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Franklyn Blinds

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2Franklyn Blinds
4.7

673 reviews

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Warranty Claim MadeYes · No
5 Rose  · We are very happy with our white shutters. The fitting went well. They look great.
5 Maureen  · Great door- exactly as described and perfect for my needs
5 Nicole  · I’m very happy with my new ArmorX security screen door.
5 Madeline  · Admin people were excellent to work with and responsive to needs. Communicated the timeline appropriately. Installation was quick and efficient.
1 Paul  · Rubbish Customer Service. Should have stuck with Prowler or Crimsafe. Go elsewhere.
5 Gina O.  · Very happy with our plantation shutters from Franklyn Blinds. Customer service was great from all staff from sales to fitting.
S and R
S and RQLD
  Gold Coast

This is the second time we have purchased security screens from Franklyn’s. Attention to detail was once again great, resulting in easy installation. Thank you Franklyn’s we will be back. Show details ·  1

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Gwen
GwenQLD3 posts
  Cleveland

Very happy with the outcome. Professional from the start to the finish product. Thank you Daryl for the installation. Great job!! Show details ·  1

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Di W.
Di W.QLD
  Rochedale

We recently had Armour X security screen doors installed by Franklin Blinds and couldn't be happier with both the product and the service. From the initial consultation through to installation, the team was professional, friendly, and efficient. The installers arrived on time, completed the work to a high standard, and left everything neat and… Read more ·  1

tidy.

The security screen doors look fantastic and are of excellent quality. They have given us added peace of mind while still allowing great airflow through our home. The workmanship and attention to detail were outstanding.

We highly recommend Franklin Blinds to anyone looking for quality products and exceptional customer service. Thank you for a great experience!

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Lisa
LisaQLD
  Verified Cleveland

Initially, I had a concern with my blinds that I wasn’t aware of prior to installation. While it did take a little longer than expected to resolve, once I raised it, my concerns were genuinely heard and acted on. The sales manager from head office came out personally and added a flap to the bottom of the blinds to prevent leaves coming through,… Read more ·  1

which has made a huge difference — not only to how the blinds look, but to how I feel about the company overall.

Although my initial experience with the sales process was mixed, particularly with follow-up communication, I can’t fault the way the issue was ultimately handled and resolved.

Because they followed through and made it right, I’ve updated my review from three stars to five stars. That level of accountability really matters.

I absolutely love my blinds!

I would recommend asking plenty of questions during the sales process — but it’s reassuring to know that if something isn’t quite right, they will step in and fix it.

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Erik
Erik4 posts
  Rochedale

I recently had plantation shutters installed by Christian, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From start to finish, the process was quick, easy, and incredibly professional. Christian arrived on time, was courteous, and clearly knowledgeable about the product. The installation was seamless, and he made sure everything was perfectly… Read more ·  1

aligned and functional. The shutters look fantastic in my home, adding both style and value. I highly recommend Christian for anyone looking to enhance their space with beautiful plantation shutters!

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Steve
SteveQLD2 posts
  Verified Carseldine

The whole process, from visiting their showroom to quoting, to on-site measuring and final installation, a very professional and friendly experience. They were recommended by a family member and I couldn't be happier with the result. The 'Zipscreen' blinds solution for my balcony is a high quality product. I chose the darkest fabric screen to… Read more ·  1

maximise UV protection and privacy. The installation team had the blinds installed in no time, a very neat and tidy job. Two of the photos illustrate the difference - with the blind lowered part way, sun facing - for screened vs un-screened.

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Andy G
Andy G2 posts
  Tingalpa

Excellent service and delivered as promised. Installation in a flash. Neat and well functioning design. Show details ·  1

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Lyn
Lyn2 posts
  Verified Rochedale

From the beginning to the end of the transaction Franklyn knew what they were about. Craig the guy who came to quote knew exactly what I needed even if I didn’t. The installation was quick and painless and very professional Show details ·  1

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Anastacia
AnastaciaQLD7 posts
  Verified Tingalpa

Incredible service and installation and attention to detail, fantastic price - beyond happy!!! Show reply

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Bruce L
Bruce LQLD2 posts
  Verified Tingalpa

We had a security door and two sets of sliding aluminium louvres measured and installed. Seamless experience by consultants Fleur and Ruth and the install teams. Great quality products and workmanship Thanks Show details ·  1

