Avoid ordering grommet tops tab tops or rod pocket style custom curtains because the styling of these heading types does not allow for complete light control.
Block light from top of curtains.
At just 16 these blackout curtains block between 85 to 99 of light.
In addition we recommend extending the track pole 10 on each side of the window.
Just cut them with sturdy kitchen scissors or a hacksaw.
You could let it hang inside the other window coverings or hang over the top of them.
By laying the cardboard or blind on top of the drape rod it will block light from coming up and out of the top of your bedroom window.
The curtain liner does not have to be black to block light successfully but it does have to be thick enough to keep streetlights or the sun s rays from getting through.
It s sold in a giant roll you need enough to cover the width of the window wide by about a foot tall.
Using a wrap around curtain rod or return rod is one of.
One of the best methods for blocking the light around your curtains.
6 use cardboard or a large vertical blind to block light at top of window.
When installing hang your track or pole at least 8 above the window frame.
Made from polyester these blackout curtains claim to block out sunlight and harmful uv rays and reduce outside noise many reviewers agree saying the curtains block out nearly all the light.
Cut a piece of cardboard or use an extra wide vertical blind and lay it on top of the drape rod.
Add an interlining between the window side lining.
In our tests synthetic fabrics consistently.
Buy some push pins too.
Take your blackout fabric and pin it to the wall above your window.
Whatever works better for you.
Instead of a blackout curtain you can use a liner to block light from your window.
What are the best ways to make curtains to block out sunlight.
Consider ordering pinch pleat styles or pencil pleat curtains instead with our blackout lining for best results.
Make french blackout curtains if you prefer all natural fibers.
The 100 percent polyester freemansburg curtains are the best looking synthetic blackouts we ve found that are actually effective at stopping light.
You will want to attach your blackout curtain liner to a pre existing curtain to significantly reduce the light in your bedroom.
Three methods for blocking out the light around the edges of your curtains method 1.
Installing a wrap around curtain rod.
Use a 3 pass blackout lining in your curtains.
If you re looking for true blackout curtains especially if you re light sensitive you should probably only aim for 98.
This will help massively in blocking light from the top.
Light blockers are an l shaped piece of plastic that goes in front of or behind your window treatments to block the part of the window that is not covered.