# Zebra Blinds Ottawa from $220 | Window Blinds Ottawa URL: https://windowblindsottawa.ca/zebra-blinds/ Zebra Blinds · From $220 per window installed # Zebra Blinds in Ottawa, ON | Measure, Manufacture & Install By The Window Blinds Ottawa Crew [/about/#window-blinds-ottawa-crew →](/about/#window-blinds-ottawa-crew) · Last updated: October 6, 2026 Window Blinds Ottawa [/ →](/) designs and installs zebra blinds across Ottawa and the NCR, measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch and manufactured locally. We spec Hunter Douglas, Levolor and Graber zebra fabrics with alternating sheer and solid bands, an aluminum headbox, a wrapped bottom rail and cordless or motorized wand control. With 18 years of Ottawa window covering experience behind every Ottawa measurement, our custom window coverings line up band for band across a whole main floor, which is the detail that separates a finished room from a builder upgrade. Zebra blinds run $220-$750 per window installed. The dual-layered fabric slides past itself, so one pull moves the room from filtered light to privacy. Every install carries WSIB coverage, $2M CGL, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty across Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, and the rest of the NCR. - ✓ 18Y NCR Experience - ✓ Hunter Douglas Certified - ✓ 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom - ✓ $2M CGL + WSIB Cleared - ✓ 2-Year Written Warranty - ✓ 400+ Samples In-Home Book Free In-Home Measure [#quote →](#quote) See Zebra Blinds Pricing [#cost →](#cost) ![Grey zebra blinds with alternating sheer and solid bands in a Barrhaven new-build living room](/images/misc/grey-zebra-blinds-with-alternating-sheer-and-solid.webp) Free In-Home Measure ($150 Credit) Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer Published price, installed $220-$750 per window installed, CAD Full rate card [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) - 18 Years in the NCR - 7,500+ Homes Installed - Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer - 5-Star Customer Satisfaction - Written 2-Year Warranty ## Types of Zebra Blinds We Install in Ottawa Zebra blinds, sometimes called banded or dual shades, use a dual-layered fabric with alternating sheer and solid bands. The front and back layers slide past each other. Line the solids up and you get privacy. Offset them and soft light comes through the sheer stripes. ### Light-Filtering Zebra Blinds The most popular version. The solid bands are a light-filtering fabric, so even closed the room stays bright. Good for living rooms, kitchens and home offices. ### Blackout Zebra Blinds The solid bands are a room-darkening or blackout material. With the bands closed, the room goes dark enough for sleep. Some light still comes past the edges, so for nurseries we suggest an outside mount with overlap. ### Cordless Zebra Blinds A cordless tensioner lets you raise and lower the blind from the wrapped bottom rail, and a small bead or wand handles the band alignment. No long cord loops for kids or pets to reach. ### Motorized Zebra Blinds Motorized wand control or a tubular motor in the aluminum headbox lets you open and close the bands from a remote, an app or your voice. On hot south windows, schedules are the real win. ![Installer checking zebra blind band alignment on a Barrhaven living room window](/images/content/installer-checking-that-zebra-blind-bands-line-up-.webp) ## 5 Things Ottawa Buyers Get Wrong About Zebra Blinds 1. **Assuming all zebras are see-through at night.** Light-filtering zebras show silhouettes with lights on inside. Room-darkening vanes fix that. 2. **Buying them cut to the nearest inch.** Zebras show every mistake. A blind an inch narrow leaves a bright strip at the side that you notice every morning. 3. **Ignoring band alignment.** When the bands on two neighbouring windows sit at different heights, the room looks off. We order matching drops and check alignment tolerance at install. 4. **Picking the cheapest fabric.** Low-grade zebra fabric is cut with a hot knife and frays. Ours uses ultrasonic cutting for clean edges that last. 5. **Forgetting the headbox.** An open roller looks unfinished on a zebra. A transition cassette or aluminum headbox hides the roll and gives a clean top line. ## What Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Buying Zebra Blinds? **Price shock.** Zebras cost a bit more than rollers because there are two layers of fabric. At $220-$750 per window installed, most Barrhaven and Kanata houses with 10-14 windows land between $3,000 and $6,000. **Custom vs stock.** In our opinion, zebras are the one blind where stock sizing hurts the most. The bands make every gap and mismatch obvious, and big-box sizes almost never match new-build windows to the sixteenth. **Is motorization worth it?