“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”
Lisa Elliot
Patio Blinds NZ
Do it once, do it right.
Patio blinds in insect mesh, solar mesh or clear PVC, motorised or manual. Made to measure and installed by our own team.
★ 4.9 · 3,000+ homes · 25+ years
Why homeowners choose Phantom
Sun and glare control
Outdoor blinds cut harsh sun and glare so your deck or patio stays usable for longer.
Keep the bugs out
Fine mesh stops flies, mosquitoes, and spiders getting in while your doors and windows stay open.
Fresh air all summer
Natural airflow cools your home and clears stuffiness, without letting insects in with it.
More privacy
Mesh and blind options soften sightlines into your home while you keep your view out.
Built for the coast
Tighter midge mesh keeps sandflies and midges out of homes near the water and estuaries.
Built for the farm
Handles real fly pressure on big country openings, with midge and solar mesh options when you need them.
The Executive outdoor screen
Motorised, captured-edge screens for big spans - here is the Executive in use.
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An outdoor blind on a covered deck - a real New Zealand install
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Executive enclosing a covered patio
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Executive Executive patio screens at Tara Iti -
Motorised, across a large opening
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Retracted, opening the room right up
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Solar-mesh Executive screen shading a poolside room
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Recessed Executive screens on a modern pavilion
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Insect-mesh Executive screen on an elevated deck
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Executive Recessed Executive screens, Queenstown -
Executive Motorised Executive screens on a covered patio -
Solar-mesh screen closing a wide deck opening
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Clear-view insect mesh, retracted and barely there from inside
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Motorised screens retracted to open a covered outdoor room
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Bottom-bar and side-guide hardware, close up
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Outdoor Screens for an outdoor area in New Zealand -
Executive · recessed corner tracks
Lake Taupō
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Executive · lakefront veranda
Lake Taupō
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Ziptrak · timber pergola
Waiotahe
Patio blinds that keep the evening going
A patio blind turns an open patio into a usable room: insects stay out, glare drops, and with PVC panels the space stays warm and dry after the sun goes down. Our Executive screens are made to measure, run in captured side channels so the fabric stays put in a gust, and couple side by side to enclose a whole patio.
Choose insect mesh for airflow and bug control, solar mesh for shade and daytime privacy, or clear PVC for weather protection - the full fabric comparison is on our outdoor blinds page.
How it works
Send photos and rough sizes of your patio opening through the quote form and we will come back with an indicative price, usually without a visit. Happy with the solution and product? We measure precisely, have your screens made to measure, and install with our own team - most patio installs are completed within a day.
Specifications
- Executive span
- 100 mm housing to 3.5 m, 140 mm to 6.2 m, 180 mm to 12 m wide (up to 5 m high)
- Housings
- 100 mm, 140 mm, 180 mm (roller 63/102/127 mm)
- Retention
- Captured zipper side channels
- Fabrics
- Full openness range - insect mesh (58% open) and NoSeeUms 18/18 (48%), PawScreen Lite (45%), Visiontex privacy meshes (20% down to 0% open), E-Screen (10% / 6%), through to clear PVC and full blockout fabric
- Operation
- Alpha motors as standard (SIMU or Somfy on request) - remote, sun/wind sensors, home automation, SmartStop auto-braking; manual Ziptrak zip-track as the no-power option
- Finish
- Powder-coated, colour-matched to the Dulux range
Full details: Executive motorised screen spec sheet (PDF)
Outdoor fabric comparison
| Attribute | Insect mesh | Solar mesh | Clear PVC (on request) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome | Insect control + ventilation | Glare + UV reduction with privacy | Weather + heat retention |
| Transparency | High | Medium day/night | Crystal clear |
| Wind performance | Great airflow with side retention | Excellent when tensioned | Heaviest option, specify 180 mm cassette |
| Typical locations | Bush or coastal decks | North-facing patios needing shade | Exposed alfresco rooms or cafes |
Colours
Any colour, matched to your joinery.
Screens are powder-coated from the Dulux range, Matt as standard, so the hardware disappears into your frames rather than standing out. The 20 we hold as standard cover about 85% of the homes we screen.
