Installation Guide

Awnly products are designed for confident DIY installation. This guide covers the general process — detailed instructions specific to your product are included in the box.

What You'll Need

  • Power drill with masonry or timber bits (depending on your wall/fascia material)
  • Spirit level
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Appropriate fixings for your wall type (masonry anchors, timber screws, etc.)
  • A second person for larger blinds and awnings

Before You Begin

  • Check your product against the packing list — all components should be present before you start.
  • Identify your wall or fascia material — brick, concrete, timber stud, or Colorbond. This determines your fixing type.
  • Check for pipes and electrical cables before drilling.
  • For motorised products, identify your nearest power point and whether you need an electrician for hardwiring.

General Installation Steps

  1. Mark bracket positions — Use your tape measure and level to mark the bracket positions on your wall or fascia. Check that your marks are level before drilling.
  2. Drill and fix brackets — Drill your holes, insert anchors if required, and fix the brackets securely. Give each bracket a firm tug to test it before hanging the blind.
  3. Hang the product — Most blinds and awnings hook or clip onto the fixed brackets. You'll typically need a second person for this step on anything wider than 2m.
  4. Attach guides or tracks — For Ziptrak® blinds, the side tracks are fixed to the wall and the fabric feeds into them. For straight drop blinds, fix any bottom bar guides if included.
  5. Test operation — Run the blind or awning through its full range before making any final adjustments.
  6. Connect motor (if motorised) — Plug-in motors can be connected to a standard GPO. Hardwired motors require a licensed electrician. Pair your remote following the instructions in the motor documentation.

Wall Types & Fixings

  • Brick/Concrete — Use M8 masonry anchors. Minimum embedment 50mm.
  • Timber fascia — Use 10g × 75mm timber screws. Ensure you're fixing into solid timber, not just cladding.
  • Colorbond/steel — Use tek screws rated for the steel gauge. If the purlin is hollow, use a backing plate.
  • Timber stud wall — Fix directly into studs. If studs don't align with bracket positions, fix a horizontal timber nogging first.

Need Help?

If you get stuck during installation, contact us with a photo and description of the issue. We're happy to walk you through it.