess | Slimmer |
Suppliers use names like "dual", "day and night" and "duo" for both systems. Check the quote says two separate fabrics.
Where Double Rollers Suit
- Bedrooms that need a view by day and darkness at night.
- Lounges with TVs facing sunny windows.
- Rooms where you would otherwise fit a blind and curtains.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Two functions in one | Needs more recess depth or wall space |
| True blockout option | Two controls on the side of the window |
| Clean look | Costs roughly double a single roller |
Double Roller Blinds Cape Town Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Double roller blind, per blind | R1,500 - R6,600 |
| Typical 1.2m x 1.5m window | About R3,300 - R4,300 |
| Fitting, per blind | R250 - R1,000 (often about R550) |
| Motor added to a blind | About R2,200+ per blind |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African blinds price guides and Cape Town supplier price pages, checked September 2026. Per-blind figures are mostly supply prices for a window of about 1.2m x 1.5m, and fitting is often extra. Some sources include VAT and some do not, so confirm VAT on every quote. A measure and a written quote set the actual price. See Blinds Prices Cape Town for how these figures were compiled.
What Changes the Price
- Both fabric ranges.
- Size and number of windows.
- Cassette cover and side channels.
- Motorising one or both layers.
Measuring, Quoting and Fitting
- Measure. The supplier measures each window, checks the frame or wall, and notes obstructions such as handles, burglar bars and cornices.
- Quote. You get a written quote per blind: product, fabric or slat, size, control, fitting and VAT.
- Order. Blinds are made to measure after you accept and pay any deposit. Ask for the lead time in writing.
- Fit. Brackets are fixed, the blinds hung, levelled and tested, and the controls explained.
The measurer checks recess depth for the dual bracket and clearance for handles.
Cape Town Considerations
- Views. The screen layer keeps a mountain or sea view while cutting glare.
- Sunrise. The blockout layer handles early summer mornings in east-facing bedrooms.
Getting Double Roller Quotes
Ask each supplier to name both fabrics. Compare quotes through Window Blinds Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between double roller and zebra blinds?
A double roller has two separate fabrics on two rollers. A zebra blind has one looped fabric with alternating sheer and solid bands.
How deep must the recess be?
Deeper than for a single roller. The supplier confirms this when measuring, or fits the blind on the face of the wall.
Can both layers be motorised?
Yes, usually with a motor per layer.
Is a double roller cheaper than a blind and curtains?
Often, but it depends on the fabrics. Compare quotes for both options.
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