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Michelle Rochin
Michelle RochinQLD
  Gold Coast

Our sheer curtains were expertly installed in around 10 min and were perfect. The staff at Helensvale are always helpful and gave great advice about which fabric would suit, letting us take a large swatch home to test. Show details ·  1

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Ricki Chapman
Ricki Chapman3 posts
  North Lakes

The end product was great but the shutters were delayed in Port Moresby and I was not kept updated. The day of my original measurements for curtains and outdoor blinds there was an issue entering my property and I was not informed which I only discovered 6 weeks later which was very frustrating. Show details

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Liz C.
Liz C.9 posts
  Verified Rochedale

It’s been approximately two (2) months since I spent almost $16,000 and engaged this company to install Venetian blinds, privacy screens, shutters and a roller blind in the kitchen and the only words that come to mind two months on are ”diabolical disaster”. Out of four products, the only product that is remotely decent and fit for its purpose is… Read more

the privacy screens. Everything else, is just a major disappointment, absolutely useless and a total write off to put it bluntly.

In between Venetian blinds that don’t shut fully, thus offering minimal light filtration and next to no privacy (which apparently is normal according to this company), cords that are so flimsy they snap with even the slightest bit of pressure or pulling, making it incredibly difficult to actually open or close the blind, hold down clips that are cheap plastic and have almost all completely snapped off on every single window meaning you have the shut the windows when there is even the slightest breeze because the blinds bash against the window frame making it impossible to sleep and pelmets that don’t fully cover the window cavity because they have been cut shorter than the window frame and not installed straight - this has been one disastrous experience and a huge purchase regret - most definitely not what you would expect when you spend almost $16,000 with a company claiming to be the best!

As if that wasn’t already enough, I have a dining room roller blind that has the absolute Grand Canyon of gaps in it (which is also apparently normal) meaning that I cannot safely set foot into my dining room after dark because any unwelcome eyes or guests outside at night can see literally everything in if you have the light on (which most people do)! This gap combined with the monumental gaps in the blinds when closed has resulted in my having to nail $30 BIG W blockout curtains to the wall so that I can actually use my bedroom, living room and the dining room after dark - the very goal and only reason for installing blinds was to get rid of curtains in the first place!!! So, in essence, the Venetian blinds and roller blind are useless and a complete waste of money! Once again not what you would expect when you spend a small fortune from a company claiming to be the best!

To top it off, the shutters (which surprise, surprise also don’t shut fully and have large gaps) are a plain eyesore and simply hideous to look at and an absolute embarrassment. The monumental gap at the top renders them completely and utterly useless when it rains or hails or the wind blows because the gap creates a wind tunnel or vortex.

Long story short, this has been one renovation which rather than increasing the value of my home and making it aesthetically appealing, has positively devalued my home and has everyone who has seen the end result shaking their head in disbelief. The final straw for me was yesterday when a top selling Real Estate Agent from LJ Hooker (who recently sold another property for me and has become a good friend) visited, saw the blinds and without hesitation asked “Which dodgy company did you use to create this mess?”. I almost burst into tears. So rather than being something I can be proud of and show off to friends and colleagues, I have a renovation that has everyone shaking their head in disbelief and commenting on how appalling the end result is and has me not even wanting to stay in my own home - definitely not what I was aiming for nor what I expected!

I can honestly say, I would not recommend this company to anyone and I wish I would have done my research a bit better prior to engaging this company or listened to colleagues who warned me against using this company. Safe to say, this has been one VERY expensive lesson and a clear reminder that just because a company claim to be the best (and are also the most expensive) doesn’t mean anything at all. In fact, it should automatically raise red flags. I am now faced with at least another $10K bill to fix the absolutely disastrous mess this company created. All I can say is if you want to save yourself a mountain of grief and heartache, Frankly only Franklyn don’t!!!!

