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Can you put a blackout curtain behind a sheer curtain?
There are many ways to layer curtains, the most popular of which is to put curtains over sheer curtains. When you layer curtains like this, you have more control over the amount of light in the room. Daylight is not allowed when the curtains are closed.
Can you make existing curtains blackout?
Our ready-made curtain linings can be used to transform a pair of standard curtains into a pair of blackout curtains. You will benefit from no sunlight, no street light and no car lights shining into your room if you are attached.
What material is used for blackout curtains?
The combination of cotton and polyester is used to create the curtains. If a triple-weave technology is used, heavy microfiber is a great fabric to use.
Which side of the blackout curtain faces the window?
While the lining will keep the light out of the room regardless of how it is positioned, some manufacturers recommend aligning it so the textile side faces the window, just to reduce sun exposure to the specialty coating and to help prevent it from damage from rubbing against the window frame.
Which curtain heading is best for blackout?
The pinch pleat curtain heading can be used for bedrooms and for curtains that are not black. The headings fit nicely up to the ceiling to create maximum covering.
How can I darken a room cheaply?
One of the cheapest ways to stop the light from entering your home is by using aluminum foil. If you have one roll, you can cover the windows in your room and still have enough leftover to wrap the kids’ sandwiches. The light will be reflected by the foil as it moves through the windows.