It s sold in a giant roll you need enough to cover the width of the window wide by about a foot tall.
Block light from top of curtains.
Take your blackout fabric and pin it to the wall above your window.
Buy some push pins too.
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.
Whatever works better for you.
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.
In our tests synthetic fabrics consistently.
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.
Consider ordering pinch pleat styles or pencil pleat curtains instead with our blackout lining for best results.
In addition we recommend extending the track pole 10 on each side of the window.
Installing a wrap around curtain rod.
You could let it hang inside the other window coverings or hang over the top of them.
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.
This is a thick very effective blackout lining made with three.
Cut a piece of cardboard or use an extra wide vertical blind and lay it on top of the drape rod.
The 100 percent polyester freemansburg curtains are the best looking synthetic blackouts we ve found that are actually effective at stopping light.
Using a wrap around curtain rod or return rod is one of.
One of the best methods for blocking the light around your curtains.
Instead of a blackout curtain you can use a liner to block light from your window.
You will want to attach your blackout curtain liner to a pre existing curtain to significantly reduce the light in your bedroom.
Add an interlining between the window side lining.
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.
This will help massively in blocking light from the top.
Three methods for blocking out the light around the edges of your curtains method 1.
Applying magnetic tape to your curtains.
When installing hang your track or pole at least 8 above the window frame.
Make french blackout curtains if you prefer all natural fibers.
If you re looking for true blackout curtains especially if you re light sensitive you should probably only aim for 98.
They come in a range of lengths and can be trimmed to fit your windows size.
Use a 3 pass blackout lining in your curtains.
Just cut them with sturdy kitchen scissors or a hacksaw.