These are some of the most asked blackout curtains questions. If you have your own questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
- Q. What are blackout curtains?
A. Blackout curtains are specially made curtains that block out sunlight. They are 99.9% blackout so your room will be totally dark. Some blackout curtains also provide insulation and are designed to keep hot or cold air either in or out the room
- Q. How much do blackout curtains cost?
A. This will depend the type of blackout curtain you want and also how long and wide the blackout fabric will be. You can find a cheap blackout curtain for around $20.
- Q. Will blackout curtains block our noise pollution from outside my window?
A. This is what some brands advertise but the amount of noise they will block out is not much. Don’t buy a blackout curtain just to block out noise.
- Q. I heard blackout curtains look ugly, and without many colors and styles?
A. This is not true at all. Blackout curtains are available in a variety or colors, styles and patterns. And if you don’t like what you see then you can have them custom made, it will cost you extra though.
- Q. What kind of fabrics doe blackout curtains have?
A. The same kind of fabrics that regular curtains have. Cotton, polyester, linen, etc are all available. What makes blackout curtains different from other curtains is the special material that is used to block out all sunlight. This is basically a specially formulated foam. The linings of blackout curtains are also different from other curtains.
- Q. Where can I buy blackout curtains?
A. There are many retailers that sell blackout curtains, both online and retail shops and department stores.
- Q. How can I install blackout curtains?
A. You install blackout curtains just as you would regular curtains. You will need a curtain rod and curtain rings.