** On big south and west windows, yes. Scheduling the bands to close at 2pm in July keeps a family room usable. On a powder room, no. **Delivery timeline.** About 3-4 weeks from measure to install, or 2 weeks with rush delivery for $150-$450 if you are moving in soon. ## How Much Do Zebra Blinds Cost in Ottawa? | Zebra option | Typical installed price | | --- | --- | | Light-filtering zebra, standard window | $220-$420 | | Room-darkening zebra | $280-$520 | | Wide living room window (over 72 inches) | $450-$750 | | Motorized zebra (battery) | $550-$1,800 per window total | Every quote itemises measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install. Compare all blind types on our published Ottawa price list [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) . ## Do Zebra Blinds Give Privacy at Night? It depends on the fabric. With light-filtering zebras, closing the bands blocks the clear view in, but once your lights are on, people outside can make out shapes. That is fine for a living room that faces the backyard. For street-facing rooms and bedrooms, choose room-darkening vanes. The solid stripes are dense enough that a lit room reads as a soft glow from outside, not shapes. We bring both to the house so you can stand outside at dusk and judge for yourself, which is the most honest test there is. ## How Long Do Zebra Blinds Last? A good zebra blind lasts 8 to 12 years in an Ottawa home. Three things shorten that: frayed edges from cheap hot-knife cutting, UV fade on south and west windows, and stretched fabric from forcing a stuck blind. Ultrasonic-cut edges, a UV-stable fabric and a smooth cordless tensioner or motor all add years. Clean them twice a year with a vacuum brush, and do not yank the bottom rail sideways. ## Zebra Blinds vs Roller Shades Both roll up into a headbox and both come cordless or motorized. The difference is control. A roller is up or down. A zebra lets you filter light without raising the blind, because the sheer and solid bands slide past each other. Rollers are a little cheaper ($180-$600 vs $220-$750 per window) and offer true solar screen fabrics with openness ratings, which zebras do not. Zebras look more modern and give more daytime flexibility. Plenty of Ottawa homes use both: zebras in the living spaces and blackout rollers [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) in bedrooms. 6 Reasons Ottawa Picks Us ## Why Choose Window Blinds Ottawa for Zebra Blinds? 01 ### 18 Years of Ottawa Window Covering Experience Nearly two decades installing in Ottawa homes, condos and commercial spaces, from Barrhaven new builds to Glebe heritage brick. 02 ### 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom + In-Home Measurement 400+ product samples on display, plus certified measurers who come to your home and record every window to 1/16 of an inch. 03 ### Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer Access to the full Hunter Douglas lineup, including PowerView motorization and Silhouette shades, at direct-dealer pricing. 04 ### 15-Supplier Manufacturer Network Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, Shade-O-Matic, Altex and Maxxmar. Options stock retailers do not carry. 05 ### Free In-Home Consultation With 400+ Samples Our lead designer brings physical fabric, wood and cellular samples to compare against your decor and natural light. 06 ### Transparent CAD Pricing Published Every range is on the site. Every quote is itemised: measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install. How We Work ## How Our Zebra Blinds Process Works, 5 Steps The same five steps on every zebra blinds order, whether it is one window or a whole house. 1. 1 ### In-Home Laser Measurement A certified measurer visits and records every window to within 1/16 of an inch, including jamb depth, square and obstructions like handles and cranks. 2. 2 ### Design Consultation 400+ fabric, wood and cellular samples checked against your trim, floors and real window light, with a written CAD quote before you commit. 3. 3 ### Order and Manufacture Some companies measure to the nearest inch and the blind sits an inch short. We order to exact specs through 15 Canadian suppliers. 4. 4 ### Delivery and Verification Our lead installer checks every blind against the job sheet when it lands, so the size, colour and hardware are right before the truck leaves. 5. 