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Franklyn Blinds    

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Julie
JulieQLD4 posts
  Carseldine

Friendly service from selection to installation – Great customer service and fantastic workmanship. Couldn't be happier with our custom made curtains and blinds. Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Highly Recommended! Exceptional Quality and Service from Start to Finish We had a fantastic experience with Franklyn again this year after installing curtains and blinds at our new home. Their prices continue to be highly competitive, and they made the process incredibly easy by sending someone directly to our house to discuss our specific needs… Read more

Maxine
MaxineQLD4 posts
  Verified Rochedale

Referring to QR326-1790 - When they 1st came to install my doors & windows it was discovered the sliding doors where 4.5cm to big, they were measured twice! A week later they did fit the sliding doors. When they left I went to shut the side entrance… Read more ·  2

gate I couldn't because the lock stuck out too far. In todays society my home has been left in an unsafe condition. The installer was going to get back to me after talking to Franklyn personnel. I've not heard anything and I'm not really expecting to. Will you read it? I am pleasantly surprised by the prompt response by Franklyn especially Wayne. Within 30 mins my gate is now lockable. I spoke with Wayne and he will do what is required his. Regards Maxine

 Follow-up  · Yes, they came back and fixed the gate. I then went away on holidays for 2 weeks. When I can back I notices that the screws attaching the lock to the back door had come all they way through. There is no way the installer could not have noticed as I noticed immediately as I touched them as I opened the door. This is very poor workmanship. I am extremely disappointed in Franklyn and after this second incident cannot recommend Franklyn.

Deb Ford
Deb FordQLD3 posts
  North Lakes

One Happy Customer – From the initial request for a free consultation we could not falter the store. Troy was our consultant who did an excellent job in providing advice & guidance. Blinds were meant to take 5-6 weeks but arrived 17 days after ordering. Chad was our… Read more ·  1

installer who was fantastic to deal with, he took the time & care to install the electric blinds & explain their operation. Would highly recommend Franklin's to anyone.

 Follow-up  · We had Franklin's back to add blinds to our sliding doors. Once again could not falter the service received. Have had no issues whatsoever with the motorised blinds so no callbacks have been required. Plenty in the Range and like anything in regards to price you get what you pay for. We were very happy with the price we paid, highly recommend getting a free no obligation quote.

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Mary
MaryQLD2 posts
  Verified Rochedale

Thank you to the community in The Gap, Qld, for past recommendations regarding window coverings, I made a note of all suggestions, got a variety of quotes and landed up going with Franklyn. Gillian R, in particular, from Franklyn was fantastic with helping my chose between options of venetians vs plantations, and curtain fabrics, and… Read more ·  1

planning what would be best in our house. The installer pro Lance was also amazing with perfect fitting. I am delighted with every aspect of the plantation shutters and wavefold sheer curtains installed now. It felt like a big expense so it was such a relief to have all their expert and kind guidance and perfect result. Best service, high quality products and it was the best price. Putting this here in case it helps others in the future. Also a kind neighbour invited me into her home to see how you can use modern bright & white plantation shutters to hide primrose windows frames beautifully, just in case that's an issue for you too. It works. I'm a very happy customer.

Ingrid
Ingrid
  Tingalpa

We recently had several shutters installed in our home and wanted to express how thrilled we are with both the product and the service that we received. From the very beginning, Shaun Smithson, who completed the initial measure and quote, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He came across as genuine, honest, and knowledgeable. We felt… Read more ·  1

completely comfortable trusting his recommendations.

A special thank you to Caitlyn (apologies if this isn’t the correct spelling), who conducted the check measure and suggested some thoughtful changes to the fit out. Her advice has made a notable difference to the final aesthetic. Both Caitlyn and Bob installed the shutters o er the weekend, and their workmanship and professionalism were outstanding.

We’ve already recommended Franklyn’s to family, friends, and anyone interested in shutters or blinds.

Thank you for delivering such a high quality product and exceptional service.

Please pass on our feedback to those mentioned.

Kind regards, Ingrid

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Wendy Bishop
Wendy Bishop2 posts
  North Lakes

Excellent friendly and prompt service – Good day , I would just like to say how much we appreciated everything about the process of measuring and installing our screen door . The communication and the time you arrived to install our screen door was prompt and efficient . We are very very happy with the installation and the security screen door and frame are amazing quality . Thank you… Read more ·  1

again for your service to us , we will definitely recommend you to our friends and family. Kind regards Wendy Bishop Sent from my iPhone

On 12 Dec 2024, at 11:57, contactus@franklyn.net.au wrote:

 Dear Wendy,

Thank you for purchasing from Franklyn

Please find attached a copy of your invoice (IR-341955). We're sure the products you purchased will give you many years of good and practical use.

Once again, we're grateful you chose Franklyn and for supporting local manufacturing and employment.

