privacy screens for doors and windows
Blind Screens In Kent
Blind screens are insect and privacy screens that combine with the rest of our blind range to handle ventilation without the bugs, dust and direct sightlines that come with an open window or door. We make and fit retractable screens to order across Kent.
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Retractable insect and privacy screens
What are blind screens?
A blind screen is a retractable mesh that pulls across an opening like a roller blind, but the panel is a fine mesh rather than a solid fabric. Closed, the screen blocks insects and softens direct sightlines into the room. Retracted, the mesh disappears into a slim head box mounted above or beside the opening.
Screens are most useful on doors, conservatory openings and ground-floor windows that you want to leave open in summer. They keep flies, mosquitoes and pollen out without losing the through-draught. They also reduce direct privacy concerns where the open window faces a pavement or a neighbouring garden.
Blind Screens
Best for: summer-open doors and windows
Patio doors. Pull the screen across when the doors are open. Bugs out, breeze in.
French doors. Double-roller screens meet in the middle of the opening, retracting cleanly when not in use.
Kitchens. Ventilation in summer without flies on the worktop.
Conservatories. Side-vent doors take screens well, especially on garden-facing aspects.
Fabrics, finishes and child safety
Materials and finishes
Our blind screen range covers fibreglass, polyester and aluminium meshes. Standard mesh sizes block flies and most flying insects. Fine-mesh options block midges and pollen. Pet-resistant meshes resist scratching from cats and small dogs.
Every screen is child-safe as standard, with the screen tensioned in its track rather than free-hanging.
Quick survey, fast install
Screen Install Process
Our process is designed around genuine advice and careful craftsmanship, from the first call to the moment your blinds are fitted.
Survey
We measure the opening, confirm the mesh type that suits your needs, and choose between single roller, double roller or pleated configurations. Surveys typically 15-20 minutes.
Build
Lead times 3-4 weeks. The head box, side guides and mesh are matched in colour.
Install
Head box first, side guides next, mesh fitted last. Most installs are 30-45 minutes per screen. We test the retraction and the seal before we leave.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our Complete Made to Measure Blinds
Every blind we supply is made to measure in Kent, manufactured in British workshops, and installed by our own fitters rather than subcontractors. Our ranges are child safe as standard, available in hundreds of fabric and colour combinations, and can be motorised for skylights, loft rooms, or whole house smart home integration.
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Why Choose The VIP Shutter Co
Choosing a made to measure window treatment is a long term investment, and the company you trust to deliver it matters just as much as the product itself. Here is why Kent homeowners, from period townhouses in Rochester to coastal properties in Folkestone, continue to choose The VIP Shutter Co year after year.
Mesh recommendation matched to your area
Most online retailers default to standard mesh. We’ll recommend fine-mesh if you’re near water, pet-resistant if you have cats, pollen-blocking if you’re a hayfever sufferer.
Side guide alignment
Side guides need to be perfectly parallel for the mesh to retract cleanly. We use a long spirit level rather than just a measuring tape.
Door operation testing
On patio and French doors, the screen has to operate cleanly with the door in any position. We test all door positions before signing off.
Local follow-up
Mesh occasionally needs replacing after damage. We’re local and we keep records, so replacement is quick.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our Complete Window Covering Offering
If you are searching for the finest kent shutters, The VIP Shutter Co offers a complete range of made to measure plantation shutters that combine architectural elegance with proven, measurable performance. Independent testing has shown that a well fitted shutter can reduce heat loss through a window by up to 52 per cent, which is why so many homeowners now regard them as an energy efficient upgrade as well as a design choice.
Every shutter is cut to your precise sizes and finished to the colour, stain, or bespoke RAL shade of your choosing. We offer six classic styles, each available in sustainably sourced hardwood, engineered MDF, and waterproof ABS, with louvre sizes of 47 mm, 63 mm, 76 mm, and 89 mm, and either central or discreet hidden tilt.
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Double-roller screens meet in the middle and retract cleanly when not in use. We size each side to the opening at survey.
Mesh screens are translucent rather than transparent. You can see through them, but more clearly looking out than looking in. Privacy is therefore better in your favour.
Yes. We size the screen to retract to one side when the door is open and pull across when it’s closed.
Most homeowners say yes for the summer months. Mosquitoes, flies and pollen all enter the home through open doors and windows. A screen lets you keep the airflow without the bugs.
Yes. Five-year manufacturer warranty plus a two-year fitting warranty.
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