5 ### Professional Install Single-day WSIB-covered install, packaging hauled away, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty handed over at the door. Our Work ## Recent Zebra Blinds Installs Across Ottawa Finished rooms from recent jobs. Tap any photo to see it larger. Ottawa Client Experiences ## What Ottawa Clients Say About Their Zebra Blinds Three recent clients, in their own words. > "Eleven zebras for a new Half Moon Bay build. They lined up the bands across every window on the main floor, which the builder's guy never managed." Jordan T. · Barrhaven Zebra blinds, 11 windows, $4,100 CAD > "We were worried zebras would be see-through at night. The room-darkening fabric they showed us in the showroom fixed that." Mei L. · Stittsville Room-darkening zebra, 4 weeks > "Motorized zebras on the big south windows, scheduled to close at 2pm in July. The family room is finally usable in summer." Patrick O. · Gloucester Motorized zebra, $2,900 CAD Straight Answers ## Zebra Blinds FAQ How much do zebra blinds cost in Ottawa? Zebra blinds run $220-$750 per window installed. Light-filtering zebras on standard windows sit at the low end, while room-darkening fabric, wide windows and motorized wand control push toward the top. Every quote is itemised. Are zebra blinds a good fit for Barrhaven new builds? Yes, they are one of our most requested blinds in Longfields, Chapman Mills and Half Moon Bay new builds. We line up the bands across every window so the main floor reads as one set. Can people see through zebra blinds at night? With light-filtering fabric and the bands open, yes, a little. Close the bands and line up the solid stripes and you get privacy. For full night privacy in bedrooms, choose room-darkening or blackout zebra fabric. What is the difference between zebra blinds and roller shades? A roller is one layer of fabric. A zebra is two layers of alternating sheer and solid bands that slide past each other, so you can filter light without raising the blind. Zebras cost a little more and look more modern. Do zebra blinds come cordless? Yes. We install cordless tensioner zebras that lift from the bottom rail, and motorized zebras with a wand, remote or app. Both remove dangling cord loops. How long do zebra blinds last? Good-quality zebra fabric with ultrasonic-cut edges lasts 8-12 years in normal use. Cheap zebras fray at the edges and stretch out of alignment much sooner. How do you keep the bands aligned across windows? We measure every window to 1/16 inch and order matching band widths and drop lengths. At install we check alignment tolerance across the room and adjust the headbox so the stripes line up from window to window. How do I clean zebra blinds? Vacuum with a soft brush attachment and spot-clean with a damp cloth. Do not soak the fabric. Most stains lift if you get to them early. Can zebra blinds be motorized? Yes. Battery motors run $550-$1,800 per window, and you can schedule them to close on hot afternoons or link them to Alexa and Google Home. Still have a question? Ask the crew directly. (613) 702-3022 [tel:+16137023022 →](tel:+16137023022) Send a Message [/contact/ →](/contact/) Also Worth a Look ## Related Blinds and Shades ![Light grey fabric roller blinds half lowered on living room windows in an Ottawa home](/images/misc/light-grey-fabric-roller-blinds-half-lowered-on-th.webp) [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) ### Roller Blinds Ottawa [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) $180-$600 / window Clean, modern roller blinds cut to the sixteenth of an inch, from light-filtering to full blackout and motorized. See Roller Blinds pricing and options [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) ![Motorized roller shades lowering on tall windows in a modern Ottawa condo living room](/images/misc/motorized-roller-shades-lowering-on-tall-windows-o.webp) [/motorized-blinds/ →](/motorized-blinds/) ### Motorized Blinds Ottawa [/motorized-blinds/ →](/motorized-blinds/) $550-$2,500 / window Battery or hardwired motorized blinds with Alexa, Google Home, PowerView and Lutron integration. See Motorized Blinds pricing and options [/motorized-blinds/ →](/motorized-blinds/) ![Blackout roller blind in side channels fully closed with no edge light in an Ottawa bedroom](/images/misc/dark-bedroom-with-a-blackout-roller-blind-in-white.webp) [/blackout-blinds/ →](/blackout-blinds/) ### Blackout Blinds Ottawa [/blackout-blinds/ →](/blackout-blinds/) $280-$900 / window True blackout for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms, with side-channel tracks that stop edge light. See Blackout Blinds pricing and options [/blackout-blinds/ →](/blackout-blinds/) ![](/images/misc/three-installers-in-plain-unbranded-work-shirts-ca.webp) Free Consultation · $150 Credit ## Book Your Free Zebra Blinds Measure Pick your band width and fabric in your own light. We bring light-filtering and room-darkening zebra samples to the house. Book Free In-Home Measure [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (613) 702-3022 [tel:+16137023022 →](tel:+16137023022) - Measured to 1/16 inch - Itemised CAD quote - WSIB + $2M CGL - Written 2-year warranty