From the Franklyn Team.

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Recent reviews

Happy customer
Happy customerQLD2 posts
  Tingalpa

Belinda the sales rep was amazing and spent a long time measuring a difficult pergola fit for my outdoor zipline blinds. The installer was great and everything looked better than I had imagined. Overall I am extremely happy with the product and the professionalism shown by the store at tingalpa, the sales rep and installer. Would highly recommend. Show details ·  1

Carol Devos
Carol Devos
  Rochedale

Love Franklyn’s will be recommending to all my friends and families loved the lady installer both ladies were very nice and helpful I will be ordering more shutters soon Show reply

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Susie F
Susie FQLD5 posts
  Tingalpa

I have used Franklyn 3 times. I have always been very satisfied with staff, time taken with my order, quality of product, after sale service. I always recommend Franklyn Show details ·  1

Jill
JillQLD2 posts
  Cleveland

Franklyn’s were engaged to install motorised blinds to our alfresco area. An extension to the area necessitated the installation of two infills. Their attention in addressing issues created by this was innovative. They addressed this with expertise and the result was first class. The completion of the installation was performed efficiently and in… Read more ·  1

a timely manner. We now have an extra “room” to our house. We highly recommend Franklyns. They were very professional.

Leeanne Vaughan
Leeanne Vaughan2 posts
  Rochedale

Prompt and knowledgeable quotation which we immediately accepted. The installation was seamless and we love our new external blinds. Would recommend Franklyn Blinds and happily order from them again should the situation arise. Show details ·  1

B. Langley
B. LangleyQLD3 posts
  Rochedale

Very disappointing with the warranty side of this company. I phoned the service dept on 14 April, 2026 and spoke to Robyn, she advised me to send a photo thru to her personal phone, to which I did. Her response was "perfect photo". I waited for 6 weeks and heard nothing!! I phoned again on 29th May 2026 and spoke to Kathleen, once again I was… Read more

asked to email the photo thru to which I did. On 4th June, I received a phone call from Belinda (the sales rep) saying this has now been passed onto her to come and verify we have a fault with our encased blind. It is now 15th June, two months later and nothing has happened!! The service to begin with from Belinda coming out to delivery of the blinds was well informed but as for the warranty side, it's very disappointing to say the least!!

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Franklyn Blinds    

Hi B.Langley, please accept our apology for the… Read more

Tracy T.
Tracy T.QLD
  Rochedale

FRANKLY FRANKLYN”S WON’T DO!! Got to be the worse experience ever! From the 2nd March to 22 May. Poor Quality, poor service and rude, bad mannered installer. 4 attempts at making Venetian Blinds and 5 visits to our home to install or correct. Not just the Venetian blinds but also Glide blinds. Still look like cheap rubbish and don’t fit properly.… Read more

Don’t use Franklyn’s. Overpriced, poor Quality and rubbish service. The worse ever!!! I wish we used Kresta!

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Hi Tracy T, sincerely apologise that you had a… Read more

Ant
Ant3 posts
  Tingalpa

So happy with all the team at Franklyns. From the start with the initial ideas & quote through the check measure & finally install, it has been seamless. The rooms look great. Even the little ones in the bathroom finish off the room. We will be recommending to our friends & families. Well done. Show 3 replies

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Peter and desleigh yates
Peter and desleigh yatesQLD5 posts
  Verified Rochedale

The service we received from franklin blinds for our curtains was 1 st class from the quote to the installation by Tom. We thoroughly recommend Franklyn blinds for their 100% customer service and efficiency. Show reply

 Follow-up  · The blinds are fantastic for blocking sunlight and kept the great out in summer making it cooler. The blinds are so so easy to operate, we didn't get remote , we just pull them up and down when required. The installation was no disruption and finished in a really short time, cleaned up any mess that was around and the guys explained fully if we… Read more

Fay Kitzelmann
Fay KitzelmannQLD
  Rochedale

All sales people and installers did a great job. The blinds look great and work efficiently in position on the balcony. Thank you very much to the Franklyn team. Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Arrangements for installation and the actual installation process were trouble-free. No one can see inside but we can see outside through the mesh, so the blinds are great for privacy while still blocking the intensity & glare of the sun. Measurements of finished products were just a little out, but the installers made the fit with skill. Blinds… Read more

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