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