Custom colours
Not on the list? We match almost any colour you like, and anodised finishes are available as a custom option too - a small surcharge, confirmed at your quote.
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Appliance White
Matt
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Warm White Pearl
Matt
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Arctic White
Matt
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Off White
Matt
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Titania
Matt
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Almond
Matt
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Gull Grey
Matt
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Bronco
Matt
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Silver Pearl
Matt
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Silver Star
Satin
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Sandstone Grey
Matt
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New Denim Blue
Matt
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Grey Friars
Matt
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Lignite
Matt
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Charcoal
Matt
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Ironsand
Matt
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Window Bronze
Matt
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Karaka
Matt
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Flaxpod
Matt
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Black
Matt
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Custom
Surcharge
Colours are indicative on screen. We confirm the exact colour against a physical Dulux sample at the measure-up.
Fabrics
The E-Screen solar range
Executive screens are typically made in E-Screen - a tight architectural solar weave in 6% or 10% openness that cuts glare, heat, and UV while holding the outward view, backed by the fabric maker's 10-year warranty.
Also available
Clear-view insect mesh on the same Executive frame; clear PVC is available on request (typically on Ziptrak). We bring physical samples to the measure-up.
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White
6% openness
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Whisper
6% openness
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Putty
6% openness
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Gravity
6% openness
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Cumberland
6% openness
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Charcoal Cocoa
6% openness
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White Pearl
6% openness
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Stone
6% openness
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Stonehenge
6% openness
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Grey Midnight Linen
6% openness
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Charcoal Grey
6% openness
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Midnight
6% openness
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White/White
10% openness
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White/Pearl
10% openness
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Charcoal/Grey
10% openness
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Charcoal/Charcoal
10% openness
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Charcoal/Cocoa
10% openness
Visiontex privacy weaves
When privacy or deeper shade matters more than openness, the Visiontex family runs from 20% down to 0% openness in a muted, architectural palette - these are the stocked Plus 94 colourways, with more available to order. Ziptrak blinds typically run Visiontex.
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Carbon Black
Plus 94
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Graphite
Plus 94
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Titan Grey
Plus 94
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Everest
Plus 94
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Greystone
Plus 94
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Platinum
Plus 94
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Ice White
Plus 94
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Desert
Plus 94
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Kashmir
Plus 94
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Jamaica
Plus 94
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Havana
Plus 94
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Java
Plus 94
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Kelp
Plus 94
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Baltic Blue
Plus 94
Ready for a quote?
Send photos and rough sizes for an indicative price - no visit needed. We only book a measure-up once you're happy with the solution and product.
Warranty by product
Phantom screens carry our limited lifetime warranty. Supplier-made products - the Allegion Brio 612, MagicSeal magnetics, and Ziptrak blinds - carry the manufacturer's warranty.
Download a brochure
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can patio blinds fully enclose an open patio? +
Yes. Executive screens descend from a cassette and travel in side channels that seal the opening. Multiple screens link together for wrap-around patios and decks across wide openings.
Which fabric should I choose for a patio? +
Insect mesh keeps airflow and stops flies and mosquitoes - the pick for dining areas. Solar mesh adds glare control and daytime privacy on north-facing patios. Clear PVC closes the space against wind and rain for year-round use.
Are patio blinds motorised or manual? +
The Executive is motorised, run from a remote or wall switch - the right pick for the wide spans patios usually need. Where a manual blind suits the space or budget better, we fit a Ziptrak with a spring-balanced pull.
How do patio blinds handle wind? +
The captured zipper retention system locks the fabric into the side channels. For very exposed sites we specify heavier bottom bars, wind sensors, or the larger 180 mm housing.
How much do patio blinds cost? +
Every blind is made to measure, so price depends on the span, fabric, and operation. Send photos and rough sizes of the opening through the quote form and we will come back with an indicative price.
Are you the same company as Phantom Screens in the US or Canada? +
Phantom Screens NZ is New Zealand owned and run, and part of the wider Phantom Screens family. Phantom in Canada leads much of the group's research and development, and a few of our door and outdoor ranges are made to measure by Phantom in Australia, where our New Zealand volumes are too low to make them here. Most of our screens are made to measure in our own Tauranga workshop.