What to expect on install day with Blinds and Tint Co

Install day at a Melbourne family home with Blinds and Tint Co runs four to six hours for a standard four-bedroom job, starts with a confirmation call the day before, and ends with a clean handover and a balance invoice paid by card or transfer. The most useful thing a homeowner can do in advance is clear a 600mm strip in front of each window. Furniture does not need to leave the room, just slide back from the glass. We bring drop sheets, do the work cleanly, and leave each room ready to use the same evening.

Key takeaways

• Confirmation call the day before; arrival in a 60-minute window the morning of.
• Four to six hours for a standard four-bedroom home; longer for shutters and tint together.
• Clear a 600mm strip in front of each window before we arrive.
• Drop sheets laid under every window. Minimal dust on a typical install.
• Balance paid on completion, by card or bank transfer.
• Walk-through of operation and warranty paperwork at the end.

The day before

We call the day before to confirm the arrival window. The call covers:

• Confirmed arrival time (usually a 60-minute window).
• Total estimated install time.
• Access requirements (parking, gate codes, pets, kids at home).
• Anything we need from you before we arrive.

If the install includes tint, we ask that the windows are clean before we arrive. Dust on the glass means the tint goes on imperfect. A wipe-down with a glass cleaner the morning of is enough.

If the install includes shutters or large blinds, we confirm the access route from van to room. A standard width door is enough for everything except the largest plantation shutter panels.

Arrival and setup

We arrive in the agreed window. The first 15 minutes:

• Walk-through with the homeowner to confirm scope. Each room, each window, each product. Catches errors before they become problems.
• Drop sheets laid in every room with windows in scope.
• Tools and materials staged in a central location (usually the garage or hallway).
• Initial briefing on the order of operations: tint first if applicable, then blind brackets, then blind hanging.

Tint install (if applicable)

Tint goes on first because the work is on the glass itself, before any blind hardware is fitted in front of it. The process per window:

• Final clean of the glass with a tinting solution.
• Film cut to size, leaving a 2 to 3mm reveal.
• Mounting solution sprayed onto the glass.
• Film positioned and squeegeed flat. Air and water are pushed out from the centre to the edges.
• Edges trimmed.
• Final inspection.

A standard window takes 20 to 40 minutes per pane. Whole-house tint on a typical four-bedroom home with bathrooms is a half day to a full day depending on the scope.

The film looks slightly hazy for the first few days as the residual moisture behind it cures. By day three or four, the film is fully clear.

For the broader tint context, see the honest cost of window tinting in Melbourne and UV damage in Melbourne homes.

Blind install

Blind brackets fix to the wall, the reveal or the ceiling depending on the spec. The process:

• Brackets marked, drilled and fixed.
• Blind tubes hung into brackets.
• Operation tested. Each chain pulls smoothly through full travel; each motor runs both directions.
• Side channels installed if specified (most often on bedroom blockouts; detail in blockout blinds for shift workers).
• Final adjustment of fabric tension and headbox alignment.

A single roller takes around 20 minutes. A double roller takes 30 minutes. Honeycombs in side channels take 40 to 50 minutes per window. A standard four-bedroom home with rollers throughout is two to three hours of blind install.

Curtain install

Curtains take the longest of the major scopes because the track has to be perfectly level and the fabric has to hang correctly. The process:

• Track or rod bracket positions confirmed against the room.
• Brackets fixed.
• Track or rod installed and levelled.
• Carriers loaded onto the track.
• Fabric hung onto carriers.
• Header dressed (the wave or pleat shape set correctly along the run).
• Hem checked for level against the floor.

A single curtain run takes 45 minutes to an hour. A whole-of-home curtain install across multiple rooms can run a half day on its own.

For heading choices, see S-fold vs pinch pleat.

Shutter install

Shutters are the most fitted product. Each panel is custom-sized to the reveal and the install allows almost no tolerance. The process:

• Frame cut to fit the reveal exactly.
• Frame fixed to the reveal with concealed fixings.
• Hinges fitted.
• Panels hung and tested for swing and clearance.
• Blade tilt checked for full range.

A single shutter window takes 30 to 60 minutes. A full home of plantation shutters can be a full-day install on its own.

For shutter selection, see plantation shutters for heritage homes.

Walk-through and handover

At the end of the install, we walk through the home with the owner:

• Each blind, curtain or shutter operated to confirm it works correctly.
• Motor remotes paired and tested if applicable.
• Care instructions discussed (cleaning, what not to do).
• Warranty paperwork handed over. 12-month workmanship from us, manufacturer warranty on fabric and film (5 to 15 years depending on product).

Balance is paid on completion. We accept card (with a small surcharge) or bank transfer. Receipt issued same day.

What goes wrong (rarely) and how we handle it

The two issues that come up occasionally:

• Manufacturing error on a single blind (wrong fabric, wrong size). We hang what we can and re-order the affected blind. Lead time is shorter on remakes; usually one to two weeks.
• Wall material that does not take the planned fixing (concrete behind plaster, hidden steel, asbestos). We adapt the fixing on the day or escalate if specialist work is needed.

Neither happens often. When it does, we communicate clearly and re-schedule if needed.

Common questions

Do I need to be home for the whole install?

No. We need access at the start (to confirm scope) and at the end (for the walk-through and balance). The middle is fine for you to leave the home. Most homeowners stay for at least the first hour.

Will my pets be a problem?

Not usually. We work with dogs and cats around. If a pet is anxious about strangers or power tools, the simplest solution is a closed door in a room without windows in scope.

Can the install be split across two days?

Yes, for larger jobs. A whole-home plantation shutter and tint install often runs across two days for cleanliness reasons. We schedule consecutive days where possible.

What if I am not happy with the install?

We make it right. The 12-month workmanship warranty covers any install issues. Walk us through the issue at the handover or call us afterwards; we come back.

When does the warranty start?

On install completion. The 12-month workmanship clock starts that day. Manufacturer warranties run from the same date.

For builder fit-outs and the broader sequence, see the builder fit-out checklist and why builders use one tradesman. To book a free measure within 40km of Altona, call Dany on 0468 032 236.