How much do curtains and blinds cost in Penang?

Roller blinds cost RM 8-25 per sqft, day-night (zebra) blinds RM 15-35 per sqft, and fabric Roman blinds RM 30-60 per sqft. Curtains are usually quoted per window at RM 250-1,200 each. A typical 3-bedroom condo fully fitted out lands between RM 2,500 and RM 9,000.

What blinds work best for west-facing windows in Penang?

West-facing units in Gurney, Tanjung Bungah, and the Bayan Lepas high-rises take direct afternoon sun from about 3pm. Blackout roller blinds or a sheer-plus-blackout curtain pair cut heat gain and protect flooring from fading. A single sheer layer is not enough on these windows.

Why do quotes for blinds vary so much per square foot?

A real per-sqft rate must include the track, brackets, valance, and the installation visit. Quotes also differ on opacity, since blackout, dim-out, and light-filtering are different products at different prices, and on the minimum charge per blind, which is usually 6-9 sqft regardless of window size.

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Q: How much does it cost to motorise blinds in Penang?

Motorisation adds RM 350-900 per blind for the motor and remote, or RM 1,200-2,500 for a hub that ties several blinds into a phone app or voice control. A motorised curtain track adds RM 500-1,200 per window.

Real Penang pricing for curtains and blinds, from RM 8 per sqft for basic roller blinds to RM 60 per sqft for fabric Roman blinds, plus motorisation costs and what coastal sun and salt air do to your choice of material.

Published: 18 May 2026
Updated: 18 May 2026
Trade: curtain-blinds

Curtains and blinds in Penang cost RM 8-25 per sqft for roller blinds, RM 15-35 per sqft for day-night (zebra) blinds, and RM 30-60 per sqft for fabric Roman blinds, with curtains usually quoted per window at RM 250-1,200 each depending on fabric and track length. A typical 3-bedroom condo fully fitted out lands between RM 2,500 and RM 9,000.

The wide range is mostly about material, opacity, and whether the window faces Penang's afternoon sun.

How window covering is priced

Two pricing models are used, and quotes are hard to compare until you know which one you are looking at:

Per square foot of covered area. Used for all blinds. The installer measures width times drop, applies a minimum (usually 6-9 sqft per blind), and multiplies by the material rate.
Per window or per panel. Used for curtains. The price bundles fabric, lining, tailoring, track or rod, and installation into one number.

A "per sqft" rate that excludes the track, the valance, or the installation visit is not a real price. Always ask what the number includes.

Blind prices

Blind type	Typical price (Penang)	Best for
Aluminium venetian	RM 8-20 / sqft	Kitchens, wet areas, budget
Roller blind (basic)	RM 8-18 / sqft	Bedrooms, study, general use
Roller blind (blackout)	RM 18-30 / sqft	Bedrooms facing morning or afternoon sun
Day-night / zebra blind	RM 15-35 / sqft	Living rooms wanting light control
Wooden / faux-wood venetian	RM 25-55 / sqft	Living and dining, warmer look
Fabric Roman blind	RM 30-60 / sqft	Feature windows, soft finish
Outdoor / balcony blind (PVC or mesh)	RM 25-55 / sqft	West-facing balconies, rain protection

Motorisation adds RM 350-900 per blind for the motor and remote, or RM 1,200-2,500 for a hub that ties several blinds into a phone app or voice control. Hardwired motors cost more than rechargeable battery motors but never need recharging.

Curtain prices

Curtains are quoted per window because the variables compound: fabric width, drop, pleat style, lining, and track. As a rough guide for a standard condo window roughly 6 ft wide:

Basic eyelet curtain, single layer: RM 250-450
Day-and-night pair (sheer plus blackout), pleated: RM 600-1,100
Premium fabric, pinch-pleat, full drop: RM 900-1,800
Motorised curtain track: add RM 500-1,200 per window

A full-height sliding door or a balcony opening is priced closer to a feature window and can reach RM 1,500-2,500 on its own.

What Penang's climate changes

Three local factors should shape the choice before price does:

Afternoon sun. West-facing units in Gurney, Tanjung Bungah, and the Bayan Lepas high-rises take direct sun from roughly 3pm. Blackout roller blinds or a sheer-plus-blackout curtain pair cut heat gain and protect flooring and furniture from fading. A single sheer layer is not enough on these windows.
Salt air near the coast. Within a kilometre of the shoreline, untreated steel and cheap aluminium fittings corrode within a few years. Pay for powder-coated or anodised hardware, and avoid exposed metal chains on balcony blinds.
Humidity and mould. Fabric Roman blinds and heavy curtains in a poorly ventilated bathroom or kitchen will grow mould. Use aluminium venetian or PVC roller blinds in wet zones and keep fabric for dry rooms.

How to compare quotes

Make quotes comparable by pinning down four things:

Opacity level. "Blackout", "dim-out", and "light-filtering" are different products at different prices. A dim-out roller priced as blackout still lets a glow through at the edges.
Bracket and track type. Ceiling-mount versus wall-mount, and whether a pelmet or valance is included. This changes both the look and the price.
Minimum charge per blind. Small windows are billed at the minimum sqft, so two small windows can cost more than one large one.
Installation and measurement visit. Most reputable installers do a free site measure. Confirm the final price is locked after measurement, not an estimate that moves on install day.

A written quote should list each window, its size, the product, and the per-window price. A single lump sum with no breakdown cannot be checked.

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This guide was drafted with AI assistance using cost data from listings on this directory and editorially reviewed by Wei Han, founder of Penang Renovations. Prices reflect Penang market rates as of May 2026 and will be updated quarterly. If you spot an inaccuracy or have a recent quote to share, contact us at penangrenovations.com@gmail.com.